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Anson County is where history thrives
ANSON COUNTY — Founded in 1750, Anson County is full of historical places, including homes, farms, and well-kept graveyards honoring the people and families who not only called Anson home, but also made it a place future generations to proudly call home as well.
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New middle school brings about meeting of the Boards
ANSON COUNTY — Members of the Anson County School Board, including Chairman George Truman and Superintendent of Anson County Schools Dr. Brian Ratliff addressed the Board of Commissioners Tuesday with an update on the new middle school’s construction progress, and a request for Commissioners to increase funding to complete the…
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Local artist spins color and creativity
ANSON — Over the summer, Toni Rorie launched a new career and business called Spin Art By Toni. Since its start, the budding local artist has already filled and shipped out-of-state orders and is taking Christmas requests now for the upcoming holiday season.
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Catching up with Anson’s UCA Cheer Camp All-Americans
ANSON — Over the summer, the Anson Bearcat varsity and junior varsity cheer teams attended Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp, with the entire Anson varsity cheer team making All-American.
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A total eclipse of the county
ANSON — On the morning of May 28, 1900, hundreds flocked to the small town of Wadesboro, eager to glimpse the rare sighting of a total solar eclipse.
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Anson County School District mulls alternative school program
ANSON — Addressing the Board of Education at the Monday, March 25 meeting, Dr. Mary Ratliff announced, “Mr. (Howard) McLean assigned me the task of researching the feasibility of an alternative school versus an alternative program.”
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Anson County Sheriff Graduates from Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute
ANSON — This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs newly elected or appointed in November, 2022 for the fourth and final week of the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill. Sheriffs from across the state including Anson County Sheriff Scott Howell attended. The Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute is held…
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Anson Sheriff controversy awaits judgment from NC Court of Appeals
WADESBORO — In December of 2022, chaos and confusion broke out with many different factions claiming either Wadesboro police officer Gerald Cannon or Anson County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Scott Howell as the presumptive Anson County Sheriff.
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Commissioners receive an update on Rescue Squad concerns
WADESBORO — Former Chief of the Rescue Squad Tyler Green and current Chief Anthony Ratliff came before the Anson County Commissioners at their January 16 meeting to discuss ongoing issues within the department.
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Two years later, skeleton of female found behind Wadesboro Armory remains unidentified
WADESBORO — Frustration and concerns remain over the skeleton of a female discovered in the Wadesboro woods back on May 12, 2022.
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Heavy rainfall impacts Pee Dee River and surrounding lakes
ANSON — On Monday, January 8th, a powerful storm swept through the southeastern United States, bringing heavy rains, wind gusts, and high sustained winds from as far south as Atlanta, GA, to as far north as Norfolk, VA.
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It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Anson County
WADESBORO — For over 100 years, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies to help finance troop activities like camping, outdoor adventures, trips to theatres and museums, and local community service projects.
