Anson County
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Commissioner Ellerbe: “Show me the accounts”
ANSON COUNTY — In a County Commissioner meeting earlier this month, Finance Director Holly Berry informed commissioners the county was down roughly $14 million in a twelve-month period. During the same meeting, DHHS Department Head Brian Ellerby alerted the board to an unfolding crisis within his department: the much-needed unfreezing…
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Safer Communities Ministry cuts the ribbon on hope
ANSON COUNTY — Safer Communities Ministries held a ribbon cutting for their new satellite center Wednesday; Anson Recovery Reentry Family Services in Wadesboro beside Feed My Lambs on Highway 74. Founder of the Union County based ministry Executive Director Darryl Oliver, says he is very excited to open a clinic…
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The link between drug use and crime with Sheriff Howell and William Short
ANSON COUNTY — Founder of Community Addiction and Awareness, William “Boogie” Short has been holding meetings since March 2024, initially in the little AA building, now in the Community Room at Atrium Anson, the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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Candidate for District 55 NC House of Representatives goes on the record
*Story updated from its printed version**
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“We can change Anson County”
The Anson County Sheriff’s Office is currently providing deputies for the town of Wadesboro again. A new contract is waiting to be signed. I know you have seen deputies responding to calls or you may have even had interactions with them. The employees of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office, Detention…
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Anson’s own “Johnny Appleseed” returns
POLKTON — Local man Chase Burr, 31, known affectionately around the area as Anson County’s own “Johnny Appleseed,” allegedly had a very busy 24 hours; beginning with a home being broken into on Rosa Lane April 18, and ending with threats and vandalism to homes on East Freemont Street April…
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Ansonians join nationwide protest movement
WADESBORO — Flush from several successive and successful protests organized under the 50501-protest movement against the current administration which has resulted in the eruption of multiple nation-wide peaceful protests, organizers in Anson County continue to hold strong in their opposition to the president by showing up and showing out against…
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Ansonians celebrate return of beloved Farmer’s Market
ANSON — The Anson County Farmer’s Market returned Saturday with a plant sale and season opener that saw a crowded parking lot full of cars and low on spaces as Ansonians packed their favorite local summer hang out for good food, unique items, and fellowship.
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Commissioners move forward with vote on surplus properties
ANSON — At Tuesday’s Commissioner’s meeting, Anson County Planning Director Nick Addison explained he was tasked by several of the commissioners with finding out about some of the county’ surplus properties and what steps, if any, that can be taken to make them viable, profitable properties for the community again.…
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Lady A’s softball team returns to Anson
ANSON COUNTY — When it comes to performing one’s civic duty, native Ansonian Mitchell Huntley has been quietly working to accomplish many goals he has for the county — including bringing back beloved softball team, the Lady A’s.
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No charges to be filed in K-9’s shooting death- instead a lawsuit
WADESBORO — Late Friday, Interim Wadesboro Police Chief Jason Eschert posted an official statement released by his office detailing conclusions made by investigators into the death of K-9 Officer Blitz, who was shot to death by a fellow WPD officer following a high-speed chase and traffic stop April 2.
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Slain officer results in county-wide uproar
WADESBORO — It has been an emotional week for the members of the law enforcement and dog handlers’ community, as well as for Anson County residents following the tragic loss of an officer in the line of duty, K-9 Blitz, when he was shot to death by a fellow WPD…
