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  • HOLLA! holds Friday Mixer encouraging networking among area business professionals

    HOLLA! holds Friday Mixer encouraging networking among area business professionals

    The ‘Friday Mixer’ held at the HOLLA! Development Center on Feb. 2 provided an opportunity for like-minded professionals to mingle and share business cards designed to encourage networking among area businesses and owners.


  • 36th Annual celebration of NC small farmers begins March 21

    36th Annual celebration of NC small farmers begins March 21

    GREENSBORO — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will begin March 21 and will feature educational programs, panel discussions, tours and the unveiling of a new Small Farmer of the Year.


  • Preservation work upcoming for Pee Dee River bridges

    Preservation work upcoming for Pee Dee River bridges

    ROCKINGHAM — Renovations on the Highway 74 bridge which overlooks the Pee Dee River at the Anson and Richmond County border will start this month.


  • New Dollar General opens doors

    New Dollar General opens doors

    WADESBORO —The newest Dollar General has opened in Wadesboro on westbound Highway 74.


  • Commissioners honor Pee Dee Electric’s contribution to community

    Commissioners honor Pee Dee Electric’s contribution to community

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Commissioners honored Pee Dee Electric at their March meeting, adopting the “Pee Dee Proclamation.”


  • AEDC to host annual meeting

    AEDC to host annual meeting

    The Anson Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will convene for their annual meeting and regular bi-monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in Studio A of the Lockhart-Taylor Center, SPCC, at 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, NC. The AEDC will elect officers for the coming year, followed directly…


  • Wadesboro off and running on Dunkin’

    Wadesboro off and running on Dunkin’

    WADESBORO — Wadesboro got up bright and early on Wednesday to get a chance at free Dunkin’ coffee for a year, and to welcome the new location at its grand opening.


  • Charlotte cafe finds cats ‘furever’ homes

    Charlotte cafe finds cats ‘furever’ homes

    CHARLOTTE — Daily Mews Cat Cafe serves more than coffee and artisanal tea.


  • Economic developer reflects on 5 years in Anson

    Economic developer reflects on 5 years in Anson

    WADESBORO — John Marek will soon reach the fifth anniversary of his arrival in Anson County as executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership on Oct. 3, 2021, and he’s reflected on his relatively short time in the area.


  • Couple pairs their passions with new businesses

    Couple pairs their passions with new businesses

    WADESBORO — Two new businesses celebrated their official openings this month with the cutting of yarn, not ribbon.


  • Unknown California business buys Walmart building

    Unknown California business buys Walmart building

    WADESBORO — Buzz is circling around the old Walmart building after the “For Sale” sign changed to “Sale Pending” and now, “Sold.”


  • Sale of Walmart building now ‘pending’

    Sale of Walmart building now ‘pending’

    WADESBORO — Excitement is stirring in Wadesboro as the “For Sale” outside the old Walmart now says “Sale Pending” in small red lettering at the bottom.


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