community
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Community Prayer returns to Wadesboro
WADESBORO — Many citizens from across Anson County joined together in worship and prayer to the Lord last Monday. Those who braved the late afternoon summer heat, were blessed with a refreshing breeze during the event held at the gazebo in Wadesboro’s uptown.
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RCC designated a leader in cyber security education
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Soul food for the soul
WADESBORO — “Part of the vision the Lord gave us is to open a restaurant,” shared Mike Chambers.
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Caraway Foundation’s business and learning center opens
ANSONVILLE — The Caraway Business and Learning Center held its ribbon cutting with the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, opening its doors on April 1.
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Officials talk about how to engage younger generations
On March 30, the New Rural Project hosted young elected officials in rural counties to discuss how to engage with the younger generations such as Gen Z and millennials.
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Coffee shop donating tips to Partnership for the Children
The first annual “Be Our Barista” at Speckled Paw Wadesboro with Anson County Partnership for the Children’s executive director Caroline Goins has raised $154 in tips and counting for Anson County Partnership for the Children.
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Schools awarded nutrition grant to support food relief programs
WADESBORO — Anson County Schools was awarded $20,000 from No Kid Hungry to help the existing Back Pack and Pantry programs.
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Rescue celebrates 5th anniversary as nonprofit
POLKTON — Shooting Star Animal Rescue celebrates five years as a nonprofit this month.
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ROOTS Summit 3.0 to tackle substance-use disorders
WINGATE — Substance-use disorders (SUDs) will be the topic later this month as Wingate University’s Collaborative for the Common Good and the Healthy Union Advisory Coalition host ROOTS Summit 3.0 at the University’s LaVerne Banquet Hall. The event, set for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 26, will feature…
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‘Bright Ideas’ grants available for teachers through Pee Dee Electric
LILESVILLE— Starting April 1, teachers can apply for Bright Ideas education grants from Pee Dee Electric. The electric cooperative is providing grants of up to $2,000 to bring creative learning projects to life and enhance education for local students. Teachers can apply online at www.ncbrightideas.com.
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Rotary club hosts annual sporting clays competition
WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Rotary Club held its 11th annual sporting clays competition on Saturday, March 26 at Buchanan Shoals.
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Writers’ Club honors winners of 2021 writing contests
Winners of the 2021 contests sponsored by the Anson County Writers’ Club were celebrated with an awards ceremony March 27 at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
