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Program to teach Alzheimer’s caregivers to manage finances
CHARLOTTE – The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter are launching a brand new educational program to offer tips for individuals managing the finances of those with a chronic illness who are under their care. The program will be offered regularly beginning with…
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4-H honors youth and volunteer leaders
WADESBORO — On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Anson County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Achievement Night and Volunteer Leaders Appreciation Ceremony. The purpose of this virtually hosted event is to honor and recognize Anson County 4-H’ers for their accomplishments from the previous year as well as the 4-H Volunteer Leaders and…
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Las Amigas celebrates 35 years
The Morven Chapter of Las Amigas, Inc. celebrated 35 years of service in February. The organization has been a staple in the Anson County community for decades and continues to develop new partnerships within the county. For this year’s Founder’s Day project, the MCLA partnered with HOPE Resource and Pregnancy…
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AHS Interact Club inducts new officers
WADESBORO — On February 24th, the Anson High School inducted a new board of officers to lead their Rotary International Interact Club.
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Spaghetti dinner to benefit mother of 2
WADESBORO — Anson Baptist Association will be hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner in honor of Kristin Faulkner, who has been diagnosed with liver/bile duct cancer.
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Harvest to host spring pop-up
Harvest Ministries will be hosting a spring pop-up shop and bake-off on March 12 from 11-3 at the City Reach Center. They will have local vendors, and voting and sampling for the best dessert.
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NC Jayhawks celebrate success, start new season
WADESBORO — Founded in 2017, the NC Jayhawks have quickly become successful. The 16U team (Class of 2024) ranks third in the state for basketball, and a new football program is launching this year.
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Local nonprofits partner to host financial literacy workshops
MORVEN – HOLLA!, NETworX Anson, and Roger’s Heart have partnered to bring Uwharrie Bank’s financial literacy workshops to Anson County. Uwharrie Bank’s series, ‘The Path Forward”, is free to all community members. Community Outreach Coordinator Tina Townsend of Uwharrie Bank will teach the hour-long sessions.
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Kesler Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church selects Woman of the Year 2022
WADESBORO — Kesler Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church proudly salutes and congratulates Dr. Takeda LeGrand as their 2022 Woman of the Year.
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Dreamkeepers to host Black History program, vaccine clinic
WADESBORO — The Anson County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dreamkeepers Association is sponsoring a Black History program, titled “Answering the Call of Our Ancestors: Where We Go From Here,” on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 5:00 p. m.
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‘Wheels on Wade’ cruise-in wows Wadesboro
WADESBORO — Saturday, Feb. 19 marked the first Wheels on Wade cruise in, bringing over fifty cars, trucks, and motorcycles to Uptown Wadesboro.
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Harvest Ministries to host fundraising dinner
WADESBORO — On March 4, Harvest Ministries will be hosting a fundraiser dinner with proceeds supporting the Helping Hands Food pantry of Harvest.
