COVID-19

  • Health department pauses new vaccine appointments

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Health Department have placed a hold on scheduling new appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine due to the department’s limited supply of doses.


  • COVID vaccine waitlist passes 1,000

    COVID vaccine waitlist passes 1,000

    WADESBORO — Although the vaccine is being rolled out in the county and hundreds anxiously wait to receive a shot, COVID-19 continues to run rampant in Anson, bringing the death toll to more than 40.


  • Atrium vaccinating those 65 and older

    Atrium vaccinating those 65 and older

    WADESBORO — Vaccinations continue to arrive in Anson County as residents who are 65 years or older may now receive their COVID-19 shot.


  • Rises in cases cause closings, cancellations

    WADESBORO — Coronavirus closings are stretching throughout the town as cases dramatically rise after the holiday season.


  • Schools to continue with remote learning through January

    WADESBORO — Anson County Schools announced on Jan. 11 the continuation of virtual learning through the end of the month.


  • COVID vaccine arrives in Anson

    COVID vaccine arrives in Anson

    WADESBORO — COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at the Anson County Health Department and employees are prepping to roll it out to the public, following the state’s vaccination plan.


  • Virus sweeps through government center, building closes

    Virus sweeps through government center, building closes

    WADESBORO — Since Dec. 16 the Anson County Government Building has been closed to the public due to the amount of positive COVID-19 cases within the building — and it will remain closed until further notice — causing residents to question whether important services are being provided.


  • Second Anson inmate passes from COVID

    Second Anson inmate passes from COVID

    WADESBORO — One Anson Correctional Institution offender passed after testing positive for COVID-19,


  • Anson set to receive COVID vaccine

    Anson set to receive COVID vaccine

    WADESBORO — Atrium Health announced a plan to prioritize rural areas as the first to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.


  • Anson schools go 100% remote

    Anson schools go 100% remote

    WADESBORO — The Anson County School District this week announced that it would be returning to virtual learning for all students until at least Jan. 19.


  • COVID continues to spread in Anson

    COVID continues to spread in Anson

    WADESBORO — Even with a vaccine in site, COVID-19 is not letting up as cases continue to rise at the fastest rate since March around the country.


  • ARMS offers rapid COVID testing

    ARMS offers rapid COVID testing

    WADESBORO — The Anson Regional Medical Services begin COVID-19 rapid testing on Dec. 10.


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