history
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Anson County is where history thrives
ANSON COUNTY — Founded in 1750, Anson County is full of historical places, including homes, farms, and well-kept graveyards honoring the people and families who not only called Anson home, but also made it a place future generations to proudly call home as well.
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SPCC honors women in law enforcement for Women’s History Month
POLKTON — In honor of Women’s History month, South Piedmont Community College’s annual advisory board for Women’s History month selected the theme ‘Women In Law and Safety.’
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HOLLA! kicks off first installment of the History of Soul Music
WADESBORO — HOLLA! Community partnered with the North Carolina Arts Council to present the first installment of History of Soul Music, Part One-The Beginning.
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Wingate prof earns grant to produce documentary on civil rights case
WINGATE — Thanks to a federal grant administered by the American Historical Association, associate history professor Dr. Steven Hyland will spend next semester researching and producing an audio documentary on a landmark civil-rights case in California.
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Harvest Ministries hosts Black History Month service
WADESBORO — Harvest Ministries celebrated Black History Month with their annual service.
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Honoring local African American history at BRLC
BURNSVILLE — The Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center is inviting individuals who have family members buried at the historic Poplar Springs Baptist Church to share their family’s stories to honor the local African American history.
