law enforcement
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Town council meeting draws community ire
WADESBORO — Holding a special town council meeting Monday inside a packed courtroom, the Wadesboro town council heard and addressed citizen concerns regarding its new town manager Wiley Ross Jr.’s recent prime time TV appearances, the town’s shrinking police force and funds missing from the budget.
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Why I stand with LEO
September 11 remains a dark day, forever ingrained in the hearts and minds of those who lived through watching the towers fall. We know where we were and what we were doing when the news hit us like a sucker punch to the face.
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According to Sheriff Howell
WADESBORO — With rumors swirling down the aisles of Food Lion and blaring across Charlotte’s prime time news programs over the last few days, Sheriff Scott Howell took a day to collect his thoughts before addressing citizens’ concerns regarding alleged dysfunction between Wadesboro town officials and the Wadesboro Police Department…
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Anson County holds Fallen Officers Memorial Service
WADESBORO — Coming together to honor the heroic fallen in downtown Wadesboro’s historic courthouse, law enforcement officials held a memorial service in recognition of their comrades who have passed away. Also remembered during the service was the tragic loss of life suffered by the law enforcement community when police attempted…
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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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South Piedmont celebrates Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 47
The most recent graduates of South Piedmont Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program are now protecting and serving at nearly a dozen local law enforcement agencies.
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Commissioners approve radio consoles, psych screenings for law enforcement
WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved upgrades to the 9-1-1 board and law enforcement including three new radio consoles and mandatory psychological screenings.
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Law enforcement, bikers go on a patriotic ride
WADESBORO — On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Wadesboro Police Department and local motorcycle clubs joined together in a ride around Wadesboro to honor the victims of that day.
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Ellerbe approves budget without renewing contract with Sheriff’s Office
ELLERBE — The Town of Ellerbe on Monday approved their 2021-2022 budget without the roughly $180,000 allocated to renew the town’s contract with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office which ensured that a deputy would be in the town 24 hours a day — a contract that has been renewed each…
