Scott Forbes
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Animal Control Advisory Committee is formed
ANSON COUNTY — The first meeting of the Anson County Animal Control Advisory Committee was held Friday. On the agenda was the committee’s immediate need to focus on appointing officers to positions.
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Commissioners hear update on the Barnyard Peachland Flea Market
ANSON COUNTY — Tasked by the board and by resident request, County Attorney Scott Forbes looked into the progress of the long awaited Barnyard Peachland Flea Market, set to open sometime on Faulkner Road in the Burnsville-Peachland area. He provided the board with an update on his findings March 18.
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County secures Scott Forbes legal services through 2025
WADESBORO — In early January commissioners last discussed renewing County Attorney Scott Forbes’ contract, which was set to run out in June 2024.
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Oh no, moratorium may be a no go. Public Hearing on flea market scheduled
WADESBORO — Anson County Board of Commissioners picked up where they left off following the six day hold-over from their previous meeting that abruptly ended in adjournment, recessed until Monday, March 25, with discussing the legality of the proposed Peachland Flea Market project slated for land on Faulkner Rd.
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Anson Sheriff controversy awaits judgment from NC Court of Appeals
WADESBORO — In December of 2022, chaos and confusion broke out with many different factions claiming either Wadesboro police officer Gerald Cannon or Anson County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Scott Howell as the presumptive Anson County Sheriff.
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Commissioners honor retiring Sergeant Walter Owen at board meeting
WADESBORO — Sergeant Walter Owen stood side by side with Sheriff Scott Howell, as County Attorney Scott Forbes read the resolution honoring him for his law enforcement service at the County Commissioner Board meeting held on Tuesday, January 16.
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Commissioners vote to secure Scott Forbes as County Attorney for another six months
WADESBORO — Commissioners decided to retain Scott Forbes for another six months as the county’s attorney at the first board meeting of the year held on January 2.
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County commissioners revamp security measures for meetings
WADESBORO — In response to the Commissioners’ meeting held on September 19, additional security measures have been taken to keep commissioners and citizens safe during public meetings. At the behest of Chairman JD Bricken, County Attorney Scott Forbes began the October 3 commissioner meeting by providing clarification on security measures…
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Commissioners to vote on Confederate statue
WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Commissioners was set to meet on Tuesday, July 7 to vote on whether or not to remove the Anson County Confederate Soldiers Monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for nearly 115 years.
