Sheriff Scott Howell

  • Anson County holds Fallen Officers Memorial Service

    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…


  • Commissioners’ vote to improve courthouse security in 5-2 vote

    Commissioners’ vote to improve courthouse security in 5-2 vote

    WADESBORO — Back in January, the Anson County Board of Commissioners received a visit from David Baker, the Director of Tax and Revenue Outreach for the Association of County Commissioners, who briefly shared security concerns he noted while conducting a peer review.


  • Noose removed from tree by Anson Sheriff’s Office

    Noose removed from tree by Anson Sheriff’s Office

    MORVEN — A noose was found outside of a residence on Peru Road on Wednesday, February 7.


  • Commissioners honor retiring Sergeant Walter Owen at board meeting

    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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