Uptown Wadesboro

  • 2025: The Fourth of July Day celebration that wasn’t

    2025: The Fourth of July Day celebration that wasn’t

    WADESBORO — Throughout March, Anson County Commissioners considered the pros and cons of assisting with funding for the Uptown Wadesboro Fourth of July Celebration. Ultimately, commissioners agreed to fund up to 50% of the fireworks display events, with a cap of $5,000. Scheduled for June 28, the town of Wadesboro…


  • How much is too much to spend on national pride?

    How much is too much to spend on national pride?

    ANSON COUNTY — In the beginning of March, Tammy Newell with Uptown Wadesboro addressed the Anson County Board of Commissioners to request assistance in paying for the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Following a small discussion and two votes by the board on the issue that spanned both…


  • Uptown Wadesboro and ACSO delivered tricks and treats this Halloween

    Uptown Wadesboro and ACSO delivered tricks and treats this Halloween

    ANSON COUNTY — Uptown Wadesboro and the Anson County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) served up plenty of scares, tricks and treats for Halloween.


  • Artist captures Wadesboro in paintings

    Artist captures Wadesboro in paintings

    CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Oak Apple Gifts owner and painter Jan De La Rosa recently added his paintings of Uptown Wadesboro to Oak Apple’s collection.


  • Christmas Parade entry forms due Nov. 24

    Christmas Parade entry forms due Nov. 24

    WADESBORO — Wadesboro Christmas Parade entry forms are due by Wednesday, November 24th. The parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2 starting at 4:00 pm (rain or shine). Participant entry forms are available at the REV Center 114 West Wade Street. The deadline for professional float rentals is November 19th.…


  • Animal shelter, coffee shop collab on pet costume contest

    Animal shelter, coffee shop collab on pet costume contest

    WADESBORO — The Anson County Animal Shelter hosted their second annual pet costume contest at Speckled Paw as part of their Halloween festivities. Animals from the shelter and Anson families participated.


  • Uptown Wadesboro brings treats, not tricks

    Uptown Wadesboro brings treats, not tricks

    WADESBORO — The streets uptown were filled Saturday with costumed kids, pumpkins, and treats.


  • Wadesboro Christmas parade open for entries

    Wadesboro Christmas parade open for entries

    WADESBORO — Uptown Wadesboro, Inc. (UWI) is accepting entry forms for the Wadesboro Christmas Parade on December 2nd starting at 4:00pm. The change is that this year we will use a different line-up and route than in the past. Walkers will assemble at the corner of Ashe Street and Morven…


  • Brick paver fundraiser returns

    Brick paver fundraiser returns

    WADESBORO — Interested in honoring someone special, recognizing an organization, business or a high school class? Participate in Uptown Wadesboro’s laser-engraved brick paver fundraiser.


  • Firework display to light up Wadesboro

    Firework display to light up Wadesboro

    WADESBORO — Uptown Wadesboro, Inc. is ready to light up the sky with a special “drive-in” firework display.


  • Fireworks light up the sky

    Fireworks light up the sky

    WADESBORO — Kaleidoscopes of color exploded in the sky Saturday night as part of a fireworks display, illuminating the town in bursts of neon in the process. Dozens of spectators across the area gathered to watch the show from front porches, beds of pick-up trucks, seats of comfy lawn chairs,…


  • Uptown Wadesboro to hold Fireworks drive-thru

    Uptown Wadesboro to hold Fireworks drive-thru

    WADESBORO — Uptown Wadesboro, Inc. and the Town of Wadesboro will present a “drive-in” fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Spectators are encouraged to view the display in their cars from parking areas Uptownto include: DSS, Habitat, KFC, Plank Road Realty and Public Lots. We ask…


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