Wadesboro
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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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Enough is enough: It’s time to put Wadesboro back in the hands of the people
ANSON COUNTY — Like many of you, I’ve watched our town decline from a place of pride to one of uncertainty, frustration, and fear. I’m not a politician to begin with nor am I looking for recognition—I’m a concerned citizen, a neighbor, and someone who is tired of being ignored…
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Donald Sellers announces he’s running for Wadesboro town council
ANSON COUNTY — Life-long Anson County resident Donald Sellers announced this week he is throwing his hat into the ring for Wadesboro Town Council. There are many concerns Sellers is eager to address, however, three main issues he sees as most pressing are safety, infrastructure and recreation.
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Fix it and they will come
WADESBORO — During Monday’s Wadesboro Town Council meeting many residents addressed a variety of concerns; crime, failing businesses and the recent increase in taxes.
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May peace prevail on earth
WADESBORO — “My name is Ashley Scarborough, president of the Wadesboro Rotary Club, and on behalf of our club, the Rotary District 7680, and Rotary International, it is my honor to welcome you to Anson County’s first Peace Pole dedication,” said Scarborough at Wednesday’s 11 a.m. service.
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No charges to be filed in K-9’s shooting death- instead a lawsuit
WADESBORO — Late Friday, Interim Wadesboro Police Chief Jason Eschert posted an official statement released by his office detailing conclusions made by investigators into the death of K-9 Officer Blitz, who was shot to death by a fellow WPD officer following a high-speed chase and traffic stop April 2.
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Community shows up for slain K9 officer
WADESBORO — A community in mourning, Ansonians gathered on the square in uptown Wadesboro Saturday to show their appreciation for the life and service of one very special canine, Officer K-9 Blitz, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty after a high-speed chase that began in Wadesboro…
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Need animal control? Who you going to call?
ANSON COUNTY — Following a discussion held by the Anson County Board of Commissioners last month regarding the ongoing issue of animal control enforcement, it was decided to leave managing the stray animal population under the control of Wadesboro law enforcement as it was believed at the time Wadesboro had…
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Police chase ends in murder and attempted suicide
POLKTON — According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), a police chase occurred Monday, resulting in the murder of a young girl and the attempted suicide of her father, who reportedly abducted the child from her mother’s home earlier that morning in Polkton.
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Jane Doe Part Three: Giving Jane back her name
WADESBORO — With a heavy heart, Sharon Johnston, the mother of missing woman Amber Johnston has confirmed the news no parent ever wants to receive. On Monday, March 10 Sharon received a phone call from a detective with the Anson County Sheriff’s Office who is in charge of the Wadesboro…
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Part One: My thoughts on Jane Doe
Certain outcomes can and always will be hard to accept- especially when one is consumed with knowing all the answers. The case of Wadesboro’s Jane Doe is one that has captured the attention of not only Ansonians but now through social media, the world. And it is one that leaves…
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Local commissioner’s legal driving woes mount
WADESBORO — Three months almost to the day after being charged with DWI in Stanly County, Commissioner Joshua Ellerbe was again pulled over by North Carolina State Highway Patrol last week, this time in Wadesboro. In November 2024, Ellerbe was charged and arrested with DWI for refusing to submit to…
