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  • Sheriff Howell addresses ongoing policing issues in Wadesboro

    Sheriff Howell addresses ongoing policing issues in Wadesboro

    WADESBORO — Following a recent online published article regarding the Anson County Sheriff’s Office partnership with the Wadesboro Police Department and their efforts to ensure continuity in citizen police protection amid the department’s dwindling staff numbers, Wadesboro town council member Garrett Snuggs independently contacted the Anson Record to discuss the…


  • Questions over change in WPD hiring process go unanswered

    WADESBORO — A recent Facebook post made this week by the Wadesboro Police Department announcing they are now hiring has left long- time residents scratching their heads.


  • According to Sheriff Howell

    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…


  • School Resource Officers recover firearm from Anson High student

    School Resource Officers recover firearm from Anson High student

    WADESBORO — On the morning of November 28, 2023, the Wadesboro Police Department’s School Resource Officers recovered a firearm from a student at Anson High School.


  • Wadesboro Police Chief announces retirement

    Wadesboro Police Chief announces retirement

    WADESBORO — For thirty years I have had the distinct honor to be a servant to my fellow citizens in Wadesboro and Anson County as a peace officer. For the last eleven years I have been blessed to serve alongside some of the best men and women of law enforcement…


  • 455 grams of methamphetamine found, concludes multi-year, multi-agency investigation

    455 grams of methamphetamine found, concludes multi-year, multi-agency investigation

    HAMLET — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Hamlet man with trafficking methamphetamines.


  • Cheraw man arrested while stealing car parts, police say

    Cheraw man arrested while stealing car parts, police say

    WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Police Department last week charged a man who was allegedly in the process of attempting to steal parts from a vehicle.


  • Wadesboro man charged in Anson Inn shooting

    Wadesboro man charged in Anson Inn shooting

    WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Police Department last week arrested a man believed to be involved in a shooting that did not result in injuries.


  • Man charged with having a gun on school property after hours

    Man charged with having a gun on school property after hours

    WADESBORO — Police have charged a Peachland man with multiple felonies after he was found in possession of a gun on the Anson High School property after school hours.


  • Officers provide sweet treat for students

    Officers provide sweet treat for students

    The Wadesboro Police Department partners with Anson County Schools for Shop With a Cop, treating 22 students to Pizza Hut and Walmart gift cards.


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