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WEBJul 13, 2011 · The Anson County Writer’s Club is calling all writers. September 17, 2024. ANSON — The Anson County Writers’ Club (ACWC) is now accepting submissions for its annual contests in prose and poetry. The ACWC will award over $400 in prize money to the winners in adult, youth, and children’s categories. Deadline is December 2, 2024.
Sheriff Howell addresses ongoing policing issues in Wadesboro
WEB14 hours ago · WADESBORO — As the ongoing disagreement regarding separation of duties between Wadesboro’s Chief of Police Brandon Chewning and newly hired Charlotte resident Wiley Ross Jr. as Wadesboro’s new town manager deepens, Sheriff Scott Howell wishes to allay fears and concerns expressed by Wadesboro and county residents regarding their safety.
The Anson County Farmers Market’s Fall Festival is a hit
WEB18 hours ago · ANSON — The Anson County Farmers Market closed the season with a big crowd of shoppers for their Fall Festival Saturday. Back again, the Blewett Dam Band kept folks entertained and dancing. “My strawberry-banana jam and my salsa have been big sellers today,” said Allyce Brown of Southern Hospitality, a favorite at the market.
Anson County walks to STOMP Out Cancer | Anson Record
WEB18 hours ago · ANSONVILLE — Patricia A. Harrison’s STOMP Out Cancer Walk, now on its 12 year,, held another successful walk into history Saturday. Harrison credits Ansonville Mayor Angela Caraway with giving her the idea to start the walk. “She [Caraway] spearheaded a cancer event in Raleigh. I thought, that sounds like a …
Anson County detective provides update on unidentified remains
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Lauren Monica Staff Writer - February 12, 2024. WADESBORO — In response to the speculation and rumors surrounding the discovery of an unidentified skeleton found behind the National Guard Armory back on May 12, 2022, Detective Brian Tice reached out to the Anson Record to provide an update on the case. “We cannot confirm or deny that foul ...
Anson Sheriff controversy awaits judgment from NC Court of …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · On Oct. 10, the Anson County Democratic Party convened and cast 90 votes from their executive council. The Anson County Democratic Party selected Sgt. Gerald Cannon, a 21-year veteran of the Wadesboro Police Department, for Sheriff for the 2022-2026 term. The press release from this decision, …
Anson County School Board votes to fund construction of a new …
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Anson Record Staff - November 13, 2023. The Anson County School Board approved 41 million in funds to build the new Middle School Anson County has long been in dire need of constructing. WADESBORO — At the Anson County Board of Education’s Regular Meeting on Monday, October 30, 2023, the board unanimously approved to move forward with a $41 ...
Anson County continues to address its water woes
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Anson County continues to address its water woes. WADESBORO — Anson County’s compromised water system and aging pipes continued to be a focus of county commissioners last Tuesday, at the only board meeting held for the month of July. Hazen and Sawyer’s Vice President David Briley apprised commissioners of …
Nearly unanimous, Commissioners approve 11% raise in COLA for …
WEBJun 12, 2024 · In response, Commissioner Jarvis Woodburn put forth a motion to increase all county employee COLA to 11%, as well as add $191,000 back into EMS. A hail of calls to second the motion were made by Commissioners’ Gatewood and Little-Reid. The motion passed with Commissioners’ Mims, Woodburn, Bricken, Caudle, Little-Reid, and …
Anson County goes back to school | Anson Record
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Lauren Monica Staff Writer - September 4, 2024. ANSON — First day school jitters were plentiful across the Anson County School District on its first day back to school on August 28. Interim Superintendent Brian Ratliff was pleased to see such a strong turn-out by parents and students to the district’s open house events.