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Summer fun reduces stress

July 2, 2024

We have often heard the expression “carefree summer days”. For many of us, however, this expression is only a legend because we are overwhelmed, even in summer, by the hectic rigors of family and work responsibilities.

July 2, 2024

• Agape Fellowship Church invites you to come “Worship With Us” on the first and third Sundays at 8:30 a.m. with Apostle Joel Briley Sr. and Overseer Barbara Briley, “Love is Who We Are and Praise is What We Do!”

Scenes from Summer Jam 2024

July 2, 2024

WADESBORO — Uptown Wadesboro Inc. presented a 2024 Summer Jam, or early Independence Day celebration, filled with live music, plenty of vendor treats, family fun and fireworks.

Lessons Learned Through Basketball

June 26, 2024

ROCKINGHAM — The sounds of basketballs dribbling during skill-building drills and shoes pounding the court filled the East Rockingham Elementary School gymnasium this week during CHURCH’s fourth annual summer basketball camp. Sponsored by coach Chellia Nelson, the camp has seen its success and attendance grow with each new camp season.

Studio 256 Arts and Crafts Camp a Big Hit

June 26, 2024

WADESBORO — Behind its doors is an unassuming brick building with green shutters that houses a beautifully decorated shop filled with spools of thread in every color imaginable, craft ideas galore and striped and patterned fabrics to spark the imagination. A haven for creativity, Studio 256 is the perfect place to host a summer arts and crafts camp for kids, as owner Heather Edwards has been doing for the past few summers.

Local author directs his first film

June 26, 2024

ANSON — Local author Irene Harrington is trying her hand at another form of media: the silver screen.

Two local cheerleading teams advance to national championships

June 26, 2024

ANSON — On June 9, 2024, 14 girls from two Anson County teams – KEA – traveled to Campbell University and competed in the state competition with cheerleaders from Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. Xtreme Intensity, our national winners from last year, have been undefeated since 2023. They won the state competition this year and have worked extremely hard. The newly formed Xtreme Starz team won second place and will also be heading to nationals. We look forward to two teams winning national cheerleading titles this year.

County Crime Report, Week of June

June 26, 2024

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Understanding Juneteenth

June 24, 2024

Like many Americans, you may not be aware of the historical significance of Juneteenth, 1986. You may have heard that Juneteenth should replace July 4 as the nation’s Independence Day, or you may have wondered if only African Americans can celebrate the holiday.

Arrest Thursday for Sunday’s murder in Wadesboro

June 24, 2024

WADESBORO — On Sunday, June 16, the Wadesboro Police Department responded to Camden Rd. for a report of shots fired in the area.

Library Hosts First Bluegrass Jam Session of the Summer

June 24, 2024

WADESBORO — The lively tone of bluegrass music filled the Hampton B. Allen Library’s small theater on Thursday, June 13, for the start of the library’s Summer Bluegrass Jam sessions.

June 24, 2024

Wadesboro Police Chief Chewning is proud to announce that IN Cash has been sworn in as a patrol officer with the Wadesboro Police Department. Formerly of the Marshville Police Department, Ptl. Cash comes to Wadesboro as a highly experienced officer.