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Suicide Prevention Month highlights awareness, warning signs and resources
NORTH CAROLINA — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day observed on Sept. 10 in hopes of raising awareness about the prevalence of suicide, educating the public on warning signs to consider among loved ones and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Anson County thanks Richmond County for assistance during water crisis
ROCKINGHAM — Anson County Assistant Utilities Director Chris Harrington presented the Richmond County Board of Commissioners with a plaque in appreciation for the county’s assistance during Anson County’s July water crisis.
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John C. Felder celebrated in hometown as foundation looks toward the future
HAMLET — The story of John C. Felder came home to Hamlet on August 29 as family, community leaders, educators, automotive innovators, and friends gathered to celebrate John C. Felder Day.
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Wadesboro man charged with indecent exposure
ROCKINGHAM — A Wadesboro man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself in the parking lot of 7 Brew in Rockingham on two occasions last month.
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NASCAR stalls at The Rock
RICHMOND COUNTY — After two highly successful seasons that helped reestablish one of stock car racing’s most historic venues, Track Enterprises has announced that it will not host any NASCAR-sanctioned competition at Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season.
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EPM and Horses
RICHMOND COUNTY — A few weeks ago, we encountered a horse with symptoms that the owner associated with dental issues. The horse was dropping feed due to a slack tongue and struggled to chew feed properly.
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Anson deputies arrest suspects in FB Marketplace armed robbery
ANSON COUNTY — The Anson County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on July 4, 2026, on Cason Oldfield Road in Morven. The investigation revealed that the robbery stemmed from a planned Facebook Marketplace transaction involving a stolen dirt bike.
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Anson County removed from local government commission unit assistance list
WADESBORO — Anson County has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to sound financial management and organizational excellence. The North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) has officially removed Anson County from its Unit Assistance List (UAL), recognizing the County’s sustained improvements in financial operations, audit compliance, fiscal management, and…
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From junior volunteer to Emergency Room Nurse
ROCKINGHAM — When Jasmine Hart first served as a junior volunteer at FirstHealth in 2010, she discovered a passion for caring for others. Years later, after working as a safety sitter and certified nursing assistant, she has come full circle as a registered nurse in the emergency department at FirstHealth…
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Back-to-school blues
I remember being a child on summer break and prancing through the doors of Walmart, only to be greeted by the pungent smell of Crayola crayons and rows of hideous orange displays filled with a sea of school supplies. I know our brains tend to associate colors with emotions, but…
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K9s United honors 23 fallen police dogs with Memorial Run
ANSON COUNTY – K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines and their handlers, is inviting runners and walkers across the country to lace up their shoes for its seventh annual virtual Fallen K9 Memorial Run on National Police K9 Day, Tuesday, Sept. 1.…
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Spreading the Cheer!
ANSON COUNTY — The Anson County Health Department welcomed families from across the county to its 2026 Christmas in July Community Health Event, bringing together preventive healthcare, school readiness resources, and community support in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
