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NCDOT launches interactive ‘Projects Near Me’ tool
NORTH CAROLINA – The public has a new way to keep tabs on transportation projects that are underway or upcoming, whether they are in a nearby neighborhood or across the state.
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Anson County lifts water boil advisory
ANSON COUNTY — After several days of repairs, testing and recovery efforts, Anson County Government officials have lifted the county-wide Boil Water Advisory for customers served directly by the county’s water system.
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Why conduct annual home safety checkups?
ANSON COUNTY — Owning a home is one of the biggest investments that most people will make during their lifetime. In addition to investing in the purchase of a home, homeowners invest in making their homes comfortable by purchasing furniture, flooring, adding additional spaces, and more. Our home is our…
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Farmer’s Market awarded $5K grant
ANSON COUNTY — In efforts to strengthen our communities across the district, Duke Energy recently to presented a Duke Energy Foundation grant for $5,000 to the Anson County Farmers Market.
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Rocky River Baptist celebrates 250 years
ANSON COUNTY — In July 2026 Americans will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country. On Sunday, July 26, at Rocky River Baptist Church, there will also be a celebration of the church’s very special birthday.
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The effects of soil degradation
NORTH CAROLINA — Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from a growing global population.
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Food Lion feeds distributes water to Anson County families
ANSON COUNTY — Food Lion Feeds helped support families in Anson County on Wednesday, July 8, following a major water main break that occurred Tuesday, July 7, along U.S. Highway 74 East near Wadesboro.
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‘Tis the season – for tomatoes!
ANSON COUNTY — I love a good tomato. On a big juicy burger or, my favorite, the Mater Sammich, with a slathering of mayo (Dukes, of course). We’re now entering Tomato Season, a time of joy but also of tragedy. Tomato plants like to die. They have a death wish.…
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Anson Co. remains under boil advisory following main line break
ANSON COUNTY — Anson County remains under a boil water advisory following a major water transmission line break that caused periods of low water pressure and service outages across the county last week.
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Smart Start welcomes $14.8M investment
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Partnership for Children and the Smart Start Network are grateful to the North Carolina General Assembly for approving $14.8 million in new recurring and nonrecurring investments for early childhood initiatives in the 2026 Appropriations Bill.
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GLP-1s can help shed the lbs., but tennis can keep you fit for life
Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health.
