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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, celebrating the history, cultures and contributions of Latin American countries.

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.

ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner Jennifer Wilson to the care team at Family Medicine – Rockingham.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.…

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.

ANSON COUNTY — Anson County officials provided a detailed overview of the county’s response to the widespread water system failure that left residents without water earlier this month, while also outlining plans to review the incident and improve the system to help prevent similar disruptions from happening in the future.

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.

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.