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The Meat of the Matter
RALEIGH — In the American South, barbecue is less of a culinary choice and more of a state-sanctioned religion. But depending on which side of a state line you’re standing on, the “Holy Trinity” might be a slab of cow, a shredded pig, or a puddle of yellow mustard.
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Shamrock or clover? There is a difference!
ANSON COUNTY — March is now upon us, and St. Patrick’s Day is in the rear-view. But Leprechauns, green beer and pots of gold aside, there is another traditional symbol associated with the month — the shamrock.
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Spring’s arrival brings seasonal changes and scientific significance
With spring right around the corner, the season has already made an early appearance this year with high temperatures, blooming flowers, pre-spring showers and later sunsets. But one lingering question remains: When is the first day of spring?
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Big Game Hunt Tournament returns!
ANSON COUNTY— This year the Anson County Chamber sponsored Big Game Hunting Tournament at Four Branches Sporting Preserve is in its 25th year and Chamber President Sandy Cox says it is not too late to get in on securing your spot in this year’s legacy hunt, which Cox says will…
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Halloween: Early origins (Part one)
A mysterious, unseen twirling; it starts in the autumn leaves. Taking flight, this perennial thrill in the October air dances down your spine and spins your mind on a visual journey through the grotesquely magical elements of the holiday we know and love today as Halloween. But it was not…
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Apogee Anson offers new educational options
ANSON COUNTY — A thriving learner-led microschool is quietly changing the face of education in Anson County.
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Farmer’s Market season finale a soggy success
ANSON COUNTY — Despite a rainy start to the day’s festivities, Saturday’s season finale of the Anson County Farmer’s Market was another successful show out by patrons.
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Volunteer expresses dismay over animal shelter
ANSON COUNTY — Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter volunteer Chad Phifer expressed his displeasure with how county leaders have chosen to proceed with decision-making for animal control service within the county at the board’s early September meeting.
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Beloved lawman lays down his badge
ANSON COUNTY — James Freddie Paxton spent 30 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, 23 of those years as a D.A.R.E. resource officer. Paxton is credited with shaping the lives of countless students through his guidance and steady presence in their schools working as a D.A.R.E. officer. Leading with…
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Rebecca Rollins King goes on the Record about running for town council
ANSON COUNTY — Like 14 other candidates with change on their minds this election season, Rebecca Rollins King has also decided to throw her hat into the ring for Wadesboro town council. The list may be long this year for only three available town council seats, but King is confident…
