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Anson Cooperative Extension has busy month ahead
WADESBORO — The Anson County Cooperative Extension is hosting a number of events for the community in the coming weeks.
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Wingate to add agriculture and food systems concentration to biology major
WINGATE — Wingate University is surrounded by some of the most fertile land in North Carolina. In fact, Union County is one of the top agricultural producers in the state, ranking fourth overall in the most recent USDA Census of Agriculture. In tandem with that, nearly 10 percent of Union…
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ACEC charters Rotary International Interact Club
WADESBORO — On Feb. 10, the Anson County Early College (ACEC) chartered a Rotary International Interact Club, inducting 37 new members.
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Field of Dreams gets upgrades; spring youth baseball programs to launch
POLKTON — The Anson Athletic Youth Association is renovating the Field of Dreams and providing more opportunities for Anson’s youth.
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BRLC celebrates local educator
BURNSVILLE — Christina Rose is a passionate educational leader who believes ALL students can learn.
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Memorial pheasant hunt to honor late outdoorsman
PEACHLAND — Hands of a Sportsman is hosting the 2nd annual David Kiser Memorial Pheasant Hunt on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Devil’s Rib Preserve in Peachland, NC.
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Cooperative Extension hosting parenting skills webinar
ROCKINGHAM — Let’s make the year 2022 the best ever! Start the year with an awesome opportunity to polish your positive parenting skills!
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4-H sets plans for 2022 at Open House
WADESBORO — Anson 4-H hosted their open house to discuss ways to get involved with 4-H and new changes to programs.
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Baby bottle drive in full swing
WADESBORO — The Hope Pregnancy Resource Center is hosting its Baby Bottle Drive from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 in which baby bottles are filled with donations.
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Local store wins sales award
POLKTON — Carpenter Sales and Service recently won Scag Power Equipment’s 2021 Gold Award for exceeding sales goals.
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CDC encourages N95s and K95s, and here’s where Ansonians can get them
ANSON COUNTY — The CDC recommends the public wear N95 and KN95 masks for the best protection against COVID-19, and the federal government is in the process of sending out 400 million of these higher quality masks for free.
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Rescue launches spay and neuter program
POLKTON — Shooting Star Animal Rescue is starting a low-cost spay and neuter program for lower-income families in Anson and Union County.
