COVID-19
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Schools continue mask-optional policy
At their March meeting, the Anson County Schools Board of Education voted to continue the mask-optional policy. Student Services Director Dr. Mary Ratliff says the schools are still monitoring the COVID-19 data through the local dashboard and the numbers have been trending downward, with the CDC indicating Anson as a…
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Masks now optional for Anson students, school staff
WADESBORO — During their February meeting, the Anson County Board of Education voted to make masks optional for students and staff starting on March 7, following many school districts’ votes across the state ending mask mandates.
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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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COVID-19 cases spike; medical staff work to meet demand for tests, vaccines
WADESBORO — Cases are at a new high across the country, and Anson County is seeing spikes as well.
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Schools approve retention bonuses, update Covid-19 numbers
WADESBORO — Anson County Schools Board of Education on Jan. 10 approved retention bonuses for employees and received an update on the increased spread of COVID-19 among students and staff.
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New Rural Project to hold 3rd COVID vaccination clinic
ANSON COUNTY — After hosting the first-ever pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Anson County in December, the New Rural Project returns to the HOLLA! Center with Atrium Health administering shots to children and adults.
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New Rural Project hosts first vaccine clinic for kids
MORVEN — New Rural Project vaccinated 37 in total through their partnership with HOLLA! and other non-profit partners such as Atrium Health.
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New Rural Project to hold vaccination clinic
MORVEN — The New Rural Project and other partners are having their second vaccine clinic on Dec. 18.
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Atrium expert: Omicron variant ‘surprising’ but not worth panic
WADESBORO — With the World Health Organization naming the Omicron variant of COVID-19 a new “variant of concern” on Friday, local health officials have shared some of the early information they have about it and what, if anything, the public should change about their current behavior with regard to the…
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Water bottles donated to Morven Elementary
Morven Elementary thanks Morven Chapter Las Amigas and the Rockingham District Woman’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society for providing bottles of water to the MES students while the water fountains are shut down due to COVID safety procedures.
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Commissioners extended COVID-19 sick leave, but won’t offer incentives for vaccine
WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved an extension to the current COVID-19 sick leave policy for county employees at their October meeting, and denied a motion to provide incentives to encourage staff to get the vaccine.
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Peachland to hold annual Christmas tree lighting
PEACHLAND — The Peachland Town Council announced Monday that they will still have their annual Christmas tree lighting this year.
