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Coffee heiress likes asparagus. A lot.

Coffee heiress likes asparagus. A lot.

The Montgomery Herald has a special segment called Deeper Dive, where they ask locals to answer a set of fun questions. They recently asked Myra to participate; her answers follow. 1. Who is your favorite musical artist/ first concert? Flo RidaThe Who2. What is a fun...
Lilesville man made history as orchestra conductor

Lilesville man made history as orchestra conductor

The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical Society.  (Photo courtesy of George Byrd – Conductor)   George Byrd, who made history by becoming the first African-American to conduct the West Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in...
My take-home pay won’t fill my tank

My take-home pay won’t fill my tank

The author, John Marek, is executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. It’s that time of year when the aisles of retail stores are filled with pens, pencils, notebooks and crayons. Back-to-school shopping was always a big deal for my family....
The history of Anson County’s ghost town

The history of Anson County’s ghost town

Photo: A view of the Sneedsborough Canal from a road cutting the canal in half; from here south it empties into the Pee Dee River at Whortleberry Creek. Courtesy of The Pee Dee Post. The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical...