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Field Notes: A game of chickens

Field Notes: A game of chickens

The author, John Marek, is executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Honestly, I don’t know what to think about Morgan Spurlock. There are aspects of his work I very much agree with, and elements of his work I find overly sensationalized...
Church couldn’t survive family ‘trouble’

Church couldn’t survive family ‘trouble’

The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical Society. Sources for this article include the Primitive Baptist Library at Elon College, Lawyer’s Spring Church minutes, Court records and family recollection. The photo is of the...
Field Notes: Pullin’ crawlers and tastin’ sludge

Field Notes: Pullin’ crawlers and tastin’ sludge

The author, John Marek, is executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I was 5 or 6 years old the first time my dad took me fishing. That likely prompts mental images of the opening credits of “The Andy Griffith Show,” but that’s not at all what...
Anson High grad Stephone Anthony stars in NFL

Anson High grad Stephone Anthony stars in NFL

The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical Society.  Stephone Anthony, a native of Polkton and a graduate of Anson High School, is a linebacker in the National Football League.  After playing at Clemson University, the...