by Mt Gilead | Dec 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Christmas memory by Colleen Boggess Retired now, my lovely friend was an elementary school teacher. She is smart, fair, firm and has the kindest, most loving and giving heart. A story she related to me. It was Christmastime and as custom goes, before the holiday...
by Myra | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Wadesboro | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wadesboro
The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical Society. The present town of Wadesboro dates back to 1783 when it was founded by Patrick Boggan and Thomas Wade. But Wadesboro – or Wadesborough when first established – started out...
by Myra | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
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....
by Myra | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Myra | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The author, Steve Bailey, is outreach coordinator at the Anson County Historical Society. In March 1895, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified an act to incorporate a small town in western Anson County, and the town of Peachland was officially formed on...
