State Rep. Mark Brody urges restored AEDC funding with strict accountability Rep. Mark Brody asked the Anson County Board of Commissioners to consider restoring funding for the Anson Economic Development Corporation in the next budget cycle while attaching reporting and performance requirements after years of slow progress on development projects.

Rep. Mark Brody is pushing for renewed funding for the Anson Economic Development Corporation, but only if strict accountability measures are put in place to ensure progress and transparency.

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Independent auditors issue clean opinion; LGC flags cash‑flow and asset‑ratio concerns for water and wastewater funds Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on Anson County’s financial statements while identifying two areas the Local Government Commission flagged: operating net loss (cash flow) and low capital asset condition ratio in water and wastewater funds; county staff said they are preparing responses and asset management plans.

An independent audit reveals a clean bill of health for Anson County’s finances, but cash-flow and asset condition issues in the water and wastewater funds raise red flags!

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Resident asks Anson commissioners to ban ICE facilities; board asks legal team to research options A resident asked the board to enact an ordinance to prohibit ICE facilities in Anson County and to create a legally binding plan to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement activities; commissioners asked the manager and county attorney to research legal options and report back.

An Anson County resident is urging local officials to take a stand against ICE facilities and protect vulnerable communities from inhumane immigration enforcement.

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Anson Stone LLC project update: quarry plans, investment and jobs presented to county Assistant county manager said Anson Stone LLC expects roughly $25 million in capital and site investment for a 491-acre quarry, plans to hire at least 15 full-time workers, and expects state permits within three months before breaking ground in spring or summer.

Anson Stone LLC is set to invest $25 million in a new 491-acre granite quarry, promising over 15 local jobs and a significant economic boost to Anson County!

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Friends group details shelter finances, contractor dispute and repair timeline at Anson County meeting Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter reported recent operating results, explained grant accounting held by the county, described repair work and a contractor dispute over FRP panels that has restricted access to parts of the shelter, and said the county aims to reopen affected areas by March 1.

Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter revealed crucial financial updates and raised alarming concerns about a contractor dispute that could impact the shelter's operations.

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County manager reports property sale, old hospital site options and DEQ work on dumping and PFAS sites The county manager said a property at 605 McLaren is pending sale, staff will survey an old hospital parcel before disposition, and the county is coordinating with DEQ on illegal dumping, PFAS at closed landfill sites and a permitted quarry in Lisle moving forward with development.

Anson County is navigating property sales, environmental concerns, and potential legal mechanisms to protect community interests—what's next for the old hospital site?

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Board meeting honors student leaders and athletes for achievements Doctor Ratliff and Miss Hyatt recognize student leaders and softball awards at board meeting.

The Anson County Board of Education celebrated remarkable student achievements, including the standout performance of Ally Stegall and her girls' softball team, highlighting the importance of community support in education.

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Anson County Traveling and thinking about books and things

In today's travel blog (from a Nov 2024 trip), I reflect on some cons that come up traveling by yourself in the South. Do you feel safe? Do you spend time considering Confederate monuments?

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