Anson Record

ANSON COUNTY — American industry branches and military installations have long leaned on the labor of communities across the country. One of them is Anson County, North Carolina, where residents have built careers in manufacturing, construction, transportation, and military service for generations. However, that work came with a hidden cost: widespread asbestos exposure.

ANSON COUNTY — Anson County remains under a boil water advisory following a major water transmission line break that caused periods of low water pressure and service outages across the county last week. The advisory was issued after the water main break caused low pressure and disruptions in the county’s distribution system, leading to the cancellation of the Anson County Commissioner meeting. As of publication, the advisory remains in effect while water quality testing continues.

There are some things we need to be reminded of, and that is because sometimes the eyes can be deceiving. They can cause you to see things that are not there, and what we do see can scare us to death, make us sick and rob us of our peace of mind. The eyes can make things bigger than they are. They can blow things up in our minds and have us running into walls. The eyes can cause our imagination to run away with us.

ANSON COUNTY — Food Lion Feeds helped support families in Anson County on Wednesday, July 8, following a major water main break that occurred Tuesday, July 7, along U.S. Highway 74 East near Wadesboro. The Ahold Delhaize USA Distribution Center in Salisbury, N.C., transported 8 pallets of 24-pack bottled water to the Food Lion store located at 1043 E. Caswell St. in Wadesboro, N.C. The donation provided more than 670 cases of water to local families impacted by the advisory.

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Partnership for Children and the Smart Start Network are grateful to the North Carolina General Assembly for approving $14.8 million in new recurring and nonrecurring investments for early childhood initiatives in the 2026 Appropriations Bill.

NORTH CAROLINA — Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from a growing global population. The lack of a strong foundation to grow food and other plants is just one of the problems associated with soil degradation.

ANSON COUNTY — I love a good tomato. On a big juicy burger or, my favorite, the Mater Sammich, with a slathering of mayo (Dukes, of course). We’re now entering Tomato Season, a time of joy but also of tragedy. Tomato plants like to die. They have a death wish. I get many calls from frantic or sad gardeners asking for help to save their tomato plant from eminent demise. Unfortunately, by the time the gardener realizes there’s a problem, it is often too late to save the patient.

Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States. After exhausting medications and conventional treatments, many are traveling to clinics in countries like Mexico to pursue psychedelic-assisted treatments. Others are seeking underground providers outside any regulated medical system.

Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health. Lasting health isn’t defined by the scale. Sustainable improvements come from building healthier lifestyles over time — especially regular physical activity — which no pill or injection can replace. And not all exercise is equally effective.

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Management opportunities are coming your way, Aries. It is time to step up and take the lead. Your confidence has long been a strong character trait, so push forward. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, patience will pay off big time when a long-awaited piece of news finally arrives. The weekend is a perfect time for walking in nature or tending to the garden. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your curiosity is leading you down a fascinating path right now, Gemini.