Anson Record

Growing up in Michigan, you learn to accept certain universal truths. The winters last until May, the potholes can swallow a Honda Civic, and rhubarb is a weed. At least, that’s what I thought. Every spring in the Wolverine State, rhubarb explodes along garage walls, alleyways, and chain-link fences like giant, radioactive celery. It is entirely ubiquitous. Nobody buys rhubarb in Michigan; it just appears, unbidden and aggressive. We treat it with the same casual disregard you’d give to crabgrass.

I’m sure that like me, many of you also grew up hearing stories about giants—be they from the Bible, Jack’s infamous Bean Stalk, or in the grocery store aisle in the form of every child’s favorite Jolly green giant—and it’s probably crossed your mind at least once what you would do if you were suddenly confronted with a grotesquely oversized human. No? Just me? Huh.

RICHMOND COUNTY — After two highly successful seasons that helped reestablish one of stock car racing’s most historic venues, Track Enterprises has announced that it will not host any NASCAR-sanctioned competition at Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season. The decision comes amid overall uncertainty at the facility. Track Enterprises officials have said they remain committed to exploring opportunities that could bring racing back to “The Rock” in future seasons.

ROCKINGHAM — A Wadesboro man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself in the parking lot of 7 Brew in Rockingham on two occasions last month. According to arrest warrants issued July 11 and July 14, Ryan James Webb, 31, allegedly exposed himself on both dates while a 16-year-old employee and other 7 Brew workers were present. Webb was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with two counts of misdemeanor indecent exposure.

WADESBORO — Anson County has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to sound financial management and organizational excellence. The North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) has officially removed Anson County from its Unit Assistance List (UAL), recognizing the County’s sustained improvements in financial operations, audit compliance, fiscal management, and ongoing commitment to strong financial stewardship.

ANSON COUNTY — The Anson County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on July 4, 2026, on Cason Oldfield Road in Morven. The investigation revealed that the robbery stemmed from a planned Facebook Marketplace transaction involving a stolen dirt bike. On July 4, 2026, deputies with the Anson County Sheriffs Office responded to a reported armed robbery on Cason Oldfield Road.

RICHMOND COUNTY — A few weeks ago, we encountered a horse with symptoms that the owner associated with dental issues. The horse was dropping feed due to a slack tongue and struggled to chew feed properly. I advised that the owner call a veterinarian to evaluate the horse and possibly perform a procedure to smooth its teeth, called floating.

As an experienced science teacher in North Carolina, finding innovative, authentic resources to engage my students has never been easy. After all, math and English are the tested subjects, and school funding and professional development often follow the areas the public sees—and judges—first. The new state budget has made my job even harder. On the surface, lawmakers say this budget improves educational outcomes for students.

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Experimenting in the kitchen is one of the joys of cooking. Trying new recipes or even going off-script and tinkering with an existing recipe based on your own hunch can open eyes and treat taste buds to new flavor profiles. Home cooks who want to expand their culinary repertoires with some particularly notable flavor can look to Cajun food and its distinct dishes to accomplish that goal.