Polkton News

Erick Barton Baucom 86, of Polkton died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at CMC-Union in Monroe.

For years, Anson County has been working to implement a recycling program, an initiative that became more urgent on Oct.

SPCC employees watch as the awning automatically extends from the new Job Ready bus.

Brown Creek Correctional Institution is a medium security prison in Polkton, North Carolina.

On Election Night, the Polkton mayoral race came down to one vote, with incumbent Mayor Minnie Staton trailing challenger Henry Furr, 52-51. The following Tuesday, Nov.

Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe was the setting for the 4 p.m. Aug. 1, 2009, wedding of Brittany Lauren Vanderlip and Dustin Mark Kiker.

Thomas and Cherie McBride of Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlea Elizabeth McBride, to Garrett Keith Gaddy.

Tabitha and Brian Townsend of Ash are the parents of a daughter, Riley-Grace Caroline Townsend, born at 9:48 a.m. Sept.

Anson County Department of Corrections inmates Domenici Fair, left, and Sherman Randolph lay bricks on a new "Welcome to Polkton" sign as part of a masonry class they are taking through South Piedmont Community College.

Union Correctional Center Supervisor Ron Tarlton says work release and community work programs are more accurate measures of a prison's effectiveness than strict cost assessments.

Jeffery Jerome Hamilton, 27, of Monroe was arrested Sept. 17 in connection with the May 15 robbery of First Bank in Polkton.

Devon Scott Tucker Richie and Helen Maynard Tucker of Polkton announce the birth of their son, Devon Scott, on July 20, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. Devon weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Don Franklin Teal, 35, of Lilesville is one of numerous suspects recently arrested in Anson County on drug charges.

When a Union County detective stopped a van sought in a housebreaking in December, no one guessed it would lead to the unraveling of one of the largest home burglary rings in N.C. history.

Don Franklin Teal, 35, of Lilesville is one of numerous suspects recently arrested in Anson County on drug charges.

Ansonville Elementary earned the title of School of Distinction when the results of the 2008-09 ABCs of Public Education were released on Thursday, Aug.

Published: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 5:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 3, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. The State Highway Patrol of North Carolina recently honored one of its fallen troopers with a bridge dedication ceremony in Polkton.

The school board filled its vacant seat Monday. Leon Gatewood was selected from three candidates.

Logan Scarborough of Polkton is shown during a Stihl Timbersports competition. He will be featured in ESPN-Ua s coverage of the national finals on Friday night, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. slideshow An Anson County native will take the national stage this weekend as Logan Scarborough of Polkton will be featured on ESPN-U during the national finals of the ...

The filing deadline for municipal elections passed at noon Friday. Several incumbents chose to file for re-election to their seats, but a few notable town council members opted not to run again.