WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Commissioners appointed Sheriff Scott Howell to serve for the next four years following the passing of Landric Reid, although massive confusion remains and a legal battle is expected to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Richmond County Superior Court on Dec. 7.

POLKTON — This Saturday, Hands of a Sportsman will hold their 3rd annual Anson County Youth Deer Hunt.

WADESBORO — Sgt. Gerald Cannon has filed a lawsuit against Anson County in Superior Court on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

HAMLET — Hamlet-native John Felder recently received a historic license from the American government to sell electric vehicles to Cuban nationals.

RALEIGH — On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State, Duke Energy and Moore County are each offering monetary rewards of up to a total of $75,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the destruction of utility substations in Moore County. The State is providing up to $25,000 while Duke Energy and Moore County are also each offering rewards up to $25,000.

Excitement and anticipation for kids is likely on the rise this time of year and therefore, parents may be looking for engaging activities to keep their kids busy. Richmond County 4-H has several upcoming events and we would love your kids to be a part of them.

LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is mourning one of their own.

CARTHAGE (AP) — Tens of thousands of people braced for days without electricity in a North Carolina county where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent.