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🌱 Why Anson High suddenly ended its boys’ soccer season early
And on the Wadesboro Patch calendar - Clays for Kids — Sandhills Children's Center

Good morning Wadesboro! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Anson High suddenly ended its boys' soccer season early
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Anson County high school cancels rest of boys' soccer season (wbtv.com) — Anson High School officials in Wadesboro have canceled the rest of the boys' soccer season, saying they don't have enough players to field a safe, dependable roster. Leaders emphasized that the choice was difficult but necessary for student safety, and they're encouraging the community to stay supportive as they work to rebuild the program for future seasons.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Clays for Kids — Sandhills Children's Center →
DeWitt's Sporting Clays, 443 Jimmy Carriker Rd, Ellerbe
9:30 am - Anson at Forest Hills →
Forest Hills, 100 Forest Hills School Rd S, Marshville
6:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Anson County, NC Calendar, 101 S. Greene Street Suite 209, Wadesboro
6:00 pm - South Stanly Bulls vs North Stanly Comets →
South Stanly High School, 40488 S Stanly School Rd, Norwood
6:00 pm - North Stanly at South Stanly →
40488 S Stanly School Rd, Norwood
6:00 pm - South Stanly Soccer vs North Stanly →
Norwood NC
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Anson County, NC Calendar, 101 S. Greene Street Suite 209, Wadesboro
6:00 pm - Hamlet Main Street Movie Nights: "Halloween Town" →
Main Street Park, 7 McDonald Ave, Hamlet
6:00 pm - Admiral Radio →
Juneberry Ridge, 40120 Old Cottonville Rd, Norwood
12:00 pm - 2026 Founder's Day Jams | Farm & Music Festival →
Juneberry Ridge, 40120 Old Cottonville Rd, Norwood
12:00 pm - Trucks and Tunes at Uwharrie Vineyards →
Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery, 28030 Austin Rd, Albemarle
3:00 pm - West Stanly at South Stanly →
South Stanly High School, 40488 S Stanly School Rd, Norwood
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in October.
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- Tyson Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Manager Hatchery ¦ Wadesboro Hatchery/ Transportation (Wadesboro, NC) in Wadesboro. Apply here.
- JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Supervisor in Marshville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wadesboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockingham
- $2,500 reward offered in Rockingham shooting, 2 juveniles inured (richmondobserver.com)
- United Way of Richmond County celebrates 17th annual Days of Caring (richmondobserver.com)
- Middle school increases security following several acts of violence in Rockingham (wsoctv.com)
Ok Wadesboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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