The Governing Body of the Town of Wadesboro (hereinafter called the “unit”) invites qualified independent auditors (hereinafter called “auditor”) having sufficient governmental accounting and auditing experience in performing an audit in accordance with the specifications outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to submit a proposal.

After years away, People Fest is finally making its long-awaited return to Wadesboro! This beloved hometown tradition is back to bring the community together once again with a day full of music, food, fun, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, get ready to celebrate the spirit of Wadesboro like never before—because People Fest is back and better than ever. 🎉

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to visit C's & T's Daycare and read a story to some very special little listeners! The children enjoyed gathering together for story time, sharing smiles, and letting their imaginations come to life through books.

Reading to young children helps spark a love for learning and literacy, and it was a joy to spend part of the day with these bright young minds. Thank you to the daycare staff and students for the warm welcome and for making story time so much fun!

Moments like these remind us how important it is to support and encourage our community's youngest learners. 📖⭐

- Debbie Cox

Although National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day was March 6, the recognition and appreciation for these essential employees continue.

The Town extends a special thank you to Chief Michael Childers, Assistant Chief Thedis Spencer, and Lieutenant Daymond Burch of the Wadesboro Police Department for providing lunch for Public Works employees today. Their thoughtful gesture was a meaningful way to recognize the dedication and hard work of the Public Works team and the important services they provide to the community.

Celebrating our Public Works Department for their hard work and dedication to the Town of Wadesboro.

Congratulations to Connie James on five years of dedication and service to the Town of Wadesboro. We are thankful for and proud of the work you do for Wadesboro.

We are thrilled to extend our sincere thanks to Lou Bunch of the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) for proudly presenting the Town of Wadesboro with a generous $2,000 grant for our Personal Policy Review and Revision Project. We truly appreciate this investment in our continued growth and improvement!

On Thursday, March 26, 4-H Youth Promise invites you to our open house! Join us for a meal, learn more about our program services, and connect with other community agencies. We’re excited to share the many resources available to support your youth and family and hope to see you there.

Please be sure to register using the Google Form below or by calling the Anson Extension Office at 704.694.2915 to reserve your spot. We ask that you register by Thursday, March 19, so we can plan accurate food numbers.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/Lj3DA1hbRz7yPzBV9

Anson County 4-H Youth Promise offers after-school and community service or restitution programs designed to support youth and promote positive behavior. The after-school program provides a structured, safe environment during critical hours when youth are at greater risk for negative influences. Participants receive a curriculum focused on building life skills and improving behavior, along with academic support and tutoring as needed. The Community Service and Restitution component holds youth accountable by allowing them to give back through community service or monetary restitution, helping repair harm and strengthen connections within the community.

At the Town of Wadesboro, we are honoring the lifelong legacy of Jesse Jackson.

Please take a moment to check out the calendar highlighting our upcoming Black History Month events. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating, learning, and reflecting throughout the month.

The rescheduled Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Wadesboro Fire Department. Please share this information to help spread the word in the community.

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We want to inform you that a water leak has occurred on Woodland Drive that may be impacting your area.

All Town facilities, including Town Hall, will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

WADESBORO, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2026) – The Town of Wadesboro has postponed its regularly scheduled Town Council meeting originally set for February 2, 2026, due to pending severe winter weather conditions affecting the area.

The meeting has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Latest update on the office technical difficulties

There is currently an outage with the Southern Software Financial Management System (FMS) servers. As a result, FMS-related systems and services are temporarily unavailable at the office, including taking payments and checking account information.

We want to inform you that a water main break has occurred on State Route 74, impacting the Wade Mill community.

Severe winter weather is impacting the Southeast right now. This information is critical for your safety. Please stop what you’re doing and read the full message immediately — it contains guidance you need to protect yourself and your family.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026—a time of reflection and, most importantly, unity—the Town of Wadesboro offices will be closed.

As a result, trash service will be delayed by one day for the week. Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday’s trash will be picked up on Wednesday, and so on. Please have all trash out by 7:00 a.m. on your adjusted collection day or the night before.

We regret to inform you that the Leave Truck is down once again for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and get the truck back on the road.

Please share this so everyone in the community is aware of these upcoming changes.

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The Town of Wadesboro is currently in negotiations with its volunteer fire department to renew its service contract. We want to assure our citizens that fire services remain fully operational during this process and are not being interrupted for the safety and protection of our community.

On or about December 22nd, 2025, the about named Town of Wadesboro will request the NC Department of Commerce to release Federal Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project:

Town of Wadesboro CDBG -NR 2024

Quick read—please take a look and pass along this water service update!

The Town of Wadesboro is going out for a request for proposals (RFP) for five Public Works Vehicles. We are seeking funding with the specifications listed on the RFP document attached. Formal cover letters will go out Wednesday to local banks and lenders. All proposals must be returned by 10:00 A.M. EST on December 23th, 2025. All proposals will go before council at the Town of Wadesboro Council Meeting January 5th, 2025. They will decide how the Town proceeds.

Monday & Tuesday routes will be collected on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Wednesday & Thursday routes will be collected on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Please have all cans at the curb by 7:00 A.M. on your adjusted collection day or the night before.

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The Town of Wadesboro is hosting “Stitching Stories Reimagined,” a traveling public art exhibit that shares the powerful stories of incarcerated women through large-scale visual art. The installation will be on display in the Wadesboro Town Square, at the corner of West Wade and N. Greene streets, through January 8, 2026.

The Town of Wadesboro glowed with holiday spirit Dec. 4 as families, friends and visitors lined the streets for the Christmas Parade of Lights, ushering in the festive season with colorful lights, holiday music and celebration.

The Town of Wadesboro is delighted to welcome everyone to this year’s Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. We look forward to kicking off the holiday season with joy, togetherness and the cherished traditions that make Wadesboro such a special place to call home.

The Town of Wadesboro proudly welcomed three newly elected members to the Wadesboro Town Council during its December 1 meeting.

Please take a moment to read & share this water service update!

Congratulations to the Anson varsity cheerleaders on winning Grand Champions and First-Place honors during the 2025 Cheer Explosion Competition. What an extraordinary moment for the team, for Anson High School, and for our entire community.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Town of Wadesboro!

Check out this quick reminder about the next coming days

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting called for the Town of Wadesboro Town Council
has been set for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.

The Town of Wadesboro will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11th in observance of the holiday. All town offices and services will be unavailable on this day.

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on working families, the Town of Wadesboro has announced it will temporarily suspend late fees for water and sewer services through January 2, 2026.

Meet & Greet newly appointed Police Chief Childers

Connecting people, products, and places safely and efficiently—with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity—to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina.

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, Town Hall will be cutting off Monday November 24, 2025.

The Town of Wadesboro has been awarded $847,605 from the N.C. Department of Commerce to support its streetscape project. The grant will fund 1,400 linear feet of improvements along Wade, Rutherford and Martin streets to include tree gates, streetlights, pavers, electrical needs and ADA accessible features. The award is part of $9.8 million in total funding for 21 grant requests approved by the Rural Infrastructure Authority, which reviews and approves funding requests from local governments. The RIA operates under the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division.

The Wadesboro Fire Department proudly hosted its annual Community Safety Day, a tradition that has brought together families, first responders and safety advocates for over a decade. Each October, in honor of Fire Prevention Month, the department joins forces with public safety partners across Anson County to promote awareness, education and proactive safety measures. This year’s event, held Oct. 13, aligns with the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Nearly 200 community members packed Smith’s Funeral Home on June 18 for the launch of the Wadesboro Coalition for Peace, a united effort to confront the impact of gun violence in Wadesboro and across the county. Wadesboro Mayor Fred Davis opened the meeting with a message of welcome and urgency.

The Town of Wadesboro has announced the appointment of Patrick W. Baker as town attorney, effective July 1, 2025. Baker brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including 28 years dedicated exclusively to municipal law and government service. A seasoned public servant, Baker is uniquely distinguished as one of the few professionals in the nation to have served as both a city attorney and a city manager.

The Town of Wadesboro is giving local teens a chance to gain valuable job experience this summer through its Youth Work Program. The initiative is designed to help students build their resumes, develop workforce skills and earn income while contributing to their community.

The EPA has mandated that we inventory all service lines, including inside your home to determine whether there is a presence of Lead based or Copper based pipes used for your water lines. Please fill out the form below to assist us in this!