Marshville

Marshville's lack of sewer capacity has stalled two housing developments, including a 55-and-older community, as the town seeks state funding to expand its wastewater system. A court-ordered deadline requires Marshville to stop using Union County's sewer system by July 31, but infrastructure upgrades, including larger pipes and repairing Anson County pump stations, are needed to meet the requirement.

A Marshville man was charged with criminal sexual conduct in Chesterfield County following an investigation into a reported assault. Daniel Joshua Melton, 28, was arrested and granted a $15,000 surety bond after his detention. Sheriff Cambo Streater emphasized the department's commitment to justice in sexual assault cases.

A water line break in Anson County caused a new outage on Saturday, affecting areas near Highway 74 and disrupting service on Misty Road, Sommerset Road, and Boylin Road. Marshville in Union County, which relies on Anson County's water supply, is experiencing reduced pressure and depends on Wingate for water until the system is restored.

Water service was restored in parts of Anson County after a three-day outage caused by a water main leak and pipe blowout. Engineers and contractors worked to fix the aging infrastructure, with full restoration expected by Monday or Tuesday. Residents are advised to boil water until quality tests confirm safety, and donations from Duke Energy and the state are being distributed.

Anson County is losing over half of its treated water due to aging infrastructure, with 134 million gallons unaccounted for in a single month. County officials acknowledge significant financial waste and cite challenges like a 60-year-old water main and malfunctioning technology. A $9 million project to replace water treatment filters is underway, but funding gaps for critical repairs like a $500,000 generator remain.