Anson Economic Development Corporation

Pee Dee Electric, a not-for-profit electric cooperative, today announced plans for a new regional operations center and industrial  park to be located on a 120-acre site adjacent to U.S. Highway 74, near Vintage Road in Lilesville and the I73/74 Rockingham Bypass being built nearby.  "This is an investment in the future of the local area, as well as Pee Dee Electric,” said Donnie Spivey, Pee Dee Electric’s CEO and EVP. “Anson County has been in need of land and infrastructure to attract new business and industry. Our Board of Directors has had an ongoing discussion about an industrial park in the county as a way to create jobs and spur economic activity,” said Spivey. “Right now, we need new jobs more than ever before."  "At the same time," he continued, "we’ve been examining the need for a new, centrally-located facility for the cooperative. When this land became available with its location and proximity to the new highway, it presented an opportunity for land

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a Miami-based quick-service restaurant chain, has announced its new Wadesboro location on U.S. Highway 74 near Uptown. The 1,900 square foot facility will be built on a currently vacant lot between Autozone and Arby's. Construction will begin immediately and should be completed in about four months. Popeyes is expected to invest about $2 million in the new restaurant and will create about 30 new jobs. The announcement continues a boom in investment along the U.S. 74 "Strip" in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, where Wendy's, McDonald's, Bojangles, Burger King, Roses, and KFC have all built new stores or remodeled existing locations over the past two years. Founded in 1972, Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and other regional items. This unique and flavorful food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick-service rest