On June 25, 1987, Helen C. Rorie purchased Anson College of Cosmetology from Piedmont Education Systems, Inc... The North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts approved the college effective on this date under the new owner, Helen C. Rorie. The college has been in continuous operation under the direction of the new owner since 1987. On August 7, 2001 Anson College moved to a new location at 1217 East Caswell St., in Wadesboro, NC.