Police say Kevin Adams’ blood alcohol content was 0.13% when they pulled him over on Harlem Heights Road in Wadesboro.

Adams is the principal at Wadesboro Elementary School.

He has also announced that he is running for the District 5 Anson County commissioner seat in November’s election.

Elementary school principal arrested for DWI

Kevin works as the principal at Wadesboro Elementary School.

Elementary school principal arrested for DWI - WSOC TV

Kevin currently works as the principal at Wadesboro Elementary School.

2025 Municipal Election Results: Anson County - Charlotte - WFAE

Kevin Adams previously ran for Wadesboro City Council member in 2025, but was not elected. 

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As of September 2, 2026, Kevin Adams did not have a website or any information online.

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In April 2026, Adams was arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI).

- In April 2026, Adams was arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI).

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As of September 2, 2026, Kevin Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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