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Stephenson named Regent scholar
The president of the Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded by the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The group said that it awarded the scholarship to local chamber President Tonia Stephenson because of her involvement in industry professional organizations, community service,...
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Elections board shake up expected
Scotland County will likely experience a board of elections shakeup this summer now that North Carolina has a Republican governor. Traditionally the majority of members on the board of elections at both the state and county levels has been determined by the party of the governor. This week Gov. Pat McCrory’s appointments to the state board of elections – three Republicans and two Democrats – took effect. Scotland County’s new board of e...
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Scott Witten|Laurinburg Exchange County Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Newton and Ron Bohannon carry the torch during the Senior Games opening ceremony.
Seniors urged to take part
The opening ceremony for Scotland County Senior Games attracted a large crowd. But Laurinburg Mayor Tommy Parker said the crowd should have been even larger. Parker, who was asked to speak at Friday’s event to offer words of motivation, said he was impressed by the number of senior athletes on hand. About 65 local seniors have signed up for the games, which run until May 6. “But there should even more folks here,” Parker sai...
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May health screens planned
Scotland Memorial Foundation once again offers free screenings to help detect high blood pressure and osteoporosis, a disease which increases the risk of fractures. These screenings will be conducted on three dates in May. No appointments are necessary. The screenings are available on first come, first serve basis,” said Karen Gainey, spokesman for Scotland Health Care System. “Please note that the osteoporosis screening requires the re...
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Crime Reports
May 17 crime report
LAURINBURG - Tyrone Avery, 51, of Beta Street was arrested Wednesday and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, littering, and tra...
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May 16 crime report
LAURINBURG - Joshua Jones, 29, of Lumberton was arrested Monday under a warrant for one count of larceny, one count of felonious conspiracy, and one count of felonious injuring utility wire, accor...
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May 14 crime report
LAURINBURG - Brandon Locklear, 19, of Monroe was arrested Friday under an order for arrest for one felonious count of parole and probation violation, according to a sheriff’s report. Locklear was ...
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May 11 crime report
LAURINBURG - Brandon Locklear, 19, 9661 Cedar Lane was arrested Thursday under a warrant for one count of injury to personal property and one count of failure to appear in court, according to a sh...
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May 9 crime report
LAURINBURG - Edward Pearson, 37, of Fair Bluff was arrested Monday under an order for arrest for one count of driving while license revoked and one count of failure to return rental property, acco...
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