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Hudson pushes for Lumbee recognition
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress seeking full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, whose members make up portion of Scotland County’s population. The legislation was introduced last week by U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson and Mike McIntyre. Hudson, a Republican, is a freshman legislator from Concord who represents the 8th District, which includes most of Scotland County, and McIntyre, a Lumberton nat...
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Maxton motorcyclist killed
A teenager has been charged in a traffic accident that killed a Maxton motorcyclist. William Hayes Freeman, of 5021 Fairley Road, Maxton, was killed Sunday when his 2013 Honda motorcycle was struck by a 2007 Nissan pick-up truck at 2:26 p.m, authorities said. Morgan Ryan Smith, 18, of 72 Bloss Drive, Pembroke, is charged with misdemeanor death and failure to stop at a stop sign. According to a report by Trooper K.D. Williamson, Smith wa...
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Special check
The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s Catholic Church presented Carol Nichols with a two-thousand dollar check for the Special Olympics recently. The check donated was from proceeds collected from the fish fry April, 4. Jim Kirby,left,George Senak, Ed Baggett, Father JaVan Saxon, Carol Nichols, Jim Anderson, Ron Bohannon, and Danny Coulter.
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Richard Hudson
Hudson to open local office today
Congressman Richard Hudson is hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at his Rockingham Office today. The office will serve residents in Scotland, Richmond and Robeson counties. The office is at 1015 Fayetteville Road in Rockingham. The ribbon cutting will be held promptly at 5 pm followed immediately by a “Meet and Greet” time with the congressman. Light Refreshments will be served.
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Crime Reports
May 24 crime report
LAURINBURG - Katrina Arnold, 21, of 17700 Heck Norton Road was issued a criminal summons on Wednesday for one count of simple assault, according to a sheriff’s report. LAURINBURG - Jessica Joyne...
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May 23 crime report
LAURINBURG - Stacey Gillis, 34, of 19620 Sallie McNair Road was issued a criminal summons on Tuesday for one count of breaking and entering and one count of larceny, according to a sheriff’s repor...
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May 22 crime report
LAUREL HILL - Velma Bass of McFarland Road reported a breaking and entering and larceny at her home on Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. A stove, refrigerator, washing machine, two window a...
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May 21 crime report
LAUREL HILL - Robert Byrd, 37, of 21630 Blue Bird Lane was arrested Thursday under a warrant for one count of felony possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substances an...
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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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