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Scott Witten|Laurinburg Exchange David Vandenberg of Laurinburg fills up Friday afternoon at the Hess station off Church Street in Laurinburg.
Gas drop drives travel
AAA Carolinas thinks a 16-cent drop in gas prices and a forecast of pleasant weather could lead motorists to do some traveling during the Easter weekend. Since peaking at $3.80 on Feb. 22, the average cost of a gallon of gas in North Carolina has fallen to $3.64. The price was $3.55 a gallon for most stations in Scotland County. Gas prices typically increase in the early spring months, when refineries perform maintenance and make the swit...
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Deadline set for 8th District competition
The deadline for the annual Congressional Art Competition is April 12, U.S. Rep. Hudson’s office announced this week. The competition is open to all high school students of the 8th District. “Encouraging our young people to excel is one of the most rewarding parts of my job,” Hudson said. “We may have the next Norman Rockwell or Gilbert Stuart among us—I’m honored to play a role in helping nurture and enable our young artists. This is a c...
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Contributed photo Dr. Brian Parkes, general surgeon, checks out the comments hanging in the hospital’s front lobby.
Scotland physicans praised
The stars are out at Scotland Health Care System. And each one has a message extolling the professionalism and caring attitude provided by a particular doctor. Scotland Health Care System staff members took a moment from his or her busy schedule to write comments about a favorite physician. These handwritten messages carry two to three lines of appreciation in honor of Doctors’ Day, which is officially celebrated on March 30. Visitors t...
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Pet of the Week
Handsome and stately Bentley was found as a stray by good Samaritans at a local church. He is a Pitbull mix, with a unique copper, brindled coat and sparkly pumpkin eyes. Bentley walks fairly well on a leash and is enjoying a sheltered, warm bed and regular meals, something he may not have been getting for a while. He is calm natured, friendly and appreciates being right up against you getting love. However, his true wish is to have a home of...
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Crime Reports
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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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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