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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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Two injured in shooting
A shoot out Sunday in Laurinburg between two men left both injured, authorities say. Laurinburg police responded to reports of gunfire at 303 R. Graham Street, finding two injured men: Phillip Graham, 24, of Laurel Hill and Larry Douglas, 32, of Clio, S.C. According to Lt. Cliff Sessoms of the Laurinburg Police Department, each man was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital. While Graham was treated and released, Douglas' condition is un...
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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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