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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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Ron Gibson and his sister Elizabeth Ann Gibson Taylor are all smiles as they present Scotland Memorial Foundation a check.
Laurinburg near top in giving
The recent Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving efforts earned the Laurinburg store recognition as the number two location in the nation. Ron Gibson, owner of the Laurinburg and Pembroke Jersey Mike’s, said the effort exceeded his greatest expectations. “I attribute the success of the Month of Giving to the staffs of Scotland Memorial Foundation and Scotland Cancer Treatment Center,” he said. “Plus, our communities were incredibly supportive thr...
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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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