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Volunteers needed for cancer study
The American Cancer Society is still seeking volunteers for a cancer study to begin in Laurinburg next week. Cancer Prevention Study 3, or CPS-3, is a 15-20 year study to determine what lifestyle choices lead to cancer. On Thursday, ACS staff will hold initial assessments for Scotland County volunteers who are interested in taking part in the study. Those aged 30-65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are eligible. The study will tr...
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Certified nurses get day
Certified Nurses Day was earlier this week and Scotland Health Care System celebrated by honoring   48 nurses from not just Scotland County, but Robeson, Richmond and Marlboro counties. Hospital officials said that the nurses were recognized “because of their diligence and hard work” to achieve certification in their respective specialties. “On this day we honor our registered nurses who have earned specialty certification with events pl...
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Home invasion leaves 1 dead
Two Maxton men are dead following separate and unrelated incidents, according to authorities. Investigators say one man — Willie Manning —was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion on Sunday. The 61-year-old Manning of 135 Stealth Drive, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to sheriff’s Capt. Anthony Thompson. He said deputies went to the home after receiving a call at 8:45 p.m. about “multiple people” being shot. Dani...
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Police investigate separate shootings
A masked gunman went away empty-handed following a home invasion this weekend. But police investigating the case were a little more successful. While searching the home during the investigation, Laurinburg police say they discovered drugs and arrested two people residing at the home on Saturday. The home invasion occurred near midnight at 505 Caledonia Road, according to Lt. Cliff Sessoms of the Laurinburg Police Department . “A subje...
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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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