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Remains of Shelton Bennett found; Laurinburg man charged with murder

LAURINBURG — A joint investigation by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has led to the arrest of a Laurinburg man in connection with the disappearance and death of Shelton Richard Lamar Bennett.

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				                                Members of the Scotland County Rescue Squad recently obtained heavy rescue, swift water rescue and agricultural rescue certifications.
                                 Tomeka Sinclair | The Laurinburg Exchange

Squad now certified for toughest rescues

LAURINBURG — When the community calls, the Scotland County Rescue Squad is ready to answer, said Commander David Laviner on Thursday at the newly erected Station 1 on Aberdeen Road.

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Squad now certified for toughest rescues

LAURINBURG — When the community calls, the Scotland County Rescue Squad is ready to answer, said Commander David Laviner on Thursday at the newly erected Station 1 on Aberdeen Road.

Scotland County Hall of Fame Postponed

LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Sports Association has announced the postponement of the Scotland County Hall of Fame. Originally scheduled for Aug. 16, the ceremony honored the legends of Scotland County’s history.

Freshman phenom Michael McLean offered by UNC

LAURINBURG — The Fighting Scots football program received some groundbreaking news as freshman standout Michael McLean, a member of the varsity Scots football team, has just received his first offer from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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