LAURINBURG — On Tuesday, a firearm was recovered from a student’s vehicle at Scotland High School.

LAURINBURG — The entries are in for the third annual “Great Christmas Light Contest.”

LAUREL HILL — A Laurel Hill man has been arrested for murder in connection to a drug overdose.

WADESBORO — Sgt. Gerald Cannon has filed a lawsuit against Anson County in Superior Court on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Commissioners appointed Sheriff Scott Howell to serve for the next four years following the passing of Landric Reid, although massive confusion remains and a legal battle is expected to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Richmond County Superior Court on Dec. 7.

Break-in LAURINBURG — Mo’s Candy and Tobacco on South Main Street reported to the police department on Monday that someone forced entry through the front door but nothing was taken.

Jake Monte and Jay Reese of Nutrimax on James Street in Laurinburg custom-welded a large Christmas star and hung it from their building for everyone to see at night.