LAURINBURG — A local cobbler who can fix the unfixable and make something from almost nothing has a story worth telling — and it doesn’t start with a pair of shoes. Giving customers repaired shoes [...]

LAURINBURG — Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey promoted Capt. Eddie Smith to chief deputy Thursday morning. Kersey spoke to officers about the choice, citing not only Smith’s experience but also his willingness to listen. “Since [...]

WASHINGTON — Nearly three weeks after the end of a record-breaking 35-day shutdown of the federal government that caused delayed paychecks, massive airport disruptions, and damage to national parks, another seems to be on the [...]