Laurinburg Exchange
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Mascots aren’t in baseball’s plans to return
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures — from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia — read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly furball was tucked in with a bedtime story from Bryce Harper. Andrew McCutchen and manager…
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NFL owners table onside kick alternative proposal
NFL owners have tabled a proposal for an alternative to the onside kick with a fourth-and-15 play and approved testing expanded use of video replay in the preseason to aid in officiating. On a conference call last week, the 32 owners also increased the number of players who may be…
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Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge
MINNEAPOLIS — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game. The distinctive atmosphere of live sports, that feeling in the air, will return in time as pandemic restrictions are eased. But will that very air be safe in a closed arena with other fans…
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Scholarship recipients
The 2020 recipients of the Brian Rush Education Scholarship are: Icess Davis, BreAnna Steele, Garrett McRae, Kayla Alford, Zy’lice Land, Danasia Smith, Kendrell Sellers, Chancellor Byrd and Desiree Rolland. Those who operate the scholarship efforts are proud of the Brian Rush Education Scholarship Fund and the strides that the organization…
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North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future. Tyrrell County may offer a sobering preview. The inland northeastern county, bordered by the Albemarle Sound and the Alligator River, has the state’s fewest residents — around 4,100. It’s preparing for a 35% drop in its sales tax revenue.…
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Governor’s views on demonstrations shift as COVID-19 limits remain
RALEIGH — The Cooper administration supports North Carolinians’ right to gather and peacefully protest in the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd, officials say, even as the spread of COVID-19 remains a concern. Their messaging has changed. More than a month ago, the administration opposed mass gatherings when…
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Census rates creeping upward slowly in NC, county
RALEIGH — According to the latest figures, North Carolina remains No. 34 among the nation’s states with a 56.4% response rate to the 2020 U.S. Census. Minnesota leads the country with a 70% response rate. Among the southeast states, North Carolina ranks No. 6 behind Virginia at 65.2%; Kentucky at…
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Golf scores big in coronavirus fight
Two Sundays ago, I felt sympathy for Tom Brady. Yep, that Tom Brady. I wished it had been empathy, but for that sentiment, I would have to understand what it is like to be Brady for a day or a nanosecond. I have no real clue, but would guess it…
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Slightly more normal
LAURINBURG — The courts in Scotland County have never been completely closed, but have been operating on a limited basis for several weeks. Since Monday, the courts have resumed many of its regular activities and will increase as the workload as quickly the public health directives allow. Anyone attempting to…
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Writer has some serious problems with Waste Management
Every Wednesday I place Waste Management containers on the curb for their curbside pickup. Once the containers are emptied it is reasonable to expect that all of the containers will be placed back on the curb. Instead, one container is left in the street. When I last complained about the…
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Speaking of riots and righteousness
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil — (Exodus 23:2) I am having trouble figuring out where to even begin. I suppose, in the words of Lewis Carroll, I should just “begin at the beginning and go on ’til you come to the end; then stop.” George Floyd…
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Shooting mars Mudbash
LAURINBURG — The annual Mudbash at Outback ATV Park was dulled Saturday after a man was shot. Cpt. Mikey Woods from the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office told WLNC, that deputies responded that evening to the ATV park on McGirts Bridge Road. “They had a male victim who had been shot…
