Business
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Laurinburg native’s business ranks No. 15 among Southeast’s fastest growing
NEW ORLEANS — Thomas Consulting Group (TCG), a New Orleans-based government services and social impact firm founded by Laurinburg’s own, Michelle L. Thomas, has been ranked No. 15 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Southeast list and is the fastest-growing company on the list based in Louisiana.
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Scotland Correctional launches internal investigation following fatal stabbing
LAURINBURG — An offender at Scotland Correctional Institution died Tuesday night after an apparent assault by another offender in a prison housing area.
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International Tie Disposal seeks stormwater disposal permit
HAMLET — International Tie Disposal, LLC, is seeking a permit to discharge stormwater from their Richmond County facility into Mill Creek and the Lumber River Basin.
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Edward Jones’ Becca Hughes receives CFP Certification
LAURINBURG — Financial Advisor Becca Hughes, of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Scotland County, has received the Certified Financial Planner, or CFP, certification granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
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Undaunted: Municipalites and residents continue fight against county and biochar production facility
HAMLET — An ongoing legal battle with local environmental ramifications has been submitted for review to the North Carolina Supreme Court.
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Celebrating the legacy of Andre the Giant
The inaugural Andre the Giant Celebration at Rankin Museum of American Heritage on Saturday in Ellerbe was a hit. Ty Opengari is pictured with Mark Henry, Olympic weightlifter, strongman and prolific WWE wrestler.
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Dream comes true at Majestic Meditation and Wellness Spa
Aku Opata made her dreams come true — literally.
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Hip-hop dance class in the spotlight
A hip-hop class of Creative Expressions Dance Academy, LLC, owned by Laurinburg-native Sommore Terry, performed during the half-time of the Duke vs. Miami women’s basketball “Pink Game Against Breast Cancer” on Feb. 12.
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Grand Tudor Khari’ in Laurinburg restored
LAURINBURG — Scotland County has a new lodging option in an old space.
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How Quick’s desire to help others and clean shoes became ‘sole’ mates
LAURINBURG — When Devaul Quick lived in Manhattan, N.Y, he worked on a boat on Houston Street. While at work one day, he met a man from Jerusalem who was highly invested in shoes.
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Art By Design helps people preserve memories
LAURINBURG — A downtown Laurinburg business helps families preserve cherished memories.
