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Once-in-a-lifetime celebration: Thousands commemorate Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition
PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe’s event commemorating its federal recognition may have physically been within the campus of UNC Pembroke on Saturday. But the celebration, in a way, stretched nationwide.
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Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for Scotland County
LAURINBURG — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Scotland County that remains in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
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Winter Storm Warning in effect for Scotland County
LAURINBURG — A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for Scotland County and much of central North Carolina, with forecasters warning of significant ice accumulation that could lead to hazardous travel and widespread power outages.
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Laurinburg and Scotland County declare states of emergency ahead of severe storm
LAURINBURG — In preparation for the anticipated impact of a severe storm, Mayor Jim Willis has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Laurinburg, while Scotland County Board of Commissioners Chair Bo Frizzell has also declared a State of Emergency for Scotland County.
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NDAA, including Lumbee Fairness Act, passes US House
WASHINGTON — The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act that would grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a significant majority on Wednesday afternoon.
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Results: Voters decide key municipal races across Scotland County
LAURINBURG — Voters across Scotland County went to the polls Tuesday to choose leaders in several municipal races, including contested mayoral and town board seats in Gibson, Laurinburg, Wagram and Maxton.
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Lumbee Fairness Act added to National Defense Authorization Act, moves to Senate
WASHINGTON — Full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe came one step closer on Wednesday when the Lumbee Fairness Act was attached to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives.
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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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NWS issues extreme heat watch for Scotland Co.
LAURINBURG — The National Weather Service is advising residents in Scotland County and surrounding areas to take precautions as an extreme heat watch goes into effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.
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Triandes Quashaun Frazier receives life sentence for 2021 double homicide
LAURINBURG — A jury on Friday found Triandes Quashaun Frazier guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon for a 2021 double-homicide.
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School bus carrying 12 students involved in single-vehicle accident en route to SHS
LAURINBURG — Only minor injuries were reported in a single-vehicle accident involving a Scotland County Schools bus on Wednesday morning.
