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LAURINBURG — Memories from loved ones can often be described as stoic among family members, but sometimes they can also be informative to others living in the same community.

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Scotland County now in Phase 2 vaccinations

LAURINBURG – Terry and Eleanor Cross of Laurinburg were the first community recipients of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Scotland Health vaccine clinic on Thursday evening.

Small number of vaccine doses thrown out, official says

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top public official acknowledged for the first time on Thursday that the state has seen a small number of coronavirus vaccine doses thrown out at a time when supplies remain limited.

Patience urged as vaccine rollout slowly accelerates

RALEIGH — State health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen updated reporters on Thursday, Jan. 21 about the state of COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina.

GETTING CLOSER

LAURINBURG — For the first time since 2018, the future of the North Fire Station can finally be seen.

Valentine’s Day goodies will be available by delivery

LAURINBURG —With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it may be a good time to know what options are available to help make the day special for your loved ones.

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Portland police shooting of man under international scrutiny

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 2010 police killing of a Black man shot in the back after officers arrived to check on his welfare drew intense scrutiny in Portland, a grand jury rebuke, a march on City Hall and national attention from the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises.

ReStore is set tohost coloring contest

LAURINBURG — Habitat for Humanity Restore is holding a Valentine’s Day coloring contest for children of different ages.

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State agency to host virtual job fair Tuesday

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is holding its first Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for those looking to work with the state. Jobseekers will have an opportunity to speak with recruiters and learn about clinical and professional job openings.

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Cities OK ban on hairstyle discrimination

DURHAM — Two city councils in North Carolina have unanimously passed ordinances protecting against discrimination for wearing hairstyles such as braids, dreadlocks or afros.