Crime
Tip leads to motel drug raid
LAURINBURG — A tip led Laurinburg police to make a drug bust at a city motel this week, officials said. Lloyd Kinston Jr. of Maxton was arrested on drug trafficking charges at Quality Inn on […]
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Crime
Report: Woman arrested for shoplifting
LAURINBURG — A Pembroke woman has been arrested after police say she went on a shoplifting spree at a Laurinburg store. Brandy Lynn Dial, 42, of First Street, Pembroke, was arrested for larceny from Belk […]
Crime
Passenger arrested after stop
LAURINBURG — Police have arrested a Laurinburg man on drug charges after they say he attempted to flee a traffic stop on foot. Ziheem McLean, 22, of Hurley Drive, was arrested on possession charges and […]
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Scotland Farm Tour to showcase growers
LAURINBURG —The first stop on Saturday’s 2018 Scotland County Farm Tour is the E. Morris and Son Plant Farm. Eric Morris said if people want to visit his family’s farm off Old Maxton Road, he […]
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Motorcycle ride to drive change
LAURINBURG — Scotland County Partnership for Children and Families, Smart Start, will hold a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit children. The first annual Change for Children Poker Run will take place from 11 a.m. to […]
Crime
SHS, Richmond receives threat
LAURINBURG — Extra police were placed on campus at Scotland High Thursday afternoon following a threat. The threat was called in to the school at 11:30 a.m., according to Capt. Chris Young. “The caller said […]
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Laurinburg man charged in shootout
LAURINBURG — Police have arrested a Laurinburg man after a shooting in North Laurinburg Tuesday night and are looking into charges against the shooting victim. Marquez Antonio Ingram, 18, of Avery Street, was arrested for […]
Features
Maxton powwow to run May 4-6
MAXTON —The 2018 Lumbee Powwow Dance of the Springs Moon will run May 4 – 6. This annual powwow event will feature intertribal dancing; dance contests for men and women, Golden Age and Adult Categories. […]
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Think outside the box
LAURINBURG — Thinking outside the traditional lunchbox is easy with the right ingredients. Perk up your noontime noshing with fresh, seasonal ingredients coupled with kitchen pantry classics, like California Ripe Olives, which add a unique […]
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Early voting begins for Scotland County
LAURINBURG— Those who would like to cast a ballot in the May 8 primary early can do so beginning today, and those not registered to vote still have that chance. One Stop Voting begins today […]
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Maxton employees set for pay hike
MAXTON — Maxton town employees got good and bad news during this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting. They’re projected to get a 2.5 percent pay raise in the fiscal year 2018-19 town budget. The proposed […]
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Marlboro trio arrested in tractor theft
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — A three people accused of stealing a tractor from a local business were arrested in Bennettsville hours after the crime, police say. Jason Lee Mehler, 42, his wife Elizabeth Gabrielle Melher, 32, […]