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associate Superintendent Susan Chase, left, speaks to about 250 people at Project P.U.L.L. s meeting while her fellow P.U.L.L. co-chair, Pastor Darrel Gibson, stands beside her. Project PULL meeting successful
Crowds gathered at I.E. Johnson Elementary School as Project P.U.L.L. held its kick-off meeting. Lilitha Graham was among the about 250 people to attend the inaugural event. “I thought it wa...
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This hand made dollhouse will be awarded to the winning raffle ticket holder at a drawing to be held at St. Mary s Catholic Church on Dec. 13. Dollhouse to be auctioned Dec. 13
One lucky raffle ticket holder will receive a home made dollhouse if he or she is the winner in a drawing to be held Dec. 13. Dollhouse maker Frank Jute of Laurinburg has again offered one of his...
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The team at Laurinburg Pizza Inn accepts the Video of Excellence Award. L to R: Scottish Food Systems President Tom Broome, Director of Marketing Maria Bingham, Pizza Inn General Manager Diana Chavis, Team Members Ashley Locklear and Carolyn Tillage, Associate Manager Kim Winburn, and Area Supervisor Paul Rogers. Laurinburg Pizza Inn recognized for excellence
The Pizza Inn located in Laurinburg was recently recognized by Scottish Food Systems, Inc. of Laurinburg. The entire restaurant team at the local Pizza Inn franchise was awarded the Video of Ex...
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The remains of a warehouse burned in a Wednesday fire lie smouldering near Highway 401 North. Warehouse fire quenched
Firefighters contained a blaze midday Thursday that started Wednesday afternoon. More than 16 hours after two warehouses in north Laurinburg were engulfed in flames, firemen extinguished the fire ...
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Felon charged for drugs
A convicted felon was arrested on drug charges after repeated complaints, according to Sheriff Shep Jones. Nathan Locklear, 28, of McLaughlin Road, Laurinburg, was arrested Wednesday morning and c...
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Members of the Tuesday Cruisers, a classic cars enthusiast group in Laurinburg, present a check for $4,200 to Christmas Cheer Director Eutha Tart. A program affiliated with Church Community Services, Christmas Cheer works to provide holiday food and gifts to needy families. Pictured left to right are Betty Austin, Tart, and Tuesday Cruisers Larry McAllister and Jerry Schilling. Tuesday Cruisers share for children
The Tuesday Cruisers, a classic cars enthusiast group that meets each Tuesday at Smithfield’s Bar-B-Q in Laurinburg, has made their annual contribution to the Christmas Cheer program of Church Com...
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Built in 1795, the Mill Prong House is a unique survivor from the era of Highland Scottish settlement in the region. Mill Prong to hold Christmas Open House Dec. 6
The public is invited to help issue in the Christmas season at the historic Mill Prong House near Wagram on Dec. 6, when the Mill Prong Preservation, Inc. organization presents its annual Christma...
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Scotland students get a chance to look into colleges
College Application Week has been in full swing at the Scotland High Schools this week, with computer labs being staffed with additional personnel to assist students in gathering information on an...
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Fire crews rushed to this warehouse fire in north Laurinburg while police blocked off roads and evacuated nearby residences. Fire rips through city warehouse
Firefighters spent much of Wednesday night trying to squelch a fire that consumed a warehouse in north Laurinburg. The blaze, which began around 5:30 p.m. drew close 100 firefighters from three co...
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Lead teacher Carolyn McNeill, standing, assists Aletha Moore and Deon Williams with their studies at the Scotland County Literacy Council in Laurinburg. Agency Director Mark Gretch said United Way funding is "critical" to maintain operations at the Literacy Council. United Way seeks donations for 2009/2010 campaign
United Way of Scotland County Executive Director Barbara Alexander asks the public a question that could be taken rhetorically: “What can you do to help support the United Way?” The an...
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Registration still available for Bold Faced Liars Showdown
No lie, it’s not too late for storytellers to register for the third annual Bold Faced Liars Showdown, to be held Jan. 23, 2010 at the Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast in Laurinburg...
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Flu vaccine still available
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Health officials say that just because we've experienced a mild flu season, doesn't mean the flu threat is over. "We could continue to see flu-like symptoms for several months," said Andrea Fiel...
College honors professor, groundskeeper
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An upbeat Early Childhood Education Professor and a veteran groundskeeper recently earned the honors of being named the Richmond Community College Faculty and Staff of the Year for 2009. April Cha...
Swett wins tribal chairman race
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Purnell Swett, a former educator in Robeson County, will become the next chairman of the Lumbee Tribe. Voters on Tuesday handed the former Robeson County Schools superintendent a solid victory ove...
DeBerry recognized for service to city
by Matthew Hensley
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Rembert DeBerry may no longer be a part of the Laurinburg City Council, but that did little to keep him from the council chambers Tuesday night. The long-time councilman and former mayor pro tem w...
Meeting to P.U.L.L. for education
by Matthew Hensley
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When: Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Where: I.E. Johnson Elementary
Veterans enjoy free dinner at Golden Corral
by John Lentz
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The parking lot was full and the lines were long, but smiles were in abundance when the Golden Corral restaurant in Laurinburg opened their doors to military veterans for an annual free dinner, cou...
Sworn in
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Fun, productive sessions mark St. Andrews/SHS tutoring program
by John Lentz
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Contrary to what some students believe, attaining knowledge doesn't have to hurt. The idea that learning can be a fun and unique experience was expressed by more than one member of the Scotland H...
Church to host Santa Christmas Tree Raffle
by Tiffeny Fields
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St. Mary Catholic Church will feature and raffle off a unique Christmas tree decorated by Deborah Andry at it’s annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Andry began decorating...
Laurinburg grad returns for Writers’ Forum
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Laurinburg High School alumnus Gibbons Ruark will be the featured reader at the St. Andrews Writers’ Forum on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Orange Main Lounge. Born in Raleigh, Ruark graduated from Laurin...
Awards at I.E. Johnson
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I.E. Johnson Elementary School has announced its award recipients for the first nine weeks of class. The following kindergartners, first and second graders were named Shining Stars: Jade McMillan...
Hospitalist earns board certification
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Dr. Scott Luneau, an internal medicine physician on Scotland Health Care System’s Hospitalist team, has earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Interni...
How to get the most for your gold
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Do you need extra cash for the holidays? Have you seen the advertisements on television offering you cash for your gold jewelry? Are you wondering is it real or is it a rip off? According to the ...
Tractor winner announced
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