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DWI checkpoint nets 34
A DWI checkpoint near Wagram executed as part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program resulted in 34 charges against motorists, authorities say. The checkpoint, on U.S. 401 in Wagram at the line between Scotland and Hoke counties, began operating at 9 p.m. on Saturday, disbanding at 1 a.m. on Sunday. According to Lt. Wayne Gay of the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office, the 34 charges included only one DWI, with nine driving with a revoked ...
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Pilots present
Contributed photo Jennifer Cole of the Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg, left, presents a $500 donation from the club to Carol Ann Lentz, executive director of the American Red Cross of Scotland and Robeson counties. The club raises funds through two annual fundraising events: a fall golf tournament and spring fashion show, and makes an annual donation to the Red Cross and other local nonprofit organizations.
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City firms up light bill policy
Fewer exceptions will be made for those not paying their utilities bill on time after city council voted to affirm its existing extension policy this week. The council unanimously agreed to allow only two extensions for past-due utilities customers. That item will appear on the city council’s consent agenda at their May 21 regular meeting. Joined by interim City Manager Harold Haywood, city Finance Officer Cindy Carpenter approached counc...
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Martial arts school looks to continue winning
Morrison’s Martial Arts Academy is preparing for its upcoming home meet while celebrating awards earned in Myrtle Beach in April. The Karate World Of Mullins Beach Battle Martial Arts Tournament was held on April 27 and Team Phoenix collected multiple awards. Results Tavon Farmer: first in boy’s intermediate (green, blue and purple) belt division in both forms and sparring. Jaivon Williams: first boy’s intermediate belt division in sp...
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Crime Reports
May 17 crime report
LAURINBURG - Tyrone Avery, 51, of Beta Street was arrested Wednesday and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, littering, and tra...
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May 16 crime report
LAURINBURG - Joshua Jones, 29, of Lumberton was arrested Monday under a warrant for one count of larceny, one count of felonious conspiracy, and one count of felonious injuring utility wire, accor...
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May 14 crime report
LAURINBURG - Brandon Locklear, 19, of Monroe was arrested Friday under an order for arrest for one felonious count of parole and probation violation, according to a sheriff’s report. Locklear was ...
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May 11 crime report
LAURINBURG - Brandon Locklear, 19, 9661 Cedar Lane was arrested Thursday under a warrant for one count of injury to personal property and one count of failure to appear in court, according to a sh...
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May 9 crime report
LAURINBURG - Edward Pearson, 37, of Fair Bluff was arrested Monday under an order for arrest for one count of driving while license revoked and one count of failure to return rental property, acco...
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