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Tolls proposed for I-95
Mitigated tolling is best way to pay for an estimated $4.5 billion in repairs and new construction to Interstate 95 passing through North Carolina, according to an economic study released this week. The study calls for two toll sites in neighboring Robeson County. The study is a recommendation to the General Assembly, which will make the final decision. The study calls for a 50 percent discounted toll for North Carolina residents. It’s ...
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City to name manager tonight
Following a recruitment process that has lasted nearly five months, the city of Laurinburg is set to announce its new city manager at tonight’s agenda planning session. The city’s highest profile position has been filled by employee Harold Haywood since the sudden departure of Ed Burchins last December for personal reasons. “We’re going to have an announcement I hope Tuesday night,” said Laurinburg Mayor Tommy Parker on Monday. “If we sta...
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Mullis Insurance honored
J. Park Mullis Insurance Agency has been honored by Erie Insurance with the Founders’ Award. Erie’s Founders’ Award is a measure of quality agency performance in auto and property production and service to customers. “Our name should be Service Insurance Agency because that’s the true value of insurance … the quality of service given to our customers,” Mullis said. We strive to be the best and give the best service.” The agency is at 81...
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Archery champ
Contributed photo Ty Pruitte, of Hamlet, finished first in the NFAA Indoor National Archery Championship recently in Louisville, Ky. He scored 300 with 59 Xs during both days of competition to take the title. The 16-year-old hopes to compete in Chula Vista, Calif. later this year to make the Junior Olympic team. He is the grandson of Carolyn and Johnny Pruitt Sr. of Laurel Hill.
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Crime Reports
May 21 crime report
LAUREL HILL - Robert Byrd, 37, of 21630 Blue Bird Lane was arrested Thursday under a warrant for one count of felony possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substances an...
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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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