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Unwanted pills wanted today
Scotland County residents will have a safe way to get rid of old medications today. As part of the annual Operation Medicine Drop, resident can drop off unused pills at the National Guard Armory in Laurinburg. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the armory parking lot. Operation Medicine Drop” is sponsored by the Laurinburg police and fire departments, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, Scotland County Safe Kids Mid-Caroli...
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Volunteers needed for cancer study
The American Cancer Society is still seeking volunteers for a cancer study to begin in Laurinburg next week. Cancer Prevention Study 3, or CPS-3, is a 15-20 year study to determine what lifestyle choices lead to cancer. On Thursday, ACS staff will hold initial assessments for Scotland County volunteers who are interested in taking part in the study. Those aged 30-65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are eligible. The study will tr...
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Certified nurses get day
Certified Nurses Day was earlier this week and Scotland Health Care System celebrated by honoring   48 nurses from not just Scotland County, but Robeson, Richmond and Marlboro counties. Hospital officials said that the nurses were recognized “because of their diligence and hard work” to achieve certification in their respective specialties. “On this day we honor our registered nurses who have earned specialty certification with events pl...
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Home invasion leaves 1 dead
Two Maxton men are dead following separate and unrelated incidents, according to authorities. Investigators say one man — Willie Manning —was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion on Sunday. The 61-year-old Manning of 135 Stealth Drive, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to sheriff’s Capt. Anthony Thompson. He said deputies went to the home after receiving a call at 8:45 p.m. about “multiple people” being shot. Dani...
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Crime Reports
May 23 crime report
LAURINBURG - Stacey Gillis, 34, of 19620 Sallie McNair Road was issued a criminal summons on Tuesday for one count of breaking and entering and one count of larceny, according to a sheriff’s repor...
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May 22 crime report
LAUREL HILL - Velma Bass of McFarland Road reported a breaking and entering and larceny at her home on Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. A stove, refrigerator, washing machine, two window a...
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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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