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Hudson votes to avert shutdown
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson joined fellow Republicans in pushing legislation through the House on Wednesday to ease the short-term impact of $85 billion in spending cuts and prevent a government shutdown this month. The House at the same time previewed a longer-term plan to erase federal deficits without raising taxes. Hudson, who represents the 8th District, released a statement after casting a yes vote on H.R. 933, a bill that would fund t...
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Contributed photo Scotland County native Tamala Bullard holds the BEACON Lighthouse award. With her is Mike Polk, CEO of Newell Rubbermaid.
Rubbermaid honors native
A Scotland County native was honored recently by the company that she works for with a Black History Month Award. Tamala Bullard was recognized as one of the first recipients of the BEACON Lighthouse award. The award was presented for the first time during a recent Newell Rubbermaid Black History program. Company officials said that the program and the award celebrate inclusion and diversity and serve as a “time to honor those who represe...
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More join Four-County suit
Five plaintiffs have been added to a sexual harassment lawsuit against Four-County Community Services and two of its employees. Filed on Feb. 15 at the Scotland County Courthouse, an amended complaint added five women to a civil suit initially filed in September. The suit includes the allegations of a total of eight women, all of whom sought to obtain Section 8 housing benefits through Four-County in the last three years. The suit names F...
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Art project
The Pilot Club of Laurinburg recently presented $100 checks to teacher in the Multi-Categorical Life Skilled Class at Scotland High School. The checks were presented to the following: Terri Riddell, Sheila Fleming and Cory Cowan. Accepting check for Cowan is Nancy Williams.) Presenting checks for the Laurinburg Pilot Club are President-Elect Linda Simmons and Chairperson Clara Butler and Judy Hatcher. The club has assisted the Student Art Pro...
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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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