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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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Non-tenure teachers to get review
The Scotland County Board of Education is expected to review the status of the school system’s non-tenured teachers during its regular meeting on Monday. According to school spokesman Meredith Bounds, the board will review those teachers who have taught for four years and likely recommend tenure for those who have completed required certifications. The board will also discuss the status of those teachers who have not completed their certifi...
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Crime Reports
May 24 crime report
LAURINBURG - Katrina Arnold, 21, of 17700 Heck Norton Road was issued a criminal summons on Wednesday for one count of simple assault, according to a sheriff’s report. LAURINBURG - Jessica Joyne...
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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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