Tomeka Sinclair
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Leaders mark progress at airport terminal
MAXTON — Officials gathered at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport on Thursday to mark a key milestone in construction of a new terminal, celebrating the placement of the project’s first overhead steel beam.
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A Wagram Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit
RALEIGH — An Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist, which one official said put the country, members of the U.S. military and the nation’s allies at risk.
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RCC secures funding for Cavco Industries training
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured nearly a half million dollars in NCEdge training funds for a three-year customized project to support the growth of Cavco Industries’ facility in Hamlet.
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RichmondCC’s 911 degree program expands to Piedmont Community College
HAMLET — Piedmont Community College (PCC) is the latest school to partner with Richmond Community College to offer a 911 telecommunications degree.
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Medicine drop returns April 21, 23 to Laurinburg
LAURINBURG — Scotland County residents can safely dispose of unwanted medications next week during Operation Medicine Drop, a program aimed at preventing accidental poisonings and protecting the environment.
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Pierce to resign as Wagram mayor
WAGRAM — In a surprise move, the town of Wagram’s mayor submitted her letter of resignation to fellow board members at the end of the monthly Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday.
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UNCP secures additional $1M in federal funding for Old Main
PEMBROKE — The restoration of Old Main at UNC Pembroke continues to gain momentum with an additional $1 million in federal funding secured through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
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Gibson man sentenced to 28-34 years for 2022 fatal shooting
LAURINBURG — A Gibson man has been sentenced in connection to a 2022 fatal shooting after pleading guilty during a recent session of Scotland County Criminal Superior Court.
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Stand Down connects 220 veterans
LAURINBURG — More than 200 veterans from across the region gathered recently for the annual Veterans Stand Down, an event designed to bring critical services and support directly to those who served.
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Scotland County landfill to close for training March 20
LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Landfill will close temporarily March 20 to allow staff to complete training.
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JOHN HOOD | Budget writers shouldn’t hope for miracles
During the just-completed primary campaigns for North Carolina General Assembly, you may have heard one or more candidates say that state government is currently operating without a budget. That is not, strictly speaking, true.
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JOHN HOOD | Expand choice among public schools
For all the satisfied smiles among school-choice supporters, and the gnashing of teeth among its opponents, North Carolina is not one of the top-ranked states for educational freedom.
