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Laurinburg bridge to bear Malloy’s name
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — A bridge in Laurinburg will soon carry the name of a longtime public servant who made history as the city’s first Black chief of police.
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Laurinburg teen lands role on Disney pilot ‘Saltwater’
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — For years, Aidan Davis has been telling stories under the lights of local theater stages. This summer, the 15-year-old Laurinburg actor found himself on a very different kind of stage — a professional television set.
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Laurinburg man arrested on child sex offense charges
Exchange reportLAURINBURG — A Laurinburg man is facing multiple felony charges after police said an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a child led to his arrest Tuesday morning.
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Beyond the Diamond
Travis Petty Jr Sports EditorLAURINBURG — Known for its country atmosphere, small-town charm and deep-rooted football tradition, Laurinburg is a community built on family and sports that have long lifted it.
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Closer to home
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — The Scotland Cancer Treatment Center became a source of hope and support for Beachum McDougald after he learned he had stage 3 prostate cancer.
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WLNC tower collapse knocks station off air
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — WLNC Radio was knocked off the air after its broadcast tower collapsed at the station’s Lila Drive location.
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Scotland Cancer Treatment Center set to expand
Exchange reportLAURINBURG — Scotland Health will host a groundbreaking ceremony July 21 to mark the planned expansion of the Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, a project aimed at increasing space and improving access to cancer care for patients throughout the region.
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Thomas sworn in as Wagram mayor
Tomeka Sinclair EditorWAGRAM — The leadership of the town of Wagram changed hands Friday as former Mayor Barbara Pierce handed over the gavel to Kendrick Thomas following his swearing-in during a special meeting attended by church members, friends, staff, family, community members and public officials.
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One last lap, new roads ahead
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — Before embarking on the next leg of their journey, 293 Scotland High School seniors took one final walk together Friday night.
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Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’
Tomeka Sinclair EditorLAURINBURG — “Congratulations, Class of 2026. We made it!”
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Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests
Exchange reportLAURINBURG — Four people were arrested and six registered sex offenders were found to be out of compliance during a countywide registry enforcement operation conducted by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Workshop ‘builds better men’
Stephanie Walcott For the ExchangeLAURINBURG — Father’s Day came a little early for a group of community members gathered Saturday afternoon at the IEJ Community Center for a workshop focused on building stronger relationships between fathers and sons.














