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Man charged after $40,000 in farming equipment is stolen on McGirts Bridge Road
MAXTON — A Pembroke man has been arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft and breaking and entering after $40,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a farm belonging to Smithfield’s Farms on McGirts Bridge Road. Smithfield’s Farms reported the larceny on July 1, according to a detective...
PASTOR’S CORNER: Let freedom ring
Today we come to celebrate freedom; that which is one of the greatest gifts to mankind, that which contributes to longevity of life, and a healthy life. The freedom that unyokes that which is in chains or bondage. Freedom is something that everybody wants, needs and is their privilege to have.
Police seek suspect who shot man in Laurinburg on the 4th of July
LAURINBURG — Investigators with the Laurinburg Police Department have released a still video image of a man suspected of shooting someone on Thursday on the Independence Day holiday. Officers with the LPD responded Thursday at approximately 1:48 p.m. to 403 Midland Way in reference to a subject who had...
Tribe unveils Lumbee Historical Marker
PEMBROKE — State officials joined the Lumbee Tribe at the unveiling of the Lumbee Historical Marker at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex. The marker is one of nine being dedicated in 2024 by the N.C. State Historical Marker Program that highlights American Indian culture and history in North Carolina. The guest speakers included State Secretary Pam Brewington Cashwell, North Carolina Department of Administration; State Secretary D. Reid Wilson, N. C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; and Department of Transportation Board member Grady Hunt.
Mike Causey | Happy birthday, U.S.A.; let’s celebrate it safely
Independence Day is coming up. It’s a time to celebrate our nation’s birthday. For many, festivities will include outdoor cookouts and fireworks. As we fire up the grill and watch fireworks light up the night, let’s make safety a priority. Sadly, many people are injured or killed on this holiday every year because of misusing fireworks or practicing unsafe grilling techniques.
The Starbucks Foundation awards Restoring Hope Center $2K
LAURINBURG — Restoring Hope Center Inc. has been selected to receive $2,000 as part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program,. The award is thanks to a nomination from a local partner from The Starbucks Foundation, who recognized the work of Restoring Hope in Laurinburg, Maxton and Rockingham communities.
Scottish Pilot Club presents puppet show and 40 helmets at Safety Town
LAURINBURG —The Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg recently presented the BrainMinders’ Puppet Show and along with Safe Kids Coalition fitted 40 children with bicycle safety helmets at the Safety Town held by the United Way of Scotland County. The Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg was awarded a Matching...
AP | Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating the southeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least four people. A hurricane warning was...
PASTOR’S CORNER: I will see you at the reunion
Today’s message suggests a gathering of loved ones at a future gathering; a time when we get together in celebration of loved ones, friends, family or something that we all have in common. People do it all the time quarterly, bi-annually or annually. It’s a coming together to celebrate...
Outgoing Wagram attorney Jerry Bruner honored for years of service
The Wagram Board of Commissioners honored the town’s longtime attorney Jerry Bruner, who oversaw his last meeting on Thursday. Bruner has been Wagram’s attorney for 38 years. Shown is Commissioner Robert McLaughlin, who worked with Bruner for 25 of those 38 years, presenting the attorney with a plaque as fellow commissioners applaud the attorney’s years of service.
Carolyn McNeill Emanuel crowned Senior Miss Lumbee
PEMBROKE — Carolyn McNeill Emanuel was recently crowned the new Senior Miss Lumbee Pageant. Emanuel, who is from the Saddletree Community, was one of eight contestants who participated in the sold-out event, which kicked off Lumbee Homecoming at the Givens Performing Arts Center. The fourth runnerup was Scarlet Thomas,...
Wagram native celebrates five years with Pioneer Strategies
LELAND — Senior Creative Strategist Zach Drennan, a Scotland County native, recently celebrated his five-year anniversary with Brunswick County-based Pioneer Strategies. Drennan, who joined the public relations and strategic communication firm as an account coordinator in 2019, now oversees the company’s creative, graphic design and web design practice. His graphic design and web video production work has earned MarCom Awards, Hermes Creative Awards and a dotCOMM Award.
PHOTOS | Bees take over Summer Read Program
The Wagram Recreation Center was abuzz with children on Wednesday to learn all about the bees. Mary Stone with the Wagram Apiary spoke to the more than 60 in attendance about the importance of bees and even let those curious enough try some local honey. The program was part of the Scotland County Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program. The next program will be on July 10 at 10:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Community Center featuring Rockstar Magic with Chris and Neal.
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