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John Richard Schrock | A “small language model”
In this last year, AI or artificial intelligence has become major media hype. Despite artificial intelligence having been discussed as machine intelligence by Turing in the WWII era and entered into academics as a course in the mid-1950s, the recent flurry of concern over AI is based upon large language models and the recent complex programming that allows computers to appear to imitate humans in writing supposedly “original” papers.
“Let’s Build America”
ROCKINGHAM — Western Welding Academy’s 2024 Blue Collar Tour stopped by Richmond Senior High School on Monday to share information and showcase the value of a trade education. “We’re at a large deficit in the nation right now,” shared WWA Creative Director Beau Barkley. “The older guys are...
American Legion Ellerbe Post names winners of essay contest
1st Place Essay Winner Abigal Akers reads her essay at the American Legion Ellerbe Post 73 meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Abigail is a student at Rockingham Middle School. She received an educational scholarship of $75. 2nd Place Essay Winner Caroline Robbins reads her Essay at the Post Meeting...
Knights start hot, fizzle in 2nd half in loss against Union
LAURINBURG — The recent home stretch for the St. Andrews men’s basketball team has seen the Knights play some of their best basketball of the season, including an upset win in overtime against Reinhardt on Feb. 10. While that momentum carried into the last game on Harris Court...
Knights men’s volleyball victorious in home matches against Truett McConnell, Warren Wilson
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights men’s volleyball team had a successful Friday night of action on its home court, scoring a 3-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference win over Truett McConnell in the Knights’ first match, followed by a 3-0 nonconference win over Warren Wilson. During their first...
SAU women’s lacrosse ready to launch new era under first-year coach Hunter
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights women’s lacrosse team is ready to show its hunger for success this season as the Lady Knights kick off their 2024 season on the road. One of the most prominent changes the program undertook in the offseason was the hiring of Coach Daniel Hunter. After accepting the position at St. Andrews, he relocated to Laurinburg from Denver. His most recent coaching position was head coach of the Metropolitan State University of Denver men’s lacrosse club, where he coached from July 2016 through the 2018 regular season. Before his stint at MSU Denver, Hunter coached the men’s lacrosse club at the Colorado School of Mines from 2005-08.
Family member charged in Wadesboro homicide
WADESBORO — On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Deputies with the Anson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Firetower Rd. for a welfare check. Once deputies arrived on scene, they located a female identified as Dorothy Lorraine Allen of the home lying...
Suspect charged in Rockingham convenience store robbery
ROCKINGHAM — A man has been charged and a second suspect is sought in the armed robbery of a convenience store. Jordan Leon Tyson, 20, of Rockingham has been charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a stolen arm, attempted felony larceny and assault by pointing a gun.
Douglas Smith | Does anyone have Cromwell’s number?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City is the massive structure built in the 4th century to house the designated sites of Christ’s crucifixion and tomb. The Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Apostolic, along with the Coptic, Ethiopian, and Syriac Orthodox churches are the major Christian denominations that claim oversight and control of it. Over centuries, to say that they disagree about its governance is to put it mildly. Scorpions in a bottle is more like it.
Sheriff confirms 12 Carver students were hospitalized after consuming THC-laced gummies, 2 juveniles detained
LAUREL HILL — Two juveniles were detained after it was confirmed Wednesday that 12 students at Carver Middle School ingested gummies, suspected to have been laced with THC, a compound found in marijuana, according to the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office. The 12 students were hospitalized and received treatment...
Futrell talks BBQ at Rotary
This week’s Rotary Club of Laurinburg program featured Brownie Futrell, Master judge with North Carolina Pork Council and a Whole Hog judge at the inaugural Suds & Swine: Beer, BBQ, & Music Festival. Futrell spoke on the importance of BBQ festivals and competitions and how they benefit the community. The Suds & Swine BBQ Festival will be held at McDuffie Square in Downtown Laurinburg.
SCS’ top spellers recognized
During the month’s meeting of the Board of Education for Scotland County Schools Meeting, the school district recognized District Spelling Bee Winner, Dawson Bean, a sixth grader at Spring Hill Middle School, and Kaia Strickland, a fourth grader at South Johnson Elementary.
County Crime Report: Feb. 14
ROCKINGHAM — At 1:12 a.m., officers responded to the Budgetel on West Broad Avenue to serve a warrant for a domestic violence protective order. ROCKINGHAM — At 3:15 p.m., officers responded to a residence on South Long Drive following a report of a suspect using a victim’s EBT card for $3,254. The case is active.
SAU roundup: Men’s volleyball sweeps Benedict College
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights men’s volleyball team swept nonconference opponent, the Benedict College Tigers, at home Tuesday evening with set scores of 25-17, 25-22 and 25-17. The Knights had three players post kill totals in the double digits to lead the offense: Hazem Aldeghafar (12), Aleavaro Gonzalez (11) and Kenton Bedford (10); Charlie Nelson posted six kills of his own, while Deonte Brewer posted five kills.
Camp prepares to take SAU wrestling programs to AAC tournaments
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights wrestling programs have traveled all over the Southeast and Midwest since November, fighting the best NAIA wrestlers for victories. As they come to the end of their four-month marathon, their biggest showcases are right around the corner. The men’s Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)...
Gibson clerk said she’ll quit, claims harassment from a commissioner
GIBSON — A town clerk at Gibson threatened to resign and accused a sitting commissioner of sexual misconduct Thursday amid a chaotic monthly board meeting. Peggy Smith, who works part-time in the role of clerk, made the accusation while commissioners discussed whether to give Elizabeth Anderson, who has been assisting Smith in clerk duties, a raise. At the previous meeting, commissioners considered having Anderson work on the days Smith was not present but both clerks said they felt “unsafe” working in the building alone.
John Hood | When investing in your self, diversify
RALEIGH — Diversify your portfolio. That’s excellent investment advice — but it applies to many more situations than you might think. After all, setting aside part of each paycheck in retirement funds or other financial assets isn’t the only way you invest now in anticipation of future returns. Indeed, unless you are fabulously wealthy or remarkably lucky, the most valuable asset you will ever own is your own human capital — the bundle of physical and mental capacities, knowledge, skills, and relationships that allows you to earn income and thus support yourself and your family.
Enviva facing significant financial losses
A spate of news articles have questioned the financial viability of Enviva, the world’s largest producer of wood pellets. Enviva has ten manufacturing plants across the Southeast, with four in North Carolina, which includes their plant in Hamlet. “Enviva reported a net loss of $85.2 million in the third...
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