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Jonathan Robinson Band kicking off Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — Live music returns to the Seaboard City on Friday for the 2024 season of the Boxcar Concert Series. Kicking off the third season is the Jonathan Robinson Band. Robinson is a native of Hamlet, who returned to Richmond County after several years playing around Nashville. His bandmates are Joe Felice on bass and Rob Dufresne on drums and harmonica, both of whom contribute to backing and a few lead vocals.
March Food Service Inspections
LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Health Department performed six inspections of area restaurant locations during the month of March. Following are the results of those inspections, including the date of inspection, site and final grade. Specific violations are not listed but can be found on the Scotland County Health Department website.
Multiple Rabid Animals Reported Across South Carolina
While rabies cases are much less common these days, with only about 148 cases reported in the Palmetto State each year, they still can pose a significant threat to both human and animal life. Over the past few weeks, multiple reports of rabbid animals, both wild and domestic, have popped up across South Carolina.
SAU professor Sean Moore steps outside of element, produces original work at conference
LAURINBURG — Out of hundreds of submissions, St. Andrews University Music Professor Sean Moore was one of six composers chosen to perform an original piece at the College Music Society Northwest Regional Conference. The conference was held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on...
Hamlet Police respond to donkey ditching Palm Sunday Mass
HAMLET— Police had an unplanned part in the Palm Sunday Mass at St. James Catholic Church thanks to an escaped equine. Parishioners were at the church for a special service commemorating the story from Matthew 21:1-11 of Jesus Christ riding through the streets of Jerusalem a week prior to his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
Rabid bat found in Marlboro County; 2 people, 2 dogs exposed
The state’s health agency confirmed a rabid bat was found in Marlboro County. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said the bat was found on the road near Ebenezer and Mays Road in Bennettsville this week. The bat was submitted on Wednesday and was confirmed to have rabies...
Freddy’s set to open Laurinburg location Tuesday
LAURINBURG — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opens Tuesday at 1402 S. Main St. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100% ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.
Festival displays arts | PHOTOS
Warm, sunny weather brought out swarms of people to the Festival of the Arts held Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Laurinburg. The festival featured music, dancers, cheerleaders, and artisans selling homemade wares like tablecloths and runners, woodwork items, and jewelry. Vendors also sold inflatable toys, t-shirts, hats, and more. Food trucks offered everything from turkey legs, BBQ, and fried fish to gourmet funnel cakes and ice cream. There was also a gaming truck.
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