Laurinburg
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Scotland County friends keep their word and share a $100,000 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — Walter Bonds and Curtis Hudson, two longtime friends from Laurinburg, honored a pact they made years ago and split a $100,000 scratch-off prize. “We decided if either of us won a big prize we would split it,” Bonds said. “And we are both men of our words.” Hudson bought the lucky $2,000,000 […]
Laurel Hill Community Center is now accepting entries for Golf Cart Parade set for June 27
LAURINBURG — The Laurel Hill Community Center is gearing up for its second annual Golf Cart Parade to be held in commemoration of Independence Day. Set for June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m., the event allows community members to sign up their Fourth of July-themed golf carts, side-by-sides, four-wheelers and lawnmowers to participate in the parade which travels the half-mile walking track surrounding our property.
Scotland commissioners tackle $4.3M shortfall
LAURINBURG — As it stood at this week’s recessed meeting of the Scotland County Board of Commissioners, the draft 2024-25 budget is at a $4.3 million shortfall. “Right now, where we are, we need $4.3 million to balance the budget,” said County Manager April Snead. According to...
Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival offers plenty of fun and games
Richmond County residents can have fun for a good cause starting Friday with the kickoff of the 2024 Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival. Located in the Hamlet Fairgrounds, across from Hamlet Lake, the Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival runs Friday through Sunday with all of the proceeds going to the Hamlet Lions Club.
Gibson celebrates 125 years
GIBSON — The Town of Gibson threw itself a 125th birthday bash Saturday with vendors and the band Beach Fever providing entertainment. Overcast skies and breezy conditions threatened rain which, fortunately, never materialized. Vickie Leech, town resident and volunteer who organized the birthday bash said, “February 28, 1899 this...
Buffalo Soldiers remembered in Dobbins Heights Memorial Day service
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Attendees of Friday’s Memorial Day service received a lesson in military history that’s “sometimes forgotten”: the Buffalo Soldiers. Giving the presentation was Trooper Leanna Rogers, president of the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry National Association of Buffalo Soldiers.
Leaders discuss state of Scotland County
LAURINBURG — The community is in good shape. That was the overarching message at the annual State of the Community Breakfast held Friday where leaders throughout Scotland gathered with the community to learn and discuss what growth is happening in Scotland County. During the breakfast held at the Laurinburg...
First Responder Friday: Darryl Ford
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — It’s time for another edition of First Responder Friday as News13 honors Grand Strand and Pee Dee first responders. This week’s nominee is Capt. Darryl Ford with the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to working for the sheriff’s office, Ford served his country in the military. He completed his military service in […]
Tornado touchdown confirmed in Marlboro County, National Weather Service says
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An EF-0 tornado was confirmed to have touched down in Marlboro County Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said. The NWS found storm damage in the Blenheim area of the county. Tornadoes were also confirmed in Robeson and Marion counties that night. The NWS damage survey for the tornado estimated […]
SCS designated Purple Star Award
LAURINBURG — Again, Scotland County Schools has been designated the Purple Start Award for its support to military-connected students. The school district was among 26 other districts throughout the state to earn the recognition. Representatives from the SCS traveled to Raleigh where they were presented with a plaque. “This...
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