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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 […]
Border Belt Independent | Lumbee trailblazer in NC law and politics, dies
LUMBERTON — Horace Locklear saw the injustices of the segregated South while growing up in Robeson County, where schools, the local hospital and water fountains were separated into thirds — white, Black and Native American. The prejudices he endured as a Lumbee ignited in Locklear a commitment to...
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...
Robeson County Seeks Design-Build Firm for Jail Health Facility Expansion
Robeson County has requested qualifications from firms to provide design-build services for the Robeson County Jail Health facility renovation. The project will add to the existing jail health services at 122 Legend Road, Lumberton, NC, as allowed by General Statute section 143-128.1A.
Miller family attorney hints at lawsuit against Mica’s estranged husband; Solid Rock Ministries worth millions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A potential wrongful death lawsuit could be coming against Solid Rock Church, as documents left behind by Mica Miller suggest her estranged husband John-Paul used its authority to isolate her, a family attorney says. “There seems to me that there could be a civil action. Not against the police — […]
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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