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Son accused of shooting mother in the head and killing dog in N.C.
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WMBF) - A Laurinburg man has been accused of shooting his mother and killing a pet on Saturday evening. On Saturday, May 25 around 5:40 p.m. officers with the Laurinburg Police Department responded to 730 North Gill Street for an unknown disturbance. When officers arrived at the scene...
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 […]
Second man arrested, charged in shooting of 2 in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Maxton man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a Wednesday shooting that left two people with serious injuries. Jerry Oxendine, 70, of Maxton, was arrested Saturday in Wilkes County. He’s facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury and […]
CPR performed on man after ATV crash
A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing his 4-wheeler ATV on Roseland Road near Fellowship Way on Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews performed CPR on the patient beside the roadway for an extended time and continued lifesaving efforts en route to the hospital. According to law enforcement, the man...
Robeson County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 69-year-old woman
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman. Diana Johnson was last seen walking away from 166 Martin Road in St. Pauls, N.C. The 69-year-old was last seen wearing a black dress, brown sandals, and a black wig. She is...
Some Laurinburg students celebrated for good grades, excellent character
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Several students at Spring Hill Middle School got the royal treatment for their hard work, good grades, and excellent character at an End of Grade (EOG) testing event. The students signed a pledge agreeing to tackle their tests with confidence and integrity. Special guests motivated...
First Responder Friday: Lt. Chris Jackson
LAURINBURG, 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 Lt. Chris Jackson with the Laurinburg Police Department. Those close to him say he’s always willing to help anyone in need. Jackson is often seen interacting with groups […]
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.
Hamlet Police charge man with attempted murder; 3 other arrests pending
HAMLET — Police have charged one of three men suspected in a shooting earlier this month. Officers with the Hamlet Police Department responded to Buttercup Drive around 6:30 p.m. May 4 to a report of multiple shots being fired, according to Maj. Hudson Chitwood. One male victim was shot...
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN: Richmond County veterans honor those lost in military service
ROCKINGHAM — “Being in the military is a dangerous job, even if no one’s shooting,” Tom Ehlers told the crowd gathered for the annual Memorial Day service at Richmond County Veterans Park. Ehlers, commander of the N.C. Department of the American Legion, was the guest speaker...
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