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Prisoner dies from multiple stab wounds at Scotland Correctional Institution
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — A prisoner at Scotland Correctional Institution died on Tuesday from an apparent assault by another offender, according to North Carolina Dept. of Adult Corrections officials. They said that Christopher Michael Edwards was found around 9 p.m. in the common area of a housing unit with...
2 shot, 1 in critical condition after drive-by shooting in Laurinburg
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Laurinburg police are investigating after two men were taken to the hospital following a shooting at a home in Laurinburg. Officers were called to a home on the 500 block of Second Street on Monday around 10:30 p.m. for shots fired. The victims told officers...
1 injured in isolated shooting incident in Robeson County, police say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — One person has been hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on Roberts Avenue in Pembroke, according to Pembroke Police Chief Adrian Hunt. Hunt said the investigation is ongoing. However, he added the shooting was an “isolated incident, no danger to the community. “
Scotland County man trusted his gut and won a $2M prize
LAURINBURG — Donnie Leviner of Laurinburg had a gut feeling he should buy a lottery ticket and his intuition paid off with a $2 million win. “Something just told me to buy it,” he said. Leviner, 18, said he had only bought a few lottery tickets before his...
Murder victim's brother arrested for disorderly conduct at Marlboro Co. bond hearing
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Larry Strong has been charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he became aggressive during a bond hearing Monday for a man accused in Strong’s sister’s murder, according to Chief Deputy Larry Turner with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office. Turner...
Hwy 74 in Laurinburg reopens after deadly, fiery crash
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Lanes of Highway 74 are reopened after a deadly, fiery crash forced a shutdown nearly two weeks ago. The eastbound lanes and the Highland Road bridge are open for traffic. On April 19, a dump truck struck the rear of an escort vehicle that was...
Man faces murder charge in 2022 Bennettsville-area nightclub shooting
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old man on Monday was charged with murder in connection with a deadly 2022 shooting at a Bennettsville-area nightclub, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office said. Cody Wayne Erwin of Bennettsville was charged with murder in the shooting death of Lancetausha Pouncy. The shooting happened at about 2:40 a.m. July […]
Police release new details in Dillon shooting; bond denied for suspect
DILLON, S.C. (WMBF) – Dillon police are providing more information on a shooting that left one person hurt. Officers were called around 2:51 p.m. on April 19 to the West Main Street Car Wash for someone shot. When they arrived, the investigators found a male who had been shot...
April Food Service Inspections
LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Health Department performed 10 inspections of area restaurant locations during the month of April. 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.
NC activists, families call on lawmakers to get Narcan in more schools to combat fentanyl crisis
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Families of those impacted by fentanyl in North Carolina joined together at the General Assembly Wednesday to spread awareness on the dangers of the drug. Duane and Leslie Locklear were just two of the many parents in attendance. They lost both of their sons, Matthew...
Man arrested in connection with Valentine’s Day bomb threat at Dillon school
DILLON, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old man was arrested by Hemingway police on Thursday and charged in connection with a Valentine’s Day bomb threat at Dillon High School. Elijah Bleu McDonald faces charges of making a bomb threat. He was transported to the Dillon County Detention Center and given a $10,000 bond. On Feb. 14, […]
Bennettsville leaders address use of American Rescue Plan Act
BENNETSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Bennettsville city leaders said they've been transparent and accountable with how they've used federal dollars. City administrator William Simon addressed the use of American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA funds on Monday during a special called meeting on the budget. Simon said all ARPA funds...
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