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Laurinburg man accused of shooting mother in head & killing her dog
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — A Laurinburg man is behind bars after he allegedly shot his mother in the head and fatally shot her dog Saturday evening. Audie Ray Jacobs, Jr., 26, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and felony cruelty to animals.
Marlboro Co. deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ domestic violence suspect
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Deputies are searching for an armed and dangerous Pee Dee man wanted for a slew of charges. The sheriff’s office said 29-year-old Rashawn Ricktavis Covington is wanted for grand larceny, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, unlawful neglect of a child, and resisting arrest.
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...
22-year-old woman charged in Florence drive-by shooting
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - A 22-year-old Darlington woman is facing charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Florence. Florence police were called around 3 a.m. on Friday to Royal Street for someone’s house being shot at. The victim told officers Nylaisha Graham was driving the car and a...
Rockingham woman accused of stealing from Walmart, ’emitting excrement’ on officers
ROCKINGHAM — A woman allegedly stole from a retail store, ran from the cops and soiled them during her arrest. According to arrest warrants, 47-year-old Jill Bridges Reale, of Rockingham, stole unspecified clothing and wine from Walmart — valued at $58.41 — on May 5. Reale allegedly...
PHOTOS: Meals, Wheels and Deals at the Rock
Rockingham Dragway opened up the track for Richmond County residents to test their vehicles during an open house May 23. The event — dubbed Meals, Wheels and Deals — is the second under the Dragway’s current ownership, and was sponsored by the Richmond County Tourism Development Authority and the city of Rockingham.
Commentary: Republican mask rules a reaction to science
Growing up, I heard a story about a Ku Klux Klan march in Wadesboro in the mid-1960s. School integration divided the county and the Klan wanted to show its strength. However, the state’s anti-mask law required them to march hoodless. According to my father, when the hoods came off, people realized the Klan was made up of a bunch of misfits and losers.
SAU wrestler clinches top prize at Beach Wrestling World Team Qualifiers
LAURINBURG — David Coptsias, a sophomore wrestler at St. Andrews come Fall 2024 turned a day trip to Carolina Beach, into a monumental memory. “It was a day at the beach, I went with a few friends, and I ended up making a world team,” Coptsias said. “It was pretty fun.”
SEASON PREVIEW: Hamlet Post 49 to rely on pitching, experience in pursuit of Area 2 title
HAMLET — As another summer of Hamlet American Legion baseball is set to open later this week, the aspirations of Post 49 are to reach and win a state championship. After gnawing at the bit for the past two summers, head coach Chip Gordon believes this year’s roster has the potential to make a strong run at states, as well as an Area 2 Conference championship title.
Hamlet Post 49 opens American Legion season with 7-4 victory over Liberty
RAMSEUR – Hamlet Post 49 opened the American Legion season with a 7-4 victory over Liberty Post 81 last Friday. Hamlet closer Dillon Tilson held off a late rally with a trio of strikeouts, giving Post 49 their first win of the season with Chatham waiting in the wings Wednesday.
Darlington County man sentenced for shooting girlfriend in face
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Darlington County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend, the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office said Friday. Jesse Washington pleaded guilty to attempted murder. He shot and injured his girlfriend in a domestic violence incident. The incident happened when the woman was […]
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