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Man accused of putting duffle bag of drugs into dumpster, Marlboro Co. deputies say
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was arrested Tuesday after placing a duffle bag of drugs into dumpster behind a pit stop in Marlboro County after a crash, deputies said. Troy Henry was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of ecstasy, deputies said. On May 14, Marlboro County deputies were […]
Art sale, book signing in downtown Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — A local artist and author will have their works on display Saturday at IncSpace. Rob McCullough is a self-taught visual artist based in Hamlet, with abstract works in acrylic, watercolor, ink, “capturing intuitive impressions of the world around him,” according to his bio. McCullough has...
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...
Peachland bridges named in honor of Anson County sheriff
PEACHLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - The bridges crossing Lanes Creek on U.S. 74 near the Anson County community of Peachland were dedicated Thursday in honor of Sheriff Landric Reid, an eight-year veteran of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office. The N.C. Board of Transportation passed a resolution in January to dedicate...
Duke Energy buys 21 acres in industrial park from Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — Another industrial park in Richmond County is close to filling up. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of 21 acres of land in the Rockingham West Industrial Park to Duke Energy. City Manager Monty Crump said the power company plans to construct an operations...
First Alert: Chance for thunderstorms, heavy rain in Wednesday’s forecast
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The forecast for the next seven days continues to look unsettled with several chances for more showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is underway until 3 p.m. for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is underway until 8...
Death no longer considered suspicious following autopsy results, Marlboro County deputies say
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A death deputies called “suspicious” is no longer considered as such following findings from an autopsy, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Deputies said they were investigating a “suspicious death” after a person was found shot along the highway Friday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle along the […]
Aaron Coleman and Tyrene McKenzie: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — As part of a special edition to close out the 2023-24 school year, senior Tyrene McKenzie and junior Aaron Coleman have been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage. The last two student-athletes at Richmond Senior High School...
PHOTOS: Students compete in Richmond County Special Olympics
ROCKINGHAM — More than 100 Special needs students from across the district descended upon Raider Stadium Thursday for the Special Olympics. The 103 students were each paired with a student from Richmond Senior High School as they tested their abilities in three events: ball toss; standing long jump; and the run/walk/wheelchair race on the track.
Man accused of inappropriately touching Marion County teen, deputies say
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 22-year-old Darlington man is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old in Marion County, authorities said. Asa Douglas Singletary was arrested by Marion County Sheriff deputies and charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Authorities allege that between January and March 2024, Singletary inappropriately touched the teen […]
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