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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...
HONOR ROLL: Hamlet Middle School
Hamlet Middle School recently announced the names of its Honor Roll students for the third nine weeks. Sixth Grade: (pictured above) Isabella Baber, Fernando Orichi Socana, Cross Pha, Madilyn Williams. Not Pictured: Zoe Peacock. Seventh Grade: First row – Lillie Coble, Ulises Cordova Hernandez, Sebastian Coulson, Noah Cowan, Christian Gardner,...
‘Something just told me to buy it’: North Carolina teen wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket at convenience store
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Donnie Leviner, of Laurinburg, had a gut feeling he should buy a lottery ticket, and his intuition paid off with a $2 million win, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “Something just told me to buy it,” he said. Leviner, 18, said he had only bought a few […]
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 […]
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.
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...
SpaceX rocket seen over Richmond County skies
HAMLET — What was likely part of a SpaceX rocket was seen in the southeastern sky over Richmond County around 8:40 p.m. Saturday. Several people from across the state, including from Rockingham Dragway, posted photos on social media, thinking it may have been a comet — or a UFO.
HONOR ROLL: East Rockingham Elementary
East Rockingham Elementary School recently announced the names of its Honor Roll students for the third nine weeks. Third Grade (pictured above) First row (from left): Tayleigh Dawkins and Thomas Quiros. Second row: John Barber, Ahnalee Chapell and Owen Grooms. A/B Honor Roll. Millie Butler, Darnell Norman, Carlinda White, Ella...
No. 5 Richmond departs conference tournament at No. 1 Scotland
LAURINBURG — A night after pulling off an upset in the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament, the Richmond Senior High School softball team couldn’t muster more Raider Magic. The No. 5 Lady Raiders made a valiant effort to upend top-seeded No. 1 Scotland High School, but fell 10-0 in...
PHOTOS: Hamlet’s Walk and Wag
HAMLET — More than $700 was raised for one local animal organization during the Saturday’s Walk and Wag at Main Street Park. The event, now in its third year, brought in $787 for Richmond County Operation Fix (formerly Animal Advocates) to help its mission of curbing the local unwanted pet population by helping residents through its spay and neuter program.
Tough break for No. 2 Raiders in SAC tournament semis, prepare for 4A playoffs
ROCKINGHAM — Opportunities to put runs across the plate were available for the Richmond Senior High School baseball team Tuesday, but it couldn’t overcome an uncharacteristic start. Hosting No. 3 Lee County High School in the semifinal round of the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament, the No. 2 Raiders...
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...
North Carolina man dies weeks after shooting outside Myrtle Beach-area nightclub
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person who was critically injured in a shooting at a Myrtle Beach-area club earlier this month has been identified. The Horry County Coroner’s Office said Jadis Nelson, 22, of Rockingham, North Carolina, died just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, where he’d been receiving care […]
PHOTOS: No. 2 Raiders vs. No. 7 Hoke County
ROCKINGHAM — A late burst of offense propelled the No. 2 Raiders to their fourth straight win Monday. Opening the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament at home, Richmond defeated No. 7 Hoke County High School 12-2 in six innings. The mercy-rule win started as a pitcher’s duel between Richmond’s Evan...
Jason Walker: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — Jason Walker, a junior baseball player, has been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage. An impressive stretch by the Raider baseball team to end the regular season was aided by Walker’s efforts on the mound and at the plate. Richmond went 3-0 in its final three regular-season games to clinch second place in the Sandhills Athletic Conference.
HONOR ROLL: Ellerbe Middle
Ellerbe Middle School recently announced the names of its Honor Roll students for the third nine weeks. Front row: Alexandra Recinos Gonzalez, Sarahi Lopez, HeavenLeigh Cook, Robert Rush, Jacob Benton and Lenny Lucero Espitia. Back Row: Rosy Mawii, Olivia Elwell, Sydney Carter, Ford Applewhite, Nelson Young, Jeremiah Jackson and Zion...
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