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Robeson County parents upset after nonverbal autistic son badly burned at school
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Crystal and Casson Jones said they're very upset after their 9-year-old son suffered second-degree burns from touching a hot, serving bar last week while at an after-school program at Prospect Elementary School in Maxton where he is a student. The Jones' said their son,...
Marlboro Co. man accused of stealing car, threatening to kill multiple people
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Pee Dee man is behind bars after he allegedly stole a car and threatened to kill multiple people with a gun Thursday night. Marlboro County deputies were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. for a stolen vehicle call when they received another call for service involving a man with a gun inside the Dollar General in Wallace.
In rural Scotland County, voters say candidates must show up to gain their support
When Scotland High opened in the late 1960s as an integrated school, Marie Willis’s cousins, who are Black, got into fights with white students. Her cousins were expelled, while the white kids faced few consequences. Then, North Carolina civil rights attorneys Julius Chambers and Adam Stein stepped in and...
Suspect arrested in Hamlet shooting; accomplice remains unidentified
HAMLET — One man suspected of shooting into a home earlier this month is in custody. Kamarie Javon Morrison, 18, is one of two men caught on camera firing shots into a home on Seaboard Street around 10 p.m. April 7, according to investigators with the Hamlet Police Department.
Jonathan Robinson Band kicking off Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — Live music returns to the Seaboard City on Friday for the 2024 season of the Boxcar Concert Series. Kicking off the third season is the Jonathan Robinson Band. Robinson is a native of Hamlet, who returned to Richmond County after several years playing around Nashville. His bandmates are Joe Felice on bass and Rob Dufresne on drums and harmonica, both of whom contribute to backing and a few lead vocals.
Rockingham Food Lion employees honored for 30 years
ROCKINGHAM — Two local Food Lion employees were recently recognized for decades of service to the company. Sheldon Ellerbe, a quality assurance associate, and Kim McPhereson, a receiver, have both been working at the grocery store chain for 30 years, according to a press release issued Thursday. The annual...
Marlboro County deputies arrest armed suspect after incident at a business in Wallace
Marlboro County, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County deputies made an arrest Wednesday night following reports of a suspect with a gun inside a business in the Wallace area, according to Sergeant Clay Anderson with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office. Anderson said while en route to the business, deputies...
State officials vote to withdraw Clio police chief’s law-enforcement certification
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy panel voted on Wednesday to withdraw the law-enforcement certification of Clio Police Chief Jamal Douglas amid an investigation initiated in January, officials said. The vote is not a final decision and, instead, only begins the process for a hearing, an academy spokesperson said. “Mr. Douglas […]
‘Flying cars’ coming to Rockingham Dragway for Battle of the Thrones
ROCKINGHAM — High-horsepower cars will be zooming down the strip at Rockingham Dragway this weekend as DuckX Productions brings Battle of the Thrones to Civil Wars. During a March video interview with Tourism Director Meghan Lambeth, promoter Donald “Duck” Long said the event will feature “flying” cars boasting 3,000-5,000 horsepower — with no wheelie bars, or as Long called them, “sissy sticks” — topping 200 mph.
Bennettsville leaders put rumors to rest of misinformation surrounding federal dollars
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Bennettsville City Administrator William Simon, Jr. said the city wants to assure the community and clarify matters involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Some people have questioned the city's use of the funds. Simon said in a news release, "The City takes these allegations...
PHOTOS: Raider baseball senior night
ROCKINGHAM — The final on-campus senior night of the spring sports season took place at Raider Field Thursday. A beautiful night for baseball set the stage for five senior players to be recognized in front of fans, family members, friends, classmates and teachers. The Raiders’ 2024 senior class included...
Watkins open a third Early Start Intervention Services in Scotland
LAURINBURG — Early Start Intervention Services now has a location at 1224 Biggs St. in Laurinburg and a grand opening and ribbon cutting this week to celebrate the occasion. The company, owned by Amber and Derrick Watkins, provides applied behavioral analysis therapy for children with autism. The couple has two clinics already open in Richmond County.
Dowdle adds his 2nd mural to downtown Laurinburg
LAURINBURG — Those entering downtown Laurinburg are now greeted by a new mural created by Max Dowdle. Since the Market Furniture/ McDouglad Building Building collapsed during Hurricane Florence in 2018 the northern gateway into downtown Laurinburg has just seen a brick wall and a small green space. Now those coming into downtown from the north side will be greeted with a new mural that features the slogan “Laurinburg Deeply Rooted” with many tributes to the city.
SCS Family Night highlights Autism Awareness
LAURINBURG — Recently, the Scotland County Schools’ Autism Support Team hosted a Family Night for Autism Acceptance Month. The theme this year was “Celebrating Differences” and during this event, families came together to participate in a gallery walk, enjoyed artwork from young artists, and received resources from the community.
SC city refuses to give details on missing COVID tax dollars
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Out of nowhere, members of the Bennettsville City Council started showing up to council chambers just after 5 p.m. on April 16, a little more than an hour before their scheduled council meeting. By 5:25 p.m., all seven elected members of council –...
A FUNd Run was had in Laurinburg
LAURINBURG — Saturday marked the 19th year of the Scotland Memorial Foundation’s FUNd Run though its format was slightly revamped as it added some new elements. In addition to the race, there was also FUNd Fest, a Cancer Survivors celebration, and a Battle of the Badges between local law enforcement and rescue personnel.
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