LATEST NEWS
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 […]
Man accused of firing gun in Marlboro County home, deputies say
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly bringing a gun inside a business and also firing a gun inside a home in Marlboro County, authorities said. Authorities have not released the man’s name but said more information will be released on Thursday. Deputies were dispatched at about 9 p.m. to […]
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...
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.
Robeson County town names new police chief
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — On Wednesday evening, Adrian Hunt took his Oath of Office as the new police chief for the Town of Pembroke in Robeson County, according to Pembroke Town Manager Tyler Thomas. Hunt has been serving as the acting chief for more than two years. He...
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.
Here’s how high schools in NC’s Border Belt performed in latest rankings
Scotland Early College High School in Laurinburg is the 70th best public high school in North Carolina, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The school far out-ranked other public high schools in the Border Belt region of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. PSRC Early College at Robeson Community College ranked 168th. All others fell below the 350th spot on the list that ranked 686 public high schools in the state.
Lumbee Tribe builds more housing for senior members in Robeson Co.
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina headquartered in the Pembroke area of Robeson County held a dedication ceremony this week for three of 24 homes that have been built in the Pine Needle Senior Village off Highway 130 in the Rowland community. Lumbee Tribe...
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.
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.
Regular season ends in loss for Richmond softball
ROCKINGHAM — It was a tough night at the ballpark for the Richmond Senior High School softball team Wednesday. Closing out their regular season at home, the Lady Raiders lost 16-0 to Scotland High School in four innings. Unlike the first Sandhills Athletic Conference meeting, a closer 4-0 loss...
Bridge damage on Highway 74 in Laurinburg could keep highway closed for days
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WBTW) — A portion of Highway 74 could remain closed through the week as crews work on bridge damage from a fiery Thursday morning wreck. According to a timeline posted to NCDrive.gov managed by the state Department of Transportation, the road between mile markers .06 and .08 closed on both sides just before […]
Student artists make their debut
LAURINBURG — Scores of Scotland County students in grades K-12 made their artistic debut with the Arts Council of Scotland County’s (ACSC) opening of a community-wide student art exhibition on Monday. According to ACSC Director Olivia Fitzgerald, all schools in the county- public, private, and homeschool- will be...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.