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7 hrs ago | The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Legislators head childhood obesity task force

Two state legislators from Laurinburg have been tapped to tackle a problem weighing on the youth of North Carolina - " childhood obesity.

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Laurinburg, NC, Family, Kids, Life, Food, Nutrition

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Democratic Party Chair supports early voting

What is an "Off Year", anyway? As I mix around with various local, state and national politicos, I keep hearing these words, "off year election". For some reason, this terminology "off year" strikes an unpleasant chord with me.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, Opinion

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Sheriff: Family tries to smuggle drugs to accused killer

Family members of an accused killer have been charged with smuggling drugs into the Scotland County jail after attempting to bribe a guard, according to Sheriff Shep Jones.

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Related Topix: Laurel Hill, NC

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Sales, sighs at Treasure Hunters Roadshow

Jesse Price of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow displays a box of coins sold by Scotland County residents since his company came to Laurinburg on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, Watches, Gibson, NC

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Court officials share legal insights with East Laurinburg students

From left, Public Defender Ayo Metiko, District Court Judge Regina Joe and Assistant District Attorney Allan Adams talk with students at East Laurinburg Alternative Learning Academy.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, East Laurinburg, NC, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

McDowell unemployment rate still above 14 percent

For the month of September, McDowell County reported a jobless rate of 14.1 percent, which is almost unchanged from the previous month.

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Related Topix: McDowell County, NC, Currituck County, NC

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Artist spreads talent, goodwill at young age

Hannah Ammons of Laurinburg poses with the platter she designed that was awarded third place at the South Central 4-H Activity Day contest held in Montgomery County.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Arts, Painting

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Police: Axe-wielding husband caught in Wake County

Officials say a Laurinburg man, who tried to kill his wife with an axe. had his first court appearance Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Wake County, NC, Laurinburg, NC, Knightdale, NC, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Tue Oct 27, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Parents express safety concerns after Carver school fight

Some parents of Carver Middle School students expressed anger Tuesday over what they see as a series of violent acts that undermine the safety of the school.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Family, Kids, Laurinburg, NC

The Robesonian

Murderer from county on list

A Robeson County man is among seven more violent criminals who could potentially be freed because of a court ruling and good conduct credits.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Robeson County, NC, Prison, Rowland, NC

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Scotland County Republ...

Scotland County Republican Party will meet October 26th at 7 pm at headquarters.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC

Sun Oct 25, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Kissell honors the Laurinburg Institute

U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell honored the history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute this week on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, US Politics, US News, Representative Larry Kissell, US House of Representatives, Democrat, African-American

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Pilot

County Makes Progress on Utility Work

Moore County has no water crisis, and county leaders are conferring with other counties and several municipalities about collaborative efforts on water issues.

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Related Topix: Moore County, NC, Southern Pines, NC, Robbins, NC, Carthage, NC, Aberdeen, NC

Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Scotland County NAACP to host Freedom Fund Banquet Oct. 24

The Scotland County NAACP Branch will present its 34th annual Freedom Fund Banquet Oct.

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Related Topix: African-American, Laurinburg, NC, Wagram, NC, North Carolina State University

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Literacy Council to hold auction

These items are among the many pieces of antiques, art and artifacts that will be up for auction Friday night.

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Related Topix: Wine, Drink, Wagram, NC

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

DSS to offer energy assistance to qualified applicants

Those who meet certain income guidelines and are responsible for paying their own heating source may qualify for financial assistance through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program .

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC, 9

Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Bullard new Farm Bureau agent

Scotland County Farm Bureau Insurance announced it recently added a new agent a ' Sandra Bullard-Lee. A native of Raeford, Bullard-Lee worked for Abbot Laboratories for years, until they closed.

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Related Topix: Raeford, NC, Laurinburg, NC

Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

City eyes regulating sweepstakes

Laurinburg may try to regulate the internet sweepstakes games, city officials said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC

Mon Oct 12, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Murder suspect: I'm innocent

Accused killer William Dean Ivey, III, left, walks down the hall in front of Lt.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC

Sat Oct 10, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Economic impact of Highland Games strong, lasting

An athlete at the Scotland County Highland Games participates in a weight throw event during Saturday's competition.

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Related Topix: Laurinburg, NC

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