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1 week ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAAURINBURG — After suffering through addiction, Amber Bullard found herself with a warrant out for her arrest. “I turned myself in … I did 15 months,” Bullard said. During this stint, Bullard was contacted by the Scotland County Reentry Program. “Reentry actually contacted me while I was inside. I got in contact again when I got out,” Bullard said. Bullard said Reentry helped her get back on her feet, providing her with toiletries and assisting her with job applications and resumes.

1 week ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

PEMBROKE — A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge — it’s providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

1 week ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

PEMBROKE — In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a “boots-on-the-ground” look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies, from workforce shortages to rising costs.

1 week ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAURINBURG — Ed Lemieux, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County, presented the program at the Laurinburg Rotary Club this week. Lemieux shared his years of nonprofit service prior to taking on the local role of Habitat. He also explained how the community can partner to help each other with local housing needs. Scotland County Habitat for Humanity has built 52 homes over the years, but demands for repairs have become a major focus, according to Lemieux..

1 week ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

Casteneda Brown Kaufman Chavis Thompson Torres Weaver ❮ ❯ LAURIBURG —Seven men have been arrested and face multiple charges relating to the exploitation of children, Lt. A. James Daigle said in a press conference held before the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Lt. Daigle said that between March 11-14, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office led an in-depth, multi-jurisdictional operation, titled “Operation Lucky Charm,” to identify, investigate, and prosecute people seeking to...