Laurinburg Exchange

The Laurinburg Exchange is a local newspaper situated in Laurinburg, North Carolina, providing news and information relevant to Laurinburg and Scotland County.

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56 Shaw graduates cross the stage

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

56 Shaw graduates cross the stage A seat was set aside at the Shaw Academy Graduation ceremony for Jasmine Smith, a student who died earlier this year. The seats included what would have been Smith’s cap, gown and diploma. Family members turned Smith’s tassel.
Tiny batteries equal big danger

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS Button batteries (or coin batteries) are small, shiny, and power everything from remote controls and hearing aids to musical greeting cards and light up toys. While they are small, they can be incredibly dangerous, especially to kids. So, what’s the big deal? Kids are curious and notorious for having sticky fingers, it could very easily want to stick a small battery in their mouths.
Fayetteville man arrested, charged in Laurinburg robbery

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAURINBURG — A Fayetteville man has been arrested and faces charges in connection with a robbery that occurred on Saturday. According to the Laurinburg Police Department, William Baker, 41, of Fayetteville, was arrested and charged with common law robbery, breaking or entering a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle. Police say a resident of Aberdeen Road reported to LPD that a Black male punched him and took the keys to his 2005 BMW.
Scotland Co. EC Incubator Park to house new spec building

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

Building expected to attract new industry to Scotland The Golden Leaf Foundation’s Angela Gailliard speaks Tuesday at the groundbreaking of a spec building at the Scotland County Economic Development Corporation’s Incubator Park.
Tamara Locklear: Strength, faith and determination define her path to graduation

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

PEMBROKE — When Tamara Locklear crossed the stage at UNC Pembroke last month to receive her master’s degree in social work, it was a moment of triumph over some of life’s most profound challenges. Tamara’s road to graduation was shaped by personal battles that would have derailed many. While pursuing her degree, she faced the emotional weight of watching her mother fight Stage 3 cervical cancer.
Pilot program that retires American Flags launches in Scotland County

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAURINBURG — Need to honorably retire an unserviceable American Flag? Tom Elkins, a retired U.S. Marine, and volunteer scout leader with Troop 447 and 1447 as well as Venturing Crew 4447 has worked on a partnership with Melanie Bumgarner, of Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium, to launch a pilot program that ensures unserviceable synthetic American Flags will receive a dignified retirement alongside the nation’s fallen heroes.
Scotland Co. Commissioners vote to consolidate Health Department and DSS

3 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

Tomeka Sinclair | The Laurinburg Exchange ❮ ❯ LAURINBURG — In a 4-3 vote, the Scotland County Board of Commissioners decided to consolidate the county’s Department of Social Services and Health Department into a human services agency during their regular business meeting on Monday.
Council votes to increase downtown rental fees

4 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

Rainer Evans ❮ ❯ LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg City Council voted to raise the rental rate for downtown facilities like McDuffie Square and the Arts Garden from $100 to $175.
Summer Reading Program kicks off June 4 at SCML

4 weeks ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Memorial Library is gearing up for the annual summer reading program, which is set to start next week. Color our World is the theme for the year and the programs officially kick off Wednesday June 4 with Community Day, taking place from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring live music, interactive booths, refreshments, and a chance to meet local artists and library staff.
School bus carrying 12 students involved in single-vehicle accident en route to SHS

1 month ago | laurinburgexchange.com | Tomeka Sinclair

LAURINBURG — Only minor injuries were reported in a single-vehicle accident involving a Scotland County Schools bus on Wednesday morning. According to a Scotland County Schools spokesperson, this morning, a Scotland County Schools bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Railroad Street while en route to Scotland High School. The bus identified as Bus No. 63 was transporting 12 students and one driver at the time of the incident, according to a spokesperson.