are recovering after being shot just before 4:15 a.m
White with the Laurinburg Police Department
White said the 18-year-old victim is from Laurinburg and the 16-year-old from Clio
He said both victims said stated the shooting happened on Moseley Drive in Laurinburg
A relative of one of the teens said he had to be airlifted to a hospital in Chapel Hill because of his injuries
White said officers responded to Scotland Memorial Hospital where the teens were being treated following the shooting
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He said both sustained non-life threating gunshot wounds
entered into her Heavenly home at the age of 74 on May 3
She will deeply be missed all who loved and were blessed to know her
Patsy was the loving daughter of the late Wilson and Lena “Skeet” Troublefield Stubbs of Laurinburg
North Carolina. She cherished her family and others always striving to help everyone in need. Patsy loved sharing in conversation with everyone she encountered always with uplifting and encouraging words. She was proud of her career as a telephone operator for over 45 years of service retiring from BellSouth Communications
Her front porch swing was also a favorite place of conversation with family and friends
Pasty was a Godly woman who faithfully served Christ who lived as an example of His love. She loved her church faithfully serving as a member of the East Laurinburg Baptist Church
sharing time with each of them gave her true blessings of joy.
Jeffrey Allen Maley and wife Jenna each of Laurinburg; five grandchildren
John Luke Maley; three great grandchildren
Wanda Stubbs Wensil and husband Bill. She is also survived by a host of loving nieces
2025 at the East Laurinburg Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m
2025 at the East Laurinburg Baptist Church. Burial will be private at a later time
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(WPDE) — A 29-year-old man is expected to be okay after he was shot on Sunday around 1:25 a.m.
The shooting happened around the 1000 block of North Main Street in Laurinburg
officers were informed that the victim had been transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle
Officers went to the hospital and talked with the victim
The victim told police that he was outside when someone shot him from a car
He sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound
This incident is still being investigated
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(WMBF) - One person is in the hospital and police are investigating after a shooting in the Washington Park area of Laurinburg on Thursday afternoon
The Laurinburg police officers heard multiple gunshots in the area of Grant Street and Alexander Avenue around 4 p.m
they found a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds
The victim was taken by helicopter to an area hospital
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211
Andrews University will close at the end of the spring semester
(WPDE) — Police said a 24-year-old woman was found dead last night inside a vacant apartment on Ashley Drive in the Tara Village community of Laurinburg
they don't suspect any criminal involvement in the woman's death
he added that an autopsy is underway to determine the woman's cause and manner of death
Destiny “Cheyenne” Easterling of Laurinburg departed this life at the age of 25 on April 30
She was a New Year’s baby born January 1
daughter of Billie Jo Easterling and Lawrence Casey Barber of Laurinburg
Casey James Barber and Tyson Oliver Barber; grandmothers
Pattie Easterling Walters and Cynthia Barber; great grandmother
Tiffany Easterling along with a host of loving extended family and friends
Cheyenne had a very loving heart who never met a stranger. She enjoyed all kinds of music
and fishing. She loved deeply and will love on to infinity . She will dearly be missed by all of her loved ones.
2025 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel with burial following in Hillside Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m
(WPDE) — Two former students at Saint Andrews University in Laurinburg filed separate lawsuits in February surrounding a convicted
registered sex offender on campus and a member of the school's wrestling team
It also names Webber International University
The former students are listed by the names Jane Smith and Jane Roe in the lawsuits to protect their identities
negligent infliction of emotional distress
intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract
Andrews recruited Mison Mickle to be a part of the school's wrestling team
as he was a successful wrestler in South Carolina
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Andrews and its wrestling coach at the time:
or should have known when it made that statement in its 2022 report that following the link to the North Carolina sex offender registry would not alert its students to the presence of Mickle
The college is accused of transporting Mickle across state lines to other college and university campuses to participate in NAIA-sanctioned sporting events while he was a student at the university without any notification to the sponsoring bodies
or to the other colleges and universities that Mickle was a sex offender
It says he raped Jane Roe and Jane Smith in the Fall of 2022
the suit alleges that during her first semester on campus in the Fall semester
Laurinburg police went on to charge Mickle in the incidents
Court records show he pled guilty last March to two counts of second degree forcible rape and failure to register as a sex offender
He's serving a 12-year prison sentence in North Carolina
Andrews University filed responses to the lawsuit denying most of the allegations
including having prior knowledge that Mickle was a registered sex offender
ABC 15 reached out to the university's president
but at this time he hasn't responded to our emails or returned our calls
Court records show the university's lawyer filed a motion last week to no longer represent the college
Andrews University in Laurinburg said they were blindsided last Friday when they learned the school is closing May 5
She asked that we not reveal her name because she's still working at the University
Andrews has violated the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
and their communities by requiring employers to provide 60 days’ advance notice of certain plant closings and businesses that employ at least 100 workers
The college's website says 416 people were employed there
including 273 full and part-time faculty and staff
and 143 student workers with an annual payroll of $8,284,509 in 2020
ABC 15 also checked the North Carolina WARN summary of closings for this year and didn't see St
She added that she has prior experience for another university and understands the inner workings
She said students and parents have been asking all week what happens to their financial aid and scholarship funding now that the university is closing
The woman said she's also worried about employees' pay because last week they didn't get a full check
“We either got 75 to 85 percent of our paycheck
I don’t even know if we’re going to get paid for this week
They say we have until May 23 to get paid up by the university
They’re supposed to be looking for funding for that.”
Andrews merged with Webber International University
Tarun Malik and to officials with Webber University with the employee's concerns
but they haven't responded at this time
Andrews University in Laurinburg is closing effective May 5
leaving hundreds of students and faculty members in limbo
Several students tell ABC 15 there was a meeting early Friday morning about the school closing
The students say they don’t even have to take final exams
Many of them were already packing up to go home for summer break
Andrews’ website says it has over 800 students from 28 different countries
The University has been hit with a couple of lawsuits in recent months surrounding rape allegations by former students
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Andrews shared the following message via social media:
The college said further communications will be shared in the days ahead
and community members are encouraged to visit www.sa.edu/closure for the most up-to-date information
ABC 15 reached out to the president of the college for additional information and will let you know when we hear back from him
(WPDE) — According to Laurinburg Police Chief Mitch Johnson
one person had to be airlifted to the hospital Thursday afternoon following a shooting in the area of Washington Park
gathering information and talking with any witnesses
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According to a release from the Laurinburg Police Dept.
multiple gunshots were heard in the area of Washington Park
and a 21-year-old man was located with a gunshot wound
He was transported to by Scotland County EMS to Scotland Memorial Hospital and then was airlifted to the hospital
The shooting happened in the Grant Street and Alexander Avenue area
The victim was fleeing from the shooter toward Stewartsville Road when officers found him
(WPDE) — The attorney for a man accused of killing a teen at the Waffle House in Laurinburg said his client fears for his safety behind bars at the Scotland County Detention Center and wants to be moved to another facility
Chas Post made the comments during a bond hearing Wednesday afternoon for 38-year-old Florwer Lizano
Lizano was captured in Virginia in January and brought back to Scotland County Tuesday afternoon
He's accused of killing 18-year-old Burlie Dawson Locklear
who was working as a cook at the Waffle House when police said Lizano became upset about his order and fired shots into the building
Lizano’s lawyer said that his client fears for his life inside the Scotland County Detention Center
"His safety is grossly at risk inside the Scotland County jail," said Post
Post argued that Lizano's family had received death threats from Locklear's family
Post said Lizano's relative's car was burned and her home broken into
He told the judge that a relative sold her business and moved out of Laurinburg for her own safety
Post said Lizano maintains his innocence and didn't skip town to evade police
Locklear's family members attended the hearing and heard the allegations against them
Elizabeth Danara Locklear raised Burlie Dawson Locklear along with her parents and siblings from the time he was a baby
Locklear said they're a good Christian family and would never make death threats against anyone
there is nothing by two girls and two boys
there is no way we are out here sending death threats
Scotland County District Court Judge Christoper Windly Rhue questioned Post about his statements regarding Lizano's safety inside the jail
but said denied the request to move Lizano to another detention center
I received no information that our jail isn't a safe place to be," said Rhue
Rhue said that officials at the jail told him that Lizano is in isolation and away from other inmates
(WPDE) — Police in Laurinburg tell ABC15 that officers are on the scene of a double shooting near Caledonia and E Vance Street in Laurinburg
According to Assistant Chief of Police Chris Young
one shooting victim has been pronounced deceased
Young said more information would follow as it is available
Four people are in custody including a 16-year-old after a shooting incident on Sunday morning that involved a two-year-old child
according to the Laurinburg Police Department
the fourth suspect is in custody after turning himself in to the LPD
is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder
three counts of discharging a firearm into occupied property and discharging a firearm in city limits
the LPD arrested a 16-year-old for two counts of attempted murder
three counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property
discharging a firearm in city limits and possession of a firearm by a minor
Avery was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder
three counts of discharging a firearm into occupied property and discharging a firearm into city limits
Pegues was charged with accessory before the fact to attempted murder and accessory after the fact to attempted murder
additional charges were filed against Pegues including: felony obstruction of justice
two counts of attempted first degree murder
Two people were shot on Sunday morning in the city limits of Laurinburg
according to Captain Chris Young with the Laurinburg Police Department
Officers responded to the 400 block of Hood Drive around 12:50 a.m
The two victims were a 23-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child
Scotland County EMS transported them to the Scotland Memorial Hospital
and her child was transported to another medical facility for treatment
The child is in critical but stable condition
Officials said the investigation revealed that the mother and her child were sitting in their vehicle when a red vehicle pulled in
A passenger in the red vehicle began firing multiple shots at the other vehicle
Pegues and the 16-year-old have both received no bond
Avery and Pegues are being held at the Scotland County Detention Center
Officials said this is an ongoing investigation
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — The Laurinburg Police Department needs your help to identify two people in a shooting incident on Sunday
and another is in critical condition after a shooting at Sami Mart & More on E
Vance Street in Laurinburg around 6:00 p.m
they saw a dark colored Ford Edge sitting in the roadway of E
Officers then stopped the vehicle on Roosevelt Street
one person inside the vehicle had a gunshot wound
Officers said a second gunshot wound victim was inside the store
Both victims were transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital
The gunshot victim inside the vehicle died and was identified as 18-year-old Adomous Tashad Malloy Henry
The second victim inside the store was a 19-year-old who is in critical condition
officers said the 19-year-old was in the store playing a 'skills game' when Henry came inside with three men
Officers said Henry pointed a firearm at the 19-year-old in what appeared to be an attempted robbery
and the 19-year-old pulled out a firearm and shot back
Henry fled the scene and the 19-year-old collapsed inside
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NC (WPDE) — Police are responding to a shooting incident Sunday night near the Dollar General in East Laurinburg
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Several community members said two people were shot and one of the victims made a Facebook live video after being shot
Officials with the Laurinburg Police Department said they responded to the area of Dollar General US 74 Business East to a call of two gunshot victims
the victims were uncooperative with where the incident occurred and both received gunshot wounds which were non-life threatening
The investigation revealed that the shooting took place at 2nd Street and East Covington Street on Sunday
Deputies with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office assisted
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Court records show 38-year-old Florwer Lizano has been indicted in the murder of an employee in September at a Laurinburg Waffle House.
A disposition hearing scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled
Lizano was captured in Virginia in January and brought back to Scotland County two weeks ago
Lizano is being held at the Scotland County Detention Center
(WPDE) — Two years have passed since anyone has seen or heard from Brenda Covington of Laurinburg
but was not reported missing until the following day
according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office
Officers said they obtained surveillance video that showed Covington walking in the area of Produce Market Road and McGirts Bridge Road at approximately 2:30 p.m
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law enforcement officers and volunteers searched for Covington in the area where she was last seen as well as other communities in Laurinburg
but they're not giving up in the search for Covington
"Any case that we have that's not solved
And it's harder now than it was two years ago
But this woman was a everybody knew her in the community
She walked every where she went," said Dover
Dover said Covington's disappearance continues to baffle them
"We will follow up with any leads that we get
It's extremely baffling that someone could just disappear with no trace
It kind of seems to be the situation we're in right now," said Dover
He continues to urge anyone with information to come forward
Covington has been entered into a national database for missing people
Anyone with information on Covington should call 911 or 910-277-3231
(WPDE) — The Laurinburg Police Department is investigating the death of a man they say was considered homeless
to a call about someone unresponsive and lying on the ground
The person has now been identified as Enos Clark
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Clark showed signs of undisclosed injuries which initiated a Death Investigation," according to a news release from the Laurinburg Police Department
Clark was considered Homeless and worked on vehicles on the property of Shaw Street
you're asked to call the Laurinburg Police Department Investigative Division at 910-276-3211
You can also call Scotland Crimestoppers 1 of 3 ways anonymously by: downloading the FREE mobile app P3Tips.com; visiting their website; or calling 910-266-8146
You could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.00 if your tip leads to an arrest
The judge did not allow cameras inside the courtroom for the hearing
Lizano was captured in Virginia in January and brought back to Scotland County Tuesday afternoon.
who was working as a cook at the Waffle House when police said Lizano became upset about his order and fired shots into the building
Lizano’s lawyer said that his client fears for his life inside the Scotland County Detention Center as he and his family have endured threats since the incident
Another hearing is scheduled for Lizano in two weeks
(WMBF) -Laurinburg police officers are investigating after a call for a shooting led to the discovery of a woman’s body
officers responded to the 300 block of East Vance Street for a shooting
When officers arrived they found a woman lying on the front yard of a home unresponsive
Scotland County EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead
The victim has now been identified as 17-year-old Jasmine Smith
Police are now looking for tips and information about the shooting and suspect
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211 or you can contact Scotland Crimestoppers
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — The investigation in a Laurinburg shooting of a mother and her two year old child continues on Tuesday as more arrests and charges are made
communication with the Scotland County District Attorney's Office through the investigation led to the arrest of Kalan Day
Additional charges were also added to Angela Pegues
The investigation has also determined that Jadan Avery was not involved in the shooting incident and Day is the brother of Pegues
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Laurinburg Police have dropped the charges against Jaden Avery
was previously charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder
Additional charges were filed against Pegues including felony obstruction of justice
A 16-year-old was also charged in the shooting incident on Sunday
The two-year-old child remains in critical condition
(WPDE) — The Laurinburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday evening on Harrison Street
The Laurinburg Police Department announced that after continuing the investigation despite the uncooperating
a 16 year old juvenile was identified and arrested
The Laurinburg Police has charged the juvenile with murder and will be transported to a juvenile holding facility
According to a release from the Laurinburg Police Department
The release states that Kavone was uncooperative and refused to speak with law enforcement about the incident
officials received a report of a second gunshot victim at the Scotland Memorial Hospital
also refused to speak with law enforcement regarding the shooting
He only disclosed that he was on Harrison Street when the shooting occurred
The release from the Laurinburg Police Department states that Kevin and Kavone are brothers
Kavone was treated and released from the hospital
and Kevin was transported to UNC-Chapel Hill due to his critical injuries
Kevin Marshall later died from his injuries during surgery
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Laurinburg Police Department's Investigative Division at (910) 276-3211
You can also contact Scotland Crimestoppers at 910-266-8146
(WMBF) - The Laurinburg Police Department is searching for individuals connected to an attempted robbery and larceny of motor vehicles
Police say the incident took place on Monday at the Laurinburg Food Mart on Produce Market Road at 2:20 a.m
Anyone with information should contact 910-291-1750
(WPDE) — A Friday night shooting left one person dead near East Vance Street in Laurinburg
Police said they responded to a shooting incident around 8:25 p.m
They say the incident occurred in the 300 block of E
officers located an unresponsive female lying in the front yard of a residence
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Scotland County EMS responded and pronounced the female deceased
The female was later identified as 17-year-old Jasmine Smith of Laurinburg
(WPDE) — Laurinburg Police say an 18-year-old shot and killed his father at a local hotel
where officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound
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The victim has been identified as 33-year-old William Alex Breeden III of Wagram
Breeden was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg Police Department charged Jeremiah Da’mon Locklear
Locklear is being held at the Scotland County Jail with no bond
Officers told us they'll release more information as the investigation develops
(WMBF) - Police confirm they have arrested a man connected to a deadly shooting Saturday night
was arrested on Sunday for charges of first-degree murder
Chris Young said officers responded to the Clinton Inn just before 7 p.m
on Saturday in reference to a person being shot
When police arrived they found a man suffering multiple gunshot wounds
He was taken to Scotland Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries
LPD identified the victim as 33-year-old William Alex Breeden III
Bredeen’s family member said he was leaving the room to go to the store and shortly after he left the family member heard gunshots
Breeden re-entered the room and said he’d been shot
Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact LPD at 910-276-3211 or Scotland Crimestoppers
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — ABC 15 has obtained two incident reports from the Laurinburg Police Department that detail crimes against the mother of a man charged in a deadly shooting in September at the Waffle House in Laurinburg.
Police said Lizano became upset about his order and fired shots into the building
said Lizano's family have received death threats from Locklear's family
Post said Lizano's mother's car was burned and her home was broken into
He told the judge that Lizano's mother sold her business and moved out of Laurinburg for her own safety
ABC 15 obtained incident reports from the Laurinburg Police Department
29 says Lizano's mother's 2015 car was burned and threats were written on the wall of her apartment on Tara Drive
The matter is being investigated as an arson
5 2024 says someone broke into Lizano's mother's apartment and stole several items
Police said there are no arrests in either incident
Locklear's family that they're good people and didn't make threats against Lizano or his family
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The Locklear's said they know they'll get justice in the end with a guilty verdict against Lizano
Lizano is being held at the Scotland County Detention Center with no bond
(WPDE) — A train and pickup have collided Wednesday morning on Highway 74 Business near Highland Road in Laurinburg
Community members said the truck caught fire
CSX said no injuries were reported to the train crew
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CSX came in contact with an unoccupied pickup truck located at Highland Road in East Laurinburg
The North Carolina Highway Patrol in Monroe is investigating the incident
ABC 15 has reached out to North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the Laurinburg Police Department for more information
(WPDE) — Golden Corral has closed its doors in Laurinburg
according to Bill Marks with Golden Corral media relations
Marks said his firm helps with the restaurant's media relations
"Golden Corral is aware that it's closed
And is working to find someone else to take over that location
And we will keep you updated as we make any progress," said Marks
Marks couldn't provide any information on what led to the establishment closing after so many years of doing business in the Laurinburg community
I don't have details that I can provide you
they are aware that it closed and they're working diligently to find someone to take over that location
We contacted the City of Laurinburg for information on how many jobs were impacted
but officials said they couldn't provide any information
Some community members said the closing impacted workers during the holiday season
They're hoping another restaurant will be located in the building soon and rehire those who are now out of work
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Officials with Walmart tell ABC15 they’re working to reopen the Laurinburg store as soon as possible following a fire that damaged some of the business.
“We’re thankful there were no injuries to our associates or customers
We are assessing any damage and will work to reopen our Laurinburg store as quickly and safely as possible
our pharmacy will continue to provide curbside pickup services for our customers.”
The Laurinburg Fire Department responded to a fire on the morning of Monday
at the Walmart Supercenter located at 901 US Highway 401 South in Laurinburg
There were no reports of injuries sustained
but there was some damage to the inside of the store
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Laurinburg referenced a male starting fires inside of Walmart
An investigation began showing the suspect setting multiple fires inside Walmart
the suspect was identified as John Willie Lewis
Lewis was located at his home and arrested without incident
Lewis is charged with burning a commercial structure while occupied
(WPDE) — A man captured in Virginia last week in a deadly shooting in September at the Waffle House in Laurinburg is fighting extradition
according to Laurinburg Assistant Police Chief Chris Young
Locklear worked as the cook at the restaurant the night of the shooting
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He had just graduated from high school a few months before the shooting
US Marshall Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force
Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force-Norfolk; Virginia State Police Special Operations Division; Chesapeake Sheriffs Office
and Portsmouth Police Department helped in the investigation and arrest of Lizano
NC departed this life at the age of 78 on March 4
Sunbeam started his working career as one of the original employees of the Coachmen and Four Club
he was as a successful salesman with Aramark
selling vending and food service to local industries
He faithfully served as a member of the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church
serving as a Scotland County Commissioner for 12 years and as the Executive Director on the Scotland County Tourism and Development Board
He served as a board member of the Scotland County Athletic Booster Club
a founding member of the Pemo Stewart Baseball League
and a life time member of the Laurinburg Optimist Club allowing him to share his love of baseball
Sunbeam felt his greatest accomplishment was being a Papa to his three adored grandchildren
Papa and friend to many who will dearly miss him.
he is preceded in death by his adored wife of 53 years
Martha “Marty” Land Sutherland; brother
William “Fulton” Sutherland; and sister
and Cooper Sutherland; along with special nieces
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m
2025 at the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church followed by a time of visitation in the church fellowship hall
The family requests memorial donations be given to the Laurinburg Optimist Club or Scottish Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
(WPDE) — The Laurinburg Fire Department responded to a structural fire on the morning of Monday
at the Walmart Supercenter located at 901 US Highway 401 South
There are no reports of injuries sustained
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All fires were extinguished and no injuries were reported
Lewis was located at his residence and apprehended without incident
He was charged with burning a commercial structure while occupied
He will be transported to Scotland County Jail
The store will be closed until further notice from Walmart officials
but the fire department is asking the public to refrain from visiting the Walmart store or the parking lot at the store to allow the department and other emergency responders to secure the scene and allow Walmart officials to do the work of cleanup
(WPDE) — Florwer Lizano has been extradited from Virginia to Scotland County to face charges in the murder of an employee in September at a Laurinburg restaurant
“Lizano has been transported from Portsmouth
He is currently in the Scotland County Detention Center,” said Young
Lizano was captured in Virginia in January and is accused of killing 18-year-old Burlie Dawson Locklear
who was working as a cook at the Waffle House the night Lizano became upset about his order
He added at one point that Lizano had requested hearings to fight extradition and that it could take anywhere from 45 to 90 days before he’s brought back to Laurinburg to face charges in the murder of Locklear.
Young said that in North Carolina, a Governor's warrant, also known as an extradition warrant, was issued last month authorizing the return of a person to the jurisdiction where they face criminal charges.
ABC15 is working to learn when Lizano will face a judge in Scotland County on the charges against him.
Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - Authorities in North Carolina have arrested a man connected to a deadly shooting from over the weekend.
The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the Laurel Hill Food Mart late Sunday for a possible shooting. On the way there, however, they received another call about someone shot nearby on Pate Street.
Deputies later found the victim, identified as 55-year-old Allen McKeznie, on Pate Street beside his truck with a gunshot wound. McKenzie was taken to a hospital, where he later died, according to the sheriff’s office.
The suspect, 60-year-old David Wendell Chavis, was arrested and booked at the Scotland County Detention Center under no bond.
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issues warrant for return of man charged in Laurinburg Waffle House murder by Tonya Brown
(WPDE) — A Governor's Warrant has been issued by North Carolina Governor
Josh Stein for the return of a suspect facing charges in the murder of a Waffle House employee in Laurinburg
Lizano was captured in Virginia in January
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He's accused of killing 18-year-old Burlie Dawson Locklear who was working as a cook at the Waffle House the night Lizano became upset about his order
He added at one point Lizano had requested hearings to fight extradition and that it could take anywhere from 45 to 90 days before he’s brought back to Laurinburg to face charges in the murder of Locklear
authorizes the return of a person to the jurisdiction where they face criminal charges
NC (WPDE) — Officers with the Laurinburg Police Department responded to the intersection of Plaza Road and Shopping Center Access Saturday afternoon in reference to shots fired and a possible gunshot victim
they learned a possible victim was being transported by a private owned vehicle to Scotland Memorial Hospital
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White said officers responded to the hospital and made contact with a 17-year-old who had been shot in the abdomen and was in stable condition
Anyone with any information is urged to contact investigators with the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211
You can also submit anonymous tips through Scotland Crime Stoppers at 910-266-8146, or their website www.scotlandcountycs.com
is charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder
A bond hearing took place on Monday morning for a 16-year-old boy charged with shooting a mother and her two-year-old daughter
There are also two other individuals charged in the incident
is charged with accessory before and after the act of attempted murder
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is charged with two counts of attempted murder and discharging a firearm into occupied property
Their bonds have both been set at $250,000
A 16 year old faces charges in the incident and went before a judge on Monday before his bond hearing
The woman hurt in the shooting is out of the hospital
Her two-year-old daughter remains in critical condition
Darrick Theadore Clark of Maxton departed this life at the age of 55 on Tuesday
He was the loving son of Linda Locklear Clark and the late Ander Clark
Darrick was a successful self-employed truck driver
His greatest joy came from time spent with his family and friends and the memories they shared
Donna Jean Locklear Clark of the home; son
Elizabeth “Becky” Clark Locklear and husband
2025 at Gray Pond Baptist Church with burial following in the Clark Family Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m
NC (WPDE) — The Laurinburg Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting
at the Greenfield Apartments on Turnpike Road near West Boulevard
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was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital where he later died
A second gunshot victim arrived by private vehicle at the same hospital
He was identified as a 15-year-old juvenile with non-life-threatening injuries
He has been charged with 1st Degree Murder
and Conspiracy to commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and was transported to a juvenile facility
Another 15-year-old was uninjured and left Scotland Memorial Hospital before law enforcement arrived
ages 15 and 16 were wanted for questioning in the homicide
The Laurinburg Police Department said that
the two teens surrendered to law enforcement
both teens have been charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
All three teens being charged in this case are being held at a juvenile facility
Anyone with information is urged to call the Laurinburg Police Department Investigative Division at 910-276-3211 or Scotland Crimestoppers Anonymously at 910-266-8146
(WPDE) — Tuesday is National Chill Out Day
Kona Ice will be celebrating the day with free cups of shaved ice to "help taxpayers relax after filing their return."
"Kona Ice is turning Tax Day into a tropical escape
bringing good vibes and sweet relief to communities across Laurinburg," the company said in a release
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You can get your free cup on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. at 319 S Main St. in Laurinburg.
2 teens charged with murder of 17-year-old girl appointed lawyersby Tonya Brown
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — The two teens charged in the murder of the 17-year-old Laurinburg girl have appointed lawyers
Their attorneys will represent them on their first degree murder charges
Laurinburg Police officers responded to the 300 block of E
Scotland County EMS arrived and pronounced Smith dead
the Laurinburg Police Department Swat and the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Swat executed a search warrant at 5381 Crestline Road in Laurinburg
The authorities' warrant stated he was under arrest for first degree murder
investigators were led to a secondary location
Officers arrived at a residence on Pea Bridge Road in Laurinburg
and located Jacobs without further incident
Jacobs had a first appearance hearing Monday and remains behind bars at this time
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is also charged with first degree murder in Smith's death
Patterson surrendered himself to the Scotland County Sheriff's Department on Monday after deputies arrived at a relative's residence
He had a first appearance hearing and remains in jail at this time
Both suspects will have disposition hearings later this morning at the Scotland County Court House
NC passed away peacefully at Morrison Manor on October 17th
1937 to Fred and Victoria Quick of Bennettsville
she was preceded in death by her sister Freida Q
She is survived by her husband of 61 years
“Penny” McLaurin of Laurinburg
and Boyd McLaurin (Sharlene Patterson) of Laurinburg
She will forever be “Granny” to the apples of her eye
Katie McLaurin (Andrew Harrill) of Greenville
Sarah Beth McLaurin and Sumner McLaurin of McColl
SC. She also leaves a beloved family friend
Catherine graduated from Limestone College where she studied music and elementary education
She went on to pursue her love of children
and at Marlboro Academy. After her retirement from teaching she worked alongside her husband in their business
spending time at their home in Ocean Isle Beach
and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly loved being able to watch her granddaughters do the things that they loved
October 22 at 2:00 pm at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall prior to the service.
memorials may be sent to Scotland Regional Hospice
NC 28353 or Laurinburg Presbyterian Church