Scotland County Detention Center Has Dire Needs, Local Officials Say
The jail in Laurinburg hasn’t passed a state inspection since 2022. But replacing it poses challenges for the poor county.
Remembering the Life and Death of Sara Graham
A 911 dispatcher who answered a call in 2015 about a young woman’s disappearance wanted to keep her memory alive.
Chemours Settles Forever Chemicals Lawsuit Out of Court
More than 2,600 plaintiffs sued the chemical manufacturer for releasing GenX and other PFAS into the Cape Fear River.
‘We Just Want Clean Water.’ Residents Sue Robeson County Over Landfill Contamination
The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, alleges the county has known for years that the landfill leaches PFAS into drinking water.
Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law
Some law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.
Columbus County Agrees to Pay Lawyer Fees In Our Public Records Case
A judge ordered the county to cover partial costs of lawyers who have represented The Assembly and Border Belt Independent in the case.
St. Andrews University Rape Case Ends With Settlement
Webber International University reached an out-of-court agreement with a former St. Andrews student, but few details are publicly available.
More Courts & Justice Coverage
Robeson County Sheriff Asks SBI to Investigate Alleged High School Hazing
The reported incident involved members of the Fairmont High School baseball team on a school bus, investigators said.
Scotland and Richmond Counties Consider Building a Regional Jail
The detention centers in Scotland and Richmond counties are overcrowded. A new facility would serve both counties.
Judges Clear Way for Trial in Cumberland County’s Contaminated Water Lawsuit
County wants Chemours, DuPont to pay damages for allowing PFAS forever chemicals into drinking water and fund water infrastructure in affected areas.
911 Calls Record Chaos During Deadly Robeson County Party
Several weapons from the scene will undergo ballistic testing, the sheriff’s office said.
Man Accused of Shooting Robeson County Deputies Sentenced to 45 Years for Other Crimes
Shawn Tobin Locklear Jr. was out on bond when investigators say he shot two deputies and commandeered an ambulance.
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