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The city of Laurinburg and the National League of Cities are working together to offer prescrip- Members of the Scotland High School football team pose with coach Chip Williams on National Signing Day. They are front row, L-R: Caison Murphy (St. Augustine's tion drug discount cards College), Tony McRae (NC A&T University), and Red Covington (Elizabeth City State University). Back row L-R are Williams, Ronnie Moore (UNC-Pembroke), Seyyan that will provide savings Moody (NC A&T), Marquis Pegues (St. Augustine's), Kris Tyndall (UNCP), Jaquice Bethea (St. Augustine's), and Kwashaun Quick (NC A&T). on prescription drugs to residents who are with- out health insurance, a traditional pharmacy ben- efit program, or who have prescriptions not covered by insurance. “Times are tough and the mayor and council Scots sign with colleges want to do everything possible to help our resi- dents be healthy and to help our local pharma- Students take part in national signing day cies,” said city manager Ed Burchins. John Lentz Burchins said that in Staff reporter the coming weeks, the city will be providing Several key members of the state champi- additional information onship Scotland High School football team concerning participat- are now college bound after signing letters of ing pharmacies (includ- intent to attend several state universities on ing) where to pick up the athletic scholarships. discount card and other Part of the national signing day event, the methods local ceremony took place Wednesday morn- the city ing in the library of Scotland High School will use with the students’ family members, friends, to dis- and supporters in attendance. tribute “It’s been a good year for the Scots, and these moving on in life is what athletics is all discount about,” said head coach Chip Williams. cards. “Although I joke that I can’t wait to get rid The of these guys, I am extremely proud of them idea for and wish them all the best in every area of Ed Burchins Above, Scotland High School football partici- their lives.” pating in Nine players were in attendance for the team quarterback Kwashaun Quick prepares to sign a letter of intent to the program was recom- event. They included quarterback Kwashaun mended by council mem- Quick, running back Tony McRae, and wide attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Beside ber Ken Spencer and was receiver Seyyan Moody, all planning to attend approved unanimously by North Carolina A & T State University; defen- him are his father, Emanuel, and his mother, Hildred. the city council at its Jan. sive lineman Jaquice Bethea, running back 17, 2012 council meeting. Caison Murphy, and wide receiver Marquis Left, Scotland County head football coach Chip Williams, Scotland High Human Resources Peques, signing with St. Augustine’s College; director Bob Bell said the linebacker Ronnie Moore and defensive line- School Principal Beth Ammons, and assistant coach Will Clark look on as discount card program is man Kris Tyndall, each bound for UNC- available to Laurinburg Pembroke; and linebacker Red Covington, player Tony McRae signs a letter of intent to North Carolina A & T State through a program admin- University. His mother Connie Bethea istered by CVS Caremark. See SIGNING | 2A is to his right. “Our first step will be to develop a marketing and distribution plan for the discount card and to contact all area pharma- cies to request their par- ticipation in the discount Hancock named new division engineer card program,” Bell said. According to city offi- Staff report Hancock began his new duties munity.” and Person counties and most cials, the cards can save on Monday with a salary of Hancock has worked for the recently as a deputy division The state has named a new residents who have a need $119,547. department for nearly 20 years engineer for Division 10, which for the program between division engineer for the Scotland “We are proud to name Richard and previously worked in Division includes the Charlotte metro County area. 15 and 23 percent off the area. Richard Hancock will as Division 8’s new division 8 as division maintenance engi- full retail cost of prescrip- lead the state Department engineer,” said NCDOT Chief neer and county maintenance A native of Robbins, Hancock tion medicine. There is of Transportation’s Division Operating Officer Jim Trogdon. engineer for Moore County. graduated from N.C. State no enrollment form, no 8, which covers Scotland, “Richard will bring a wealth of He also has served as an assis- University, where he received a membership fee and no Chatham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, experience solving transpor- tant district engineer for Stanly bachelor of science in civil engi- restrictions on how many Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, tation challenges and building and Cabarrus counties, district neering. He is a registered pro- times the card can be and Richmond counties. strong relationships in the com- engineer for Durham, Granville fessional engineer. used. Page 2A The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Thursday, February 2, 2012 Obituaries Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Powell. Ruth Beam Carpenter and United Methodist Women, and was Jeanine Taylor Fulton Brenda was born July 19, 1952 in Ruth Beam Carpenter of Cherryville active in the DAR for many years. Jeanine Taylor Fulton, 82 of Robeson County, daughter of Josephine was born Sept. 24, 1915 in Lincoln She was preceded in death by her Laurinburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, Locklear Thompson and the late RD County to George Cletus and Buna Hull husband, three brothers and a sister. 2012. Thompson. She was a loving home- Beam. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Martha A memorial service will be 11 a.m. maker that dedicated her life to loving Ruth married Alton Carpenter of Rhinehart of Mount Holly. Friday at Laurinburg Presbyterian and caring for her family and oth- Cherryville, (North Brook), when she Mama, the boys have done OK, thanks Church officiated by the Revs. Neal ers. She served the Lord faithfully and was 17 years old. She had four sons: to you,- good wives- good families - Carter and Elizabeth Forester. Visitation was devoted to prayer. She loved and John, Jack, Gene and good citizens - no jail time. will follow in the church fellowship hall. served as a longtime member of the Mt. Pat. Her life revolved Funeral services will be conduct- She is survived by a brother, Clayton Zion Pentecostal Fire-Baptist Holiness around the boys. She ed Saturday at noon, Feb. 4, 2012 at Taylor of Norlina; a sister, Sherry Church. She enjoyed babysitting, shop- valued her religion and Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Entwistle of Belgrade, Mont., and sev- ping and cooking. Brenda was a beauti- saw to it that the boys with the Rev. Roy Byers officiating. eral nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and ful, simple lady that loved her family were in church. She val- Burial will follow in the church cem- great-nephews. She was preceded in and her home. She will be truly missed. ued hard work and saw etery. The family is at the home of John death by a brother, Joseph “Jake” Taylor In addition to her father, she was also to it that they worked and Dot Carpenter on 1138 Baxter of Robersonville. preceded in death by a brother, Ardell hard. She valued educa- Road, Cherryville and will receive Born April 14, 1929 in Robersonville, Thompson. tion and saw that they friends Saturday prior to the service she was a daughter of the late Clarence Brenda leaves behind her husband of went to college. She val- from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Dowell and Letha Magnolia Roebuck 40 years, John Junior Dial of their home ued helping others and saw to it that In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Taylor and widow of the late Warren in Pembroke; sons John Anthony Dial they had a willingness to help others. made to Bethlehem United Methodist Sullivan Fulton. Jeanine graduated from and wife Marsha of Maxton, Michael She had strong candid opinions that Church, 6753 NC 182 Hwy, Cherryville, Flora Macdonald College with a bach- Ray Dial and wife Sarah of Asheville, and sometime set others back and the four NC 28021 or Crossnore School, 100 elor’s degree in music. She later taught Billy Dean Dial of the home; her daugh- sons are the same way. DAR Drive, Crossnore, NC 28616 music at Covington Street School, in ters, Leslie Nichole Dial of Pembroke She had no daughters, but four daugh- Condolences to www.carpentersfu- churches, and later at St. Andrews and April Renee Dial and fiancé Daryl ters-in-law. Many times she would say “ neralhome.net. Presbyterian College. She also led the Locklear of Lumberton; her mother, I have four wonderful daughters:” Dot, musical group, The Rhythmaires, at the Josephine Thompson of Pembroke; three Eleanor, Linda, and Sally. She had eight Scotia Village Retirement Community. brothers, James “Clayton” Thompson, grandchildren nine great grandchildren Blanchie McLean Smith Memorials may be made to Laurinburg Ronald Dean Thompson, and Mark and one great great-grandchild. Thompson, all of Pembroke; two sis- Mrs. Blanchie McLean Smith, 77 of Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Church Alton was a farmer, she was the farm- ters, JoAnne Thompson and Deborah 14000 Dixie Guano Road, Laurinburg, St., Laurinburg, NC 28352. er’s wife. She helped with the farming Thompson, both of Maxton; her grand- died Saturday in Scotland Memorial McDougald Funeral Home and operation in the fields and the barns. children, Cody Nickolas Dial, Cheyanne Hospital. Crematorium is serving the fam- She provided a very comfortable home Brook Dial, Ariel Brelaine Dial, Michaela Funeral services will be held Saturday, ily. A memorial register is at: www. and good meals for her family. As the Elizabeth Dial, Floyd Ollen Ray Dial, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at Hunters Chapel McDougald.com. boys were growing up, they had lots and Gerrit Lee Thompson; many nieces A.M.E. Zion Church. The Rev. Sarah B. of friends and extended family that and nephews; and a host of family and Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in stayed at their home for a day, weeks, friends. the Williams Chapel Church Cemetery Brenda Joyce months-helping on the farm, eating Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 good meals from the garden-sleeping near Maxton. Thompson Dial p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Richard in the Carpenter’s home. It was like a Survivors are her husband, Mr. Boles Funeral Service. motel, always fun and everyone worked Tommy Smith, Jr. of the home; two Brenda Joyce Thompson Dial, age hard. The grandchildren loved staying sons, Evans and Tommy L. Smith, both 59 of Pembroke, passed away to her at her house. It was like Disney World, of the home; Heavenly home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, only the food was better. two daughters, Brenda Smith 2012. Death Notice When money was short, she found of the home and Minervia Smith of Funeral services will be held at 2 out-side jobs. (clerking in a store, or cut Laurinburg; one sister, Bessie McLean p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the Joseph McCallum Nichols and sew) to supplement family income, of Fayetteville; three grandchildren; Mt. Zion Pentecostal Fire-Baptized Joseph McCallum Nichols, 20 of so the boys could have what they need- and two great-grandchildren. Viewing Holiness Church with burial following Laurinburg, son of Dean and Candy ed. A dedicated and hard working wife will be Friday in Morris Funeral Home in the church cemetery. Pastors officiat- Nichols died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. and mother that made life better for so Chapel from 1 until 8 p.m. ing the service will be the Rev. Andrew Arrangements will be announced many others. Morris Funeral Home is serving the Smith, the Rev. John Cartrette, the Rev. by McDougald Funeral Home and She was an active member of family. Norman Morris and the Rev. Jimmy Crematorium.

Crime Report

LAUREL HILL - Kevin Smith, 19, of 7643 Old Wire Fire bakes 21,000 chickens Road, was arrested Monday for assault on a female, Special to The Exchange according to a sheriff’s report.

A fire last week destroyed a LAURINBURG - Crystal Bennett, 45, of 9501 chicken house at a Fairmont farm Morgan St., was arrested Monday for larceny, accord- ing to a sheriff’s report. Bennett was placed under no and killed more than 20,000 chick- bond. ens. Investigators are trying to determine if the fire was an acci- LAURINBURG - Markey Livingston, 22, of 19501 dent or arson. Launchwood Lane, was arrested Sunday for com- According to sheriff’s Lt. Brian municating threats, according to a sheriff’s report. Duckworth, an arson investigator, Livingston was placed under a written promise to the fire leveled the facility, which appear in court. was 500 feet long and 42 feet wide LAURINBURG - Akeem Tucker, 24, of 11121 Hasty and housed about 21,000 chickens. Road, was arrested Sunday for failure to return rental The wreckage needs to be exam- property, according to a sheriff’s report. ined to determine a cause, accord- ing to Duckworth. Investigators LAURINBURG - McMillan Rentals & More, of are waiting on the insurance com- South Main St., reported a larceny and damage to pany to conduct its assessment on property at 17240 Morris Dr., on Friday, according the damage and to clear the debris, Contributed to a sheriff’s report. An unknown amount of copper he said. Investigators are tying to determine if the blaze at this chicken house was arson. was stolen. $1,200 dollars in damage was made to a The fire was reported just after central heating and air conditioning unit. susceptible to air to help accelerate area that belong to Stephen Dent. 6:30 a.m. on Friday at 1575 Bailey MARSTON - Stacey Deese, of 26381 Sandridge Dr., the burn.” Duckworth said the chickens are Road. Duckworth said the fire reported a breaking and entering and larceny at his started on the end of the building Duckworth said firefighters from raised for slaughter and then home on Friday, according to a sheriff’s report. closest to Bailey Road, known as Fairmont Rural and Whithouse human consumption, and were LAURINBURG - Mary Ann Lewis, 54, of 16640 an “entrance end.” departments battled the blaze “for sold about every 52 days. hours and hours.” The value of the building was Springs Mill Road, was arrested Friday for com- “It just waltzed through that municating threats, according to a sheriff’s report. The 12-year-old building is one estimated at $150,000. The chick- building so fast,” he said. “One Lewis was placed under a written promise to appear side is like curtains, so it’s real of four chicken houses in that ens were valued at $4,500. in court. LAURINBURG - Ramey Lewis, 45, of 16640 Springs Mill Road, was arrested Friday for communicating threats, according to a sheriff’s report. Lewis was N.C. treasurer to speak at E-summit placed under a written promise to appear in court. LAURINBURG - Dahndra Moore, 25, of 20821 Staff report able by calling (910) 775-4208 or The theme of the 2012 Summit Harrison St., was arrested Friday for injury to per- by emailing [email protected]. is “Small Business/Entrepreneurial sonal property, according to a sheriff’s report. Moore State Treasurer Janet Cowell The mission of the Thomas Growth & Sustainability.” There was placed under a $500 secured bond. will headline UNC Family Center is to create will be sessions on: WAGRAM - Ernest Locklear, 21,of 30362 Turnpike Pembroke’s 4th annual educational opportunity • manufacturing by Mark Entrepreneurship Summit Road, was arrested Friday for breaking and entering for future entrepreneurs Scott of Thermal Metal Treating on Feb. 23. and larceny, according to a sheriff’s report. Locklear and to nurture new and Company of Aberdeen, N.C., The summit begins at was placed under no bond. small businesses in the • service industry by Heidi Dent 8:30 a.m. in the Regional community. Following the LAURINBURG - Gloria Cherry of Lee Mill Road, of Hirease, Inc., construction and Center for Economic, establishment of the cen- reported breaking and entering at her home on Community and ter in 2006, UNCP devel- an overview, Saturday, according to a sheriff’s report. Professional Development oped academic programs • construction by Aaron LAURINBURG - Clyde Wall, 34, of Raeford, was at COMtech. in entrepreneurship for Thomas of Metcon Construction arrested Monday for possession with intent to sell It is sponsored by UNCP’s of Pembroke and an Janet Cowell undergraduate and gradu- and deliver crack cocaine, maintaining a vehicle for Thomas Family Center • overview from Dr. Rami ate business majors and the sale of narcotics, resisting arrest, speeding and Maysami, chair of UNCP’s School for Entrepreneurship. a certificate program for possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Registration information is avail- students of any major. of Business. police report. Wall was placed under an $18,000 bond. Signing RANSVAGINAL From page A1 T who plans to attend plished during the last four Between 2002-2008, (North Carolina), Cameron Elizabeth City State College. years. Wherever they go to the Fighting Scots have Sexton (North Carolina), Covington acknowledged college, each will be a great signed players with major Jay Wooten (North PELVIC MESH the “big step” he would be asset to whatever team they college teams. Players who Carolina), David Jorgenson LINKED TO SERIOUS MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS taking. will play for.” formerly signed with state (East Carolina), Adrian “Deciding on a college Quick said he was look- universities include Kennie Jones (East Carolina), Hilee Serious medical complications is a lot to think about,” ing forward to playing for Covington (N.C. State), Taylor (North Carolina) have been reported from surgically implanted Covington said at the event. NC A&T. Terrell Manning (N.C. and Damonte Terry (East pelvic mesh used to treat stress urinary “I don’t want to make the “They have a big history State), Jacoby Watkins Carolina). incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ wrong decision, but once of winning, and I’m look- I’m there and playing on a ing forward to contributing prolapse (POP). football scholarship, I’ll be what I can to bring that If you or a loved one has experienced medical out with a vengeance.” tradition back,” he said. complications call the law firm of The family of Kwashaun Scotland High School ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS Martin and Jones to protect your legal rights. Quick was in attendance to Principal Beth Ammons Our newspaper carriers make every effort to FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION celebrate the event with the congratulated the players deliver your newspaper in a timely manner; how- TOLL star quarterback. for their achievements. ever, there are times when home delivery is FREE “We are so excited to see “I joked with them that I 1-888-831-5291 delayed or interrupted. If you do not receive your RALEIGH OFFICE him go where he wants to had the power to keep them daily Laurinburg Exchange by 7:00 a.m., please go and do what he wants to here and not let them gradu- 410 Glenwood Ave. do,” said Quick’s aunt Mary ate,” she said. “They’re all call 276-2311 before 10:00 a.m. and we will Loyd. great kids, they’ve worked make every effort to deliver your paper that day. “We’re proud of the entire hard for this day, and I wish www.MartinandJones.com team and all they’ve accom- them all the best.” 00254961 Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 3A

CommunityFeb. Spaghetti Dinner - The for $5. All soups Calendar and desserts are home- meaning of life. more about this project, visit www. Ladies Guild of St. Mary made. armyhistory.org. Catholic Church will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 until Football benefit - The Spring Branch Diabetes Support- The Community 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for Missionary Baptist Young Adult depart- Ongoing Diabetes Support Group Program meets adults and $4 for children ment and Elijah’s Men Mentor Services every third Tuesday of the month from 2 under 10 years of age. Tickets are sponsoring a benefit service at 7 5:30 to 6:30 at the Staff Development can be purchased at the church office or p.m. to celebrate the North Carolina Domestic Violence Volunteers - Center of Scotland Memorial Hospital. on the day of the dinner. The meal will 4A champion Scotland High School The Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis For information, contact: Kathie Cox, be prepared by the membership of the football team with a trip to a Charlotte Center of Scotland County will hold Health Educator/Healthy Carolinians Ladies Guild and will consist of authen- Bobcats game on March 17 in Charlotte. volunteer training on Jan. 14, 21, and Coordinator at 277-2440. tic Italian spaghetti, (with or without The team will receive special recogni- 28 for those who wish to support the meat sauce), meatballs, salad, Italian tion during halftime. Spring Branch is program. Those interested in register- Student suspension - For those who bread, dessert, tea or coffee. Orders can at 21300 Old Wire Road, Wagram. ing to be trained should call 276-5505 have a child who has been suspended or be placed by calling 276-4468. Eat in or before Jan. 4. expelled from school, Scots For Youth take out orders will be available. Feb. Healing Force and Project T.R.U.S.T. may be able to performance - The GED classes - Jerusalem United help. Feb. Democratic Women meet- Healing Force will per- Methodist Church is offering free GED ing - The Democratic Women form at the Storytelling Class to adults. The classes may also Shooting Club - Scotland County of Scotland County will meet and Arts Center in offer an opportunity to improve read- 4-H Sports Shooting Club meets the at 11:30 a.m. at Captain downtown Laurinburg ing, math and writing skills. Classes are third Saturday of every month. For more Larry’s Seafood House. 11 from 1 until 6 p.m. An on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30- information, call the Scotland County Kenton Spencer, chairman African art and artifact exhibit will be 5:30p.m. The church is off 15/501 South Extension office at 277-2422. 3 of the Scotland County held from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. with a intersection of Jerusalem and Johns Democratic Party, will speak. drumming circle (with drums provided roads, Laurinburg. Call (910) 384-1261 Sewing Club - Scotland County 4-H or bring your own) from 4 until 5:30 with any questions. Sewing Club meets the second Saturday Feb. Gibson Fire Department p.m. A music and tales concert will also of each month from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. fundraiser - The Gibson Fire take place. Free Wi-Fi- The Wagram Recreation and the fourth Friday of each month Department will host a pan- The exhibit and drumming circle are center is now providing free Wi-Fi. from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Museum cake breakfast plate sale from free; the music and tales concert is $5. Classroom space is available during cen- of Scotland County. For more informa- 7-10 a.m. at the fire depart- For tickets or information call SACS at ter hours; Tuesday-Friday 9am- 7pm and tion, call the Scotland County Extension ment. The cost per plate will 277-3599. To learn more about The Saturday 8am-5pm. People are encour- office at 277-2422. 4 be $5. For more information, Healing Force, go to www.thehealing- aged to bring their laptops and iPads to contact Chief McKay at 280-5849, Billy forceonline.com. check e-mails, complete homework, or Museum of Scotland County/ Foland at 280-4176, or Lee Gibson at browse the world wide web. Rebound Book Exchange - Hours of 384-6137. Feb. Baseball tryouts - operation: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. Scotland County High Scotland County JobLink - Funds - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., fourth Women’s Health Event- Scotland School will begin 9th are available at the Employment Friday of each month 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Memorial Foundation’s 9th Annual grade, J.V and Varsity Security JobLink-Scotland for vocation- They will provide a place for them to Women’s Health Event will be held at the baseball tryouts at al training: community college, on-the- go that provides: counseling, mentor- Laurinburg Presbyterian Church from McCoy Field. A physi- job-training, and work experience slots. ing community service, transportation, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The event includes 13 cal is required. Eligible individuals should contact the behavior intervention and a safe and a keynote address, breakout sessions, 276-4260, or at 303 N. Main St. structured environment. lunch, health information, screenings, Class meeting - The organizing com- If you have a child between the ages of and much more. Registration required. mittee of the class of 1977 will meet at Bridge-at-the-Village - The Bridge- 10-16 that has been suspended, call 276- Call 291-7550 for a registration bro- the Scotland County Memorial Library at-the-Village club meets on Monday 5477 or come by Main Street at 140-B chure or register online at www.scot- at 6 p.m. evenings in the Scotia Village cafe, 2200 North Main Street beside Scotland landhealth.org. Elm Ave., from 6-9 p.m. The group is Drug. Feb. YES Symposium sanctioned by the ACBL and the cost is Feb. Military retirees - The - The 2012 Youth $5 for the evening. Bingo Monday - Each Monday night Scotland County Military Entrepreneurship there will be Bingo at St. Mary Catholic Organization will hold its Symposium (YES!) will GED classes- Wagram Recreation Church on South Main Street. Bingo monthly meeting at Larry’s take place from 9:30 Center will host free GED classes on begins at 6:45 p.m. Popcorn, sodas, Seafood Restaurant. Social a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to candy and donuts (when they are avail- time will begin at 6:30 with 17 at the UNCP Regional 1pm. Wagram Recreation Center is pro- able) are sold at this event. Money 6 the official meeting starting Center, Comtech Park, 113 Livermore viding the space. These classes are pro- awards are presented to the person(s) at 7 p.m. The organization is asking Drive, Pembroke. All who “teach a vided by Richmond Community College. having Bingo for each game. You are all member to attend to give input on youth, have a youth, or know a youth” You can also brush-up in math, reading invited to come, enjoy playing and hav- upcoming events. All retired military are urged to attend. Free to the public and spelling. Call 910-266-8146 or 910- ing a great time with your friends and are welcome to attend. and lunch is provided. 369-0686 for information. new acquaintances. Feb. Veterans’ garden Theater produc- WARM Program – Laurinburg has Grief Support Group - Hospice - American Legion Feb. tion - Encore! Theatre a program that allows electricity and/ of Scotland County sponsors a Grief Post 50 is planning a productions will pres- or water customers to assist people in Support Group on the first and third Veterans’ Garden to ent Tuesdays with need. The money collected through the Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. honor all veterans. Morrie Feb. 23-25 at WARM program assists families, dur- in the Hospice conference room. This Commemorative bricks, 7:30 p.m. and at 2:30 ing the months of November through group is open to anyone who has expe- 10 to be inscribed with a 23 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the March, who are not able to pay all of rienced the loss of a loved one. No veterans’ name are being sold by Post Morris Morgan Theatre of St. Andrews their electric/water bill, with a portion preregistration is required. A Men’s 50 members for a $50 donation. For University. Tickets are $15 for adults of what they owe. Drop by the city Grief Group will also begin meeting information contact Jimmy Bennet at and $13 for students. $5 of each ticket (910) 276-1521 and ask them to round on Thursdays at noon. Registration is 610-5204 or Dewey Pittman at 276- purchase will be donated to Hospice off your bill or add a monthly amount required or this group. 8058. of Scotland County and is tax deduct- like $5 to your bill or make a donation For more information or to register ible. Tuesdays with Morrie is the auto- directly to the program. Distribution of for the Men’s Grief Group contact Tanya Young at Heart soup sale - The biographical story of Mitch Albom, an the funds collected is handled by Church Williams at 276-7176. Young at Heart Senior Citizen Club will accomplished journalist, and Morrie Community Services. have their annual soup sale at Scotland Schwartz, his former college professor. Hospice Lunch Brunch - The Place on Turnpike Road from 11 a.m. Sixteen years after Mitch’s graduation, U.S. Army Museum - The National Hospice of Scotland County Lunch until 2 p.m. Eat in or take out is avail- they re-connect while Morrie is battling Museum of the U.S. Army is expected Brunch meets the first Friday of every able. Soup, dessert, and a drink will be Lou Gehrig’s disease. Their weekly to open on June 14, 2015, outside of month at General McArthur’s in $5. Quarts of soup may be purchased pilgrimage becomes a last class in the Washington, D.C. To support or learn Laurinburg at 11:30 a.m. Briefs Study says more debt possible Computer dents who achieve a 3.9 Lackland Air Force Base, RALEIGH (AP) — An annual report ity study. It projects the state could issue GPA or higher on their San Antonio, Texas. says North Carolina state government another $125 million and bring annual repair fair semester coursework are The airman completed could issue a little more debt in the debt service to no more than 4 percent There will be a recognized with this des- an intensive, eight-week next fiscal year and remain within self- of operating revenues. The report says Computer Upgrade & ignation,” said Dr. Jerry program that included imposed borrowing guidelines. the state is currently slightly above the Repair Fair at Sandhills Pubantz, Dean of Lloyd training in military dis- A panel led by State Treasurer Janet 4 percent cap but would fall below it by Community College. International Honors cipline and studies, Air Cowell has completed its debt affordabil- mid-2014 without a borrowing spree. Participants can bring College. Force core values, physi- their malfunctioning Gore is cal fitness, and basic war- computer along with all a gradu- ate of East fare principles and skills. power supply cords and Long is the daugh- the manufacturer’s CDs Mecklenburg High School ter of Carmen Long of to the event. This Rfair International Ponderosa Lane, Temple, is for current Sandhills Baccalaureate and Fairley Long of Community College stu- Gore program in Wagram. She is a 2008 dents, staff, faculty and Charlotte and graduate of Temple High the public and is for per- is a sophomore at UNCG School. sonal computers. There pursuing a Political is a $5 donation for stu- Science degree with a dents and $10 for fac- Pre-law concentration. Kissell satellite ulty, staff and the pub- He is the grandson of office lic. Computers should be John Willie and Lillie dropped off Feb. 6 from 1 Davis and the neph- The staff of US Rep. to 4 pm at 225 Little Hall. ew of Kenneth Leggett Larry Kissell will host of Laurinburg, and the satellite office hours in Gore named to son of Anthony, Sr. and Scotland County on Barbara Leggett Gore of Feb. 15, in the Scotland Honors College Charlotte. County Memorial Anthony J. Gore, Jr. Library, 312 West Church (AJ)has been named to Long basic Street, Laurinburg from the Lloyd International 10-11 a.m. Honors College Dean’s training grad A caseworker will be on List for Fall 2011 at Air Force Reserve hand to answer constitu- the University of North Airman 1st Class Tiyesha ent questions and provide Carolina at Greensboro. M. Long graduated from assistance with federal Whether you’re looking for a summer job in the Classifieds, “Honors College stu- basic military training at casework. or looking to stay up to date on happenings back home, The Laurinburg Exchange delivers! 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Guest view Guest view Gingrich off course? Citizen storm brewing The Good Ship Gingrich, launched 10 And although McCain won Missouri days ago in South Carolina but scuttled last time around with 33 percent, it was The general public typically doesn’t Future” and “Restore Our Future” they last night in Florida, faces some rough in a tight three-way finish with Mike follow the goings on at the U.S. Supreme line up with their preferred candidate as sailing ahead if history is a guide. Huckabee (31 percent) and Mitt (29 Court. a means of skirting campaign contribu- A peek at the GOP calendar suggests a percent). But every now and again the high tion limits. Unlike the candidates them- near future not good for Newt. I think Mitt shows up in the Show-Me court decides a case that, like Roe v selves, these so-called “super PACs” are Not that he’s having a terrific present. State showing significant momentum. Wade or Brown v Board of Education, free to spend whatever they want, don’t Mitt Romney’s double-digit win in the And even though the Feb. 7 Missouri breaks through the veil and resonates have to provide any meaningful disclo- first large, diverse state of the primary primary is not binding — its convention with the public at large. In 2010, the sure of who they are and are funded season blew Newt out of the water. delegates are selected in March — it’s Supreme Court handed down such a largely by deep-pocketed interests. In a victory speech, Mitt ignored Newt another large state that Mitt should decision in Citizens United v FEC. If there are still people unfamiliar and went straight for President Obama: take. The general proposition of the with Citizens United, they are about “My leadership will end the Obama era The question then becomes: Will Citizens United ruling is that corpora- to become so. The decision is now two and begin a new era of American pros- another debate help Newt rise again and tions are afforded similar free speech years old, but this is the first election perity.” fight — as he says — to the GOP rights as individuals and that there can cycle where we will see the full effects Mitt looked like his party’s convention in August in Florida? be no limit on their political expendi- of it. There was a sneak preview in 2010 nominee. Newt will have trou- Maybe so. tures, so long as they do not coordinate when super PACs started spending ble matching that look, at least But even if he rebounds with the candidates themselves. money in congressional elections. for most of the month ahead. with rhetoric well-received Citizens United has entered the Citizens United was only a few For example: There are no by Arizona Republicans, the vernacular as shorthand for a new months old then and not everyone GOP debates until the end Michigan primary is the same era in political spending. was sure how to play this unregu- the month, and Newt without day as Arizona’s. While we have come to know lated game. But in 2012, super debates is an uninflated bal- Mitt’s dad was governor of Citizens United as the case that PACs have grown up and the result loon. Unless he uses this time Michigan. Mitt grew up there. has unleashed a torrent of cor- is that just a few donors — wealthy to raise a boatload of cash or a John Baer Mitt won it in ‘08, and all indi- porate money into our election individuals and large corporations barge full of hell, he risks look- Contributing cations are he’ll do well there system, the particulars of the rul- — are playing an outsized role in ing limp. Columnist again. ing are somewhat obscure. Not Damon this year’s elections. Four state caucuses and one So the next real chance for only did the court take the usual Circosta Not everyone is happy. Small state primary come before the Newt’s third or fourth comeback step of deciding a constitutional Contributing business owners not only have next debate, Feb. 22 in Mesa, Ariz., one is “Super Tuesday” on March 6, when question not originally proposed Columnist heard of the case, but according to week before that state’s primary. 10 states hold primaries or caucuses, in the case, but it also produced a recent survey, two-thirds have a None of these is likely to help Gingrich. including Georgia, which he represented an opinion with several different negative opinion of it. And groups Caucuses this Saturday in Nevada and in Congress, and Virginia, where he lives concurrences. The court’s role is to as divergent as the occupy movement starting in Maine (where results are to — and where, amazingly, he failed to get provide clarity and certainty to the laws and the tea party movement have lam- be announced Feb. 11) should belong to on the primary ballot. of the land, but this decision has left the basted the effects of Citizens United. Romney. Yet last night he portrayed himself as public with less certainty as to what the The result is that big pools of money, In 2008, he won both states, with 51 unfazed. rules are in campaign finance. controlled by very few people, are percent. And the most recent known “It’s now clear that this will be a two- Stepping into this uncertainty is a monopolizing the political discussion. polling in both states shows Romney in person race,” he said, as supporters held horde of special interest organizations Average citizens who engage in politics the lead. signs proclaiming “46 states to go.” seeking to buy influence in both state by chipping in a few bucks to a candi- Then there are caucuses next Tuesday Newt said the signs were reminders and federal government. They have date are essentially drowned out. in Colorado and Minnesota, and a pri- “for the elite media,” and added: “We decided to push the envelope of what is It will be interesting to see the reac- mary in Missouri. will be in Tampa as the nominee in permissible and are relying on the mud- tion of both the right and the left after In all three, Mitt should have an edge. August.” died regulatory waters after Citizens a season of political spending unrivaled In ‘08, Mitt won Colorado with 60 For today, things don’t look good for United to keep them out of trouble. in our nation’s history. Perhaps there percent, followed by John McCain’s 19 Newt. And the near term looks no bet- As the 2012 election season kicks will be calls for reform. But one thing is percent; and Mitt won Minnesota with ter — if history is a guide. off, the work of these groups is already for sure: it’s going to get worse before it 41 percent, followed by McCain’s 22 Baer writes for the Philadelphia apparent as they attempt to influence gets better. percent. Daily News the Republican primary. With innocu- Circosta is the executive director of ous-sounding names like “Winning the the N.C. Center for Voter Education Correction In the “Groups to perform at SACS” story on Page 3A of the Feb. 1 edition, the date of the performance should have been listed Feb. 11. 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(AP) — A law their forebears when it comes to mak- caloric intake. milk into a jar with a lid, add 1 small Virginia passed a generation ago to ing food choices. Children and Number of Servings for Kids box instant pudding mix, and shake for end the states' reputation as a haven young adults need guidance. No Ages Six to Twelve: one minute. for gun runners is on the verge of matter what their age, learning Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta: • Tortilla rollups. Roll a tortilla being repealed. the importance of a healthy diet 6 oz with shredded cheese, microwave until On a largely party-line vote, the and a healthy weight is essential Vegetables: 2 ½ cups cheese is soft, and dip in salsa. House passed Wednesday with a 66-32 to good health and growing into Fruit: 1 ½ cups • Peanut butter on a mini bagel vote the measure to end the law that a healthy adult. Milk, yogurt, and cheese: 3 • Cereal topped with fruit and milk limits handgun purchases to one a School-age children are no lon- cups • Cheese and crackers month. ger toddlers, yet not quite teenag- Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, • Fruited yogurt topped with granola Only two Democrats — Portsmouth's ers. At this age they are beginning Hazel eggs, and nuts: 2-3 (about 5-6 • Cut-up vegetables dipped in low-fat Johnny Joannou and Washington to eat away from home and make McPhatter ounces) ranch salad dressing County's Joe Johnson — siding with their own food choices more fre- Contributing Children may prefer smaller • Sunflower seeds the GOP majority. A Republican, David quently. Children at this age grow Columnist servings. Serving several small- • Pretzels Albo of Fairfax, voted with Democrats at a rapid pace. Children need the er serving sizes can still add up • Banana pops. Peel a banana, dip to oppose it. same nutrients as adults but in to the total recommended num- it first in yogurt and then in crushed A similar Senate bill was engrossed different amounts. Just as for adults, ber of servings for the day. breakfast cereal or granola; freeze. overwhelmingly on a voice vote before it is important for growing children to • Celery with low-fat cream cheese being reconsidered and delayed for a eat a variety of foods from each food Eating after school • Peanut butter on graham crackers day. group to ensure optimal intake of all • Fresh fruit (cut up and ready in a They were among several pro-gun vitamins and minerals. School-age children consume snacks bowl, easy to grab and eat) bills winding their way through a gun- A well-nourished and fit child is bet- primarily after school. After school • Low-fat string cheese friendly General Assembly under total ter able to learn and has more energy, snacks can be a nutritious way to make • Breakfast bars Republican dominance this year for stamina, and self-esteem. A healthy sure children get the energy and nutri- • Banana or apple topped with pea- the first time since 2001. eating pattern along with regular exer- ents they need to properly fuel their nut butter One bill that advanced easily to cise helps children to get fit. The bodies and to ensure proper growth • Fruit shake-up. Put ½ cup low-fat a final Senate passage as early as calorie needs of school-age children and development. Snacking can be part yogurt and 1/2 cup cold fruit juice in an Thursday would eliminate the right vary greatly and depend on growth of a healthy diet if snacks are chosen unbreakable, covered container. Shake of local governments to require that rate, activity level, and body size. All correctly. It is another opportunity to it up and pour it in a cup. applicants for concealed handgun children need at least the lowest end of incorporate needed food groups into permits submit fingerprints. Another the serving range from each food group the child’s daily diet. McPhatter is a 4-H Expanded Food restricts the questions that may be in the Mypyramid. Most school-age Some quick and easy after-school and Nutrition Education Program asked of firearm purchasers. children need about 1,800 calories each snack ideas include the following: associate. Bowles weighing bid for N.C. governor RALEIGH (AP) — Erskine former congressmen and a pre- sent conservative firebrand Bowles can't help but think Carolina Democrat never to Bowles served as chief of staff vious state treasurer among Jesse Helms to the U.S. Senate. about his father when he's serve in elected office. Bowles in Bill Clinton's White House, them — are waiting for Bowles Bowles hasn't made any deciding whether he enjoys ran for the U.S. Senate in both led the prestigious University to decide in a race that could public statements since being the elder statesman in 2002 and 2004, winning the of North Carolina system and have implications for a presi- Perdue's decision. He told The North Carolina public life more Democratic nomination but los- headed a bipartisan commis- dential swing state that is host- Associated Press In an e-mail than running for statewide ing in the general election — sion that recommended ing the Democratic Wednesday evening that he will office again. once to Elizabeth Dole and the tough choices to reduce convention. make a decision by the end of The elder Bowles told his other time to Richard Burr. the U.S. deficit. "At lot of people are the week. son to always find ways to "There are many ways to add The Charlotte invest- trying to encourage him If Bowles gets in, "he abso- serve the public that would to the community woodpile," ment banker is being to run," said former Lt. lutely shakes up the race," add to the proverbial "com- Bowles said on the night of his asked to consider Gov. Bob Jordan, who said Jennifer Duffy, a guber- munity woodpile," and Erskine 2004 loss. "Elective office will public service again is among those who've natorial analyst at The Cook Bowles' efforts in politics have not be my route, but that does — this time by fellow spoken with Bowles. Political Report, a nonpartisan partly come out of a sense of not mean you've seen the last Democrats in his home "He has not decided Washington-based newsletter. duty. of Erskine Bowles." state who want him to either way." If Bowles won the primary, After his father died in 1986, He wasn't the best campaign- run for governor after Erskine Bowles Getting into the likely Republican nominee Pat he agreed to become Jordan's er, often struggling to trans- incumbent Beverly gubernatorial race McCrory would face a challeng- finance chairman for his 1988 late his deep understanding of Perdue shocked many last week would close a circle for the er that arguably North Carolina gubernatorial bid because he national government to every- by announcing she wouldn't Bowles family. His father, Republicans respect the most. said his father would have day people. seek re-election. Hargrove "Skipper" Bowles, Bowles could bankroll his wanted him to do it. 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Lovers of grunge and fans of metal will gather at the Rockingham Speedway on May 5 for a line-up of popular metal bands.

Carolina Rebellion comes to Speedway Special to The Exchange

The second annual Carolina Rebellion music festival will come to its new home, the Rockingham Speedway, on May 5. Last year the show took place in Charlotte, and included well- known mainstream rock bands like Seether, Godsmack, Black Stone Cherry, Skillet, Bullet For My Valentine, Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, My Darkest Days, Saving Abel, Hinder, Alter Bridge, Stone Sour, Pop Evil and Theory of a Dead Man. Although final details like ticket prices and band line- up have yet to be determined, Contributed the conversation about bands Event planners are hoping for a large is taking place on the event’s crowd at the Rockingham Speedway Facebook page. Facebook users for the second annual Carolina interested in the festival are Rebellion music festival. Fans from sharing the bands they would all over the Carolinas are making like to see, and which bands plans to be in Richmond County in they didn’t like from last year’s May for the show. line-up. Many Facebook users that are commenting on the ing the All-Harley Drag Racing another avenue we are going like the Rockingham Speedway this new home comes with a page have expressed that Stone Association Screamin’ Eagle down.” has several advantages, accord- campground for our Rebels, so Sour should not be part of this Spring Nitro Nationals. If you join the conversation ing to the concert planners. now you can stay and party all year’s line-up. “We are excited to pair up on Facebook, you will see metal In a statement to the pub- weekend with us.” Festival goers and rock enthu- with AEG,” said Rockingham fans that said they came all the lic the event organizers said, By visiting the website, you siasts are expected to gather in Speedway Owner Andy way from New York and other “We took all of your feedback can sign up for the Carolina Hillenburg. “They promote far-flung states for last year’s last year to heart, and this Richmond County the night Rebellion newsletter, or “Like” before the festival for a special concerts like this one. They are concert, and that they are look- new location gives us plenty the Facebook page to join the party that the website — www. leasing the facility out back to ing forward to this year’s line- of space to expand our offer- carolinarebellion.com — hints put on the Carolina Rebellion. up. Facebook users are ask- ings, add more food and bever- conversation. All the details at but hasn’t fully announced It’s still in the planning. We ing the concert organizers to age stands, more merchandise will be released Monday, and the details for. Meanwhile, that think it will be something bring Foo Fighters, Staind, stands and restrooms, create that will include ticket prices, same weekend the Rockingham fun for Richmond County. It’s Five Finger Death Punch, and more parking, and offer more camping packages, and the Dragway — across the road taken a long time to put the Offspring. traffic routes to and from the line-up of bands that have been from the speedway — is host- pieces together, and it’s just Having an event at a location event. And the best part is that selected for this year’s event. Small radiation BELK.COM amount ‘could have’ escaped Calif. plant LOS ANGELES sphere." 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State may have found an eventual Less than 12 months after one quar- add 19 to replacement — or two — for quarter- terback — Russell Wilson — transferred back Mike Glennon. out, the Wolfpack were on the receiv- Coach Tom O’Brien on Wednesday ing end of a transfer at the position. announced a 23-man recruiting class Thomas started for the Rams for two that includes two QBs who will compete seasons, throwing for 4,269 yards and roster to take over for Glennon in 2013. Pete 18 touchdowns. WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Wake Thomas transferred in from Colorado Colorado State fired coach Steve Forest once again lived up to its State, and Manny Stocker enrolled early Fairchild in December after his third “Wake Florida” nickname. Associated Press out of Coatesville, Pa. straight 3-9 season, and Thomas asked Coach Jim Grobe continued to mine N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien announced former “Hopefully, Glennon stays healthy for for and received a release last month. the Sunshine State for recruits, with Colorado State quarterback Pete Thomas trans- the year and we’ll have a battle royale eight of the 19 signees announced ferred to the Wolfpack. next spring” to replace him, O’Brien See WOLFPACK | 2B Wednesday coming from Florida. Wake Forest had 30 Floridians on last season’s roster — the most of any non-Florida school from one of the six power conferences. Among the key players in the Demon Deacons’ balanced class were quarterback Tyler Fedora unveils initial class Cameron of Jupiter CHAPEL HILL (AP) — ed.” and linebacker Kevis Larry Fedora had less than a Fedora was hired in Jones of Oakland month after arriving at North December from Southern Park, the two high- Carolina to put together his Mississippi, but didn’t arrive in est-rated Floridians first recruiting class at a pro- Chapel Hill until January after on the list. gram still facing lingering coaching the Golden Eagles in “I think you go NCAA trouble. their bowl game. He took over position group by The Tar Heels ended up with a program that had already position group, a 23-player class on nation- imposed its own sanctions, we just don’t have Grobe al signing day as they await including scholarship reduc- any kids that we’re word on whether the NCAA tions and probation, following concerned about,” will issue additional punish- the probe into improper bene- Grobe said by phone. “We think ments for rule violations that fits and academic misconduct. every one of them can come in and occurred under Butch Davis. In all, 14 players missed at be a really good player for us. … I “The toughest thing is the least one game in 2010 and know everybody’s excited about their unknown because as you’re seven were forced to sit that class today, but I think this is a group talking to kids, other schools entire season. The scandal also that’s pretty special.” are obviously talking about led to Davis’ firing just before The Demon Deacons signed nine what’s going on with the NCAA training camp, as well as the players who received three stars from situation,” Fedora said at a early resignation of athletic the recruiting analysts at Scout.com news conference Wednesday. director Dick Baddour. — the fourth straight year they’ve “So the unknown was the hard- The school appeared had at least that many. est thing to defend because before the NCAA infractions Contributed There weren’t any signees rated higher than that, but that’s not really basically (other schools) could Greensboro Page quarterback James Summers signed with North a surprise at Wake Forest, which make up anything they want- See HEELS| 2B Carolina after verbally committing to N.C. State. hasn’t signed a player receiving four or five stars from Scout in at least Duke crosses country for signees See DEACONS | 2B DURHAM (AP) — Duke coach David They’re three of five instate players “Once they’re here, once they look Cutcliffe went coast to coast to find who signed with Duke, which has made closely at us, they know it. They under- Pirates add the players he thinks can turn the Blue a concentrated effort in Cutcliffe’s four- stand exactly where we’re headed with Devils into winners. plus years in Durham to keep some of this.” Cutcliffe announced his North Carolina’s top prep play- Duke also showed a willingness to 20-man recruiting class ers closer to home as it looks travel far to find the players who fit Wednesday, and it includes play- to take another step toward its transfers Cutcliffe’s system. One whirlwind week- ers from four time zones. first bowl berth since the 1994 end trip took him from Durham to Las “And I feel like it, after all the season. Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver and Dallas, travels,” the coach quipped. The recruits “all believe in the he said. Turns out he didn’t have to people, they all love our players, to mix From well beyond the North Carolina travel far at all to find some of they believe in the character of his highest profile signees. Duke the program, and they’re the border, Duke landed Colorado native GREENVILLE (AP) — East Max McCaffrey — a back who’s the son Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill is picked up a pair of late instate Cutcliffe kind of people that understand commitments, back Jela Duncan if you keep doing things right, of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey seeking some immediate help for of Charlotte and back Keilin and you keep doing them well — and nephew of former Duke basketball a depleted secondary in a defense Rayner of Leland, and also brought in not just right, well— then you’re going player Billy McCaffrey — and back preparing for its second year in a 3-4 lineman Casey Blaser, a North Carolina to win,” Cutcliffe said. “And we will. Deion Williams of Long Beach, Calif. scheme. Associated Press all-state selection on There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re McCaffrey and Williams are two of the The Pirates unveiled an 18-player the offensive line at South Mecklenburg doing the right things, and I think that’s 10 players rated as three-star prospects recruiting class Wednesday with a High School. the common theme. by Scout.com. focus on offensive linemen, receiv- ers, linebackers and defensive backs. Six of those players are junior col- lege transfers, with three of those as defensive backs in a secondary that lost Charlotte signs first 24 players three starters. “No hesitation,” CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Charlotte we were fortunate to get a good number plenty of time to learn the offensive sys- McNeill said of tak- 49ers inaugural football recruiting class of players." tem once they report for conditioning ing on junior college has a distinct Carolina flavor. Lambert said signing a number of workouts in August and begin practice players with just two The 49ers, who'll begin play in 2013 players from around the Charlotte was shortly thereafter. years of eligibility as an FCS independent, signed 24 play- also was important as it allowed the "I think we're really secure at our left. “It’s immediate ers on Wednesday, including 19 from 49ers to establish a solid recruiting quarterback position," Lambert said. "I need, making sure in-state. Two others were from South base near home, while also helping to feel good about those guys coming in." we do the best job McNeill Carolina and three are from Georgia. sell tickets to fill a new stadium that's All of the players signed Wednesday we can of making Charlotte coach Brad Lambert said currently under construction. will be redshirted this year. our program as strong as we can.” being able to recruit from the immediate Two of the three quarterbacks signed Lambert said early on in the recruit- The Pirates converted from a 4-3 area was "critical" to the team's future are from Charlotte suburbs and are ing process he and his staff identified to a 3-4 defensive alignment last success. names local high school fans are familiar a strategy to build the team from the year and showed improvement from "We said our footprint was North with -- Matt Johnson from Maiden High inside out. He felt like the 49ers accom- an awful year in 2010 that saw them Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia," and Lee McNeill from Porter Ridge plished that goal, signing 14 linemen in allow an NCAA-record 572 points. Lambert said. "North Carolina was a High. The other is Karsten Miller, their inaugural class. McNeill’s third class with his alma real point of emphasis for us. Being in another in-state product from North Versatility was also a key in Lambert's mater features six linebackers and this state for the last 11 years, football Davidson High in Lexington, N.C. mind. five defensive backs for that scheme. has really taken off. When we got into Lambert pointed to the leadership Seven of his new recruits have played East Carolina also signed four (the recruiting) and it's a really good Johnson and McNeill will bring to the offensive linemen and three year for the state of North Carolina and team as a huge plus. Both will get See CHARLOTTE | 2B See PIRATES | 2B Patrick guaranteed spot in Daytona 500 CHARLOTTE (AP) — Danica Patrick guaranteed to race in the Feb. 26 season Daytona International Speedway also will be guaranteed a spot in the Daytona opener. announced Wednesday a $200,000 bonus 500 via a partnership with Tommy TBR will field the No. 10 for David for the driver leading at the halfway point Baldwin Racing. Reutimann in the 26 races that Patrick of the race. TBR will officially field Patrick’s No. does not have on her schedule. The “Daytona 500 Mid-Race Leader 10 Chevrolet in all 10 of her Sprint Cup Award” will not be automatically awarded Series races this season. It will begin if the race is under caution at lap 100. the season with the points Dave Blaney Daytona winner to pocket The bonus will then be rolled over and earned last season for the No. 36 car. $1.4 million paid to the driver leading the race at the Because Blaney finished 33rd in points completion of the fifth consecutive green last season, his car is guaranteed a start- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The flag lap following the caution. ing spot in the first five races of the Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of Daytona president Joie Chitwood season. Teams can transfer or sell the more than $19 million, and the winner of believes the bonus is incentive for drivers points to another team, and Stewart- NASCAR’s biggest race is guaranteed a to race up front and not lay back in the Danica Patrick Haas Racing acquired them so Patrick is minimum $1.4 million. Feb. 26 season-opening race.

Share Your Sports Story With Laurinburg Exchange Readers! Follow Scotland County Sports on Twitter @ScotlandSports Contact Scott Witten, editor, by Phone: (910) 276-2311, Ext. 12 or Via Email: [email protected] Page 2B The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Thursday, February 2, 2012 USC signs small recruiting class LOS ANGELES (AP) — With severe some guys as much as you'd like to. the board late that we were going to Kiffin stockpiled talent last year in scholarship restrictions at Southern You've got to take some safer bets." take," Kiffin said. "In years past, we anticipation of the sanctions, bringing California over the next three years, Kiffin still landed another standout would have had backup plans for those in 30 players and redshirting several coach Lane Kiffin knows the Trojans crop for the Trojans, who are limited to spots to fill them up. ... We didn't do elite talents. With restrictions limiting must emphasize quality over quantity just 15 new scholarships per year and that in this situation. We saved those the Trojans' recruiting for two more in recruiting. 75 total scholarship players on their three spots so that we could go add to years, Kiffin and his staff fought for Kiffin got plenty of quality Wednesday roster for the next three seasons. Even that class next year, and make that class players with a high probability of imme- in a class that was even smaller than it with just 12 players in it, the recruit- 18 (players). We're balancing out the diate success. had to be. ing class landed near the top of some penalty, is what we're doing." "It's going to be very critical for these USC signed just 12 players on nation- national rankings. With quarterback Matt Barkley lead- players to stay in our program and suc- al signing day, three fewer than the But after the Trojans lost out on ing a powerful team back for next sea- ceed in our program," Kiffin said. "We Trojans' NCAA-mandated limit for each a handful of recruiting competitions son, USC could afford to be choosy this can't get into a situation where we have of the next three years. With five mid- in the final hours, particularly among year. The Trojans are stocked with elite guys transferring out or having aca- year enrollees also new to the program, three offensive linemen who chose talent at the offensive skill positions, demic issues." Kiffin is hoping USC has collected other schools, Kiffin elected to save albeit with little depth after a rash of Most notably, USC plucked 6-foot-5 enough talent to survive its sanctions those scholarships either for late com- transfers and dismissals among players defensive lineman Leonard Williams in style. mitments, midyear enrollees or the who got little playing time while the out of Daytona Beach, Fla., and receiver "You can't really take much risk," 2013 class. Trojans went 10-2 last season and fin- Nelson Algholor from Tampa, surpris- Kiffin said. "You can't really project "There were a couple of guys still on ished No. 6 in the AP rankings. ing many observers. Wolfpack From page B1 He will sit out this season certainly was a big plus, and enrolled early — offensive sides of the ball, and on adding from 1997-2006. “That’s where and will have two years of eligi- any time we can get anybody linemen Bryce Kennedy and height and length to the roster. we’ve been trying to get to, and bility after that. like that in our program, we Quincy McKinney, and defen- All but two of the signees stand this class will go a long way to “You can’t overlook get- have to jump at that opportu- sive lineman Deylan Buntyn, at least 6-foot-1. that.” ting a transfer, a guy like Pete nity.” a Havelock native who trans- “We’re finally getting to look Scout.com says the Thomas, a guy who’s been in Stocker threw for 20 touch- ferred from the New Mexico like our guys did at Boston Wolfpack’s recruiting class a pro offense,” O’Brien said. downs and rushed for 10 more Military Institute. College, the guys that are still ranks ninth in the ACC and “That is really going to increase as a senior at Coatesville Area O’Brien says the emphasis playing in the Super Bowl this 58th nationally. the competition a year from High School. He was joined this year was on bringing in weekend, guys like that,” said It rated 14 signees as three- now when Mike leaves. That by three other signees who talent at every position on both O’Brien, who coached at BC star prospects. Heels From page B1 committee in late October. The NCAA met this group of coaches and you don’t The Tar Heels got a late boost with He switched his commitment from rival could issue a ruling any day. really truly have a relationship with the addition of receiver Quinshad Davis North Carolina State last week. Fedora said several recruits told him them,” Fedora said. “For us, it was be (Gaffney, S.C.) on Wednesday. Rivals. In addition, Fedora signed a pair and his assistants what other schools as honest as we could, tell them what com listed the 6-foot-4, 185-pound of players — offensive lineman Caleb were saying about UNC’s NCAA trou- we know and then let a kid make his receiver as a four-star prospect along Peterson (Auburn, Ala.) and receiver bles. He wouldn’t reveal any examples, own decision.” with two other in-state signees: offen- saying only that some of the statements UNC’s class featured four receiv- sive lineman J.J. Patterson (Roanoke Kendrick Singleton (Macclenny, Fla.) were “comical.” ers, four offensive linemen and four Rapids) and quarterback James — who originally committed to him at “If you’re an 18-year-old kid or a linebackers. Seven players came from Summers (Greensboro). Southern Miss. 17-year-old kid, you don’t know what Florida, while six came from North Summers was an Associated Press all- Tight end Terrance Knox (Concord) to believe, especially when you’ve just Carolina and four from Georgia. state pick in North Carolina last season. enrolled at UNC last month. Charlotte From page B1 some quarterback in high back in April I thought if and Gardner-Webb, those "To see the first two Lambert said the most Next year Lambert school and are simply we can sign this guy, we'll are all good teams in our names come across, difficult part of his job expects to use more good athletes. really be doing some- area that we're going to it was really exciting," has been waiting to get scholarships to attract "We said going in we thing," Lambert said. play against. We need Lambert said. "It's kind some players on the field junior college transfers wanted a value system The 49ers also landed to recruit against those of neat that it was a to coach. and give his team some and not just take a guy two-way lineman Casey guys. That was what we receiver and quarterback. "This just makes it older players who have and say that's where he Perry from Durham, N.C., expected to do." I guess we're ready to real," Lambert said. some experience playing plays," Lambert said. a player Rivals.com rated The day began with a score some points." "We've got a team now." at the college level. "We're trying to build our as a three-star recruit but flurry. numbers and we took a whom many FBS schools Will Thomas, a wide lot of guys in this class passed on because he was receiver from Hampstead, that can play a number of a little too short at 6-foot- N.C., etched his name DISH Network delivers more different positions.... 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Flares are thrown in the advertisers go stadium during deadly clashes that erupted after a football after “second match between Egypt's Al-Ahly and Al-Masry teams in Port screens” Said, Egypt. NEW YORK (AP) — Call it the "second- AFP screen" Super Bowl. About two-thirds of smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets to do things like text or post on Twitter while watching TV, accord- ing to research firm Nielsen. So, for Sunday's game, companies from Coke to Chevy are try- ing to reach fans on all the "second screens" they have. Chevrolet rolled out the first Super Bowl smartphone app that allows Big Game watch- ers to enter a contest to win everything from pizza to a new Camaro. Kia is the first com- pany to show its Super Bowl ad ahead of the Post-game riots kill 74, game in movie theaters. And Coca Cola set up a Facebook page and website so viewers can see its animated polar bears — one cheering for the New England Patriots and the other for the New York Giants — reacting to the game in real time. "The world is changing," says Pio Schunker, injure hundreds in Egypt Coca Cola's vice president for creative excel- lence. "We needed to come to the party with something new and different." CAIRO (AP) — At least 74 people violence raised fresh concerns about The hundreds of police on duty at Advertisers have big incentives to stand out. were killed and hundreds injured after the ability of the state police to man- Cairo International Stadium could With more than 111 million viewers expected to soccer fans rushed the field in the age crowds. Most of the hundreds of not stop the violence then, either. tune into the game, the Super Bowl is by far the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday black-uniformed police with helmets Activists scheduled rallies biggest stage for marketers. It's also not cheap following an upset victory by the and shields stood in lines and did Thursday outside the headquarters — NBC is charging an average of $3.5 million home team over Egypt's top club, nothing as soccer fans chased each of the Interior Ministry in Cairo to for a 30-second spot. And the competition is setting off clashes and a stampede as other, some wielding sharp objects protest the inability of the police to fierce: there will be more than 70 TV ads during riot police largely failed to intervene. and others hurling sticks and rocks. stop the bloodshed. the Super Bowl battling for attention. It was a bloody reminder of the dete- Security officials said the ministry Many gathered outside Al-Ahly club To create buzz, it's no longer enough for mar- riorating security in the Arab world's has issued directives for its person- in Cairo, chanting slogans against keters to simply get people talking at the water most populous country as instability nel not to "engage" with civilians military rule, and hundreds filed into cooler the morning after the game. They also continues nearly a year after former after recent clashes between police Cairo's main train station to receive want to engage the people who like reacting to President Hosni Mubarak was swept and protesters in November left more the injured arriving from Port Said. big events like the Super Bowl by posting on out of power in a popular uprising. than 40 people dead. "We die like them, or we ensure their Twitter or Facebook or texting their friends, The melee — which followed an The violence also underscored the rights," the crowd chanted, along says David Berkowitz, vice president at digital Egyptian league match between role of soccer fans in Egypt's recent with slogans denouncing the military marketing agency 360i. Al-Masry, the home team in the protest movement. Organized fans, in rulers. "People are glued to their digital devices, Mediterranean city, and Al-Ahly, groups known as ultras, have played As the train arrived, scores jumped sometimes sharing far more that way than based in Cairo and one of Egypt's an important role in the revolution on top of the train and raised Egyptian they are with others in the same room," says most popular teams — was the worst and rallies against military rule. flags. Berkowitz, whose firm created Coke's online case of soccer violence in Egypt and Their anti-police songs, peppered "They came at us with machetes Super Bowl campaign. "Being social means the deadliest worldwide since 1996. with curses, have quickly become and knives...they threw some of us something very different now." One player said it was "like a war." viral and an expression of the hatred from the fourth floor," one returning About a dozen companies have put up their In Cairo, fans angered that anoth- many Egyptians feel toward security fan told the private TV station ONTV. Super Bowl spots on video-sharing website er match between Al-Ismaili and forces that were accused of much of "Everyone was beating us. They YouTube this year, up from a handful last year. Zamalek was halted because of the the abuse that was widespread under were beating us from inside and out- The amount companies have spent on sponsor- Port Said violence set fire to the Mubarak's regime. side, with fireworks, stones, metal ing Youtube's Ad Blitz, a site for Super Bowl bleachers at the main stadium in the There have been other recent vio- bars, and some had knives, I swear," ads, has doubled compared with last year Egyptian capital, authorities said. No lent incidents at soccer games. In another fan told the station, which although it declined to say by how much. injuries were reported, and employ- April, the ineffectiveness of the police did not give their names. And in another sign that marketers are trying ees said firefighters extinguished the force also was on display when thou- In Port Said, residents marched to engage viewers over social media web sites: blaze before it caused much damage. sands of fans ran onto the field before early Thursday, denouncing the vio- USA Today's Ad Meter, which ranks the popu- The clashes and ensuing stampede the end of an African Champions lence and saying it was a conspiracy larity of ads, is for the first time allowing view- did not appear to be directly linked to League game between local club by the military and police to cause ers to vote for their favorite spot on Facebook. the political turmoil in Egypt, but the Zamalek and Tunisia's Club Africain. chaos.

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That Metal Show Metal Evolution Concerts 163 337 owners say they under- prompting many Indy eat- 47 HISTORY Nostradamus Effect American Pickers Swamp People CajunPnStars CajunPnStars Modern Marvels American Pickers 120 269 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 stand why. eries to expand their out- A&E 118 265 49 BRAVO  Beverly Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Housewives Housewives Atlanta WatchWhat Housewives Atlanta Take Over 129 273 "I'm not surprised at side seating onto adjacent 50 AMC CSI: Miami +++ The Natural (1984, Sport) Robert Duvall, Robert Redford. +++ The Natural ('84) Robert Duvall, Robert Redford. 130 254 all," said Paul Thistle, parking lots and sidewalks 51 TCM  Lies My Father Told Me ++++ The Professionals ('67) Burt Lancaster. ++++ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre ('48) Humphrey Bogart. Movie 132 256 general manager of the in the run-up to Sunday 52 LIFETIME Project Runway: All Stars Project Runway: All Stars Project Runway: All Stars 24 Hour Catwalk Dance Moms Project Runway: All Stars 108 252 downtown Kahn's Fine night's game. 53 MNT Highway to Heaven Starsky and Hutch Police Story The Saint "The Angel's Eye" Da Vinci's Inquest Cold Case Files Wines and Spirits and two State law bars liquor 54 HALLMARK Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie Little House "The Stranger" Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier Golden Girls Golden Girls 185 312 other locations nearby. and convenience stores 55 INSPIRATION Dr. Quinn Med. W. The Waltons "The Fighter" Little House on the Prairie Little House "Bunny" Dr. Quinn M.D.. "Reunion" The Big Valley "If they waive it for this from selling carryout 56 FX Met-Mother Met-Mother Met-Mother Met-Mother Two and Half Two and Half Archer (N) Unsupervised Archer (N) Unsupervised Unsupervised Archer 137 248 event, then they have to booze after 3 a.m. Sunday 57 TV LAND M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Home Imp Home Imp Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King-Queens King-Queens The King of Queens 106 301 defend themselves for not until 7 a.m. Monday. 58 E! E! News (N) The Soup After Lately Fashion Police Kourtney & Kim C. Lately (N) E! News C. Lately 114 236 59 COMEDY 30 Rock 1/2 30 Rock 2/2 Chappelle Chappelle Katt Williams The Ruckus Key & Peele Daily Show Colbert Tosh.O Tosh.O 107 249 60 SYFY ++ The Hills Have Eyes II ('07) Daniella Alonso. + Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead ('09) Declan O'Brien. ++ P2 (2007, Horror) Rachel Nichols, Wes Bentley. 122 244 61 MTV MADE "Singer - Meghan" Jersey Shore Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" Jersey Shore Pants Back Pants Back Jersey Shore 160 331 62 VH1 TRL Moments "Hour 1" (N) TRL Moments "Hour 2" (N) Superbowl Fan Jam (N) TRL Moments "Hour 1" TRL Moments "Hour 2" Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam 162 335 63 BET  106 & Park Video Girl (2011, Drama) Ruby Dee, Meagan Good. ++ Lockdown ('00) Gabriel Casseus, Richard T. Jones. The Wendy Williams Show 124 329 64 CMT Kitchen Nightmares ++ Groundhog Day (1993, Comedy) Andie MacDowell, Bill Murray. ++ Groundhog Day (1993, Comedy) Andie MacDowell, Bill Murray. 166 327 66 SPIKE Jail Jail Jail Jail Impact Wrestling (N) Jail Jail Jail Jail 168 262 67 CSPAN  House of Represent. Key Capitol Hill Hearings Key Capitol Hill Hearings 210 350 69 TBN Good News Potter BehindScene Joel Osteen J. Prince BHouston Praise the Lord Holy Land The Evidence 260 70 OWN The Rosie Show Love Etc. Virgin Diaries Love Etc. 179 279 71 STYLE Project Runway Project Runway Project Runway Project Runway Big Rich Texas The Amandas 115 235 72 LMN  ++ Wisegal ('07) ++ Almost Golden ('95, Bio) Ron Silver, Sela Ward. + Murder in the Hamptons ('05) Poppy Montgomery. ++ Almost Golden ('95) 109 253 73 FITTV Reality Show Loser Double Identical Twins Kate Plus Eight Secretly Pregnant Double Identical Twins Kate Plus Eight 368 74 OXYGEN Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. "Want" Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. Law & Order: C.I. "Want" 127 612 75 WE Charmed Braxton Family Values Braxton Family Values Braxton Family Values Braxton Family Values Braxton Family Values 128 260 TW Time Warner Cable S1 DISH Network Satellite S2 DirecTV Satellite (N) New Episode (P) Premiere (SP) Season Premiere (F) Finale (L) Live Thursday, February 2, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Page 4B The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Thursday, February 2, 2012 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

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NEW YORK (AP) — They've bitten ers have impeccable manners, includ- their handlers, refused to budge from Phil will leave his burrow at 7:20 a.m. ing Gen. Beauregard Lee at the Yellow their beds and lost their shadow- today at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, River Game Ranch in Lilburn, outside casting jobs to potbellied pigs. And Pennsylvania. He will observe the weather of Atlanta. The difference is nobody it turns out, not all groundhogs are conditions, look for his shadow, and make lays hands on the general, said Stefanie really that good at predicting the his prediction for the remainder of winter. Reeves, his publicist. weather. "He comes out on his own, or he Not even Bill Murray as a movie As always, the biggest Groundhog Day doesn't. We don't control him. He con- weatherman escaped a couple of nips ruckus (Thursday will be the 126th) cen- trols us," she said. from the furry rodents on the set of ters on prima donna Punxsutawney Phil, The St. Louis Zoo gave up on his popular "Groundhog Day" that the seer of seers, sage of sages, prognosti- Groundhog Day a year or so ago after put the annual shadow or no shadow cator of prognosticators in Pennsylvania. their resident Lilly first refused to leave ritual on a loop in 1993. But not even Phil has kept his pointy her burrow, then died of old age in 2009. "Of course, the groundhog's nose clean of misdeeds. In the '80s, the zoo had Puck, who most glaring offense is that its "Phil is not a pet. Phil is truly not as according to news accounts ran away legendary weather predictions warm and cuddly as perhaps you would right before Groundhog Day in 1989, are complete bunk," said Linda want him to be. Phil is, in fact, a wild ani- after two years of faulty forecasts. A Lombardi, a former zookeeper mal," said Mike Johnston, vice president potbellied pig named Bacon was depu- who has a blog and a book of Phil's Inner Circle in Punxsutawney, tized in 1996, when the zoo ran out of called "Animals Behaving where Groundhog Day began. groundhogs. Badly." "He will make his feelings known with Groundhog Day was once a big deal in The National Oceanic a nip, maybe a couple of nips. If his han- Niagara, Ky., where another potbellied and Atmospheric dler continues to do things that displease pig, Arnold, was trotted out to make the Administration analyzed him he's likely to nail you," Johnston prediction after the resident groundhog the forecasts of ground- said. ate his way out of his enclosure. hog prognosticators from Sound familiar, Mayor Michael In New Jersey, the Franklin Township 1988 to 2010 and con- Bloomberg? area's groundhog lodge disbanded after cluded there was no corre- Charles G. Hogg, aka Staten Island 15 years in 2005 after J.B., which stands lation between predictions Chuck, chomped on the mayor's left for Just Because, went missing from his and the length of winter index finger in 2009 when Bloomberg burrowing grounds on a farm. weather in a given year. tried to coax him into the open using an The rodent hasn't shown his shadow Bad forecasting ear of corn. since. aside, history has a few "We try not to speak of it," said Mary On Thursday, up to 18,000 people are ugly moments involving Lee Montalvo, a spokeswoman for expected to gather at Gobbler's Knob to groundhog misbehavior Chuck's stomping ground, the Staten see what Punxsutawney Phil has to say on the big day, when des- Island Zoo. "They have tried to make up. about winter. ignated groundhogs — They've done a pretty good job. We've And Johnston scoffed at the scientists and some notable surro- had no incidents since. I think Chuck who suggest the groundhog can't predict gates — are supposed to thought the mayor was taking his food." the weather. Phil is never wrong, he said, step into the sun each Feb. Bloomberg decided on industrial- because somewhere — and Phil doesn't 2 and predict six more strength gloves the following year. say where — winter is either going to weeks of winter, or not. "I think they're both feisty," Montalvo end, or go on. Legend has it that if the said. "He is not burdened with the neces- groundhog sees his shadow, The mayor will be back by Chuck's side sity to be site-specific," Johnston said. "If winter will last for six more Thursday for another go-round. you question the science, perhaps you've weeks. A handful of other groundhog forecast- missed the point."

Associated Press Acting Staten Island Zoo Director Ken Mitchell looks on as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presents Staten Island Chuck. Chuck chomped on the mayor’s finger in 2009 when Bloomberg tried to coax the animal from its hole. In 2010, Bloomberg showed up to Groundhog Page 6B The LaurinBurg exchangeDay sporting a pair of boxing gloves. Thursday, FeBruary 2, 2012

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