Sandhills News Minute: School Lockdowns, Major Arrests, and Future Planning
School Lockdowns Lifted After Inmate Escape in Hoke County On Wednesday, two inmates escaped from the Hoke County Detention Center by covering a barbed wire fence with a sheet during recreation time. The deputies launched an immediate search and placed Hoke County High, Upchurch Elementary, and J.W. McLauchlin Elementary schools on lockdown as a safety […]
Local Safety, Crime Updates, and New Support for NC Veterans: What You Need to Know Today
Stay informed with today’s top stories impacting Moore County and beyond. From ensuring the safety of our schools to addressing crime and expanding veteran support, here’s what you need to know. First, authorities in Scotland County have traced social media threats against Laurel Hill Elementary and Carver Middle Schools to overseas sources. Thankfully, the threats […]