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🌱 Why Laurinburg police are helping investigate a tragic Maxton shooting

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  • Why Laurinburg police are helping investigate a tragic Maxton shooting

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Maxton shooting under investigation, police say (wbtw.com) — Laurinburg residents should know that their police department is helping investigate a tragic shooting in nearby Maxton, alongside Robeson and Scotland County deputies. Details about where and when the shooting occurred haven't been released yet, but investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward as they work to resolve the case.
   

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