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## Recent meetings (11)

- [2026-10-20 — Council says yes to duplex rezoning on Peden Street, puts zoning appeals under council's own roof](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/7676d18d-b2e3-40ce-b35a-7eb4868220a6): City Council
- [2026-09-22 — Council unanimously denies 55-unit housing plan near Johnson School after emotional hearing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/143b2245-7246-4ca7-8580-854268063f13): City Council
- [2026-08-11 — Council clears the way for Scotland Memorial's Dundee Drive expansion plans](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/5815c399-1a80-4ebc-9207-93fcd2a42849): City Council
- [2026-07-21 — Council denies community garden permit after neighbors object; passes $47.2M budget with 38-cent tax rate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/43fb9249-3f0a-4a91-a183-cf698e4886b9): City Council
- [2026-06-29 — Council approves interim budget to ride out Raleigh's tax-rate chaos until July 21](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/43cedf7c-1d72-4a5c-a087-d5eef325c34b): City Council
- [2026-06-16 — Council punts budget vote to June 29 as Raleigh tax bills loom; community garden hearing postponed](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/f2959d3f-da09-4e7a-9871-5c07245e2b0b): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — Council greenlights $669,979 contract to restore the old bank building at 127 Main Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/cdd9c3bc-f1ee-434e-8754-df1e30180997): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Laurinburg Council Set to Take Up Water Line, Pump Station Bids, Ordinance Hearing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/f31e457b-6076-4b15-9ff4-884d83c21d42): City Council
- [2026-03-17 — Laurinburg Council to weigh electric rate changes, water project bids and a Dundee Drive permit request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/fe3fd2e0-19a7-43e5-b15f-03e8cf07bc00): City Council
- [2026-02-17 — Laurinburg Council set to tackle Wagram Road rezoning, Circle K site plan, and electric rate worries](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/e1d1ded7-ede2-4cdb-b37d-decdf5013f66): City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Laurinburg awards $2.7M sewer repair bid to fix Bridge Creek & College Park lines](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/meetings/27dcc952-5e05-48a0-8b83-a22e2fc38103): City Council


## Civic issues (47)

- [Speed bumps request on Midland Way](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/speed-bumps-request-on-midland-way): roads · priority: medium
- [Disposal of vacant city-owned parcels](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/disposal-of-vacant-city-owned-parcels): development · priority: medium
- [Downtown revitalization and Brownfields plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/downtown-revitalization-and-brownfields-plan): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Potential electric rate impacts from NCEMPA wholesale rate change](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/potential-electric-rate-impacts-from-ncempa-wholesale-rate-change): water-utilities · priority: high
- [55-unit multifamily housing behind Johnson School](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/55-unit-multifamily-housing-behind-johnson-school): development · priority: critical
- [Community Garden Special Use Permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/community-garden): zoning · priority: high
- [Zoning appeals consolidated under City Council](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/zoning-appeals-consolidated-under-city-council): zoning · priority: medium
- [Water and sewer capital projects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/water-and-sewer-capital-projects): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Bridge Creek demolition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/bridge-creek-demolition): development · priority: low
- [Peden Street duplex rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/peden-street-duplex): zoning · priority: medium
- [Special Use Permit request on Dundee Drive](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/special-use-permit-request-on-dundee-drive): zoning · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-2027 City Budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/fy-2026-2027-city-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Recycling and solid waste finances](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/recycling-and-solid-waste-finances): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Three sidewalk projects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/three-sidewalk-projects): roads · priority: medium
- [Downtown Social District hours](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/downtown-social-district-hours): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Purchasing policy and minority participation requirements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/purchasing-policy-and-minority-participation-requirements): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [2026 Sky High Aerospace Expo](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/2026-sky-high-aerospace-expo): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Tree removal compensation claim (U.S. 401/Montclair)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/tree-removal-compensation-claim): roads · priority: medium
- [City vs. County water system friction](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/city-vs-county-water-system-friction): water-utilities · priority: low
- [McGirt's Bridge Road multifamily special use permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/mcgirts-bridge-road-multifamily): development · priority: medium
- [City Manager's Salary](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/city-leadership-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [Bridge Creek & College Park Sewer Rehabilitation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/bridge-creek-college-park-sewer-rehabilitation): water-utilities · priority: high
- [FY 2026-27 Budget Input and Retreat](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/fy-2026-27-budget-input-and-retreat): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Proposed career training center for Scotland County](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/proposed-career-training-center-for-scotland-county): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Special use permit hearing on Parcel No. 01004202025](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/special-use-permit-hearing-on-parcel-no-01004202025): zoning · priority: medium
- [After-Hours Utility Reporting Line Complaint](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/after-hours-utility-reporting-line-complaint): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Downtown municipal service district rate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/downtown-municipal-service-district-rate): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Police department staffing and budget cuts](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/police-department-staffing-and-budget-cuts): public-safety · priority: high
- [Southeastern Regional Airport Authority Sponsorship](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/southeastern-regional-airport-authority-sponsorship): business-jobs · priority: high
- [127 Main Street restoration project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/127-main-street-restoration-project): development · priority: high
- [Hillside Cemetery Improvements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/hillside-cemetery-improvements): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Wagram Road rezoning request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/wagram-road-rezoning-request): zoning · priority: high
- [McKay Street Tank Rehabilitation Project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/mckay-street-tank-rehabilitation-project): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [McColl Road Water Line Replacement Phase II](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/mccoll-road-water-line-replacement-phase-ii): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Consumer Billing Department Budget Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/consumer-billing-department-budget): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [McDuffie Square Stage Naming Rights](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/mcduffie-square-stage-naming-rights): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Humane Society funding request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/humane-society-funding): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Sesquicentennial Celebration Planning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/sesquicentennial-celebration-planning): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Economic development grant payment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [Bridge naming for former Police Chief Robert Lee Malloy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/bridge-naming-for-former-police-chief-robert-lee-malloy): public-safety · priority: low
- [Circle K store site plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/circle-k-store): development · priority: medium
- [Aberdeen Road Pump Station Renovation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/aberdeen-road-pump-station-renovation): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Substance Abuse Treatment Center Zoning Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/substance-abuse-treatment-center): zoning · priority: medium
- [charter dissolution](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/charter-dissolution): general · priority: high
- [crime perception debate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/crime-perception-debate): public-safety · priority: medium
- [municipal charter revocation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/municipal-charter-revocation): general · priority: medium
- [wrongful death lawsuit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/issues/wrongful-death-lawsuit): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (17)

- [Peden Street Duplex Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/peden-street-duplex): rezone · approved
- [McGirt's Bridge Road Multi-family Housing Development](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/mcgirts-bridge-road-multi-family-housing-development): conditional-use · denied
- [Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Sign Special Use Permit — 308 N. Wilkinson Drive](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/off-premises-outdoor-advertising-sign-special-use-permit-308-n-wilkinson-drive): conditional-use · under-review
- [SCAP Multifamily Housing Development (I. Ellijah Johnson site)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/scap-multifamily-housing-development): conditional-use · denied
- [Dundee Drive Rezoning (Richmond Mill Properties / Scotland Memorial Hospital)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/dundee-drive-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Multifamily Housing Development Special Use Permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/multifamily-housing-development): conditional-use · pending
- [Community Garden Special Use Permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/community-garden): conditional-use · denied
- [Dundee Drive Rezone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/dundee-drive-rezone): rezone · pending
- [East Laurinburg Church Site Plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/east-laurinburg-church): site-plan · pending
- [Galilee United Methodist Church Community Garden](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/galilee-united-methodist-church-community-garden): conditional-use · tabled
- [Airport parcels — Projects Longleaf, Driver, and Betterburg](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/airport-parcels-projects-longleaf-driver-and-betterburg): other · approved
- [Special Use Permit — Parcel No. 01004202025](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/special-use-permit-parcel-no-01004202025): conditional-use · pending
- [127 Main Street Restoration Construction Project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/127-main-street-restoration-construction-project): other · approved
- [Special Use Permit — Multifamily Duplex Units, Dundee Drive](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/special-use-permit-multifamily-duplex-units-dundee-drive): conditional-use · approved
- [18200 Wagram Road Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/18200-wagram-road-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [Circle K Store Site Plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/circle-k-store): site-plan · pending
- [Rezone 18200 Wagram Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/development/rezone-18200-wagram-road): rezone · pending


## Community topics (10)

- [SCAP housing project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/scap-housing-project): development
- [Community garden special use permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/community-garden-special-use-permit): zoning
- [Midland Way speeding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/midland-way-speeding): public-safety
- [City-owned overgrown property](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/city-owned-overgrown-property): public-safety
- [SCAP housing project / drainage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/scap-housing-project-drainage): development
- [City-owned lots / SCAP housing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/city-owned-lots-scap-housing): development
- [Dilapidated neighboring house](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/dilapidated-neighboring-house): public-safety
- [Dundee Drive rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/dundee-drive-rezoning): zoning
- [After-hours utility reporting line](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/after-hours-utility-reporting-line): public-safety
- [Career training center](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/community/career-training-center): business-jobs


## Officials (21)

- [James T. Willis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/james-t-willis): Mayor
- [Rosemary Rainer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/rosemary-rainer): Mayor Pro Tem, District One
- [Mary Jo Adams](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/mary-jo-adams): Council Member, District Two
- [James F. McLean](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/james-f-mclean): Council Member, At Large
- [DeMarco T. Allen](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/demarco-t-allen): Council Member, District One
- [Andrew G. Williamson, Jr.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/andrew-g-williamson-jr): Council Member, District Two
- [David Ellison, Jr.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/david-ellison-jr): Board Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Larry Lanier](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/larry-lanier): Alternate Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Hal Jernigan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/hal-jernigan): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Ken Jackson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/ken-jackson): Planning Board Vice Chair — Planning Board
- [Penny Myers Craner](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/penny-myers-craner): Board Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Kathy Williamson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/kathy-williamson): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [James Thomas](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/james-thomas): Planning Board Chair — Planning Board
- [Linda Douglas](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/linda-douglas): Board Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Larry Everett](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/larry-everett): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Raymond Hyatt](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/raymond-hyatt): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Scott Gentry](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/scott-gentry): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Charles D. Nichols III](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/charles-d-nichols-iii): City Manager — Administration
- [Amanda K. Futrell](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/amanda-k-futrell): City Clerk — Administration
- [Walker McCoy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/walker-mccoy): Community Development Director — Administration
- [William P. Floyd, Jr.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/laurinburg/officials/william-p-floyd-jr): City Attorney — Administration