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(1308, 3, '2016-04-03 18:22:37', '2016-04-03 18:22:37', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\n\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\n\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\n\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\n\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\n\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\n\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\n\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\n\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\n\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\n\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\n\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\n\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\n\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\n\nLINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\n\nLINK: http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<center></center>&nbsp;\n\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1309, 1, '2016-04-03 18:03:10', '2016-04-03 18:03:10', '<img class=\" wp-image-786 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Logo_Abbreviated_Cropped.png\" alt=\"Logo_Abbreviated_Cropped\" width=\"299\" height=\"203\" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Carolina Crossroads News</strong> </em>is a locally owned and operated <em><strong>Free</strong></em> online digital media serving Scotland County.\r\n\r\nToday\'s <em>beta</em> <em>version</em> launch may contain a few glitches. Over the coming days and weeks you\'ll notice ongoing development and build-out. Please don\'t hesitate to report mistakes, technical glitches, problems or suggest improvements.\r\n\r\nViewers are encouraged to comment, submit articles, opinions, videos, short stories, art, recipes, notice of community events, etc. Don\'t feel you need to be a journalist either. Writing skills not everything you\'d wish? We\'re happy to polish things up a bit and make the grammar come out right. Classified and display advertising will be accepted.\r\n\r\nCCN\'s mission is to serve neighbors and friends, to give, not take, to promote healthy, prosperous, safe communities where individuals of all backgrounds, walks of life and persuasions can live, work, worship and prosper in peace and harmony, a place where everyone feels needed and welcome, and if desired, can discover exciting, fulfilling, living wage careers, while taking advantage of our rich and diverse social and cultural heritage.\r\n\r\n<strong>CCN is an \'Agent of Change\'.</strong> Scotland County is in serious trouble. Far too many individuals, families and businesses are hurting. Present leadership has demonstrated its inability and unwillingness to set things right. CCN isn\'t about rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, we\'re here to effectuate real, meaningful, positive and lasting change.\r\n\r\nThanks for subscribing!', 'CarolinaCrossroads.news Launches', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1092-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-03 18:03:10', '2016-04-03 18:03:10', '', 1092, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1092-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1310, 3, '2016-04-03 18:04:46', '2016-04-03 18:04:46', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapsho</a>t</span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\nLINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\r\n\r\nLINK: http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1311, 3, '2016-04-03 18:07:29', '2016-04-03 18:07:29', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\nLINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\r\n\r\nLINK: http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DONE - We Support Our Police (Part 1)', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1198-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-03 18:07:29', '2016-04-03 18:07:29', '', 1198, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1198-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1312, 3, '2016-04-03 18:23:08', '2016-04-03 18:23:08', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\nLINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\r\n\r\nLINK: http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DONE - We Support Our Police (Part 1)', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1198-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-03 18:23:08', '2016-04-03 18:23:08', '', 1198, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1198-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1313, 3, '2016-04-03 18:23:48', '2016-04-03 18:23:48', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\nLINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\r\n\r\nLINK: http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1314, 3, '2016-04-03 18:30:33', '2016-04-03 18:30:33', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a month\'s long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy, judicial or otherwise.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store simply a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop citizens from leaving? One way would certainly be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement can always be counted on to complain about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to wander off in directions that not only won\'t get us where want to be, but may actually be dragging us further into the abyss? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, rising taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'We Support Our Police (Part 1)', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1198-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-03 18:30:33', '2016-04-03 18:30:33', '', 1198, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1198-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1315, 1, '2016-04-03 18:33:04', '2016-04-03 18:33:04', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address concerns. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public apprehension.\r\n\r\nNot only is our County Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, he is in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the County and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nSheriff Ralph Kersey was elected to serve and protect Scotland County, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Sheriff Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>We cordially invite Sheriff Kersey to be interviewed by Carolina Crossroads News regarding these issues.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1316, 1, '2016-04-03 18:38:38', '2016-04-03 18:38:38', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address festering issues. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public concern.\r\n\r\nNot only are our Police and Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, they are in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the area and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nLauringburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and County Sheriff Ralph Kersey exist to serve and protect us, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1317, 1, '2016-04-03 18:39:09', '2016-04-03 18:39:09', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address festering issues. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public concern.\r\n\r\nNot only are our Police and Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, they are in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the area and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nLauringburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and County Sheriff Ralph Kersey exist to serve and protect us, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1318, 1, '2016-04-04 00:23:37', '2016-04-04 00:23:37', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">video</span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1319, 1, '2016-04-04 00:24:53', '2016-04-04 00:24:53', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only.\r\n\r\n<b>7  LINKS TO AND FROM OTHER WEBSITES</b>\r\n\r\n7.1  Throughout this Website you may find links to third party websites. The provision of a link to such a website does not mean that we endorse that website. If you visit any website via a link on this Website you do so at your own risk.\r\n7.2  Any party wishing to link to this website is entitled to do so provided that the conditions below are observed:\r\n(a)  you do not seek to imply that we are endorsing the services or products of another party unless this has been agreed with us in writing;\r\n(b)  you do not misrepresent your relationship with this website; and\r\n(c) ; the website from which you link to this Website does not contain offensive or otherwise controversial content or, content that infringes any intellectual property rights or other rights of a third party.\r\n7.3  By linking to this Website in breach of our terms, you shall indemnify us for any loss or damage suffered to this Website as a result of such linking.\r\n\r\n<b>8   DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY</b>\r\n\r\n8.1  The Website is provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.\r\n8.2  To the extent permitted by law, Carolina Crossroads News will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.\r\n8.3  Carolina Crossroads News makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.\r\n8.4  Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of Carolina Crossroads News for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of Carolina Crossroads News or that of its employees or agents.\r\n\r\n<b>9  INDEMNITY</b>\r\n\r\nYou agree to indemnify and hold Carolina Crossroads News and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against Carolina Crossroads News arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.\r\n\r\n<b>10  SEVERANCE</b>\r\n\r\nIf any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.\r\n\r\n<b>11  WAIVER</b>\r\n\r\nIf you breach these Conditions of Use and we take no action, we will still be entitled to use our rights and remedies in any other situation where you breach these Conditions of Use.\r\n\r\n<b>12 GOVERNING LAW</b>\r\n\r\nThese Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of North Carolina, USA and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the North Carolina, USA courts.\r\n\r\n<b>13 FAIR USE NOTICE</b>\r\n\r\nThis website may contain copyrighted material. 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(1322, 3, '2016-04-04 09:29:46', '2016-04-04 09:29:46', '<h3>Your use of Carolina Crossroads News website is subject to the following Terms  &amp; Conditions:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>1  ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS</b>\r\n\r\nYour access to and use of Carolina Crossroads News is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions you must immediately stop using the Website.\r\n\r\n<b>2  CREDIT CARD POLICY</b>\r\n\r\nCredit card information entered by you for any purchased on or through Carolina Crossroads News website are stored by third parties (i.e., PayPal) whose privacy and security controls will govern your private data for any such purchases.\r\n\r\n<b>3  LEGAL ADVICE</b>\r\n\r\nThe contents of Carolina Crossroads News website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making or refraining from making, any decision.\r\nAll material contained on Carolina Crossroads News is provided without any or warranty of any kind. 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Any link to other websites is not an endorsement of such websites and you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the content or availability of any such sites.\r\n\r\nCarolina Crossroads News participates in affiliate ad campaigns for products we believe are legitimate, of good quality and offer value to our readers and subscribers. We may from time to time recommend products we have either tried and liked based on our personal experience or thoroughly investigated and recommend based on our investigation. This does not constitute implicit or explicit endorsement of any product.\r\n\r\nInvestigate any product you may be interested in as you would any other product in the market place, on television or in other forms of media. It is your responsibility to do your own research and due diligence, make your own decision and, if you purchase a product from one of our sponsors, to make your own determination as to its value to you. In the event you determine you are not satisfied with a product, communicate directly with the entity from which you purchased it.\r\n\r\nWe may from time to time also offer products which we develop in which case refund policies will be advertised with the products.\r\n\r\n<b>6  COPYRIGHT</b>\r\n\r\n6.1  All copyright, trade marks and all other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including without limitation the Website design, text, graphics and all software and source codes connected with the Website) are owned by or licensed to Carolina Crossroads News or otherwise used by Carolina Crossroads News as permitted by law.\r\n6.2  In accessing the Website you agree that you will access the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the content may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only.\r\n\r\n<b>7  LINKS TO AND FROM OTHER WEBSITES</b>\r\n\r\n7.1  Throughout this Website you may find links to third party websites. The provision of a link to such a website does not mean that we endorse that website. If you visit any website via a link on this Website you do so at your own risk.\r\n7.2  Any party wishing to link to this website is entitled to do so provided that the conditions below are observed:\r\n(a)  you do not seek to imply that we are endorsing the services or products of another party unless this has been agreed with us in writing;\r\n(b)  you do not misrepresent your relationship with this website; and\r\n(c) ; the website from which you link to this Website does not contain offensive or otherwise controversial content or, content that infringes any intellectual property rights or other rights of a third party.\r\n7.3  By linking to this Website in breach of our terms, you shall indemnify us for any loss or damage suffered to this Website as a result of such linking.\r\n\r\n<b>8   DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY</b>\r\n\r\n8.1  The Website is provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.\r\n8.2  To the extent permitted by law, Carolina Crossroads News will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.\r\n8.3  Carolina Crossroads News makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.\r\n8.4  Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of Carolina Crossroads News for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of Carolina Crossroads News or that of its employees or agents.\r\n\r\n<b>9  INDEMNITY</b>\r\n\r\nYou agree to indemnify and hold Carolina Crossroads News and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against Carolina Crossroads News arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.\r\n\r\n<b>10  SEVERANCE</b>\r\n\r\nIf any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.\r\n\r\n<b>11  WAIVER</b>\r\n\r\nIf you breach these Conditions of Use and we take no action, we will still be entitled to use our rights and remedies in any other situation where you breach these Conditions of Use.\r\n\r\n<b>12 GOVERNING LAW</b>\r\n\r\nThese Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of North Carolina, USA and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the North Carolina, USA courts.\r\n\r\n<b>13 FAIR USE NOTICE</b>\r\n\r\nThis website may contain copyrighted material. 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(1323, 3, '2016-04-04 09:30:14', '2016-04-04 09:30:14', '<h3>Your use of Carolina Crossroads News website is subject to the following Terms  &amp; Conditions:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>1  ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS</b>\r\n\r\nYour access to and use of Carolina Crossroads News is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions you must immediately stop using the Website.\r\n\r\n<b>2  CREDIT CARD POLICY</b>\r\n\r\nCredit card information entered by you for any purchased on or through Carolina Crossroads News website are stored by third parties (i.e., PayPal) whose privacy and security controls will govern your private data for any such purchases.\r\n\r\n<b>3  LEGAL ADVICE</b>\r\n\r\nThe contents of Carolina Crossroads News website do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making or refraining from making, any decision.\r\nAll material contained on Carolina Crossroads News is provided without any or warranty of any kind. You use the material on Carolina Crossroads News at your own discretion\r\n\r\n<b>4  CHANGE OF USE</b>\r\n\r\nCarolina Crossroads News reserves the right to:\r\n4.1  Change or remove (temporarily or permanently) the Website or any part of it without notice and you confirm that Carolina Crossroads News shall not be liable to you for any such change or removal and.\r\n4.2  Change these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any changes shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change.\r\n\r\n<b>5  AFFILIATE PROGRAMS AND LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES</b>\r\n\r\nCarolina Crossroads News Website may include links to third party websites that are controlled and maintained by others. Any link to other websites is not an endorsement of such websites and you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the content or availability of any such sites.\r\n\r\nCarolina Crossroads News participates in affiliate ad campaigns for products we believe are legitimate, of good quality and offer value to our readers and subscribers. We may from time to time recommend products we have either tried and liked based on our personal experience or thoroughly investigated and recommend based on our investigation. This does not constitute implicit or explicit endorsement of any product.\r\n\r\nInvestigate any product you may be interested in as you would any other product in the market place, on television or in other forms of media. It is your responsibility to do your own research and due diligence, make your own decision and, if you purchase a product from one of our sponsors, to make your own determination as to its value to you. In the event you determine you are not satisfied with a product, communicate directly with the entity from which you purchased it.\r\n\r\nWe may from time to time also offer products which we develop in which case refund policies will be advertised with the products.\r\n\r\n<b>6  COPYRIGHT</b>\r\n\r\n6.1  All copyright, trade marks and all other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including without limitation the Website design, text, graphics and all software and source codes connected with the Website) are owned by or licensed to Carolina Crossroads News or otherwise used by Carolina Crossroads News as permitted by law.\r\n6.2  In accessing the Website you agree that you will access the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. None of the content may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes the downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only.\r\n\r\n<b>7  LINKS TO AND FROM OTHER WEBSITES</b>\r\n\r\n7.1  Throughout this Website you may find links to third party websites. The provision of a link to such a website does not mean that we endorse that website. If you visit any website via a link on this Website you do so at your own risk.\r\n7.2  Any party wishing to link to this website is entitled to do so provided that the conditions below are observed:\r\n(a)  you do not seek to imply that we are endorsing the services or products of another party unless this has been agreed with us in writing;\r\n(b)  you do not misrepresent your relationship with this website; and\r\n(c) ; the website from which you link to this Website does not contain offensive or otherwise controversial content or, content that infringes any intellectual property rights or other rights of a third party.\r\n7.3  By linking to this Website in breach of our terms, you shall indemnify us for any loss or damage suffered to this Website as a result of such linking.\r\n\r\n<b>8   DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY</b>\r\n\r\n8.1  The Website is provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.\r\n8.2  To the extent permitted by law, Carolina Crossroads News will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.\r\n8.3  Carolina Crossroads News makes no warranty that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.\r\n8.4  Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed so as to exclude or limit the liability of Carolina Crossroads News for death or personal injury as a result of the negligence of Carolina Crossroads News or that of its employees or agents.\r\n\r\n<b>9  INDEMNITY</b>\r\n\r\nYou agree to indemnify and hold Carolina Crossroads News and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against Carolina Crossroads News arising out of any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website.\r\n\r\n<b>10  SEVERANCE</b>\r\n\r\nIf any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such Term or Condition shall be severed and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable.\r\n\r\n<b>11  WAIVER</b>\r\n\r\nIf you breach these Conditions of Use and we take no action, we will still be entitled to use our rights and remedies in any other situation where you breach these Conditions of Use.\r\n\r\n<b>12 GOVERNING LAW</b>\r\n\r\nThese Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of North Carolina, USA and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the North Carolina, USA courts.\r\n\r\n<b>13 FAIR USE NOTICE</b>\r\n\r\nThis website may contain copyrighted material. 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(1325, 3, '2016-04-04 10:52:44', '2016-04-04 10:52:44', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1326, 3, '2016-04-04 11:55:25', '2016-04-04 11:55:25', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1327, 1, '2016-04-05 14:11:54', '2016-04-05 14:11:54', '(PIC)Is Edward Snowden a true American Hero? Many think so, but others would like to see Ed tortured and executed, or at the very least imprisoned for life.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\nHere\'s a video interview between Liberty Forum\'s Nick Gillespie and Edward Snowden. See what think.\r\n\r\nNotes From YouTube:\r\n\r\n\"There\'s a very real difference between allegiance to country–allegiance to people–than allegiance to state, which is what nationalism today is really more about,\" says Edward Snowden. On February 20, the whistleblowing cybersecurity expert addressed a wide range of questions during an in-depth interview with Reason\'s Nick Gillespie at Liberty Forum, a gathering of the Free State Project (FSP) in Manchester, New Hampshire.\r\n\r\nFSP seeks to move 20,000 people over the next five years to New Hampshire, where they will secure \"liberty in our lifetime\" by affecting the political, economic, and cultural climate of the state. Over 1,900 members have already migrated to the state and their impact is already being felt. Among their achievements to date:\r\n\r\ngetting 15 of their brethren in the state House, challenging anti-ridehail laws, fighting in court for outre religious liberty, winning legal battles over taping cops, being mocked by Colbert for heroically paying off people\'s parking meters, hosting cool anything goes festivals for libertarians, nullifying pot juries, and inducing occasional pants-wetting absurd paranoia in local statists.\r\n\r\nSnowden\'s cautionary tale about the the dangers of state surveillance wasn\'t lost on his audience of libertarians and anarchists who reside in the \"Live Free or Die\" state. He believes that technology has given rise to unprecedented freedom for individuals around the world—but he says so from an undisclosed location in authoritarian Russia.\r\n\r\nAnd he reminds us that governments also have unprecedented potential to surveil their populations at a moment\'s notice, without anyone ever realizing what\'s happening.\r\n\r\n\"They know more about us than they ever have in the history of the United States,\" Snowden warns. \"They\'re excusing themselves from accountability to us at the same time they\'re trying to exert greater power over us.\"\r\n\r\nIn the midst of a fiercely contested presidential race, Snowden remains steadfast in his distrust of partisan politics and declined to endorse any particular candidate or party, or even to label his beliefs. \"I do see sort of a clear distinction between people who have a larger faith in liberties and rights than they do in states and institutions,\" he grants. \"And this would be sort of the authoritarian/libertarian axis in the traditional sense. And I do think it’s clear that if you believe in the progressive liberal tradition, which is that people should have greater capability to act freely, to make their own choices, to enjoy a better and freer life over the progression of sort of human life, you’re going to be pushing away from that authoritarian axis at all times.\"\r\n\r\nSnowden drews laughs when asked if he was eligible to vote via absentee ballot. \"This is still a topic of...active research,\" he deadpans.\r\n\r\nBut he stresses that the U.S. government can win back trust and confidence through rigorous accountability to citizens and by living up to the ideals on which the country was founded. \"We don’t want Russia or China or North Korea or Iran or France or Germany or Brazil or any other country in the world to hold us up as an example for why we should be narrowing the boundaries of liberty around the world instead of expanding them,\" says Snowden.\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></blockquote>\r\nThis article: ____ INSERT LINK\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8pkUTav0mk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1328, 1, '2016-04-05 14:13:59', '2016-04-05 14:13:59', '(PIC)Is Edward Snowden a true American Hero? While many think so, others believe Ed is a traitor who should be executed, or at the very least imprisoned for life.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\nHere\'s a video interview between Liberty Forum\'s Nick Gillespie and Edward Snowden. You decide.\r\n\r\nNotes From YouTube:\r\n\r\n\"There\'s a very real difference between allegiance to country–allegiance to people–than allegiance to state, which is what nationalism today is really more about,\" says Edward Snowden. On February 20, the whistleblowing cybersecurity expert addressed a wide range of questions during an in-depth interview with Reason\'s Nick Gillespie at Liberty Forum, a gathering of the Free State Project (FSP) in Manchester, New Hampshire.\r\n\r\nFSP seeks to move 20,000 people over the next five years to New Hampshire, where they will secure \"liberty in our lifetime\" by affecting the political, economic, and cultural climate of the state. Over 1,900 members have already migrated to the state and their impact is already being felt. Among their achievements to date:\r\n\r\ngetting 15 of their brethren in the state House, challenging anti-ridehail laws, fighting in court for outre religious liberty, winning legal battles over taping cops, being mocked by Colbert for heroically paying off people\'s parking meters, hosting cool anything goes festivals for libertarians, nullifying pot juries, and inducing occasional pants-wetting absurd paranoia in local statists.\r\n\r\nSnowden\'s cautionary tale about the the dangers of state surveillance wasn\'t lost on his audience of libertarians and anarchists who reside in the \"Live Free or Die\" state. He believes that technology has given rise to unprecedented freedom for individuals around the world—but he says so from an undisclosed location in authoritarian Russia.\r\n\r\nAnd he reminds us that governments also have unprecedented potential to surveil their populations at a moment\'s notice, without anyone ever realizing what\'s happening.\r\n\r\n\"They know more about us than they ever have in the history of the United States,\" Snowden warns. \"They\'re excusing themselves from accountability to us at the same time they\'re trying to exert greater power over us.\"\r\n\r\nIn the midst of a fiercely contested presidential race, Snowden remains steadfast in his distrust of partisan politics and declined to endorse any particular candidate or party, or even to label his beliefs. \"I do see sort of a clear distinction between people who have a larger faith in liberties and rights than they do in states and institutions,\" he grants. \"And this would be sort of the authoritarian/libertarian axis in the traditional sense. And I do think it’s clear that if you believe in the progressive liberal tradition, which is that people should have greater capability to act freely, to make their own choices, to enjoy a better and freer life over the progression of sort of human life, you’re going to be pushing away from that authoritarian axis at all times.\"\r\n\r\nSnowden drews laughs when asked if he was eligible to vote via absentee ballot. \"This is still a topic of...active research,\" he deadpans.\r\n\r\nBut he stresses that the U.S. government can win back trust and confidence through rigorous accountability to citizens and by living up to the ideals on which the country was founded. \"We don’t want Russia or China or North Korea or Iran or France or Germany or Brazil or any other country in the world to hold us up as an example for why we should be narrowing the boundaries of liberty around the world instead of expanding them,\" says Snowden.\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></blockquote>\r\nThis article: ____ INSERT LINK\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8pkUTav0mk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1329, 1, '2016-04-05 14:15:04', '2016-04-05 14:15:04', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address festering issues. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public concern.\r\n\r\nNot only are our Police and Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, they are in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the area and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nLauringburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and County Sheriff Ralph Kersey exist to serve and protect us, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1330, 1, '2016-04-05 14:32:48', '2016-04-05 14:32:48', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in State rankings is another sign that we\'re in trouble and   <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 14:32:48', '2016-04-05 14:32:48', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1331, 1, '2016-04-05 14:39:31', '2016-04-05 14:39:31', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is another sign that we\'re in trouble and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre new government funded programs the answer? Good health largely depends upon decisions we make every day as individuals and healthy lifestyles are no further away than a couple of Internet searches.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 14:39:31', '2016-04-05 14:39:31', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1333, 3, '2016-04-05 14:40:49', '2016-04-05 14:40:49', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address festering issues. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public concern.\r\n\r\nNot only are our Police and Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, they are in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the area and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nLauringburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and County Sheriff Ralph Kersey exist to serve and protect us, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1334, 1, '2016-04-06 01:00:12', '2016-04-06 05:00:12', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is Part 2 of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1363 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"271\" height=\"181\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack located in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nNumerous attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sargent Campbell regarding this case, but no response has been received.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1335, 3, '2016-04-05 14:43:04', '2016-04-05 14:43:04', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states  now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1336, 1, '2016-04-05 14:44:28', '2016-04-05 14:44:28', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Do we need more government regulations? The fact is: Good health largely depends upon decisions we make every day as individuals. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away. The Internet is filled with information and tips on how to life healthier, longer and for less money too.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 14:44:28', '2016-04-05 14:44:28', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1337, 1, '2016-04-05 14:46:33', '2016-04-05 14:46:33', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Does government need to pass more rules? Do we need more government regulations? The fact is: Good Health largely depends upon decisions we make every day as individuals. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away. The Internet is filled with great information and tips on how to life healthier, longer and for less money too.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 14:46:33', '2016-04-05 14:46:33', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1338, 1, '2016-04-05 15:03:53', '2016-04-05 15:03:53', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County and Laurinburg placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Does government need to pass more rules? Do we need more government regulations? The fact is: Good Health largely depends upon decisions we make every day as individuals. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away. The Internet is filled with great information and tips on how to life healthier, longer and for less money too.\r\n\r\nOne of the best ways we\'ve found to successfully implement desired change is to look ourselves as if we were a very large ocean going oil tanker. Between the time the captain orders the helmsman to change the ship\'s course and the desired course is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think far ahead.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire to make positive change, like losing weight, but try to change course too fast, we\'re likely to fail. Our weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in day, versus the number of calories we expend through exertion. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nThere are numerous ways to take in fewer calories over time.      <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 15:03:53', '2016-04-05 15:03:53', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1339, 1, '2016-04-07 14:53:16', '2016-04-07 14:53:16', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\n\nThis is Part 2 of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\n\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\n\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\n\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-1363 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"271\" height=\"181\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\n\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\n\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\n\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\n\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\n\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack located in the store.\n\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\n\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\n\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\n\nNumerous attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sargent Campbell regarding this case, but as of no response has been received.\n\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRelated Articles:\n\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1340, 1, '2016-04-05 15:13:24', '2016-04-05 15:13:24', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood yesterday and decided to stop by the Vance Convenience to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you may recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the recent Laurinburg Police drug bust due to synthetic marijauna, known as Spice, allegedly being sold there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Vance Convenience Store Bust - Update', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1334-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 15:13:24', '2016-04-05 15:13:24', '', 1334, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1334-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1341, 1, '2016-04-05 15:16:26', '2016-04-05 15:16:26', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood yesterday and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you may recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the recent Laurinburg Police drug bust there due to the alleged sale of synthetic marijauna, known as Spice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1342, 1, '2016-04-05 15:28:22', '2016-04-05 15:28:22', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nSince we were in the neighborhood, we decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the recent Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Offices. The store is an older structure that no longer sells gasoline. Despite the fact that it was early afternoon, there was a crowd of about twenty African American males standing out front, near the entrance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1343, 1, '2016-04-05 15:33:38', '2016-04-05 15:33:38', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Offices. It\'s an older facility that no longer sells gasoline. It was early afternoon and there was a crowd of about twenty young to middle age males standing out front, near the entrance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Vance Convenience Store Drug Bust - Update', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1334-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 15:33:38', '2016-04-05 15:33:38', '', 1334, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1334-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1344, 1, '2016-04-05 16:02:57', '2016-04-05 16:02:57', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store, located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Offices.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and there was a crowd of about twenty young to middle age males standing out front talking and hanging around. There was also a steady stream of customers coming and going.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the suspects, and introduced ourselves, asking for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nBecause the police investigation is ongoing, we cannot share every detail of our conversation, but assure readers, there are no deep, dark secrets we\'re withholding.\r\n\r\nYassar is a university educated civil engineer who worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating the the United States about seven years ago. He is bright and articulate, conversant in English, but not totally fluent. Until recently, he\'d never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual positive outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience store as well as another one, so he can\'t be present at all times, plus the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Vance Convenience Store Drug Bust - Update', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1334-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 16:02:57', '2016-04-05 16:02:57', '', 1334, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1334-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1345, 1, '2016-04-05 16:08:35', '2016-04-05 16:08:35', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store, located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Offices and Authority\'s XXXX hausing complex.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and there was a crowd of at least twenty young to middle age males standing out front talking and hanging about. There was also a steady stream of customers coming and going.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es, and introduced ourselves, asking for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nBecause the police investigation is ongoing, we cannot share every detail of our conversation, but assure readers, there are no deep, dark secrets being withholding.\r\n\r\nYassar is a university educated Civil Engineer who worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating the the United States about seven years ago. He is bright, articulate and while conversant in English, is not totally fluent. Until recently, he\'d never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar with its process, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience store as well as another one in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially since the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1346, 1, '2016-04-05 16:20:46', '2016-04-05 16:20:46', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. As you recall, a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Office and the Authority\'s XXXX housing complex.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and there was a crowd of at least twenty young to middle age males standing out front talking and hanging about. There was also a steady stream of customers coming and going, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es, and introduced ourselves, asking for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nBecause the police investigation is ongoing, we cannot share every detail of conversation, but assure readers, there are no deep, dark secrets being withholding.\r\n\r\nYassar is a university educated Civil Engineer who worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating the the United States about seven years ago. He is bright, articulate and while conversant in English, is not totally fluent. We and he had to listen carefully and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nUntil recently, Yassar had never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar with its process, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially since the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen the store was purchased by present owners it wasn\'t doing well at all, and given the neighbourhood, hiring and retaining help is an ongoing challenge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1347, 1, '2016-04-05 17:12:34', '2016-04-05 17:12:34', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. A <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there recently due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Administrative Office and the Authority\'s XXXX housing complex.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and there was a crowd of about twenty young to middle age males standing out front standing about and talking. There was also a steady stream of customers coming and going, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es, and introduced ourselves, asking for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nBecause the investigation is ongoing, we cannot share every detail of conversation, but assure readers, there are no deep, dark secrets being withheld.\r\n\r\nYassar is a university educated Civil Engineer who worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating the the United States about seven years ago. He appears bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nUntil recently, Yassar had never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar with its process, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store it wasn\'t doing well at all, and given the neighbourhood, hiring and retaining good help remains an ongoing challenge. A number of employees have been discharged after video surveillance and other means revealed unwanted and sometimes illegal activities. Yassar also revealed that given the close relationship of some employees and customers, it appears that some discharged employees remain angry and have worked behind the scenes to make it appear he\'s involved in alleged wrong doings.\r\n\r\nYassar stated that in the past he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD and is surprised by and puzzled as to why this incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, the Spice was discovered in an employee backpack by LPD and that this employee was observed on camera going outside during working hours with customers and then returning. When questioned regarding LPD\'s actions given this video evidence, Yassar maintained that LPD has yet to ask for the videos.\r\n\r\nThe one thing that stuck out throughout our conversation was Yassar\'s desire to have his story told and the evidence presented which he believes firmly will result in his innocence being established.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1348, 1, '2016-04-05 17:27:29', '2016-04-05 17:27:29', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. A <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">previous article</span> reported on the Laurinburg Police drug bust that occurred there recently due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s Office and XXXX Housing complex.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and there was a group of about twenty young to middle age males out front standing about and talking. A steady stream of customers came and went, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es, and introduced ourselves, asking for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nBecause the investigation is ongoing, we cannot share every detail, but assure readers, there are no secrets being withheld.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating the the United States about seven years ago. He appears bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nUntil now, Yassar had never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar with its process, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased it things weren\'t going well at all, and given the neighbourhood, hiring and retaining good help continues to be challenging.\r\n\r\nA number of employees have been discharged on and off after video surveillance and other means revealed unwanted and sometimes illegal activities. Yassar also revealed that given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees may be working behind the scenes to make it appear he\'s involved in wrong doings.\r\n\r\nYassar stated that in the past he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD and is surprised and puzzled as to why this incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, the Spice was discovered in an employee backpack by LPD and that this employee was observed on camera going outside during working hours with customers and then returning. When questioned regarding LPD\'s actions given this potentially important video evidence, Yassar maintained that LPD has yet to ask for the videos, which he stated he would readily make available.\r\n\r\nThe one thing that stuck out throughout our conversation was Yassar\'s insistence that his story, if told, and the evidence, if properly presented, will firmly establish his innocence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1349, 1, '2016-04-05 17:47:25', '2016-04-05 17:47:25', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story regarding the Laurinburg Police Department\'s (LPD) recent <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located just a few hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s <strong>XXXX</strong> leasing office.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside to talk, so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nThe investigation is ongoing, so we cannot share every detail, but assure readers, there are no dark secrets being withheld.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before immigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He appears bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nUntil now, Yassar had never had a brush with the Law and appears unfamiliar with its process, but optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood and shallow pool of perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help continues to a challenge.\r\n\r\nA number of employees have been discharged on and off after video surveillance and other means revealed unwanted and sometimes illegal activities. Yassar also revealed that given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees may be working behind the scenes to keep the pot stirred.\r\n\r\nYassar stated that in the past he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD and is surprised and puzzled that this incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, the Spice was discovered in an employee backpack by LPD and this employee was observed on camera going outside during working hours with customers and then returning. When questioned regarding LPD\'s actions given this potentially important video evidence, Yassar maintained that LPD has yet to ask for the videos, which he said he would readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThe one thing that stuck out throughout our conversation was Yassar\'s insistence that his story, if allowed to be told, along with the evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He clearly stated that neither he or the owners would risk their reputations or business by participating in or knowingly allow illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurinburg Police recently <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/news/4543/clerks-charged-with-selling-fake-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\">arrested</a></span> several subjects following a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">month\'s</span> long investigation into a Vance Street convenience store suspected of selling synthetic marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nDealing in, selling or promoting illegal substances is never wise. Doing so from a convenience store appears just plain stupid. Any perceived value will now flow directly into the pockets of bail-bondsmen, legal professionals and the prison-industrial complex.\r\n\r\nTwo suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern origin, which given the current climate, cannot be considered a plus when it comes to garnering sympathy.\r\n\r\nHow does this story fit into the <strong>Big Picture</strong>?\r\n\r\nAlbert Einstein defined insanity as: \'<em><strong>Doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different result\'.</strong></em> Change is difficult and disconcerting, but if Laurinburg and Scotland County are to get back on their feet, change is essential.\r\n\r\nWas selling marijuana (synthetic or otherwise) from a convenience store actually a \'cutting edge\' business proposition? Should suspects be given the \'small business entrepreneur\' of the year award?\r\n\r\nA growing list of states now permit the legal cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. Even our federal government has decided to look the other way. An overwhelming majority of Americans favor this trend, and<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/24/top-medical-experts-say-we-should-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-maybe-go-even-further/\" target=\"_blank\">prominent professionals and prestigious organizations</a></span> increasingly call for not only the decriminalization of marijuana, but all drugs.\r\n\r\nHow can Laurinburg and Scotland County stop our population from declining further? One certain way would be to not put any more people than needed into the already burgeoning prison system.\r\n\r\nCan we successfully attract potential retirees if we\'re busting potheads while allowing violent crime to spin out of control? Millennials, gen Xers and Baby Boomers all favor decriminalizing marijuana and many other drugs. How long can we afford to push against this wave?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to fighting crime, Law Enforcement complains about its lack of resources. Does it make sense to commit scarce man-power, time and money to busting, prosecuting and jailing potheads? Can we allow Law Enforcement to squander precious, limited resources? Here\'s a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://henrymakow.com/2016/03/politicians-up-to-their-ears-i.html\" target=\"_blank\">snapshot</a></span> of what our nation\'s \'War on Drugs\' is really about. It\'s not pretty.\r\n\r\nWith increasingly negative demographics (depressed economic activity, dismal health ranking, poor educational ranking, rising crime, increasing taxes and declining property values) this is an issue Laurinburg and Scotland County citizens will sooner or later be forced to confront.\r\n\r\nThere are no easy answers. Here\'s a professionally produced <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https://youtu.be/wfxaJQVxSA4\" target=\"_blank\">video</a></span> documentary that may help. Let\'s choose wisely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1350, 1, '2016-04-05 18:22:35', '2016-04-05 18:22:35', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about the unfolding story regarding the Laurinburg Police Department\'s (LPD) recent <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> that occurred there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Complex\' leasing office.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside to talk so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help continues to be challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', after video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possible illegal activity. Yassar also revealed that, given the often close relationship between employees and area customers, disgruntled ex-employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us that in the past he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD and is surprised and puzzled that this incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, Spice was discovered in an employee backpack by LPD. When we asked what in-store surveillance video showed, Yassar responded that employees could be seen going outside during working hours with customers and then returning (certainly a suspicious practice). We questioned why LPD would arrest him given this potentially important video evidence. Yassar maintained that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThe one thing that stuck out throughout our conversation was Yassar\'s insistence that his story, if allowed to be told, along with the evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly allowing illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears very unfamiliar with the judicial process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our legal system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nWe made several attempts to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far have been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you updated.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1351, 1, '2016-04-05 18:34:39', '2016-04-05 18:34:39', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Complex\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside to talk so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', after video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possible illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled ex-employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack. When we asked what surveillance video footage showed, Yassar responded that employees could be seen going outside during working hours with customers and then returning (a non authorized and suspicous practice). We questioned why LPD would arrest him given such potentially important video evidence. Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nOne thing stuck out throughout our conversation: Yassar\'s insistence that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly allowing illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears very unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were maded to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1352, 1, '2016-04-05 18:42:58', '2016-04-05 18:42:58', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Complex\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, mostly on foot.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside to talk so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', after video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possible illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled ex-employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWhen we asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout our conversation Yassar\'s insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears very unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1353, 1, '2016-04-05 18:56:43', '2016-04-05 18:56:43', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important and unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Complex\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nDuring the 45 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, refused to answer questions or failed to look us in the eye. He wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly even illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled former employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWhen we asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout our conversation Yassar\'s insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1354, 1, '2016-04-05 18:57:17', '2016-04-05 18:57:17', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important and unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Complex\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle age males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiadyhe, one of the arrest-es. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nDuring the 45 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, refused to answer questions or failed to look us in the eye. He wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly even illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled former employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWhen we asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout our conversation Yassar\'s insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1355, 3, '2016-04-05 19:04:26', '2016-04-05 19:04:26', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important and unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle aged males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of the arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently asked for clarification.\r\n\r\nDuring the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, refused to answer questions or failed to look us in the eye. He wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified perspective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly even illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled former employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWhen we asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout our conversation Yassar\'s insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he or owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'DONE - Vance Convenience Store Drug Bust - Update', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1334-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-05 19:04:26', '2016-04-05 19:04:26', '', 1334, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1334-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1356, 3, '2016-04-05 19:06:53', '2016-04-05 19:06:53', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important and unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty young to middle aged males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of the arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently asked for clarification.\r\n\r\nDuring the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, refused to answer questions or failed to look us in the eye. He wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort, and given the neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of qualified prospective employees, hiring and retaining good help remains challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have been discharged in the past, including just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly even illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled former employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWhen we asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout our conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appears unfamiliar with the legal process, but remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with LPD Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1357, 1, '2016-04-06 14:13:42', '2016-04-06 14:13:42', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\nWalking inside, we recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\nDuring the 40 minute conversation, Yassar was never evasive or non responsive to questions, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He wanted to tell his story.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nEmployees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, it\'s possible that disgruntled former employees could work behind the scenes to stir things up.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWe asked what surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him, Yassar responded that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk their reputations, business or freedom by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Department Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1358, 1, '2016-04-06 14:26:35', '2016-04-06 14:26:35', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males stood out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n(Pic) Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n(Pic) During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to stir things up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar told us he\'s had a positive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack.\r\n\r\nWe asked what in-store surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties, and acknowledge that such behaviour is not countenanced and is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has yet to inquire about or ask for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1359, 1, '2016-04-06 14:38:10', '2016-04-06 14:38:10', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n(Pic) Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n(Pic) During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what in-store surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledge that such behaviour is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or ask for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1360, 1, '2016-04-06 14:43:50', '2016-04-06 14:43:50', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n(Pic) Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n(Pic) During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledge that such behaviour is suspicious. 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He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1361, 1, '2016-04-06 15:06:57', '2016-04-06 15:06:57', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulations?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we make each day as individuals. Healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money too.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then put a plan into place. One of the best ways we\'ve found to successfully implement desired change of any kind is to look ourselves as if we were a very large ocean going oil tanker.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think far ahead.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire to make positive change, like losing weight, but try to change course too fast or haphazardly, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nOur weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nNo plan will succeed if it isn\'t implemented and good plans anticipate that the desired result will only be achieved over the course of time. If we are slightly over weight it may only take a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it\'s likely to take up to a year of more.\r\n\r\nWe don\'t believe in \'going on diets\'. Even when successful, those lost pounds usually come right back. Changing what you eat can lead to permanent success, allowing you to shed the pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers ever read ingredient labels before purchasing items. Sugars of any kind, including high fructose corn syrup, are believed by many to be the single most important factor in causing obesity and diabetes.        <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-06 15:06:57', '2016-04-06 15:06:57', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1362, 3, '2016-04-06 15:27:26', '2016-04-06 15:27:26', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">drug bust</span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n(Pic) Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n(Pic) During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1365, 3, '2016-04-06 15:48:56', '2016-04-06 15:48:56', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-1363 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. 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(1366, 3, '2016-04-06 15:52:12', '2016-04-06 15:52:12', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-1363 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1367, 3, '2016-04-06 15:53:00', '2016-04-06 15:53:00', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is part of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1363 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"271\" height=\"181\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1368, 1, '2016-04-06 15:57:47', '2016-04-06 15:57:47', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulations?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we as individuals make each day. Healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money too.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then put a realistic plan into place.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain (of an ocean going oil tanker) orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think ahead.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire positive change, like losing weight, but change course too fast or haphazardly, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nOur weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nIf we are slightly over weight it may take just a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it could take up to a year of more.\r\n\r\nWe don\'t believe in diets, especially fad diets. Even when successful, lost pounds come right back. A healthy overall dietary plan will lead to permanent success, shedding pounds and keeping them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers read ingredient labels before purchasing items. Sugars of any kind, including high fructose corn syrup, are believed to be the single most important factor in causing obesity and diabetes and in promoting the growth and spread of cancer. It\'s not just about our sugar intake from outside sources either, as many foods, such as pastas turn into sugars during the digestive process.      <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Scotland County Health Ranks 99th', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1118-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-06 15:57:47', '2016-04-06 15:57:47', '', 1118, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1118-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1369, 1, '2016-04-06 16:08:05', '2016-04-06 16:08:05', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulations?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we as individuals make each day. Healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then put a realistic plan into place.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain (of an ocean going oil tanker) orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think ahead, have a plan and implement it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire positive change, like losing weight, but change course haphazardly or too fast, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nOur weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nIf we are slightly over weight it may take just a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it could take a year of more.\r\n\r\nWe don\'t believe in diets, especially fad diets. Even when successful, lost pounds come right back. A healthy overall dietary plan is needed to permanently shed extra pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers read ingredient labels before purchasing items. Sugars of any kind, including high fructose corn syrup, are believed to be the single most important factor causing obesity and diabetes and in promoting the growth and spread of cancer. It\'s not just about our sugar intake from outside sources either, many foods such as pastas turn into sugars during the digestive process.\r\n\r\nDrinking diet soft drinks isn\'t going to help either, as our body continues to crave the energy it needs until satisfied. Some evidence also suggest that ingredients in many diet drinks may be responsible for the explosion in Pancreatic Cancer, which is largely fatal.\r\n\r\nVisit our Healthy Lifestyle section to learn more and keep up on the latest trends. There\'s never been a better time to be alive, and it\'s never been easier to become healthy.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1370, 1, '2016-04-06 16:20:16', '2016-04-06 16:20:16', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s placing 2nd to last in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulation?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we as individuals make each day. Healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then put a realistic plan into place.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain (of an ocean going oil tanker) orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think ahead, have a plan and implement it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire positive lifestyle change, but don\'t think ahead, have a plan or implement it haphazardly or too fast, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nObesity has been identified as the number one cause, behind smoking, for many of life\'s most catastrophic ailments. Our weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nIf we are slightly over weight it may take just a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it could take a year or more.\r\n\r\nDiets, especially fad diets, aren\'t successful over time. Lost pounds tend to come right back. A healthy overall dietary plan is needed to permanently shed extra pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers read ingredient labels before purchasing grocery items. Sugars (of any kind), including high fructose corn syrup, are believed to be the single most important factor leading to obesity and diabetes and are suspected in promoting the growth and spread of cancer.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not just about our sugar intake from outside sources either, many foods such as pastas turn into sugars during the digestive process.\r\n\r\nDiet sodas and other \'diet\' foods don\'t help either, as our body continues to crave the energy it needs until satisfied. Some evidence suggests that ingredients commonly found in many \'diet\' products may be responsible for the explosion we\'re seeing in Pancreatic Cancer, which is largely fatal within months of diagnoses.\r\n\r\nVisit our <strong>Healthy Lifestyle</strong> section to learn more and follow the latest trends. There\'s never been a better time to be alive, and it\'s never been easier to enjoy good health.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1371, 1, '2016-04-06 16:26:28', '2016-04-06 16:26:28', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s 2nd to last place in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulation?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we as individuals make each day. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then we must put a realistic plan into place.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain (of an ocean going oil tanker) orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think ahead, have a plan and implement it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire positive lifestyle change, but don\'t think ahead, don\'t have a plan or implement it haphazardly or too fast, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nObesity has been identified as the number one cause, behind smoking, of many of life\'s most debilitating and catastrophic ailments. Our weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nIf we are slightly over weight it may take just a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it could take a year or more.\r\n\r\nDiets, especially fad diets, aren\'t successful over time. Lost pounds tend to come right back, often with a vengence. A healthy overall dietary plan is needed to permanently shed extra pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers read <strong>ingredient labels</strong> before purchasing grocery items. Sugars (of any kind), including high fructose sweeteners, are believed to be the single most important factor leading to obesity and diabetes, and are suspected in promoting the growth and spread of cancer.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not just about our sugar intake from outside sources either, many foods such as pastas turn into sugars during the digestive process.\r\n\r\nDiet sodas and other \'diet\' foods don\'t help either, as our body continues to crave the energy it needs until satisfied. Some evidence suggests that ingredients commonly found in many \'diet\' products may be responsible for the explosion we\'re seeing in Pancreatic Cancer, which is largely fatal within months of diagnoses.\r\n\r\nVisit our <strong>Healthy Lifestyle</strong> section to learn more and follow the latest trends. There\'s never been a better time to be alive, and it\'s never been easier to enjoy good health.    <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <a href=\"http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></a></blockquote>\r\nThis article: http://laurinburgexchange.com/top-stories/4533/report-scotland-county-health-ranking-at-99th\r\n\r\n<center>*** EMBED VIDEO HERE ***</center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1372, 1, '2016-04-06 16:27:11', '2016-04-06 16:27:11', '(PIC)\'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise\' as the old saying goes. Without good health, the rest doesn\'t really matter. Scotland County\'s 2nd to last place in the latest State rankings is but one more sign that we\'re headed in the wrong direction and change is needed.\r\n\r\nAre more government funded consumer education programs the answer? Should government pass more rules? Do we need additional government regulation?\r\n\r\nThe fact is Good Health largely depends upon decisions we as individuals make each day. Today, healthy lifestyle choices are only a few keystrokes away, as the Internet is filled with great information, articles and tips on how to live healthier, longer and for less money.\r\n\r\nFirst, we must desire to become healthy, then we must put a realistic plan into place.\r\n\r\nBetween the time the captain (of an ocean going oil tanker) orders the helmsman to change course and the desired change is achieved, the ship has traveled at least six miles. If calamity is to be avoided, the captain must think ahead, have a plan and implement it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s no different for us. If we desire positive lifestyle change, but don\'t think ahead, don\'t have a plan or implement it haphazardly or too fast, we\'re likely to fail.\r\n\r\nObesity has been identified as the number one cause, behind smoking, of many of life\'s most debilitating and catastrophic ailments. Our weight is almost 100% dependent upon the number of calories we take in each day, versus the number of calories we expend. If we take in more than we expend, we will gain weight, if the same, we will maintain our weight, if less, we will lose weight.\r\n\r\nIf we are slightly over weight it may take just a couple of months to get to the goal, but if we are obese or morbidly obese, it could take a year or more.\r\n\r\nDiets, especially fad diets, aren\'t successful over time. Lost pounds tend to come right back, often with a vengence. A healthy overall dietary plan is needed to permanently shed extra pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nOnly 21% of shoppers read <strong>ingredient labels</strong> before purchasing grocery items. Sugars (of any kind), including high fructose sweeteners, are believed to be the single most important factor leading to obesity and diabetes, and are suspected in promoting the growth and spread of cancer.\r\n\r\nIt\'s not just about our sugar intake from outside sources either, many foods such as pastas turn into sugars during the digestive process.\r\n\r\nDiet sodas and other \'diet\' foods don\'t help either, as our body continues to crave the energy it needs until satisfied. Some evidence suggests that ingredients commonly found in many \'diet\' products may be responsible for the explosion we\'re seeing in Pancreatic Cancer, which is largely fatal within months of diagnoses.\r\n\r\nVisit our <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Healthy Lifestyle</span> section to learn more and follow the latest trends. 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(1374, 1, '2016-04-06 16:45:12', '2016-04-06 16:45:12', '(PIC)Many, including us, believe Edward Snowden to be a true American Hero. Others think Ed is a traitor who should be executed, or at the very least imprisoned for life.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\nHow are Americans to remain a free people and govern ourselves responsibly if \'We the People\' are uninformed, especially regarding what our government is doing to us and on our behalf? Is government secrecy, supposedly in the name of National Security, destroying our nation?\r\n\r\nHere\'s a video interview between Liberty Forum\'s Nick Gillespie and Edward Snowden. You decide.\r\n\r\nNotes From YouTube:\r\n\r\n\"There\'s a very real difference between allegiance to country–allegiance to people–than allegiance to state, which is what nationalism today is really more about,\" says Edward Snowden. On February 20, the whistleblowing cybersecurity expert addressed a wide range of questions during an in-depth interview with Reason\'s Nick Gillespie at Liberty Forum, a gathering of the Free State Project (FSP) in Manchester, New Hampshire.\r\n\r\nFSP seeks to move 20,000 people over the next five years to New Hampshire, where they will secure \"liberty in our lifetime\" by affecting the political, economic, and cultural climate of the state. Over 1,900 members have already migrated to the state and their impact is already being felt. Among their achievements to date:\r\n\r\ngetting 15 of their brethren in the state House, challenging anti-ridehail laws, fighting in court for outre religious liberty, winning legal battles over taping cops, being mocked by Colbert for heroically paying off people\'s parking meters, hosting cool anything goes festivals for libertarians, nullifying pot juries, and inducing occasional pants-wetting absurd paranoia in local statists.\r\n\r\nSnowden\'s cautionary tale about the the dangers of state surveillance wasn\'t lost on his audience of libertarians and anarchists who reside in the \"Live Free or Die\" state. He believes that technology has given rise to unprecedented freedom for individuals around the world—but he says so from an undisclosed location in authoritarian Russia.\r\n\r\nAnd he reminds us that governments also have unprecedented potential to surveil their populations at a moment\'s notice, without anyone ever realizing what\'s happening.\r\n\r\n\"They know more about us than they ever have in the history of the United States,\" Snowden warns. \"They\'re excusing themselves from accountability to us at the same time they\'re trying to exert greater power over us.\"\r\n\r\nIn the midst of a fiercely contested presidential race, Snowden remains steadfast in his distrust of partisan politics and declined to endorse any particular candidate or party, or even to label his beliefs. \"I do see sort of a clear distinction between people who have a larger faith in liberties and rights than they do in states and institutions,\" he grants. \"And this would be sort of the authoritarian/libertarian axis in the traditional sense. And I do think it’s clear that if you believe in the progressive liberal tradition, which is that people should have greater capability to act freely, to make their own choices, to enjoy a better and freer life over the progression of sort of human life, you’re going to be pushing away from that authoritarian axis at all times.\"\r\n\r\nSnowden drews laughs when asked if he was eligible to vote via absentee ballot. \"This is still a topic of...active research,\" he deadpans.\r\n\r\nBut he stresses that the U.S. government can win back trust and confidence through rigorous accountability to citizens and by living up to the ideals on which the country was founded. \"We don’t want Russia or China or North Korea or Iran or France or Germany or Brazil or any other country in the world to hold us up as an example for why we should be narrowing the boundaries of liberty around the world instead of expanding them,\" says Snowden.\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></blockquote>\r\nThis article: ____ INSERT LINK\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8pkUTav0mk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1375, 1, '2016-04-06 16:46:08', '2016-04-06 16:46:08', '(PIC)Many, including us, believe Edward Snowden to be a true American Hero. Others think Ed is a traitor who should be executed, or at the very least imprisoned for life.<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\nHow are Americans to remain a free people and govern ourselves responsibly if \'We the People\' are uninformed, especially regarding what our government is doing to us and on our behalf?\r\n\r\nIs government secrecy, supposedly in the name of National Security, destroying our nation?\r\n\r\nHere\'s a video interview between Liberty Forum\'s Nick Gillespie and Edward Snowden. You decide.\r\n\r\nNotes From YouTube:\r\n\r\n\"There\'s a very real difference between allegiance to country–allegiance to people–than allegiance to state, which is what nationalism today is really more about,\" says Edward Snowden. On February 20, the whistleblowing cybersecurity expert addressed a wide range of questions during an in-depth interview with Reason\'s Nick Gillespie at Liberty Forum, a gathering of the Free State Project (FSP) in Manchester, New Hampshire.\r\n\r\nFSP seeks to move 20,000 people over the next five years to New Hampshire, where they will secure \"liberty in our lifetime\" by affecting the political, economic, and cultural climate of the state. Over 1,900 members have already migrated to the state and their impact is already being felt. Among their achievements to date:\r\n\r\ngetting 15 of their brethren in the state House, challenging anti-ridehail laws, fighting in court for outre religious liberty, winning legal battles over taping cops, being mocked by Colbert for heroically paying off people\'s parking meters, hosting cool anything goes festivals for libertarians, nullifying pot juries, and inducing occasional pants-wetting absurd paranoia in local statists.\r\n\r\nSnowden\'s cautionary tale about the the dangers of state surveillance wasn\'t lost on his audience of libertarians and anarchists who reside in the \"Live Free or Die\" state. He believes that technology has given rise to unprecedented freedom for individuals around the world—but he says so from an undisclosed location in authoritarian Russia.\r\n\r\nAnd he reminds us that governments also have unprecedented potential to surveil their populations at a moment\'s notice, without anyone ever realizing what\'s happening.\r\n\r\n\"They know more about us than they ever have in the history of the United States,\" Snowden warns. \"They\'re excusing themselves from accountability to us at the same time they\'re trying to exert greater power over us.\"\r\n\r\nIn the midst of a fiercely contested presidential race, Snowden remains steadfast in his distrust of partisan politics and declined to endorse any particular candidate or party, or even to label his beliefs. \"I do see sort of a clear distinction between people who have a larger faith in liberties and rights than they do in states and institutions,\" he grants. \"And this would be sort of the authoritarian/libertarian axis in the traditional sense. And I do think it’s clear that if you believe in the progressive liberal tradition, which is that people should have greater capability to act freely, to make their own choices, to enjoy a better and freer life over the progression of sort of human life, you’re going to be pushing away from that authoritarian axis at all times.\"\r\n\r\nSnowden drews laughs when asked if he was eligible to vote via absentee ballot. \"This is still a topic of...active research,\" he deadpans.\r\n\r\nBut he stresses that the U.S. government can win back trust and confidence through rigorous accountability to citizens and by living up to the ideals on which the country was founded. \"We don’t want Russia or China or North Korea or Iran or France or Germany or Brazil or any other country in the world to hold us up as an example for why we should be narrowing the boundaries of liberty around the world instead of expanding them,\" says Snowden.\r\n<blockquote>\"<em>123</em>\" <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read more...</span></blockquote>\r\nThis article: ____ INSERT LINK\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8pkUTav0mk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HIDE: Author box and Related Posts on side --&gt;</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<address>You reach Carolina Crossroads News at (888) 472-7555 or support (at) carolinacrossroads (dot) news</address><address> </address><address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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(1376, 1, '2016-04-06 16:51:53', '2016-04-06 16:51:53', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is Part 3 of a series focuses on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nTo be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us. Their service is appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.\r\n\r\nThe Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.\r\n\r\n<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy does local Law Enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to go out with signs showing support? Is it because the Internet is full of horrifying videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and even killing innocent citizens? Is it because LEOs use powerful, often unlawful technologies like \'Stingrays\' to collect private information and data on each and every citizen regardless of whether they are suspected of committing a crime?\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <strong>stolen</strong> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <strong>seized</strong>, often without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing. In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police.</strong>\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators. Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect them?\r\n\r\nPolice recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy? Are our Police unwittingly allowing themselves to become mafia style enforcers, making sure we don\'t forget who’s really in charge?\r\n\r\nLEOs are often former military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important, fundamental differences as well. Those drawn to military and law enforcement service, generally speaking, prefer Order over the Anarchy that Individual Freedom and unfettered self expression frequently engender. While this preference for Order works well in the military, it can make it difficult when trying to achieve the right balance between Order and the Rights of individuals in a free, open society. LEOs must walk a fine line if they are to serve those they\'ve sworn to protect. This has never been an easy mission.\r\n\r\nAs if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each session, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not ensure laws are Just, Lawful or Constitutional. There\'s and old saying: \"<strong>There are two things you don’t want to see being made, sausage and politics\"</strong>.\r\n\r\nDid you know most legislation isn\'t written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of wealthy families and large corporations? Many Legislators routinely vote for Bills they\'ve never seen, let alone read.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the law and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we as voters don\'t insist legislators give them clear directions they can reasonably be expected to implement?\r\n\r\nTo make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local Law Enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funds to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear and sophisticated surveillance devices. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Police and Soldiers going off to war.\r\n\r\nDepartments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and LEOs with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong>on and off</strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do edit footage to make sure that when necessary, the video fits the narrative they want told.\r\n\r\nWe’ve attended community events, meetings and programs sponsored by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s County Sheriff is expected to play if we are to remain a free people in an open society.\r\n\r\nDeputies appear more interested in manipulating the public instead of doing the hard work needed to successfully address festering issues. It\'s obvious that recent training is not improving performance, but rather better enabling Officers to deflect public concern.\r\n\r\nNot only are our Police and Sheriff taking hard earned federal taxpayer dollars to buy the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment, they are in return allowing, and even encourging Federal agencies to come into the area and do whatever they want with no oversight. <strong>This is extremely short sighted and dangerous.</strong>\r\n\r\nLauringburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and County Sheriff Ralph Kersey exist to serve and protect us, not Washington DC schemers, scammers, kleptocrats, plutocrats and psychopaths.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to contact Police Chief Darwin Williams and Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues, but no response was received.\r\n\r\n<strong>End of Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 3</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<address>Related Articles:</address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-have-enough-to-survive- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retirement/\" target=\"_blank\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/baby-boomers- reinvent-to-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;retire/\">123</a></address><address><a title=\"123\" href=\"http://restlessboomers.com/will-you-work-until-you- drop/\">123</a></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. Thank you.</span></span></strong></em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * * * *</p>\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.</span></span></em>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">CarolinaCrossroads.News (‘CCN’) has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references CCN.</span></span></em>', 'DRAFT - Police Need a Cheer Leading Squad?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1258-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-04-06 16:51:53', '2016-04-06 16:51:53', '', 1258, 'http://carolinacrossroads.news/1258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1377, 1, '2016-04-06 16:53:12', '2016-04-06 16:53:12', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/we-support-our-police-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"we-support-our-police\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\r\n\r\nThis is Part 2 of an ongoing series focusing on the role our Police and Sheriff departments play, as we quest for solutions to failing communities, severely depressed economies and a rising tide of violent crime.\r\n\r\nWe were in the neighborhood the other day and decided to stop by the <strong>Vance Convenience Store</strong> to see if we could learn more about this important unfolding story. The Laurinburg Police Department (LPD) recently conducted a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/we-support-our-police-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">drug bust</a></span> there due to the alleged sale of Synthetic Marijuana, known as Spice.\r\n\r\nThe Vance Convenience Store is located several hundred feet from the Laurinburg Housing Authority\'s \'Morris Apartments\'.\r\n\r\nIt was early afternoon and a group of about twenty adult males were standing out front. A steady stream of customers came and went, on foot, by bike and car.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-1363 alignright\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Alssaidy-300x201.png\" alt=\"Alssaidy\" width=\"271\" height=\"181\" />Walking inside, we immediately recognized Yassar Alssiady, one of those recently arrested. We introduced ourselves and asked for an interview. Yassar was warm, friendly, engaging and obliging. We went outside so as not to interrupt customer traffic.\r\n\r\nYassar, a university educated Civil Engineer, worked for the World Bank in his native Yemen before emigrating to the the United States about seven years ago. He\'s bright, articulate and while conversant in English, he\'s definitely not fluent. We and he had to listen carefully to each other and frequently ask for clarification.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1364 alignleft\" src=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CCN_Alissaidy-300x180.png\" alt=\"CCN_Alissaidy\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />During the 40 minute conversation, Yassar never became evasive, non responsive, nor was he afraid to look us in the eye. He clearly wanted his story told.\r\n\r\nYassar manages the Vance Convenience Store, plus another in a neighboring town, so he can\'t be present at all times, especially given that the store is a 24/7 operation.\r\n\r\nWhen present owners purchased the store things were not going well, so it\'s taken a lot of effort to try and turn things around. The neighbourhood\'s shallow pool of prospective employees, plus it being in a high crime area and that it\'s open 24/7 has made hiring and retaining good help challenging.\r\n\r\nSome employees have in the past been discharged, including several just prior to the \'bust\', when video surveillance and other means revealed undesirable and possibly illegal activity. Yassar stated that, given the often close relationship between employees and customers, disgruntled former employees have ample opportunity to work behind the scenes to keep things stirred up. Managing the Vance Store is clearly not for the faint of heart.\r\n\r\nYassar said he\'s had a constructive, cooperative relationship with LPD in the past and is surprised and puzzled that this latest incident culminated in his arrest. According to Yassar, LPD discovered \'Spice\' in an employee backpack stored in the store.\r\n\r\nWe asked what \'in-store\' surveillance video footage showed and questioned why LPD would arrest him. Yassar responded that some videos showed employees going outside with customers and then returning to their duties. He acknowledged that such behavior is suspicious. He went on to say that LPD has not inquired about or asked for the surveillance videos, which he said could readily be made available.\r\n\r\nThroughout the conversation Yassar insisted that his story, if allowed to be told, along with evidence, if properly presented, would firmly establish his innocence. He further stated that neither he nor owners would risk reputations or the business by participating in or knowingly permitting illegal activities to take place.\r\n\r\nYassar appeared unfamiliar with the legal process and the current status of the case. He has retained legal counsel and remains optimistic regarding the police, our judicial system and his eventual outcome.\r\n\r\nSeveral attempts were made to speak with Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams regarding this case, but so far we\'ve been unable to connect.\r\n\r\nWe\'ll keep you posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRelated Articles:\r\n\r\n<address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/open-honest-transparent-city-council-needed/\" target=\"_blank\">Open, Honest, Transparent City Council Needed</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/who-is-spying-on-you/\" target=\"_blank\">Who’s Spying on You?</a></span></address><address><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"123\" href=\"http://carolinacrossroads.news/scotland-county-to-build-new-school/\" target=\"_blank\">Scotland County’s New School</a></span></address><address> </address>[polldaddy rating=\"8361352\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #de030b;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans- serif;\">We\'d love to hear your questions or comments below. 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