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NDAA, including Lumbee Fairness Act, passes US House

WASHINGTON — The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act that would grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a significant majority on Wednesday afternoon.

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				                                The organizers of the Sky High Expo have set the date for 2026 at the Laurinburg Maxton Airport.
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Date set for 2026 Sky High Expo

MAXTON — Organizers of the Sky High Expo have announced the official dates for Sky High Expo 2026, which will return to Maxton on Oct. 16–18, 2026, bringing a full weekend of aviation, automotive showcases, education, and entertainment to the region.

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Date set for 2026 Sky High Expo

MAXTON — Organizers of the Sky High Expo have announced the official dates for Sky High Expo 2026, which will return to Maxton on Oct. 16–18, 2026, bringing a full weekend of aviation, automotive showcases, education, and entertainment to the region.

Top sports stories of 2025

LAURINBURG —The New Year is upon us and what a year for Scotland County sports. From baseball in the summer to softball in the spring. There were so many memories from the 2025 Scotland sports scene. As 2026 approaches, here are the top stories from the year.

McNair charged after 2-year narcotics investigation

LAURINBURG — A Scotland County man faces multiple felony drug and firearm charges following the execution of a search warrant last week, according to the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.

Habitat raffle awards car to Laurinburg woman

LAURINBURG — Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County recently held a special car raffle featuring a limited number of 50 tickets, made possible by the donation of a vehicle from Bob Weagraff and his wife.

Team Unified finishes year on a high note

Asheboro, N.C. —What a way to close one chapter and kick off the next! The fifth-grade Unified Boys team ended the year with a dominant first-place championship victory, 65–14, setting an all-time team scoring high.

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