Family members of an accused killer have been charged with smuggling drugs into the Scotland County jail after attempting to bribe a guard, according to Sheriff Shep Jones. Deputies arrested 25-year old Thomas Scott Ivey and his mother, 44-year old Melody Thomas Ivey, at their 225 N. Main St. home Wednesday at 10:20 a.m, according to a sheriff'... full story
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Wagram opens new constructed Town Hall
The public got its first official look at the newly built Wagram Town Hall Thursday night. More than 30 people, including local, state and federal officials took part in the open house for the $30...
Lutherans to hold annual bazaar Nov. 7
The Lutheran Church of the Living Word will hold its annual holiday bazaar and hotdog lunch from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday on the church grounds. A variety of handmade items will be offered for...
Local author publishes dissertation
A Laurinburg resident recently had her doctorate dissertation published as a scientific publication by Lambert’s Academic Publishing Company. Dr. Margaret L. Sanders graduated with a doctorate deg...
SAPC Wrestling hits the mat for its fourth season
The St. Andrews Presbyterian College wrestling program is gearing up for four months of competition with hopes to turn the corner in its fourth NCAA Division II season in 2009/2010. The Knights ...
Scotland JV’s win conference title
ROCKINGHAM -The Richmond junior varsity football team picked the worst possible time of the season to play its poorest. Behind Derek Barnes’ 213 total yards and three touchdowns, Scotland defeat...
Scotland prepares for Richmond
On paper, the annual rivalry between the Scots and the Raiders looks like a comparison of two teams going in separate directions. Scotland (2-8, 0-4 SEC ) is a young group that has had their sha...
The Southern Shock 16U traveled to Hartsville, SC on Sept 26-27 to compete in the ISA Fall State tournament and came home with 2nd place. After losing to the Carolina Express in the 2nd bracket game the team battled their way out of the losers bracket by winning 4 straight games to meet back up with the Express in the championship. Team members for the tournament were: Shae Barnes, Josey Oxendine, Colleen Chavis, Jessica Crist, Courtney Collins, Kayla Wright, Whitney Britt, Lindsey Wright, Peaches Mishue and Paige Butler. Coaches are Charles Britt, Joey Wright and David Collins.
To the Editor
The Youth Department of Life-Changing Ministries would like to thank the following businesses that helped sponsor our community safe haven party for kids on Halloween night: Harris Teeter, Pizza I...
Mayor's Message
Today’s election means different things to different people. To me, it is a reminder that half of my 4-year term as your Mayor has passed. As the light voter turnout for these municipal election...
Democratic Party Chair supports early voting
What is an “Off Year”, anyway? As I mix around with various local, state and national politicos, I keep hearing these words, “off year election”. For some reason, this terminology “off year” strik...
Alleged larcenist arrested An accused larcenist was arrested Saturday, a sheriff's report said. Robert Anthony Quick, 37, of Horseshoe Road, Wagram, is charged with larceny, domestic criminal tre...
Crime Report
Bulldozer took a plunge Someone drove a government-owned construction vehicle into a lake, a sheriff’s report said. The North Carolina Wildlife Department told deputies that one of its bulld...
Crime Report
Fugitive caught A Virginian fugitive was arrested in Gibson, a sheriff’s report said. Tammy Marie Elliot, 35, of Church Street in Gibson was wanted for failure to appear in court on two coun...
Jackie's Hallmark has been serving the Scotland County community for 8 years. "Excellent Customer Service is our main goal." Currently, Jackie carries a wide selection of cards and gifts for everyo...
Perfect Fit offers stylish designer clothing for the greater Laurinburg area! Offering popular brands such as Echo, Coogi, Ed Hardy, Akedemiks, Timberline, Air Force 1 and More!
We carry a wide v...
Scotland Paint Center has been serving the Scotland County community since 1979. They changed to their current location in 1987 to better serve their growing customer base. "Good friendly service i...