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  • Who’s next? Firearm violence sowing doubt in rural NC

    Who’s next? Firearm violence sowing doubt in rural NC

    RALEIGH — Rep. Garland Pierce says he has attended too many funerals in Scotland County.


  • Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’

    Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’

    LAURINBURG — “Congratulations, Class of 2026. We made it!”


  • Hooligans continue to surge with 14-0 victory

    Hooligans continue to surge with 14-0 victory

    LAURINBURG —From a four-game losing streak to back-to-back winners, the Laurinburg Highland Hooligans have flipped the script. Just one week after going scoreless over 17 innings, the Hooligans have dominated their last two games, capped by defeating their first conference opponent, the Shallotte Shallywags, 14-0, on Thursday at Legion Park.


  • Hooligans earn first win of the season in 12-2 victory over Yankees

    Hooligans earn first win of the season in 12-2 victory over Yankees

    LAURINBURG — The wait is over, Scotland County. After a 10-day drought, the Highland Hooligans notched their first win of the season, defeating the Carolina Yankees 12-2 on Tuesday at Legion Park.


  • McLean ranked No. 1 in North Carolina’s Class of 2029

    McLean ranked No. 1 in North Carolina’s Class of 2029

    LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots’ second-year running back Michael McLean continues his rise as one of North Carolina’s top football players.


  • Scotland football announces workout dates

    Scotland football announces workout dates

    LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots football team has announced its 2026 summer workout schedule for June and July. The first workout is scheduled for June 9, and the first official mandatory day will be July 29. Further details about the 7-on-7 practices and dead periods are provided below:


  • Hooligans fall to Oak Island

    Hooligans fall to Oak Island

    LAURINBURG —“We will break this wall down.” Those words from Highland Hooligans head coach Joe Critcher sum up the Hooligans’ abysmal 0-4 start to the season after Friday’s 3-0 loss to the Oak Island Loggerheads. Plagued by weather conditions and a lack of rapport, the Hooligans have not had the…


  • Laurinburg’s Zamir White works out for Miami Dolphins

    Laurinburg’s Zamir White works out for Miami Dolphins

    LAURINBURG —Laurinburg native and former Scotland High star running back Zamir White worked out for the Miami Dolphins this past week.


  • Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests

    Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests

    LAURINBURG — Four people were arrested and six registered sex offenders were found to be out of compliance during a countywide registry enforcement operation conducted by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.


  • New scholarship established for students in RichmondCC’s 911 degree program

    New scholarship established for students in RichmondCC’s 911 degree program

    HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation announced the establishment of the North Carolina NENA Endowed Scholarship in memory of Bill Foster French, ENP, CMCP, given by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NC NENA).


  • UNCP occupational therapy program earns a full seven-year accreditation

    UNCP occupational therapy program earns a full seven-year accreditation

    PEMBROKE — Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university’s expanding healthcare education efforts.


  • Terry Chavis named Scotland County magistrate

    Terry Chavis named Scotland County magistrate

    LAURINBURG — Former Laurinburg Assistant Police Chief Terry M. Chavis has a new role after being sworn in Wednesday as Scotland County magistrate by District Court Judge Christopher Rhue.


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