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Our view: Stand united
The news of hard economic times is hard to ignore. Whether watching television or looking out the backdoor, most Americans are aware of someone impacted by the downturn in the economy. For those o...
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Our View: Counting on Scotland
U.S. Census officials began the 2010 campaign by asking citizens “to make sure you are counted.” Scotland County took the message to heart. Not only did Laurinburg exceed the national ...
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Our view: Vision plan
We hope you took the opportunity last night to express yourself. Members of the Scotland County 21st Century Visioning Plan invited the public to provide input on where Scotland County should be...
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Cherished Moments: Family communication
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere t...
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Letter: Emergency personnel thanked
To the editor: There are not enough accolades or words of appreciation in the English language to express the Shelley family’s appreciation to the Scotland County firefighters, Scotland Coun...
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OurView: Book keepers
The Maxton Board of Commissioners voted this week to provide $14,000 for the operation of the Gilbert Patterson Memorial Library to extend the facility’s hours of operation. The money, which...
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EDITORIALS
School officials respond to graduation
by Andy Cagle
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Over the past several days there has been a great deal of talk - and several letters to the editor and editorials in these pages - concerning the events surrounding Scotland High Schools’ graduatio...
Our View – Compassion over courtesy
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Much has been made over graduation attendees who clap and caterwaul as students walk across the stage. Some say it has ruined graduation because it is hard to hear names called out over the rucku...
From the mayor's desk – No budget blues
by Mayor Matthew Block
3 months ago | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
This is budget time for cities throughout the state. If you keep up with this sort of thing, you will have noticed that many cities, counties and, especially, the State of North Carolina are having...
Guest column: Consider camping
by Corrie Haskins
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When school is out for the summer, parents contemplate what activities their children will participate in that provide a safe environment as well as educational and fun. Consider camping with Scotl...
Our View: Laurinburg After five
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
For those crying out that there is nothing to do in Scotland County, dry your tears. Beginning tonight and once a month for the summer, Laurinburg After Five! Concert Series should fill the bill o...
Editorial: Habitat Bike-To-Build
by Vic Celadon
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On Saturday May 1,, the Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County is hosting our 7th annual event called “Bike To Build”. This is a 4-route bicycle tour of Scotland County to raise money to build ...
LETTERS
Reader:Courtesy call
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I would like to publicly thank Rick Stout and those responsible for making the 2010 Scotland High School graduation a success. The behavior of the audience was much improved over the two previous g...
Concerned with neighboring opossums
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Nine years ago, the house next to us burned and was a total loss. It is boarded up and the yard is a total disaster. It was in foreclosure-status at the time of the fire. The lady that lived their...
Food drive a success
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The employees of the Laurinburg Post Office would like to thank the Laurinburg Exchange, WEWO, WLNC and most of all the citizens of Scotland County for making the 2010 USPS/NALC Food Drive a succes...
Letter: City utility crew thanked
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Saturday evening, we discovered a limb had fallen on the power line to our home. A crew from the city's utility department came out and assessed the situation. They then called for a truck to trim ...
Willis plays race card
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Last week - just after our local elections - I posted the following on Facebook: "Scotland County 'has done us proud.' In yesterday's races for various positions we are finally proving that we are ...
Letter: Best kept secret
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I had never lived in a small town before moving to Laurinburg 17 years ago. I quickly learned some essential differences between living here and living in a big city. In a small town, people are fr...
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Down on the Farm: Skin check
by Randy Wood
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Farming has plenty of challenges, but probably one of the hazards that farmers worry about the least are the dangers from working in the sun year-round. As the harvest concludes and winter sets in...
Our View Safe and sane
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A few days from now, Scotland County residents will commemorate our nation's independence from Great Britain. For many of us, Fourth of July celebrations mean backyard barbecues, concerts, patrio...
Our View: Ardent fans
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Thursday morning, a group of local business, civic and government workers will help with a truly cool idea. They will supply free electric fans to Scotland County residents who are 60 and older. ...
Our View: A smart start
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The Scotland County Partnership for Children and Families served up quite a dinner for area child care providers this week. The feast included macaroni and cheese, baked chicken, pulled pork, broc...
Cherished Moments: Summer Magic
by Cathy Graham
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“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.” -- Ervin “Magic” Johnson For some families, summer is a time for doing things together. When I was a girl we s...
Our view: Opportunity uncorked
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Cypress Bend Vineyards is commemorating its fifth anniversary tonight with a huge party at the winery in Wagram. While we may not know a claret from a corkscrew, we are aware of how important Cypr...
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