PEMBROKE — A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge — it’s providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

LAURINBURG — Ed Lemieux, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County, presented the program at the Laurinburg Rotary Club this week.

PEMBROKE — In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a “boots-on-the-ground” look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies, from workforce shortages to rising costs.

LAURINBURG —Seven men have been arrested and face multiple charges relating to the exploitation of children, Lt. A. James Daigle said in a press conference held before the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.

LAURINBURG —Due to a water main break, Sycamore Lane Primary and Sycamore Lane Elementary Schools will not have water today, so there will no school for students at those two schools, said a spokesperson for Scotland County Schools on Thursday.

LAURINBURG — Despite a rainy start on Friday night, the third annual Suds and Swine BBQ Festival drew crowds and cooked up success over the weekend.

LAUREL HILL— Legislators across North Carolina took part last week in North Carolina Legislators in Schools Week, sponsored by the NC Public School Forum.