HAMLET — Madison Swallow and her older brother, Brandon, will be graduating from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) with top honors in May. This will be the second time they share the stage together, having both graduated — with top honors — from the Richmond Early College High School program at Richmond Community College in 2022.

LAURINBURG — Superintendent Adell Baldwin said the executive order, directing the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education brings “growing uncertainty” about how this could impact Scotland County Schools and other local school districts.

PEMBROKE — After spending a week in the heart of Chicago’s inner city, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke freshman Nate Carter returned to campus with a new perspective and a renewed passion for helping others.

LAURINBURG — When U.S. Congressman Mark Harris stopped by the Laurinburg City Hall to celebrate the opening of his Scotland County District Office he was met with protesters representing the Young Democrats of Scotland County.

HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured more than $50,000 in customized training for textile manufacturer Service Thread. A large portion of that will cover the cost of training employees on a new line of textile machines that will provide a greater level of flexibility and winding quality for coarse technical yarns.

LAURINBURG — Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21 until further notice.

LAURINBURG — Laurinburg City Hall is now the home to one of two of Congressman Mark Harris’ district offices in North Carolina.