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This is Scotland County

Over the next bunch of days, which takes us through the end of the year, y’all are officially invited to enter the “This is Scotland County” photo contest. I am hoping all of you will send me the one photo you think portrays Scotland County the best. That means I must have, in my possession, your pic before New Year’s Day. Oh, and they should be a jpeg attached to your email.

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LEAVING HIS MARK

LAURINBURG — William Daniel Tucker left his mark on Scotland County, one that remains visible more than 70 years after his death.

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Teenager takes her love of baking to the next level

LAURINBURG — When she was just 6 years old, Zariah Ocean remembers baking her first apple pie with her maternal grandmother, Lula Belle McLaurin.

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Wanted felon arrested during traffic stop

LAURINBURG — Two Scotland County men have been arrested on numerous felony charges after police officers made a traffic stop on Tuesday. One of those men was wanted for a recent shooting within the city.

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Preaching to a camera

LAURINBURG — From preaching to a congregation and now to a camera, COVID-19 has presented both ups and downs for the Rev. D. Robert “Rob” Martin of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church.

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BOE REVERSES ITSELF

LAURINBURG — Two Scotland County Board of Education members changed their stance on moving forward with hybrid learning Monday with a vote that will keep students remote for the second nine-weeks.

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