LAURINBURG — After a holiday hiatus, the Arts Council of Scotland County (ACSC) has resumed its Artist of the Month series with artisan candlemaker and owner of Spooky Cat Candles Jennifer Ward.
Our dedicated employees at the Department of Insurance do a lot more than license insurance companies, agents, adjusters and review balance sheets. They work hard for consumers too.
Laurel Hill Elementary School teacher Casey Barfield was named the recipient of the Scotland County Schools’ Key Player Award for the month of January. Barfield was described as being a “model for instructional excellence” and someone who “ensures that her students feel valuable or appreciated each day.” Barfield was nominated by the school’s principal Jeremiah Moore.
PEMBROKE — George Earl Johnson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was formally sworn in as the chief of police and public safety at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke during a ceremony on Thursday. Johnson, who has served as the interim chief since February 2023, called the promotion the pinnacle of his career.
PEMBROKE — Morgan Oxendine was a senior at Robeson Early College in 2009, planning to pursue a four-year degree upon graduation. She was forced to put her plans on hold when she learned she was pregnant.
