Several weeks ago, I asked the community what they thought was the hidden gem of Scotland County.

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LAURINBURG — One of the city of Laurinburg’s earliest and prominent residents was a gentleman by the name of Walter Parsley Evans, who was born in 1863 in Wilmington but who also played an important role in later years here.

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LAURINBURG — Since the end of November, there has been between 23 and 25 inches of rainfall in the area, which has kept city employees hopping to keep roadways, ditches and drains clear. But it’s almost a losing battle.

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LAURINBURG — The annual chamber awards banquet has come and gone without a meal being served or handshake taking place, courtesy of COVID-19.

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