Jake Monte and Jay Reese of Nutrimax on James Street in Laurinburg custom-welded a large Christmas star and hung it from their building for everyone to see at night.

Scotland Family Counseling Center, a non-profit affiliate of Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, won in the Homemade Float category for the parade. “Rain and all, we had a wonderful time and were delighted to share our joy with the children and children-at-heart who braved the weather to come out and enjoy the parade,” said Executive Leader Kenzie Miller. “Many thanks to the Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber and Jackson Diesel Service for sponsoring such a fabulous community event!”

LAURINBURG — ENCORE! Theatre, Laurinburg’s community theater group, will stage the play “Every Christmas Story Ever Told … and the Some!” with five performances at the Storytelling and Arts Center at 131 S. Main Street in Laurinburg.

LAUREL HILL — Despite the dreary weather that lasted a good part of the day on Saturday, Laurel Hill residents and others throughout the county gathered together to enjoy local talent as well as a Christmas movie.

LAURINBURG — The rain didn’t stop the crowd on Saturday for the annual Jackson’s Diesel Service Christmas Parade.

LAURINBURG — A fight during Saturday’s Christmas parade led to one person being arrested.

HAMLET — Prestwick Village Assisted Living has teamed up with Richmond Community College to help Nursing Assistant I students develop into highly trained caregivers in the healthcare profession.