LAURINBURG —The Rev. Michael Edds believes that love is transformative. And that the children are the future of the community. While he’s technically retired, Edds keeps busy spreading love across the county and bringing people together to help kids.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will each play one series Saturday night when the Carolina Panthers face the Washington Commanders in their preseason opener, according to coach Matt Rhule.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Scotland High School coach Richard Bailey has watched a handful of players make it to the NFL out of Laurinburg, North Carolina, with none more special than Las Vegas Raiders rookie Zamir White.

GREENVILLE - Mitzi Lee Byrd, Parker Byrd’s mom, posted on social media that Parker will have to have his right knee amputated.

LAURINBURG - It’s been 11 years since the Fighting Scots last won the NCHSAA State Championship. And since then, Scotland has a playoff record of 26-10 with three state title game appearances.

LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Branch of the NAACP will host its annual Back to School Stay In School event this Saturday at Scotland High School.

WAGRAM — Ice cream is happiness, according to Victoria Purcell.