LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots boys’ basketball team has qualified for the playoffs for the first time in two years. The Scots are seeded No. 23 in the East Region and will face No. 10 West Brunswick Trojans Tuesday at 6 p.m.

LAURINBURG —Scotland High standout Shylan Harrell just received his third athletic scholarship offer, this time from Methodist University, adding to his previous offers from North Carolina Wesleyan University on Feb. 9 and Brevard University on Jan. 26.

LAURINBURG — The NCHHSA State Wrestling Championship took place over the weekend, with Scotland High represented on both the girls’ and boys’ sides.

Hamlet — Richmond Community College announces its participation in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program, a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of rural healthcare professionals.

LAURINBURG — Scotland High’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were swept by the Terry Sanford Bulldogs on Thursday, marking the end of the regular season. The boys finished 11-13 and await the state playoff announcement this weekend, while the girls closed out the season 1-22. Here are photos from the game.

LAURINBURG —A new era has officially begun for Scotland County Parks and Recreation.

LAURINBURG —Scotland High just made a splash in the offseason, landing a three-star defensive back from their longtime rivals.