Tomeka Sinclair
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Pope named North Carolina’s 2025 Community Star
RALEIGH — David Pope, president and CEO of Scotland Health Care System, was named North Carolina’s 2025 Community Star Thursday in recognition of his contributions to rural health care, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced as communities across the nation celebrated National Rural Health Day.
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RCC choir to perform free holiday concert Dec. 3
HAMET — The Richmond Community College Choir will be hosting its annual Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium. There is no charge to attend the concert.
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Cold and flu season along with diabetes?
As if diabetes isn’t enough to worry about, along comes cold and flu season. Most of us are already washing our hands frequently and keeping our distance as much as possible, but what more can we do to prevent getting these viruses?
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City council OK’s purchase of a 101-year-old fire truck
LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg City Council voted this week to purchase a 101-year-old fire truck for $10 from the family of longtime firefighter and former chief Lindo Harvell.
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Sponsors needed to add ‘Christmas Cheer’
LAURINBURG — With the holiday season approaching, Church Community Services is calling on the community to help make Christmas brighter for families in need through its annual Christmas Cheer program.
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New playground debuts at Murray Park
WAGRAM — Scotland County and Wagram leaders didn’t just cut a ribbon Friday — they took a few spins, slides and test runs on the brand-new playground equipment now brightening Charles F. Murray Park.
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Spring Hill Middle School honors veterans
SPRING HILL — Spring Hill Middle School recently held a program to honor local veterans and their service to the country.
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Laurinburg teen soars, earning pilot certificate
LAURINBURG — While most teenagers worry about getting their driver’s license, a senior at Marlboro Academy aimed higher: earning his Private Pilot Certificate.
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Community salutes veterans in Wagram
WAGRAM — A wave of voices rang out in unison Tuesday morning as hundreds of residents packed the Wagram Recreation Center, shouting “Thank you!” to honor the men and women who served in the nation’s armed forces.
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Chapel Hill student powers up career at RichmondCC
HAMLET — Ethan Lambert, 18, knew he didn’t want to attend a four-year college after high school. He believed he could find a program that would prepare him for a high-paying career in less time — and without a mountain of college debt.
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Holiday magic returns with 14th Annual Robeson County Christmas Show
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is ushering in the holiday season with the return of one of the region’s favorite traditions — the 14th annual Robeson County Christmas Show, set for Dec. 5–13.
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Bring out the oyesters
It was a packed house at the XP Training Center for the annual Laurinburg-Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Carolina Hearts Chamber on the Half Shell. All 500 tickets sold out for Saturday’s event, which featured all-you-can-eat oysters, shrimp, chicken wings, and hushpuppies. Guests also enjoyed live music from Whiskey…
