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Hooligans earn first win of the season in 12-2 victory over Yankees
LAURINBURG — The wait is over, Scotland County. After a 10-day drought, the Highland Hooligans notched their first win of the season, defeating the Carolina Yankees 12-2 on Tuesday at Legion Park.
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McLean ranked No. 1 in North Carolina’s Class of 2029
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots’ second-year running back Michael McLean continues his rise as one of North Carolina’s top football players.
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Scotland football announces workout dates
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots football team has announced its 2026 summer workout schedule for June and July. The first workout is scheduled for June 9, and the first official mandatory day will be July 29. Further details about the 7-on-7 practices and dead periods are provided below:
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Hooligans fall to Oak Island
LAURINBURG —“We will break this wall down.” Those words from Highland Hooligans head coach Joe Critcher sum up the Hooligans’ abysmal 0-4 start to the season after Friday’s 3-0 loss to the Oak Island Loggerheads. Plagued by weather conditions and a lack of rapport, the Hooligans have not had the…
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Laurinburg’s Zamir White works out for Miami Dolphins
LAURINBURG —Laurinburg native and former Scotland High star running back Zamir White worked out for the Miami Dolphins this past week.
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Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests
LAURINBURG — Four people were arrested and six registered sex offenders were found to be out of compliance during a countywide registry enforcement operation conducted by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.
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New scholarship established for students in RichmondCC’s 911 degree program
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation announced the establishment of the North Carolina NENA Endowed Scholarship in memory of Bill Foster French, ENP, CMCP, given by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NC NENA).
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UNCP occupational therapy program earns a full seven-year accreditation
PEMBROKE — Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university’s expanding healthcare education efforts.
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Terry Chavis named Scotland County magistrate
LAURINBURG — Former Laurinburg Assistant Police Chief Terry M. Chavis has a new role after being sworn in Wednesday as Scotland County magistrate by District Court Judge Christopher Rhue.
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3 juveniles and 19-year-old are charged in pawn shop burglary
LAURINBURG — Three juveniles and a 19-year-old Laurinburg man are facing charges after multiple firearms were stolen during a break-in at a local pawn shop earlier this month, according to the Laurinburg Police Department.
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Carolina Civic Center presents ‘Hairspray’ musical June 10-14
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will present the musical Hairspray June 10-14.
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Hooligans connect with fans at meet-and-greet
LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg Highland Hooligans hosted a meet-and-greet Wednesday at Railroad Bar & Grill, giving fans a chance to meet players, purchase merchandise, take photos and collect autographs. After all the batting and hitting on the field, Wednesday offered the Scotland County community a chance to interact with players…
