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Ribbon cut for consolidated agency
LAURINBURG — Scotland County officials marked the consolidation of the county’s Health Department and Department of Social Services into a unified Health and Human Services agency with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the building bearing its new name.
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4th Suds and Swine a smokin’ hit
LAURINBURG — Downtown was packed full of people Friday and Saturday for the fourth annual Suds and Swine Whole Hog BBQ Festival.
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Laurel Hill’s Braxton Lett wins RichmondCC’s Academic Excellence Award
LAUREL HILL — In the summer of 2024, there was a bad storm in Laurel Hill that left Braxton Lett and his family without air conditioning, heat or hot water. Lightning had messed up their heating and air unit and hot water heater. It took months before anyone could come…
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Leaders mark progress at airport terminal
MAXTON — Officials gathered at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport on Thursday to mark a key milestone in construction of a new terminal, celebrating the placement of the project’s first overhead steel beam.
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A Wagram Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit
RALEIGH — An Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist, which one official said put the country, members of the U.S. military and the nation’s allies at risk.
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Gibson man sentenced to 28-34 years for 2022 fatal shooting
LAURINBURG — A Gibson man has been sentenced in connection to a 2022 fatal shooting after pleading guilty during a recent session of Scotland County Criminal Superior Court.
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Stand Down connects 220 veterans
LAURINBURG — More than 200 veterans from across the region gathered recently for the annual Veterans Stand Down, an event designed to bring critical services and support directly to those who served.
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Meet Hoolignas head coach Joe Critcher
LAURINBURG —The Highland Hooligans announced Joe Critcher as their new head coach on Jan. 17, 2026, bringing in a leader who emphasizes toughness, fundamentals and winning. Critcher was selected by general manager Billy Norris Jr. as the team looks to build on the success of its inaugural season.
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Scotland County agencies to close Saturday due to winter weather threat
LAURINBURG — Several Scotland County agencies will be closed Saturday as officials prepare for the potential impacts of inclement winter weather.
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$1M bond set for a Gibson man facing drug related charges
GIBSON — A Gibson man is facing multiple drug-related charges following a narcotics investigation and search warrant execution by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Scotland County braces for winter storm hit
LAURINBURG — Scotland County officials are urging residents to prepare for dangerous winter weather as a significant ice storm is forecast to impact the area this weekend, prompting emergency declarations, court cancellations and the opening of a county shelter.
