April 2017
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A NC mountain woman’s adventure in Bulgaria
Why would North Carolinian Elizabeth Kostova, who is a New York Times No.1 bestselling author, set her action-packed novel in Bulgaria? I will give you an answer in a minute. But first, a little bit about her new book, “The Shadow Land.” Its main character is a young North Carolina…
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RCC hosts rural business series
HAMLET— Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center is presenting the N.C. Rural Spring Entrepreneurship Action Learning (REAL) series beginning Tuesday, April 25. The NC REAL series includes five business seminars with topics ranging from self-assessments, business ideas, steps to writing a business plan, site feasibility, legal structure, marketing and business…
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RCC to hold LinkedIn lecture
HAMLET — Chamber of Commerce executive Les Echols will be speaking on “Building Your Business Brand with LinkedIn” on Wednesday, April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium located on the main campus of Richmond Community College. “Social media platforms have become a key component when it…
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St. Andrews hands out end-of-season awards
LAURINBURG — St. Andrews University held their annual athletic banquet earlier this week and handed out numerous awards to the college’s deserving athletes. Three seniors — Terrence Jackson, Tyran Taylor-Owens and Laura Deihl — were voted by the university’s head coaches to receive three special awards the Robert Renfrow “Peanut”…
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Exploring the final frontier
LAURINBURG – Around 65 people of all ages turned out this week for Scotland County Memorial Library’s presentation “From Black Hole to Solar Eclipse.” The talk was given by Jose D’Arruda a Physics Professor at UNC Pembroke. Six-year-old Jesse Sprague and his father Jason attended the event because Jesse likes…
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NCHSAA football championships return to Durham
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that it has partnered with the Triangle Sports Commission (TSC) to bring two NCHSAA football state championship games back Wallace Wade Stadium on the campus of Duke University in Durham. This is the first time since 2006 that…
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White House pushes uncertain bid to revive health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager for a victory, the White House expressed confidence Thursday that a breakthrough on the mired Republican health care bill could emerge in the House next week. The chamber’s GOP leaders, burned by a March debacle on the measure, were dubious and signs were scant that an…
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Mustangs up for adoption
LUMBERTON — Mustangs will be galloping into the area this weekend looking for a home — and the price is right. The federal Bureau of Land Management is making as many as 70 0f the wild horses available for adoption at Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Event Center today from 9…
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Project may be lifesaver for Scotland residents
LAURINBURG – Scotland County Sheriff’s Office will demonstrate a new program Saturday designed to aid the department in quickly locating at-risk individuals who wander off. The Project Lifesaver demonstration takes place at Produce Market Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Project Life Saver is a wristband designed to be worn…
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Parkinson event to help families deal with illness
LAURINBURG — Doctors diagnose, but it is up to patients to educate themselves in many circumstances. Starting in 2005, Doris Milligan, the widow of a Parkinson’s patient, has been helping to inform Scotland County residents about how to deal with the disease and live a quality life. On Thursday, Milligan…
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House where body was found on city’s hit list
LUMBERTON — The East Lumberton area where two bodies were discovered Tuesday has been spotlighted by Lumberton police in recent months in order to discourage criminal activity, according to law enforcement. The house at 505 Peachtree St., where the first decomposing body was discovered, is a short distance from where…
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Survey may help steer Laurinburg growth
LAURINBURG — The city of Laurinburg needs to update its economic development strategic plan. And city leaders need your help. Laurinburg residents are being asked to fill out an online survey to help prioritize what the city needs to focus on. The plan is being developed with the help ElectriCities…
