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  • Scotland linebacker Kymani Atiles signs with Louisburg College

    Scotland linebacker Kymani Atiles signs with Louisburg College

    LAURINBURG — Scotland senior star linebacker Kymani Atiles signed his letter of intent to attend Louisburg College in the fall on Friday.


  • Dawson Blue recognized among North Carolina’s top base stealers

    Dawson Blue recognized among North Carolina’s top base stealers

    LAURINBURG —Scotland County native Dawson Blue has been recognized for her outstanding high school softball career so far.


  • Scotland softball drop heartbreaker to Hoke County

    Scotland softball drop heartbreaker to Hoke County

    LAURINBURG —Scotland’s softball team (2-2) suffered a tough loss on the road against Hoke County, falling 7-6 on Wednesday as their attempts at a comeback ultimately fell short.


  • Scotland get back on track with win over Hoke County

    Scotland get back on track with win over Hoke County

    LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots baseball team (2-4) got back on the winning track after defeating Hoke County at home, 10-3, on Wednesday.


  • Scotland Sports Update

    Scotland Sports Update

    LAURINBURG — Here is a Scotland sports update.


  • Scotland tennis looks to soar above expectations

    Scotland tennis looks to soar above expectations

    LAURINBURG —“Hard work and determination”—three words to describe the new-look 2025-26 Scotland High tennis team as it aims to soar above expectations this season.


  • Stand Down connects 220 veterans

    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.


  • Scotland County landfill to close for training March 20

    Scotland County landfill to close for training March 20

    LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Landfill will close temporarily March 20 to allow staff to complete training.


  • JOHN HOOD | Budget writers shouldn’t hope for miracles

    JOHN HOOD | Budget writers shouldn’t hope for miracles

    During the just-completed primary campaigns for North Carolina General Assembly, you may have heard one or more candidates say that state government is currently operating without a budget. That is not, strictly speaking, true.


  • Scotland Sports Update

    Scotland Sports Update

    LAURINBURG — Here is a Scotland sports update. The Fighting Scots girls’ soccer team lost to Seventy-First at home on Friday with a score of 6-0, bringing their record to 1-3. Meanwhile, the Scots softball team was defeated on the road by East Forsyth on Friday, 14-4, and they now…


  • Fighting Scots finally break through with 5-1 win

    Fighting Scots finally break through with 5-1 win

    LAURINBURG —After starting the season 0-2, the Fighting Scots girls’ soccer team (1-2) earned their first win of the season Thursday, defeating Douglas Byrd 5-1.


  • Scotland Sports Update

    Scotland Sports Update

    LAURINBURG — Here is a Scotland sports update. The Fighting Scots baseball team lost to South View on the road on Wednesday, with a final score of 9-7. Their record now stands at 1-3.


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