Scotland County
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AG Josh Stein holds roundtable discussion with local law enforcement, DSS personnel
ROCKINGHAM — On the heels of a series of groundbreaking legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors, North Carolina Attorney General and current gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein recently met with local law enforcement, human services professionals and criminal justice representatives at the Rockingham Police Department.
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Will Morgan wins county golf title
WAGRAM — Will Morgan earned his third county golf title over the weekend, edging out William Carter by five strokes at the Edges “R” Us Scotland County Amateur. Morgan posted a 3-under-par 69 at Scotch Meadows, the host of the tournament’s opening round on Friday. That gave him a four-stroke…
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Photos: Scotland County’s 15U softball team competes at district tourney
Nateya Scott delivers a pitch during the 15U softball district tournament last weekend in Carthage. Scotland County Parks and Recreation’s 15U softball team (white jerseys) competes against Lumberton during the district softball tournament. Lindsay Locklear receives her ceremonial home run ball after hitting one over the fence during the district…
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Interested in American Legion softball? Here’s what you need to know
LAURINBURG — American Legion softball could soon be coming to Scotland County. An interest meeting for athletes who would like to play in a local North Carolina American Legion Lady Fastpitch team will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. inside Scotland High’s media center. The league began in 2017 with…
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The Blue Blazers
LAURINBURG — When James McLean looks at the picture of Christopher “C.J.” McLaurin that is displayed in his office at Carver Middle School, he remembers a young man whose death shook Scotland County. McLaurin was a student at Carver when he was shot and killed at his family’s apartment in…
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Throwers test their strength at Highland Games
LAURINBURG — Christina Decker’s passion for competing at the Highland Games began with a suggestion from a close friend. “I have a friend who is Scottish. I’m actually not,” Decker said during a break at the Scotland County Highland Games on Saturday. “She’s really big into heritage, and we used…
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RALEIGH — A local lawmaker said he voted against a Republican budget that prioritized massive tax breaks for out-of-state corporations and people making more than $200,000 per year, while shortchanging teacher pay, school safety and state employees. “When I vote on a budget, I vote to support teachers, students and…
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Sheriff: Online rumors hamper search for missing Scotland child
LAURINBURG – Scotland County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing four year-old boy is being hampered by rumors on social media. Detective Sgt. Jessica Sadovnikov of the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office said that investigators were pulled away from the case Wednesday to investigate claims that Raul Johnson had…
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Searchers hopeful boy will be found
LAURINBURG – Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey continues to hold out hope that four-year-old Raul Johnson — missing since Wednesday — will be found. The boy was reported missing from his home on Village Drive on Wednesday shortly before noon. An Amber Alert has been issued for the child. First…
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City Hall, consolidation win approval
RALEIGH — Laurinburg will move ahead with building a new $9.1 million City Hall and police station after state officials approved the city’s financing plan on Tuesday. The North Carolina Local Government Commission also gave the thumbs up Tuesday to a request from Scotland County for $24 million in general…
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Scotland health board: Kids need flu shots
LAURINBURG —More Scotland County children need to get immunized for influenza, officials told members of the county Board of Health this week. Child Health Nurse Maria Roberts said parents in the county were being encouraged to get their children vaccinated against flu, but few did. The department did not provide…
