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  • Scotland County Athlete of the Week

    Scotland County Athlete of the Week

    LAURINBURG — Scotland County Athlete of the Week: Nathan Ward


  • Scots bounce back with win over South View

    Scots bounce back with win over South View

    LAURINBURG —Nathan Ward’s three-goal performance propelled the Fighting Scots to a 4-2 victory over the South View Tigers on Thursday, evening their record at 1-1.


  • Scots fall to Union Pines in home opener

    Scots fall to Union Pines in home opener

    LAURINBURG — Not quite the start the Fighting Scots soccer team wanted.


  • 49ers sign Laurinburg native Zamir White to one-year deal

    49ers sign Laurinburg native Zamir White to one-year deal

    LAURINBURG —The San Francisco 49ers signed Laurinburg native Zamir White to a one-year deal Wednesday.


  • Laurinburg bridge to bear Malloy’s name

    Laurinburg bridge to bear Malloy’s name

    LAURINBURG — A bridge in Laurinburg will soon carry the name of a longtime public servant who made history as the city’s first Black chief of police.


  • Suspect arrested in shooting, vehicle theft

    Suspect arrested in shooting, vehicle theft

    LAURINBURG — A suspect was arrested after police say a 63-year-old man was shot Friday night and his vehicle was stolen, with the suspect later arriving at Scotland Memorial Hospital in the allegedly stolen vehicle.


  • Zamir White works out for 49ers

    Zamir White works out for 49ers

    LAURINBURG —Scotland High leading rusher Zamir White worked out for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday.


  • Laurinburg Christmas parade early registration now open

    Laurinburg Christmas parade early registration now open

    LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg-Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce has officially opened registration for the 2026 Scotland Health Care System Laurinburg Christmas Parade. This year’s holiday celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, beginning at 2:30 p.m.


  • Laurinburg teen lands role on Disney pilot ‘Saltwater’

    Laurinburg teen lands role on Disney pilot ‘Saltwater’

    LAURINBURG — For years, Aidan Davis has been telling stories under the lights of local theater stages. This summer, the 15-year-old Laurinburg actor found himself on a very different kind of stage — a professional television set.


  • Summer reading ends on high note with Mestival fun

    Summer reading ends on high note with Mestival fun

    LAURINBURG — More than 31,000 minutes have been read by area children this summer through Scotland County Memorial Library’s annual summer reading challenge.


  • Habitat secures a $24,500 grant for critical home repairs

    Habitat secures a $24,500 grant for critical home repairs

    LAURINBURG — Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County has received a $24,500 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to launch its first countywide mobilization focused on critical home repairs for vulnerable homeowners.


  • Registration opens for Scotland County fall sports

    Registration opens for Scotland County fall sports

    LAURINBURG —Scotland County fall sports registration now open.


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