LAURINBURG —Marlin Moore put pen to paper Tuesday at the Scotland High School media center, signing his letter of intent to play football at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the fall. Surrounded by family, friends and teammates, Moore made it official in front of supporters.

LAURINBURG — The Scotland High School bowling team qualified for the state championship on Friday, Feb.13 at the Sandhills Bowling Center. The team finished in third place overall and had three bowlers compete individually: Garrett Boyer, Kenan Smith and Grayson Leviner. Boyer earned third place in the individual state competition. Congratulations to this outstanding group of young men.

LAURINBURG —Taylor Johnson qualified for the individual swim state championship on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Triangle Aquatic Center. She finished 12th in the 200- and 10th overall in the 500-yard freestyle events. Congratulations to Taylor Johnson for representing Scotland County and showcasing her impressive talent.

LAURINBURG — The Highland Hooligans have announced their 2026 home schedule and introduced Jason Watson as the new team chaplain.

For the first time in 12 years, Scotland County will have a new sheriff.

LAURINBURG —Senior Zaymon Gibson scored 26 points as the Fighting Scots’ boys basketball team (11-11) defeated the Cape Fear Colts on the road, 58-55, Thursday. This victory helped Scotland get back on the winning track and even their record at .500.

LAURINBURG —After an abysmal loss to the Lumberton Pirates, 66-45, on Tuesday, in which senior Zaymon Gibson, the Scots’ leading scorer, was held to nine points, Fighting Scots head coach Jarvis Cobb has the team focused on a bigger prize: the playoffs.