Tomeka Sinclair
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WLNC tower collapse knocks station off air
LAURINBURG — WLNC Radio was knocked off the air after its broadcast tower collapsed at the station’s Lila Drive location.
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Scotland Cancer Treatment Center set to expand
LAURINBURG — Scotland Health will host a groundbreaking ceremony July 21 to mark the planned expansion of the Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, a project aimed at increasing space and improving access to cancer care for patients throughout the region.
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Commissioners lower tax rate to 69.9 cents
LAURINBURG — Scotland County commissioners voted Monday to lower the county’s property tax rate to 69.9 cents per $100 of assessed value after state legislation allowed counties to revisit rates following months of uncertainty surrounding property revaluation rules.
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MOVIE IN REVIEW | Live-action ‘Moana’ delivers
I am well aware of the case against Disney’s live-action remake of its 2016 animated hit “Moana,” namely that the original film is less than ten years old and doesn’t need a remake, and also that Disney live-action remakes are lazy cash-grabs in general. And I agree with a lot…
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Scotland Co. native earns 2 music award nods
LAS VEGAS — A Scotland County native is receiving national recognition for her work as both a spoken-word artist and musician.
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Thomas sworn in as Wagram mayor
WAGRAM — The leadership of the town of Wagram changed hands Friday as former Mayor Barbara Pierce handed over the gavel to Kendrick Thomas following his swearing-in during a special meeting attended by church members, friends, staff, family, community members and public officials.
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One last lap, new roads ahead
LAURINBURG — Before embarking on the next leg of their journey, 293 Scotland High School seniors took one final walk together Friday night.
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Who’s next? Firearm violence sowing doubt in rural NC
RALEIGH — Rep. Garland Pierce says he has attended too many funerals in Scotland County.
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Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’
LAURINBURG — “Congratulations, Class of 2026. We made it!”
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Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests
LAURINBURG — Four people were arrested and six registered sex offenders were found to be out of compliance during a countywide registry enforcement operation conducted by the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.
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New scholarship established for students in RichmondCC’s 911 degree program
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation announced the establishment of the North Carolina NENA Endowed Scholarship in memory of Bill Foster French, ENP, CMCP, given by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NC NENA).
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UNCP occupational therapy program earns a full seven-year accreditation
PEMBROKE — Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university’s expanding healthcare education efforts.
