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Scotland County Schools see gains in academic growth
LAURINBURG — Scotland County Schools outpaced the state in academic growth during the 2025-26 school year, with 87.5% of district schools meeting or exceeding expected growth compared with 72.9% statewide, according to accountability results released Wednesday.
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Tribal committee advances gaming ordinance, setting stage for public hearings
PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribal Council’s Constitution & Ordinance Committee voted 13-1 Monday to approve a draft gaming ordinance, which will now advance out of committee with public hearings expected to be held before it goes before the full council.
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Scotland Sports Update
LAURINBURG —The Lady Scots volleyball team has improved their win streak to four in a row, after being on the road defeating Hoke County 3-0 last Thursday and Red Springs 3-0 Monday.
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Zamir White signed to Saints practice squad
LAURINBURG — Laurinburg native Zamir White was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad.
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Scots take Wolverines lightly
LAURINBURG —Perhaps the biggest shock of the season came Monday when the Fighting Scots boys soccer team was held to a 1-1 tie against the Westover Wolverines.
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Henderson listed among Defensive Linemen to Watch
LAURINBURG —Scotland High defensive lineman Jamaree Henderson was listed among the 2028 Defensive Linemen to Watch on the National Radar.
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Wagram man charged in fatal bar shooting
LAURINBURG — A Wagram man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that left a Laurinburg man dead early Saturday morning.
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UNCP dean appointed to RichmondCC board of trustees
HAMLET — Richmond Community College recently welcomed Dr. Stewart Thomas to its board of trustees following his appointment by the North Carolina Senate.
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2026 Carver Middle football schedule
LAURINBURG —The Carver Eagles 2026 football schedule has been released. Below are the upcoming games and dates:
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3 Things I saw in Scotland vs. Richmond
LAURINBURG — The Scotland High football team defeated their longtime rival, the Richmond Raiders, 26-13 for the first time in four years. Here are the three things I saw:
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Make childhood cancer awareness personal this September
LAURINBURG — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Live Like Madison is encouraging the community to look beyond the statistics and remember the children and families whose lives are forever changed by a childhood cancer diagnosis.
