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Maxton business, owner pay $1M to settle alleged false claims for post office repairs
MAXTON — A-Plus Management, LLC and its owner, Jared Chavis of Maxton, agreed to pay $1,000,000 to the U.S. government to resolve alleged false claims for overstated repairs at United States Postal Service (USPS) facilities.
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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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Griffin named NC offensive linemen to watch
LAURINBURG — Scotland High offensive lineman Tre’millian Griffin has been named one of North Carolina’s offensive linemen to watch, according to NCSportsPage.
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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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Fall soccer registration now open
LAURINBURG —Scotland County Parks & Recreation has opened fall soccer registration.
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Scotland set for Aug. 7 football scrimmage
LAURINBURG —The Scotland High football team is hosting a three-team scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 7, at Pate Stadium at 6 p.m. Advanced tickets are $10 and $15 at the gate. Scotland will compete against Douglas Byrd, East Bladen and Union Spartans.
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Laurinburg Optimist 12U wins District 3 championship
LAURINBURG —The Laurinburg Optimist 12U All-Star baseball team secured a victory against the Sandhills, winning 8-3 on Friday night to claim the District 3 championship at Memorial Park in Southern Pines. They finished the five-day tournament with a perfect record of 4-0. The team will be heading to Williamson for…
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Highland Hooligans host youth baseball camp July16-18
LAURINBURG —The Highland Hooligans are hosting a baseball camp on July 16-18.
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Lady Scots enter season with championship mindset
LAURINBURG —As the volleyball season nears, the Scotland High volleyball team is focused on turning last year’s playoff disappointment into a Tri-County 6A/7A conference championship.
