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  • 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.


  • 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.


  • Laurinburg man arrested on child sex offense charges

    Laurinburg man arrested on child sex offense charges

    LAURINBURG — A Laurinburg man is facing multiple felony charges after police said an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a child led to his arrest Tuesday morning.


  • Beyond the Diamond

    Beyond the Diamond

    LAURINBURG — Known for its country atmosphere, small-town charm and deep-rooted football tradition, Laurinburg is a community built on family and sports that have long lifted it.


  • Closer to home

    Closer to home

    LAURINBURG — The Scotland Cancer Treatment Center became a source of hope and support for Beachum McDougald after he learned he had stage 3 prostate cancer.


  • WLNC tower collapse knocks station off air

    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.


  • Scotland Cancer Treatment Center set to expand

    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.


  • Thomas sworn in as Wagram mayor

    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.


  • One last lap, new roads ahead

    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.


  • Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’

    Shaw Academy Class of 2026: ‘I can. I will. I must.’

    LAURINBURG — “Congratulations, Class of 2026. We made it!”


  • Sex offender registry sweep leads to 4 arrests

    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.


  • Workshop ‘builds better men’

    Workshop ‘builds better men’

    LAURINBURG — Father’s Day came a little early for a group of community members gathered Saturday afternoon at the IEJ Community Center for a workshop focused on building stronger relationships between fathers and sons.


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