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  • 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.


  • UNCP graduate commencement honors purpose and perseverance

    UNCP graduate commencement honors purpose and perseverance

    PEMBROKE — The 517 graduates who crossed the stage Friday night at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke did not arrive there by chance.


  • Longtime Wagram Commission Hyder Massey Jr. passes away at age 88

    Longtime Wagram Commission Hyder Massey Jr. passes away at age 88

    WAGRAM — The Town of Wagram is mourning the loss of former Commissioner Hyder Massey Jr., who died May 7, 2026, at the age of 88.


  • Scotland County unites in prayer at courthouse

    Scotland County unites in prayer at courthouse

    LAURINBURG — Rain tapped steadily against the windows of the Scotland County Courthouse on Thursday morning, but inside, voices rose in prayer, song and reflection as residents gathered for the annual National Day of Prayer observance.


  • Ribbon cut for consolidated agency

    Ribbon cut for consolidated agency

    LAURINBURG — Scotland County officials marked the consolidation of the county’s Health Department and Department of Social Services into a unified Health and Human Services agency with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the building bearing its new name.


  • 4th Suds and Swine a smokin’ hit

    4th Suds and Swine a smokin’ hit

    LAURINBURG — Downtown was packed full of people Friday and Saturday for the fourth annual Suds and Swine Whole Hog BBQ Festival.


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