Scotland County News

Laurene Stubbs of Laurinburg has joined the Scotland County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council.

A report released by an advocacy group shows 18 out of North Carolina's 100 counties have poverty levels above 20 percent.

An inmate at Scotland County jail has been charged with sexual battery against a jail employee, according to a sheriff's report.

Student selections for the 18th annual exchange with Laurinburg's sister city of Oban, Scotland have been announced by the Oban Exchange Committee.

A meeting has been organized to "P.U.L.L." community support for education. The Scotland County Closing the Achievement Gap Task Force a ' called Project P.U.L.L., or Partners United to Lift Learning a ' is sponsoring a kick-off meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at I.E. Johnson Elementary School as an information session for students, parents and ...

The Laurinburg and Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce has received a $35,000 grant as part of the North Carolina Rural Center's Community Mobilization Grants Program, officials announced Wednesday.

Accused drug trafficker Johnnie Dial, Jr., left, being brought to the Magistrate's Office on Thursday by Investigator Scott Jacobs.

Amber Watkins was named Teacher of the Year by Scotland County Schools. Pictured, from left, are: School Board Chair Jimmy Bennett, Watkins and Superintendent Rick Stout.

Scotland County farmers enjoyed better weather than they have seen in two seasons.

The Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for two annual awards recognizing volunteer leaders around Scotland County.

Teen allegedly impersonated police officer A Laurinburg teen has been accused of impersonating a police officer by the Scotland County Sheriff's Office.

Fireman Randy Bird carries fire-damaged debris from this home while smoke still billows from the recently extinguished fire.

The Scotland High School JROTC Drill Team retire the colors at the end of the Veteran's Day Ceremony on Wednesday, which was hosted by Scotland County Veterans Council.

Marlboro County is being sued over its refusal to grant a zoning request for a landfill near the Scotland County border.

Today is the 91st anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. Keeping to the tradition that the treaty was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Scotland County Veteran's Council will hold their annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Clinton V. Willis National Guard Armory at 1520 S. Main ...

New Bern High School Principal Stuart Blount resigned his position as the top administrator in the system's largest high school to become one of two assistant superintendents of Scotland County Schools in Laurinburg.

The Scotland County Ministers Association will meet Tuesday, November 10, at 10:50 a.m., at Laurinburg Christian Church, 1111 Turnpike Road.

Two state legislators from Laurinburg have been tapped to tackle a problem weighing on the youth of North Carolina - " childhood obesity.

What is an "Off Year", anyway? As I mix around with various local, state and national politicos, I keep hearing these words, "off year election". For some reason, this terminology "off year" strikes an unpleasant chord with me.

Family members of an accused killer have been charged with smuggling drugs into the Scotland County jail after attempting to bribe a guard, according to Sheriff Shep Jones.