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Hooligans comeback dreams melts away

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Hooligans comeback dreams melts away

LAURINBURG — In the smoldering heat, the Highland Hooligans watched their hope melt away as the Shallotte Shallywags entered Legion Park and escaped with a 10-9 victory. It was one of those nights for the Hooligans when nothing could go right. Whether it was the pitcher being substituted early, players being ejected, umpires making controversial calls, or the offense failing to produce… Source Read Article

Youth Volleyball comes to Scotland County

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Youth Volleyball comes to Scotland County

LAURINBURG — This summer offers young female athletes between the ages of 9 and 15 the opportunity to spike their way to success. In Scotland County, volleyball is making its way into town, with the arrival of volleyball at Scotland County Parks and Recreation. This is the ideal opportunity, as volleyball is officially here. A great opportunity is being presented by Scotland County Parks & Source Read Article

NWS issues extreme heat watch for Scotland Co.

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NWS issues extreme heat watch for Scotland Co.

LAURINBURG — The National Weather Service is advising residents in Scotland County and surrounding areas to take precautions as an extreme heat watch goes into effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. The NWS has also issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, prior to the extreme heat watch going into effect. During the extreme heat advisory… Source Read Article

City Council OKs $44M budget

LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg City Council approved a $44 million budget that includes another water and sewer rate hike as part of a five-year plan. During a public hearing, no one spoke for or against the budget, which totals $44,438,023, combining the city’s four funds — General Fund ($11,714,033), Electric Fund ($18,336,501), Water and Sewer Fund ($11,088,773), and the Solid Waste Fund ($3,298… SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

More broadband access coming to Scotland Co.

LAURINBURG — Hoke and Scotland Counties have both been selected to receive additional broadband service through a Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Award. The purpose of the CAB program is to “deploy broadband service to currently unserved and underserved households and businesses,” according to the NC Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity. At this time… SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Retired UNCP professor Schneider named Top Scholar

PEMBROKE — Robert (Bob) Schneider, a retired professor from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has been named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS, a data analytics platform that analyzes global research output and ranks scholars based on productivity, impact and collaboration in specific fields. The recognition places him among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide in emergency management. SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Back to the basics for the Fighting Scots

LAURINBURG — The Scotland Fighting Scots held their annual seven-on-seven practice in the early mornings on Wednesday at Scotland High School. It was the second scrimmage the Scots had had after a long off-season. The scrimmage included the junior varsity and varsity teams from Scotland High School versus St. Paul’s and Greys Creek. With all three programs focused on improvement… SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Hooligans drop 3rd straight on police night

LAURINBURG — Under the bright lights of a Tuesday night, the roar of the crowd echoed across Legion Park. The bleachers were packed, not with your typical baseball fans but with a few more badges and black and blue uniforms in the crowd than usual. Tuesday’s game was more than just a Hooligans baseball game; it was Police Department Night and the Highland Hooligans were ready to put on a show. SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Travis Petty Jr| A new voice for Scotland County sports

Welcome, fresh meat as some would like to say. My name is Travis Petty Jr. Let me start by saying how thrilled I am about this new beginning of bringing exciting coverage to Scotland County sports. Sports have always been a big part of my life, having been born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. I will always be a Jacksonville Jaguars fan, even though I currently reside in North Carolina… SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Gibson OKs budget with fee hike

GIBSON — Commissioner Eric Stubbs announced he will be departing the Gibson Board of Commissioners after the board approved a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Stubbs told fellow board members and the public that he will be leaving the board in August because he plans to move outside of Gibson’s town limits. “Trust me, I don’t want to go, but if all works out and the move happens… SourceLaurinburg · Laurinburg Read Article

Laurinburg Exchange Graduation Class of 2025

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