Biscoe News

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. 'Let the games begin!' echoed in the air Friday, signifying the start of the 2009 Special Olympics of Davidson County Winter Games.

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.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Ronnie Nicholson, Pastor Leach Street a ' Weavertown, Biscoe, NC 2nd Annual Church Fall Festival October 24th 2009 12 Noon until On the Church Grounds Fellowship, Food, Fun Music will be rendered by Jackie Harris & Carolina Messengers Any choirs are groups are welcome to join us.

The year was 1909. The first Lincoln head pennies were minted, the Indianapolis 500 race track opened, and the Town of Fuquay Springs was incorporated.

Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Ronnie Nicholson, Pastor Biscoe, NC Theme: "Women Of Action" James 1:22 August 22nd & 23rd 2009 Saturday 9:00a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Speakers for Saturday: Mercedes Miller Empowerment Specialist Winston Salem, NC Rev.

Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Ronnie Nicholson, Pastor Biscoe, NC Theme: "Women Of Action" James 1:22 August 22nd & 23rd 2009 Saturday 9:00a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Speakers for Saturday: Mercedes Miller Empowerment Specialist Winston Salem, NC Rev.

The debate over health care reform intensified last week when national Republicans aired ads targeting three North Carolina congressmen.

North Carolinians turned out in droves Thursday at the State Farmers Market for all things related to a homegrown and juicy favorite -- peach ice cream, peach cider, peach pie and cobbler recipes, even a Peach Queen.

North Carolina's peach season runs from the end of May through September. More than 70 different varieties are grown in the state, some bearing names of towns in North Carolina's peach-growing belt -- Biscoe, Candor, Troy and Ellerbe.

U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell said he was in Laurinburg to talk not only about what he has accomplished during his first few months in Congress, but also to listen to what Scotland residents would like to see done during his term.

The community looks forward to hearing the results of two independent air-quality tests that are scheduled for the new Rossview Elementary school in mid-July. The tests are needed to determine if all mold spores have been eradicated in the building.

Daniel Pearce and David Hare, both members of Troop 845 at Carrboro United Methodist Church, have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

A North Carolina congressman says Fort Bragg will receive $88 million to build a new facility to help wounded soldiers transition back to active duty or civilian life.