East Laurinburg News

A spirited discussion about the cost of storm cleanup and town finances highlighted the East Laurinburg Board of Commissioners' meeting on Tuesday.

Some East Laurinburg residents have expressed anger and dismay over what they say is a plan to increase property taxes there.

Despite the fact that she is still two months shy of her 16th birthday, Shelby Farris became a high school graduate and a full-time college student over the course of two days last week.

Matt Hensley Staff Reporter The preliminary ABC results for the 2007-2008 school year for Scotland County showed progress.

Jason Balduf/Staff Reporter Authorities say Scotland County may have a burgeoning gang problem.

“Many might think (eighth grade) is early”

The Scotland County Schools along with the Laurinburg/Scotland County Chamber of Commerce has put together job shadowing days to help eighth graders get an early jump on what they would like to be "when they ... via The Laurinburg Exchange Online

“This will be our chance to do something for the community.”

The East Laurinburg Festival Committee met on Monday night to let the community in on plans for the event and to get input. via The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Scotland deputies say it appears some folks have been busier than Santa's elves during the holidays. via The Laurinburg Exchange Online