Scotland County News

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.

Jesse Price of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow displays a box of coins sold by Scotland County residents since his company came to Laurinburg on Tuesday.

From left, Public Defender Ayo Metiko, District Court Judge Regina Joe and Assistant District Attorney Allan Adams talk with students at East Laurinburg Alternative Learning Academy.

For the month of September, McDowell County reported a jobless rate of 14.1 percent, which is almost unchanged from the previous month.

Hannah Ammons of Laurinburg poses with the platter she designed that was awarded third place at the South Central 4-H Activity Day contest held in Montgomery County.

Officials say a Laurinburg man, who tried to kill his wife with an axe. had his first court appearance Tuesday.

Some parents of Carver Middle School students expressed anger Tuesday over what they see as a series of violent acts that undermine the safety of the school.

A Robeson County man is among seven more violent criminals who could potentially be freed because of a court ruling and good conduct credits.

Scotland County Republican Party will meet October 26th at 7 pm at headquarters.

U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell honored the history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute this week on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives.

Moore County has no water crisis, and county leaders are conferring with other counties and several municipalities about collaborative efforts on water issues.

The Scotland County NAACP Branch will present its 34th annual Freedom Fund Banquet Oct.

These items are among the many pieces of antiques, art and artifacts that will be up for auction Friday night.

Those who meet certain income guidelines and are responsible for paying their own heating source may qualify for financial assistance through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program .

Scotland County Farm Bureau Insurance announced it recently added a new agent a ' Sandra Bullard-Lee. A native of Raeford, Bullard-Lee worked for Abbot Laboratories for years, until they closed.

Laurinburg may try to regulate the internet sweepstakes games, city officials said Tuesday.

Accused killer William Dean Ivey, III, left, walks down the hall in front of Lt.

An athlete at the Scotland County Highland Games participates in a weight throw event during Saturday's competition.