Khaleb McRae to compete in Rabat Diamond League
LAURINBURG —North Carolina native Khaleb McRae is set to compete in the Rabat leg of the 2026 Diamond League Series alongside world championship bronze med...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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McLean ranked No. 1 in North Carolina’s Class of 2029
LAURINBURG —The Fighting Scots’ second-year running back Michael McLean continues his rise as one of North Carolina’s top football players.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Scotland County unites in prayer at courthouse
LAURINBURG — Rain tapped steadily against the windows of the Scotland County Courthouse on Thursday morning, but inside, voices rose in prayer…
May 8, 2026Open source
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New scholarship established for students in RichmondCC’s 911 degree program
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation announced the establishment of the North Carolina NENA Endowed Scholarship in memory of Bill Foster Fren...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
RichmondCC builds mentoring program through peer training
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is building a peer mentoring program that pairs experienced students with new students to foster academic success…
May 8, 2026Open source
Ole Miss faces North Carolina in College World Series opener after historic road run
Ole Miss opens College World Series play Friday night against North Carolina after taking a tough road to get to Omaha for the first time since 2022. It’s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Ole Miss loses 6-2 to North Carolina
Ole Miss opens College World Series play Friday night at 6 p.m. against No. 5 North Carolina after taking a tough road to get to Omaha for the first time sin...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Judge rules Veterans Guardian violates federal law — months after lobbying efforts in Kansas
A federal judge in North Carolina found that Veterans Guardian, a for-profit consultant that charges veterans for help filing their disability claims, violat...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
FEMA approves $300M for Helene recovery in WNC, including $172K for Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
NCHSAA delays fall sports until at least Sept. 1
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Daymark counselor talks addiction, mental health, recovery in Avery County
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Reeves closing distinguished tenure with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Morrison earns promotion to NC Main Street program manager
The person now responsible for strengthening downtowns across North Carolina got her start doing it right here in Mount Airy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Randy Porter
Mr. Randy Porter, age 67 of Maxton, North Carolina, formerly of Carrollton, Ga passed away on May 31, 2026. Celebration of life service will be held on Satur...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
North Carolina HS valedictorian speaks out after heckling student shames his speech
A North Carolina high school valedictorian who was outed by a heckling senior after appearing to quote Ye in his graduation speech has told how the controver...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage. The North Carolina resident expected a medic...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Billy Joe Whitaker,
Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fellowship Bapt...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Stevens resigning from N.C. House
A veteran member of the North Carolina Legislature from Mount Airy is resigning in order to focus her efforts on joining the state’s highest court.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Laurinburg is in Scotland County, North Carolina.
Region: North Carolina
ZIP Codes
28352, 28353
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Ole Miss faces North Carolina in College World Series opener after historic road run
Ole Miss opens College World Series play Friday night against North Carolina after taking a tough road to get to Omaha for the first time since 2022. It’s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Ole Miss loses 6-2 to North Carolina
Ole Miss opens College World Series play Friday night at 6 p.m. against No. 5 North Carolina after taking a tough road to get to Omaha for the first time sin...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Judge rules Veterans Guardian violates federal law — months after lobbying efforts in Kansas
A federal judge in North Carolina found that Veterans Guardian, a for-profit consultant that charges veterans for help filing their disability claims, violat...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
FEMA approves $300M for Helene recovery in WNC, including $172K for Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
NCHSAA delays fall sports until at least Sept. 1
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Daymark counselor talks addiction, mental health, recovery in Avery County
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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