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Dr. Rich Castillo named founding dean of the UNCP School of Optometry
PEMBROKE — During a special called meeting on July 9, the board of trustees named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
Scotland County Teen Court competes
Judge Jamie Adams, left, is shown with Tina Whitfield, Coty Gainey, CJ McArthur, all from the Scotland County Sheriff’s Department, at an appreciation banquet held by the Scotland County Teen Court. Shown are Scotland County Teen Court Attorneys for Scotland County Meah Johnson, left, Darius West, Adrian York, Aidan...
SAU women’s volleyball releases 2024 schedule
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights women’s volleyball team released their 2024 season schedule earlier this week. Their season will start with the Life Tournament at home Aug.23-24 and conclude on the road at CIU on Nov.5. In total the team will compete in 26 games, including the...
Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to install Phillip D. Marks
LAURINBURG — Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church is installing Phillip D. Marks during special services held on July 14. Pastor Nic Curry will speak at an 11 a.m. service and Carl E. Brinkley Jr. will speak at a 3 p.m. service. The church is located at 11661 Johns Road in Laurinburg.
Cypress Creek Renewables awards 5 SHS students $1K scholarships
DURHAM — Five Scotland County students were selected to receive a 2024 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award, Cypress Creek Renewables announced Friday. Students include Scotland High School’s John Herr, Thomas Taylor, Rylan Cromartie, La’Tayvia McLean and Eli McRae. Each student was awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship...
SAU Equestrian accomplishes big things
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Equestrian Program recently had a handful of superstar riders and horses obtain a few big accomplishments in a couple of events earlier this week. Buster and Sarah Beth competed in their first show together in the Amateur Hunter under Saddle. They additionally became Circuit...
Laurinburg native promoted to first sergeant in US Army
LAURINBURG — Laurinburg native, Ashley Danielle Johnson, currently serving in the United States Army, stationed in Camp Humphreys, South Korea has achieved the rank of first sergeant. In the new rank, Johnson will be in command of 240 soldiers, officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and Korean Augmentation to the...
Library’s Summer Reading Program showcases Rockstar Magic | PHOTOS
Many did not believe their eyes at the continuation of the Scotland County Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program. Dozens of children witness a series of illusions in a show featuring Rockstar Magic of Chris and Neil in this week’s program held at the Laurel Hill Community Center. The Summer Reading Program’s continues with Mad Science at the Wagram Recreation Center at 10:30 and 1 p.m. on July 17.
PHOTOS: Scotland hosts day two of wrestling camp
Scotland High School hosts day two of a three-day wrestling camp on Friday in Laurinburg. The camp features one of Maryland’s top coaches, Jason Gabrielson and was counseled by UMD’s Clayton Gabrielson and Garrett Kappes.
Scotland County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell to K-9 Bob
LAURINBURG —The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell Wednesday to a deputy who has dedicated more than nine years to the force, K-9 Bob. The German shepherd died at the age of 14 on June 6. He is the department’s sixth K-9 to pass away. Bob’s handler...
Scotland native Tiffany McNair struts runway in Qatar
QATAR —Tiffany McNair is paving her way more than 7,000 miles away in the Middle East — the runway that is. The Scotland County native most recently walked the catwalk six times over in the Doha Fashion Show as part of Fashion Week held in the country of Qatar.
Smolar: Hurley contract good for college basketball, bad for NC blue bloods
Dan Hurley signing a new contract to stay at UConn as the men’s basketball coach for the foreseeable future is a good thing for a lot of people. It’s of course terrific news for the Huskies, who have a great shot at becoming the first program to win three consecutive national titles since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. It’s also great news for Hurley, who is quickly making a case as one of the greatest college coaches in history and now gets a nice pay raise while staying in the Northeast. The sport of college basketball benefits too. Whether you’re a fan of UConn, one of their biggest rivals or just a fan of basketball in general, it’s hard to deny that his energy, passion and enthusiasm makes the game more entertaining and raises the quality of competition.
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