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Larsen ‘proud’ of No. 31 Lady Raiders’ efforts in first round playoff exit
RALEIGH — Despite an honest effort and a lights-out performance by junior goalkeeper Quanna Bostic, the Richmond Senior High School girls soccer team saw its season come to an end Monday. Playing in the opening round of the NCHSAA 4A East state playoffs, the No. 31 Lady Raiders made...
5 Richmond County students earn degrees from Wingate
Wingate University on Monday released a list of students who earned graduate and undergraduate degrees for spring and summer of 2024, including several from Richmond County. Three earned doctoral degrees and two earned bachelor’s degrees. The press release includes the following disclaimer:. Please note, this list is subject to...
Paul McNeil Jr. puts a bow on high school career in Josh Level Classic
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- For one final time before he heads to NC State, Paul McNeil put on a show as a high school all-star. The future Wolfpack guard posted 17 points in the Josh Level Classic at Grimsley High School to put a bow on a high school career that spanned through COVID as a freshman, a short stint in California and a lot of winning for Richmond County in between.
Nearly 60 Scotland students make RichmondCC’s honor lists
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has released its honor lists for the 2024 Spring Semester which includes nearly 60 students from Scotland County. The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and have a 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses. The Dean’s List identifies students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than a “B” while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses.
Enroll Now: Summer 2024 Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Clubs Program for Local Students
The Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Program for 2024 is now accepting applications. This program is open to students from Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Cumberland Counties who were in grades K through 11 in the 2023-2024 school year.
Rockingham Community College Celebrates Health Sciences Graduates with Special Pinning Ceremonies
Rockingham Community College recently held pinning ceremonies for its Health Sciences graduates. These ceremonies, which took place before the main graduation on May 9, 2024, celebrated students from various programs for their efforts and commitment.
NAUW’s Laurinburg branch installs new officers
LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg Branch of the National Association of University Women installed its officers for the 2024-2026 program year. Outgoing First Vice-President Dorothy Tyson conducted the ceremony. Tabatha Burk was installed as the new president. New officers also include Chanel Carmichael, who will serve as first vice president;...
RichmondCC student continues to improve his life with education
HAMLET — Richmond Community College math instructor Leslie Smith found herself teaching a class with just one student in it this semester, a first for her in her 16 years as a teacher. Even more interestingly, the one student is a former Scotland High School classmate of hers whom...
No. 4 Lady Raiders fall to No. 1 Union Pines, await state playoff brackets
ROBBINS — The semifinal round of the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament didn’t end the way the Richmond Senior High School girls soccer team wanted it to Tuesday. Playing at neutral site North Moore High School, the No. 4 Lady Raiders’ bid to unseat No. 1 Union Pines didn’t come to fruition.
Christ the Cornerstone honors seniors with win
LAURINBURG — Christ the Cornerstone took on Emmanuel for their last home game for the season on April 29. They celebrated seniors Malachi Luther and Dominic Gagnon in true Defender’s fashion. Luther started on the bump completing four innings allowing no runs. Makaden Hunt came in to relieve....
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: No. 32 Lady Raiders eyeing upset of top-seeded Garner
CHAPEL HILL — The Richmond Senior High School softball team just snuck into the state playoffs, which were released Monday. Around 2 p.m., the NCHSAA finalized its 4A East brackets with the Lady Raiders earning the No. 32 seed. The final slot in the field of 32 teams in...
SEarCH, Laurel Hill Elementary students create ‘Pollinator Packs’ on Earth Day
LAUREL HILL – Scotland Early College High School and Laurel Hill Elementary School students celebrated Earth Day 2024 by getting their hands dirty while learning about native plants and pollinators. SEarCH’s climate action team, Sustainable Scotland, organized the celebration, held April 24 at Laurel Hill Elementary. During the celebration,...
SAU president tells 2024 graduates to ‘make the world a better place’
LAURINBURG — “Go forth Knights and make the world a better place.”. Those were the closing remarks St. Andrews University President Tarun Malik imparted at the 126th commencement exercises. More than 100 degrees were conferred at the commencement ceremony to the cheers of family, friends and classmates. At...
SHS National Beta Club wins National Service Award
LAURINBURG — The National Beta Club at Scotland High has been named a 2024 National Beta MVP Service Award winner. The club earned this award by spending an average of 76-99 hours per member serving their school, community and state this year. As one of the four pillars of...
Scotland’s Revels, Taylor earn LREMC scholarships
PEMBROKE — Two Scotland students were among the recipients of scholarships honored during the Lumbee River EMC’s 2024 Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Thursday. Scotland Early College High School student Tawanna Revels received the Thomas Wade Bethea Scholarship, and Scotland Christian Academy’s Mckinley Taylor was the recipient of the Madie Rae Locklear Scholarship.
Coleman, McKenzie qualify for 4A state championship meet
SOUTHERN PINES — A host of Richmond Senior High School student-athletes competed in the NCHSAA 4A Mideast regional track and field meet Saturday, with two Raiders qualifying for the state championship. Held at Pinecrest High School, male and female competitors from 26 schools tried to keep their season alive.
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