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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.
Cypress Creek Renewables backs recycling, sustainability initiatives at St. Andrews
DURHAM — Cypress Creek Renewables has announced its support of the relaunch of St. Andrew’s University’s recycling program, and funding for scholarships and STEAM programs, through a $15,000 contribution. The recycling program will be led by the St. Andrew’s Student Government Association which will organize an educational...
SCS designated Purple Star Award
LAURINBURG — Again, Scotland County Schools has been designated the Purple Start Award for its support to military-connected students. The school district was among 26 other districts throughout the state to earn the recognition. Representatives from the SCS traveled to Raleigh where they were presented with a plaque. “This...
PHOTOS: Richmond Early College Class of 2024
HAMLET — “Can you believe the time has come?” Principal Joy Smart asked the 2024 graduates of Richmond Early College High School the evening of May 17. Family and friends of the graduates packed Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College to watch their loved ones walk across the stage after four years of hard work to earn both a high school diploma and associate degree.
Focus, determination results in Revels’ acceptance to more than 30 colleges
LAURINBURG — Getting accepted into the school of your dreams is a pivotal accomplishment for many students preparing to graduate high school. This happened to Scotland Early College High School senior Tawanna Revels, who was not only accepted into her dream school but more than 30 others. This fall,...
Scotland native Amy Peele Sloop named Marlboro Academy headmaster
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — The board of directors for Marlboro Academy announced that Amy Peele Sloop has accepted the position of headmaster, beginning at the 2024-2025 school year. According to an announcement submitted to The Laurinburg Exchange, after careful consideration, the board concluded that Sloop “possessed the enthusiasm and drive...
UNCP to establish a Doctor of Optometry program
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina Pembroke will soon be home to the state’s only public doctoral program in optometry––chartering a new path for comprehensive primary care for eye and visual health in North Carolina and surrounding states. UNCP received unanimous approval Thursday from the...
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