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MB Drift returns to the Rock for comp, Klean Exhibition car show
ROCKINGHAM — Drivers in the MB Drift series will kick off the 2024 competitive season Saturday on a newly repaved road course for “The Initiation” at Rockingham Speedway. A section of the course had new paving last month for the grassroots series’ Spring Matsuri and the additional...
Marlboro Co. deputies search for tractor stolen from field
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County deputies are searching for a John Deere tractor and the person suspected of stealing it after it was taken from a field in Bennettsville. The 4120 tractor was taken from 593 Highway 79 East on Monday. Deputies ask that anyone with information...
Bridge damage on Highway 74 in Laurinburg could keep highway closed for days
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WBTW) — A portion of Highway 74 could remain closed through the week as crews work on bridge damage from a fiery Thursday morning wreck. According to a timeline posted to NCDrive.gov managed by the state Department of Transportation, the road between mile markers .06 and .08 closed on both sides just before […]
SCS Family Night highlights Autism Awareness
LAURINBURG — Recently, the Scotland County Schools’ Autism Support Team hosted a Family Night for Autism Acceptance Month. The theme this year was “Celebrating Differences” and during this event, families came together to participate in a gallery walk, enjoyed artwork from young artists, and received resources from the community.
Sweepin’ the Scots away: Raiders clinch 2nd place in SAC standings with senior night win
ROCKINGHAM — The atmosphere at Raider Field was doubly sweet for the Richmond Senior High School baseball team Thursday. A senior night to remember, the Raiders not only locked in the second-place spot in the Sandhills Athletic Conference standings, they also brought out the brooms against longtime rival Scotland High School.
Student artists make their debut
LAURINBURG — Scores of Scotland County students in grades K-12 made their artistic debut with the Arts Council of Scotland County’s (ACSC) opening of a community-wide student art exhibition on Monday. According to ACSC Director Olivia Fitzgerald, all schools in the county- public, private, and homeschool- will be...
Bennettsville City Council Executive Session vote
Bennettsville City Council voted to go into executive session to privately discuss city finances, but state law prohibits that as a basis for executive session. Queen City News objected to the illegal meeting and the city attorney told council to get back into open session.
PHOTOS: SpringFest Fun Run and 5K
ROCKINGHAM — More than 120 runners bolted down the hill of Lawrence Street Saturday morning in the inaugural SpringFest Fun Run and 5K. The event, held in conjunction with SpringFest at the Rock, was organized by and benefits FirstHealth’s Richmond Memorial Foundation and Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, much like its predecessor, the Run for the Ribbons.
Raiders spoil Scots’ senior night with Eason’s CG, big bats of Nolan, Walker
LAURINBURG — A combination of early run support, another complete game on the mound and timely scoring in the later innings, fueled a series-opening win for the Richmond baseball team Tuesday. Beginning their final two-game series of the regular season, the Raiders coasted past Scotland High School 11-6. Using...
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