Scotland
Scotland County was formed in 1899 from part of Richmond County. It was named for Scotland (part of the United Kingdom.) Highland Scots comprised the majority of the early settlers of this area (as early as 1729). The County seat is Laurinburg. The county is divided into the following townships: Laurel Hill, Spring Hill, Stewartsville, and Williamson. The spelling of Laurinburg has varied over the years with spellings such as Laurinburgh, and pronounced “Laur-in-boro”. The name came from a prominent family, the McLaurin’s.
Today Scotland County is home to several points on the Civil War trail: Richmond Temperance and Literary Society Hall, Old Laurel Hill Church, Downtown Laurinburg, Richmond Mill Pond and Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House. Other points of interest are the Laurinburg Institute, Stewartsville Cemetery, John Charles McNeill House & Memorial Garden and the beautifully restored 1890’s John Blue House. In fact the John Blue Complex contains several other older structures of interest. (From their website: “This beautifully restored 1890s structure was home to one of Scotland County’s most famous residents. This self-educated inventor had a major impact in farming through the creation of the first cotton stalk cutter and the revolutionary John Blue Cotton Planter. Other historic structures on the grounds are the Jones- Lytch Cabin (circa 1800), the Shaw Cabin (early 1800s), and the McNeill Cabin (mid-1800s). There is also a pre-Civil Ware cotton gin and press, as well as a miniature passenger train that delights history buffs of all ages.”)
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County to Join Study on Wagram Utilities – Southern Pines Pilot
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County to Join Study on Wagram Utilities
Southern Pines Pilot The proposed study of the two facilities is an outgrowth of recent meetings involving Moore County officials, Scotland County and Laurinburg leaders and … |
Planning underway for Rural Community Mobilization Project – WMBF
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Planning underway for Rural Community Mobilization Project
WMBF LAURINBURG,NC (WMBF) â NC Rural Center for Economic Development has issued a grant to help Scotland County respond to the economic needs and challenges of … |
Police: Gunman shoots patient in NC hospital – WPDE
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Police: Gunman shoots patient in NC hospital
WPDE Police say a Bennettsville man tried to kill two people at a hospital in Scotland County, North Carolina Monday morning. … |
Pair looks at paranormal activity – Richmond County Daily Journal
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Pair looks at paranormal activity
Richmond County Daily Journal It may seem far-fetched, but for some people it's a reality â a reality that Scott Sessoms of Richmond County and Heather Norton of Scotland County are … |
Pee Dee, NC counties under Winter Storm Warning – South Carolina Now
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Pee Dee, NC counties under Winter Storm Warning
South Carolina Now A winter weather advisory is in effect for Florence and Marion Counties in SC and Scotland County in NC. Deepening low pressure offshore will parallel the … |
Free dental clinic to skip Scotland County – Laurinburg Exchange
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Free dental clinic to skip Scotland County
Laurinburg Exchange The annual North Carolina Missions of Mercy free dental clinic hosted by Stewartsville Baptist Church will not be available this year, … |
