The Laurinburg region and an area encompassing 10 counties in North Carolina and parts of 3 counties in South Carolina once contained a population which spoke the most prominent minority language outside of Native American languages in the Carolinas prior to the late 20th Century. This language was that of homes and churches, and a […]
The Scottish Heritage Center's 2025 Lecture Series continues with "A Night With John Charles McNeill." At this time of year when many celebrate the birthday of Scots Poet Robert Burns, we will explore the life and hear readings from North Carolina's first poet laureate - who was referred to as "The Robert Burns of the […]
160 years ago, General William T. Sherman's Army of roughly 60,000 men marched through Scotland County. From March 7-11, 1865 most every resident of Laurinburg and Scotland County and surrounding communities was affected in some way by the passing of this Federal Army. There are many accounts of the march as well as local stories […]
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