Community Links
Below is a listing of community organizations and service agencies for Scotland County. Please click one of the following links below to go to the appropriate website:
GENERAL SERVICES:
American Red Cross
Child Care Directions - Information about Child Care Direction's referral and training services for child care providers.
Hospice of Scotland County - Provides family support, bereavement and end-of-life care services.
Laurinburg Board or Realtors - Search for houses/land for sale in Scotland County.
Laurinburg Fire Department
Laurinburg Police Department
Scotland County Emergency Management Services - EMS provides the county's 911 and rescue services and emergency management and planning.
Scotland Health Care System - Scotland Health Care System provides state-of-the-art medical services for Scotland and surrounding counties. This website features a directory of physicians and information on the county's hospital, Scotland Memorial.
Scotland County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center - Support services and special events for victims of domestic violence.
Scotland County Habitat for Humanity - Building single family homes for lower income families.
Scotland County Health Department - The Scotland County Health Department offers many critical services including WIC, restaurant and sewer inspections and adult health screenings.
Scotland County Literacy Council - Call (910) 276-7007 or e-mail scotlandcntylit@bellsouth.net for more information about literacy programs.
Scotland County Memorial Library
Scotland County Parks and Recreation - Information on extracurricular activities, schedules of upcoming games, and availability of athletic fields and recreation facilities.
Scotland County Public Defender - Contact information for the public defender's offices.
Scotland County Sheriff's Department - This website features public saftety announcements and information on the Scotland County Detention Center.
AT&T - Provides local and long distance phone service and high speed internet service for Scotland County.
City of Laurinburg - Provides electric and water services for residents. Click here to learn about policies and rates.
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation - Providing electrical service for areas of Scotland County.
Piedmont Natural Gas Company - Providing natural gas service for areas of Scotland County.
Progress Energy - Providing electrical service in areas of Scotland County.
Time Warner Cable - Provides phone, cable television and high speed internet service for Scotland County.
MEDIA:
The Laurinburg Exchange - Scotland County's daily newspaper (no Monday edition).
St. Andrews Presbyterian College Community Access Channel - Contact Richard Brett at (910) 277-5264 or send an e-mail to brettrm@sapc.edu for information about the community access channel.
WLNC Hometown Radio - Scotland County's talk/variety radio station.
EDUCATION:Richmond Community College - Richmond Community College provides continuing education, business resources and technical training for Scotland and Richmond Counties.
Scotland County School System - Information and academic calendars for all of the Scotland County schools.
St. Andrews Prebyterian College - St. Andrews Prebyterian College is a private four-year liberal arts school located in Laurinburg. St. Andrews is home to the Scottish Heritage Center and features a nationally-renowned equestrian program.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - UNCP is part of the North Carolina university system. A four-year university located in neighboring Robeson County, UNCP offers undergraduate and graduate level classes and business training and resource assistance.
TRANSPORTATION:
CSX - CSX offers commercial (non-passenger) rail services in Scotland County.
Laurinburg/Maxton Airport - The Laurinburg/Maxton Airport is home to the county's airbase and largest industrial park.
Scotland County Area Transit System - SCATS provides low-cost community transportation and rides for medical appointments for seniors over 60.
TOURISM:
Cypress Bend Vineyards - A local family owned vineyard locted in Wagram and featuring wines made produce from muscadine grapes.
East Coast Timing Association - The East Coast Timing Association meets five times a year at the Laurinburg/Maxton Airport for competitive land speed record trials.
John Blue Cotton Festival - This website has all you need to know for the annual John Blue Cotton Festival. The festival is held the second weekend of October on the historic John Blue House grounds.
Scotland County Tourism Development Authority - Scotland County's TDA website features events, dining and lodging options as well as places of interest around Scotland County.
Storytelling Ars Center of the Southeast - Cultural events and performances including, the annual Storytelling Festival of Carolina and the Bold-Faced Liars' Competition.
Can't find what you're looking for? E-mail Matt Kendall or call us at (910) 276-7420.
