29-888: Scotland High School is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina . It is a part of the Scotland County Schools district. Scotland is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 3A school. It is a member of the Sandhills 3A/4A Conference. The school colors are red, royal blue and white, and its team name are the "Fighting Scots." Scotland has won NCHSAA state championships in 4A baseball in 1977 and 2006. The boys outdoor track & field team were 4A state champions in 1989 and 1990. The football team were 4A state champions in 2011 and have had 10 alumni play in
58-547: A number of historic buildings which have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the late 1970s: the Bank of Pee Dee Building , Covington Plantation House , Alfred Dockery House , Hannah Pickett Mill No. 1 , Manufacturers Building , Richmond County Courthouse , Roberdel Mill No. 1 Company Store , Rockingham Historic District , U.S. Post Office and Federal Building , and H. C. Watson House . Rockingham
87-534: A private school, was established in 1852. The settlement prospered in the years following. A line of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad was built through Laurinburg in the 1850s, with the first train reaching Laurinburg in 1861. The railroad's shops were moved to Laurinburg in 1865 in the hope they would be safer from Union Army attack; however, in March of that year, Union forces reached Laurinburg and burned
116-406: Is considered by the census as the urbanized area for Rockingham and Richmond County. The Rockingham area is divided into various neighborhoods and suburbs; many include different socioeconomic classes. These include Cordova , Philadelphia, Ledbetter, Roberdell , East Rockingham , West Rockingham, Glenwood, Maplewood, East Side Park, and Knob Hill. As of the 2018 estimates, the area is a part of
145-468: Is home to St. Andrews University , formerly known as St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Laurinburg is served by the local newspaper, The Laurinburg Exchange . The local radio station is WLNC . Laurinburg has one sister city , as designated by Sister Cities International : Rockingham, North Carolina Rockingham is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina , United States, named after
174-630: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km ) (0.13%) is water. Rockingham's unincorporated suburbs within Richmond County that reside just outside the Rockingham-Hamlet statistical area: Cordova , East Rockingham , Dobbins Heights , Hoffman . The Midtown business district is densely populated with stores, boutiques, clothing stores and several apartment complexes just outside the area. While not as urban as many cities in North Carolina, it
203-462: Is planned to be completed in downtown Rockingham, to offer post-graduate education to Rockingham. The building will be three stories tall, and is scheduled to be open for the 2020 fall semester. The school will offer programs including Accounting Specialist, IT Support — Healthcare, Healthcare Manager, Government Support Specialist, Cyber Security, Software and Web Developer, and Mobile Application Developer. The school will also provide classroom space for
232-481: Is situated in the south-central North Carolina Piedmont. It is located 61 miles (98 km) west of Lumberton , 61 miles (98 km) north of Florence , 70 miles (110 km) east of Charlotte , and 83 miles (134 km) south of Greensboro . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.65 square miles (19.8 km ), of which 7.64 square miles (19.8 km )
261-438: Is water. Laurinburg is located 19 miles (31 km) northeast of Bennettsville , 26 miles (42 km) east of Rockingham , As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 14,978 people, 5,712 households, and 3,544 families residing in the city. The black population is concentrated in the northern section of the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,874 people, 6,136 households, and 4,221 families residing in
290-479: The 2020 Census . Settlers arrived at the present town site around 1785. The settlement was named for a prominent family, the McLaurins. The name was originally spelled Laurinburgh and pronounced the same as Edinburgh , though the "h" was later dropped. The community was initially located within the jurisdiction of Richmond County . In 1840, Laurinburg had a saloon, a store, and a few shacks. Laurinburg High School,
319-722: The Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute , later known as Laurinburg Academy, in 1904. Main Street in Laurinburg was paved in 1914. Beginning in 1929, the Great Depression severely impacted Laurinburg, causing two banks to fail. A new courthouse was built in 1964. Laurinburg's downtown suffered an economic decline beginning in the 1980s when the Belk department store moved to a shopping center further away. The downtown
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#1733092277983348-564: The Marquess of Rockingham . The population was 9,243 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Richmond County. Downtown Rockingham is currently being revitalized as a part of a ten-year plan named "Shaping Our Future: 2023". The city is currently experiencing an economic boom, with new businesses opening in the downtown area. The city was named for Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham , British Prime Minister from 1765 to 1766 and again in 1782. Rockingham's administration
377-500: The NFL . Scotland High School is also known for its kilted marching band. Laurinburg, North Carolina Laurinburg is a city in and the county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina , United States. Located in southern North Carolina near the South Carolina border, Laurinburg is southwest of Fayetteville and is home to St. Andrews University . The population was 14,978 at
406-691: The Carolina Rebellion rock festival. The city is the home of Rockingham Speedway , formerly the North Carolina Speedway. It was a staple of the NASCAR schedule for nearly 40 years before the race was discontinued in 2004. Rockingham operated its own school system until 1968, when it was absorbed by the Richmond County School System. The Leon Levine School of Business and Information Technology, part of Richmond Community College,
435-532: The Hamlet-Rockingham micropolitan statistical area and has a population of 22,579. The area will eventually be served by I-73/I-74, which will go west of the city. The area has many hotels, in part because beach traffic comes through this city. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 9,243 people, 3,602 households, and 2,211 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 census , there were 9,553 people, 3,966 households, and 2,573 families residing in
464-406: The average family size was 2.92. In the city, 25.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 26,574, and
493-404: The average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males. The median income for a household in the city
522-428: The city. The population density was 1,280.2 inhabitants per square mile (494.3/km ). There were 6,603 housing units at an average density of 532.5 per square mile (205.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 50.54% White , 43.06% African American , 4.23% Native American , 0.76% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.35% from other races , and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of
551-428: The city. The population density was 1,326.8 inhabitants per square mile (512.3/km ). There were 4,375 housing units at an average density of 600.1 per square mile (231.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 65.57% White , 29.90% African American , 1.10% Native American , 1.34% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.81% from other races , and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of
580-499: The college's Workforce and Economic Development division and Small Business Center. Richmond Senior High School serves as the high school for Richmond County residents. Rockingham also offers other education centers such as the Richmond Community College Main Campus. A new three-story downtown Richmond Community College campus is being constructed and is expected to be open for the 2020 fall semester; it
609-520: The early 19th century, numerous families from here migrated to Middle Tennessee , settling in what is now Nolensville . They quickly established their new community. In 1950, the town fielded a professional minor league baseball team in the Class D Tobacco State League , the Rockingham Eagles. The club won the playoff title in their only season before disbanding with the entire league. Rockingham has
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#1733092277983638-400: The median income for a family was $ 33,534. Males had a median income of $ 27,923 versus $ 20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,426. About 18.0% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over. Rockingham hosts "The Smokeout" (an annual motorcycle weekend), and has also hosted
667-409: The population. There were 3,966 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and
696-409: The population. There were 6,136 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 23.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and
725-481: The railroad depot and temporary shops. The shops were later rebuilt. Laurinburg was incorporated in 1877. In 1894 the railway shops were moved out of the town and, combined with low cotton prices, property values in the area decreased and the town experienced an economic depression . By the late 1800s Richmond County had a majority black population and tended to support the Republican Party in elections, while
754-533: The state of North Carolina was dominated by the Democratic Party . As a result of this, white Democrats built up a political base in Laurinburg and in 1899 the town and the surrounding area was split off from Richmond into the new Scotland County . The town was declared the seat of Scotland County in 1900 and the first courthouse was erected the following year. As their influence in public affairs and share of public resources declined, local black citizens created
783-433: Was $ 29,064, and the median income for a family was $ 37,485. Males had a median income of $ 31,973 versus $ 25,243 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,165. About 19.7% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.5% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over. The state Scotland Correctional Institution , located near the airport, opened in 2003. The city
812-648: Was dominated by the issue of the Thirteen Colonies. Rockingham wanted to repeal the Stamp Act 1765 and won a Commons vote in 1766 on the repeal resolution by 275 to 167. As a result, he was a popular figure among British colonists in America (who would later become known simply as "Americans"). People in North Carolina were still sympathetic toward him in the years following the United States gaining independence. During
841-473: Was heavily impacted by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Several sites in Laurinburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Scotland County, North Carolina , including: According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.71 square miles (32.9 km ), of which 12.55 square miles (32.5 km ) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km ) (1.26%)
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