The Scotland County Lions Club elected its officers for the new year during their April 22 meeting. Shown is the Lions’ Treasurer John Stewart, left, President Kim Driggers, Secretary Melissa Swarbrick and Vice President John Swarbrick. The Scotland Lions meet at Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Mark Ward, Scotland County Economic Development director delivers Laurinburg Rotarians a presentation on how the Scotland County Economic Development Corporation markets and promotes Scotland County to potential industries.

The City of Laurinburg visited Wagram Elementary Friday morning to plant a Willow Oak tree for Arbor Day. Mayor Jim Willis along with representatives from the North Carolina Forestry Service and the Scotland County Memorial Library spoke with the fourth graders about Arbor Day.

LAURINBURG — St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, is making plans for its 126th Commencement at 9 a.m. on May 5, to be held on the DeTamble Library Terrace.

LAURINBURG — Tickets are on sale now for the Scotland High School Theatre Department production of “Murder at the Masquerade” which will be set in the school’s auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. on May 9.

Danny Caddell, Rotary Club of Laurinburg president, presents the annual contribution to the Oban Exchange program to Dr. Bear Hughes and Kelly Ficklin, who are accompanied by students who are part of this year’s exchange.

LAURINBURG — The portion of U.S. 74 closed following a vehicle fire in Scotland County has reopened, a spokesperson for the NC Department of Transportation confirmed Friday.