About Laurinburg
The lifestyle in Laurinburg is relaxed and laid back, but never boring - not with year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, progressive community services and close proximity to beaches, the mountains, big city attractions, and college and professional sports.
Laurinburg is located on US Highway 74, a major east-west four-lane highway, US Highway 401, a major north-south four-lane highway, and minutes away from Interstate 95 which runs from Maine to Florida. Also located just 43 miles from Fayetteville and Fort Bragg, Laurinburg is conveniently located for residential or business purposes for the expansion generated by Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) and the impending growth of Fort Bragg.
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Distances from Laurinburg
- Pinehurst & Moore County (world championship golf) - 32 miles
- Fayetteville/Fort Bragg - 43 miles
- Charlotte - 93 miles
- Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area - 100 miles
- Wilmington - 105 miles
- Greensboro - 109 miles
- Asheville - 229 miles
- Myrtle Beach, SC - 97 miles
Opportunities abound for civic involvement and other activities. With over six civic clubs, there are plenty of activities with which to become involved.
Some of the many events in Laurinburg include:
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Date(s)
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Children's Art Festival
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Laurinburg Downtown Revitalization Corporation
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April 16, 2011
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Sunday in the Park
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Scotland County Partnership for Children & Scotland County Parks & Recreation Dept
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Aprl 17, 2011
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Laurinburg After Five
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Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce
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2nd Thursday of the month from May to September
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Kuumba Festival
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Kuumba Festival Committee
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4th Saturday in September
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Scotland Highland Games
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Scotland Highland Games Committee
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1st Saturday in October
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The John Blue Cotton Festival
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The John Blue Cotton Festival Committee
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2nd Saturday in October
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Storytelling Arts Festivals
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Storytelling Art of the Southeast
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April 1-3, 2011
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Chamber on the Half shell Oyster Roast
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Laurinburg/Scotland County Chamber of Commerce
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2nd Saturday in November
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Christmas on Main
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Laurinburg Downtown Revitalization Corporation
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Sunday before Thanksgiving
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Christmas Parade
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Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce
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1st Sunday in December
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Interesting Facts
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Area
Population
Elevation
Average Temperature
Highest Recorded Temperature
Lowest Recorded Temperature
Average Annual Rainfall
Growing Season
City Streets
State Streets within the City
All American City
Tree City USA
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12.45 sq. miles or 7,971.5 acres
15,825
218 feet above sea level
63.3º F
107º F (August 1, 1988)
-3º F (January 21, 1985)
49.3 inches
212 Days
91.19 miles (86.59 miles are paved)
47.21 miles
1956, 1967 and 2003
1980-present
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