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Pembroke approves budget
PEMBROKE — The Pembroke Town Council unanimously approved a $6.2 million 2018-19 fiscal budget Monday after making a few adjustments, including increasing the pay raise for town employees. Town Manager...
View ArticleSchool board to meet Thursday
LUMBERTON — A special meeting of the Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education has been scheduled for Thursday. The board members will meet at 6 p.m. in Lumberton City Hall, located at 500 N....
View ArticleStorms drop rain, few trees; few problems
LUMBERTON — Lightning providing a light show and heavy rain fell on parts of Robeson County Monday and Tuesday, but little damage and just a few power outages were reported. Twenty power outages were...
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St. Pauls library begins next chapter
ST. PAULS — The St. Pauls Public Library closed the book on its old building and opened the doors to a newly renovated space fit for lovers of literature. Robeson County Public Library Director Katie...
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Red Springs board seeks legislation for pay increase
RED SPRINGS — An effort is underway to give a pay raise to Red Springs Board of Commissioners members and to the mayor. The commissioners currently are paid $10 per meeting and the mayor is paid $100 a...
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St. Pauls budget keeps tax rate, bumps pay
ST. PAULS — The St. Pauls Board of Commissioners approved on Tuesday a $3.5 million 2018-2019 budget that maintains the current property tax rate, gives town employees a pay raise, but also increases...
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Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian on I-95
LUMBERTON — A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening on Interstate 95. The Lumberton Police Department responded at 9:21 p.m. to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the...
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NC economy had strong spring
RALEIGH — Even though Gov. Roy Cooper is a Democrat and the North Carolina Supreme Court has a majority of justices with Democratic backgrounds, state Democrats will be trying to make 2018 a “change...
View ArticlePedestrian killed on I-95 a 21-year-old city man
LUMBERTON — A 21-year-old Lumberton man has been identified as the person who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 95 on Tuesday night. Lumberton police Capt. Terry Parker said in a press...
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UNCP Alum Tommy Baker uses past lessons in taking the James Madison women’s...
HARRISONBURG, Va. — When Tommy Baker tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the fall of his senior year at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the Eastover native found his future. Even with...
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Lumberton all-stars finish second at state games
Courtesy photo The Lumberton 16-and-under team that competed in the Powerade State Games over the weekend finished second in the tournament. The silver medalist team is comprised of, from left to...
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St. Pauls man faces drug charges
RED SPRINGS — A St. Pauls man is facing felony possession and other drug charges after surrendering Tuesday to Red Springs police. Gabriel Washington Jr., 23, of 386 Community Road, was charged with...
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Board of Commissioners chairman to seek tribal leadership role
LUMBERTON — The chairman of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners now wants to be chairman of the Lumbee Tribe. Raymond Cummings intends to seek the tribal leadership position held by Harvey Godwin...
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Board of Commissioners chairman to seek tribal leadership role
LUMBERTON — The chairman of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners now wants to be chairman of the Lumbee Tribe. Raymond Cummings intends to seek the tribal leadership position held by Harvey Godwin...
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Homecoming’s roots in Lumbee Tribe more than 50 years deep
PEMBROKE — Lumbee Homecoming has made many memories in the hometown of the tribe for more than 50 years. The celebration has been more successful than its founders ever imagined, attracting thousands...
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Homecoming’s roots in Lumbee Tribe more than 50 years deep
PEMBROKE — Lumbee Homecoming has made many memories in the hometown of the tribe for more than 50 years. The celebration has been more successful than its founders ever imagined, attracting thousands...
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Ernest King named Westover football coach
ST. PAULS — Ernest King, St. Pauls’ head football coach for the past two seasons, has accepted the same role at Westover, pending approval by the Cumberland County Board of Education. King is an...
View ArticleForgiving with a heart of love
Matthew 18:21-35 Christ Jesus had just laid out the process of forgiveness when Peter asked Him how many times he should forgive a brother who sinned against him. Should he forgive the one who sinned...
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Putting a cloak on tax increase
There’s no Walter Mondale on the ballot this year in North Carolina. Voters must look beyond candidates’ statements and official policy positions to find those who emulate the former vice president....
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West Robeson Coach Pitch heads to states
Courtesy photo The West Robeson American Coach Pitch all-stars finished second in the District 9 Coach Pitch tournament this weekend in Lumberton. They will represent District 9 in the state Coach...
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