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Southeastern Health welcomes newest class of residents
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health recently welcomed its largest group of new residents ever, with 42 doctors joining several residency programs. As of Sunday, there are 88 residents in total practicing...
View Article‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ coming to theater
WILMINGTON — The Opera House Theatre Company will present the musical revue “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” during various show dates this month. Performances include three matinee shows, Sunday, July 15 and July...
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Lumberton Lions install officers
LUMBERTON — The Lumberton Lions recently installed officers for 2018-19 during ceremonies at the Lumberton Lions Club Den on Carthage Road. The installing officer was past District Governor Lion Gary...
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Museum at UNCP undergoes transformation
PEMBROKE — The Museum of the Southeast American Indian at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is undergoing a major facelift and visitors caught a glimpse of the improvements and structural...
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More summer fun planned at the library
Summer is in full swing at Robeson County Public Library. We had a wonderful kickoff party with music, storytime and crafts. We painted rocks and had a blast. We also had a visit from the N.C. Museum...
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Governor Cooper gets Homecoming banner
Rep. Charles Graham and Pembroke citizens present Gov. Roy Cooper a banner commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lumbee Homecoming during a recent meeting at the Executive Mansion. Pembroke Mayor Greg...
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Hammonds wins Senior Ms. Lumbee crown
PEMBROKE — Wanda Hammonds took home the title of 2018 Senior Ms. Lumbee at the pageant held Monday. “I am proud and honored to be representing the Lumbee Nation, the largest Native American tribe east...
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GPAC announces 2018-19 lineup
PEMBROKE — The Givens Performing Arts Center has announced a 2018-19 show season with “The Three Musketeers” leading the lineup on Sept. 20-21. “We’ve got music concerts, symphony orchestras, magic,...
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Local artist uses pages from books, Bible to create art
PROCTORVILLE — Rachel Stephens is on the road to discovering her niche in art. But along the way, the business owner from Proctorville has been creating with a variety of media. “I’ve got to zoom in...
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Hope you have had a great Fourth of July. I am extremely thankful for the sacrifice paid, and still being paid, for our freedom. During the months of May, June and July, I get a lot of calls about...
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Business Hub gets $198,000 grant to create jobs
PEMBROKE — The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke hopes to bring 30 new jobs to the region over three years following a substantial gift from the Kate B....
View ArticleJob fair July 18 in Fairmont
FAIRMONT — A job fair will be held July 18 at Fairmont Heritage Center. Select Staffing will be recruiting potential employees for Harbor Freight Tools, of Dillon, S.C., during the hiring event that is...
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Top teacher enjoys China trip
LUMBERTON — Lori Locklear had high expectations for China, but the country left a huge smile on this teacher’s face. She already was known by that “big smile” anyway. One week after school ended,...
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Coldwell gets new ownership
LUMBERTON — Coldwell Banker Premier Team Realty is under new ownership. Steve and Linda Branch have sold the real estate company, located at 401 E. 11th St. in Lumberton, to David and Janell Carroll....
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Harrington, Sampson join UNCP trustees
PEMBROKE — Allison Harrington and Karen L. Sampson, both UNCP graduates, have been appointed to the The University of North Carolina at Pembroke board of trustees. Harrington is owner and president of...
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Jones: General Assembly stands with farmers
As the legislative session was wrapping up this year thousands of farmers and families descended upon Raleigh to meet with legislators and share a message. The message these farmers had was simple:...
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Respiratory program provides second-chance career
Many people think of an education as a route to a better financial life and in our complex and highly technological economy, advanced education is not only a good idea, it’s becoming more and more of a...
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Pet of the week
Shadow is available for adoption at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. Shadow is a black, female, domestic short-hair, adult cat. She is a very friendly and playful. The shelter’s adoption hours are...
View ArticleCounty should farm out the job of collecting taxes
Of the many lingering questions following the county’s failed attempt to provide cover for property owners who were delinquent on paying their 2017 taxes, perhaps the most compelling is this one: How...
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85-year-old man’s death called ‘suspicious’
LUMBERTON — City police are calling the death of an elderly man who was found dead on Saturday afternoon “suspicious.” Police Capt. Terry Parker said police responding to a call at about 2 p.m. found...
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