A smart look coming soon to Southside-Ashpole
Today at Southside-Ashpole Elementary School there will be a second fitting for students so they will slide snugly into their new school uniforms. We can promise you there will be excitement among...
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Peter Campbell, of 33rd Street in Lumberton, reported Monday to the Lumberton Police Department that someone stole his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Kahn Drive. The motorcycle’s value was listed...
View ArticleMaintenance work to close Raemon Road
LUMBERTON — A section of Raemon Road near Raemon will be closed starting Monday so a pipe beneath the roadway can be replaced. The section will be closed to both lanes of traffic from 7 a.m. Monday...
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Local schools join lawsuit seeking $750M
LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County figures prominently in legal action taken Wednesday to make the state pay out about $750 million in civil penalties that a court ruled 10 years ago was...
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Locals making the call: Two Robeson County umpires cherish Dixie Youth World...
LUMBERTON — Roger Chavis and Terry Jones have both worked numerous tournaments throughout their careers as umpires, but the Dixie Youth AA World Series held at the Ray Pennington Athletic Complex last...
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McGirt to take on different format this week at the Barracuda Championship
RENO, Nev. — For the second time in his career, and the first time since his rookie season on the PGA Tour, William McGirt will play in the Barracuda Championship. The tournament is the only Modified...
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Patterson camp delinquent on campaign report
LUMBERTON — Red Springs Police Chief Ronnie Patterson’s sheriff’s campaign organization has been fined $500 and faces possible civil penalties for failure to file a finance report. The N.C. Board of...
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Sheriff: Heroin death leads to murder charge
LUMBERTON — A South Carolina man has been charged with murder in the death of a person who apparently died after using heroin provided by the accused, according to Sheriff Kenneth Sealey. Marquand...
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The following incidents of assault were reported Wednesday to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Celeste Bullard, Buies Mill Road, Red Springs; Sarah Phillips, Troy Drive, Lumberton; and Amelia Hunt,...
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Field crew working on quick turnaround for Dixie Youth Baseball World Series
LUMBERTON — The baseball fields at the Ray Pennington Athletic Complex will have a different look when the second half of the two-week Dixie Youth World Series kicks off on Friday. Fences at the park’s...
View ArticleSchool board to hold retreat Saturday
LUMBERTON — The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will get a good look at the system’s new temporary central office during its annual retreat on Saturday. The meeting, which...
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Belles of the ball: Pembroke claims Dixie Softball World Series title in...
ALEXANDRIA, La. — A year after placing third at the Dixie Softball World Series, Eric Deese saw a different look in the eyes of his players this week in Alexandria, La. “We saw hurt in their eyes last...
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Annual event sets mood for school
LUMBERTON — Principals, teachers and school administrators were delighted Thursday as students lined up to learn more about the upcoming school year — and to get free stuff. The Public Schools of...
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Tribe launches first American Indian program to aid disabled vets
PEMBROKE — Representatives of the Lumbee Tribe, and state and federal agencies gathered Thursday to launch and celebrate a program that they say is the first of its kind in Indian Country. A ceremony...
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Schedule for Saturday’s game of the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series
2018 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series Saturday’s schedule “O”Zone Virginia vs Texas*, 3:30 p.m., Field 4 Tennessee vs Arkansas*, 3:30 p.m., Field 3 Florida vs Mississippi*, 5:45 p.m., Field 4 Alabama...
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Local golfersin contentionat Barracuda
RENO, Nev. — Two golfers with local ties find themselves inside the top 50 on the leaderboard after the first round of play at the Barracuda Championship following Thursday’s first round. Laurinburg...
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Seeing a brighter future with eSight
LUMBERTON — Miracle Villanueva, who is 6 years old and blind, saw her mother for the first time on Thursday. “I’m so excited and happy,” said Suzanna Emanuel, the mother of the aptly named Miracle....
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SeHealth touches multiple generations of Stephens family
This is the first in a series of articles marking Southeastern Health’s 65th anniversary, which will be observed throughout the month of August — editor. LUMBERTON — A community hospital can play a...
View ArticleTheatre shows ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’
FLORENCE, S.C. — The Florence Little Theatre will present the show “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” multiple times during September. Showtimes are Sept. 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22...
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Lions make park benches a Legacy
LUMBERTON — The Lumberton Lions Club recently placed five park benches given as gifts to the Lumberton City Recreation Department. The gifts are part of the Lions Clubs International’s Centennial...
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