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Americans mourn the Maverick
The death of Republican Sen. John McCain on Aug. 25 brought an end to a long and distinguished career of public service. McCain’s father and grandfather were career officers in the U.S. Navy, with both...
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SRMC creates peer support program for substance use patients
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center patients with substance-use conditions now have access to peer support specialists, thanks to a $180,000 grant from the North Carolina Healthcare...
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CRHSpicksa newleader
WHITEVILLE — Columbus Regional Healthcare System has a new president and CEO. Andy Martin, chairman of the the system’s board of trustees, announced last week that John E. Young has been selected...
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Public schools lay foundation for nurse practitioner’s success
LUMBERTON — Joshua Freeman was born and raised in Robeson County, growing up near Orrum. After graduating from Fairmont High School in 2007, he attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington,...
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SNIP for pets starts Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday and going through the following week, most local veterinary clinics will be offering discounted spaying/neutering services for your pet. They offer this a couple of times per year....
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Water plant expansion to meet needs in northern Robeson
LUMBERTON — The wastewater treatment plant near St. Pauls is ready to meet the growing needs of the residents, businesses and industry in northern Robeson County, according to county officials. “We...
View ArticleA kept Promise and early boom for UNC-Pembroke
Enrollment at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke grew this fall as compared with a year ago by a population about the size of Rowland. The addition of almost 900 students, 14 percent of the...
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Pembroke woman found
PEMBROKE —A 47-year-old Pembroke woman who had been missing has been found. Emily Jones, a spokesperson for the county, said today that Hildelisa Woods, who once suffered a brain injury and has...
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Book ‘Em returning for seventh time
On Saturday, Sept. 22, Robeson Community College will host Book ‘Em North Carolina for the seventh time since Lumberton was selected by The Book ‘Em Foundation as the only site in North Carolina...
View ArticleRed Cross has 2 upcoming blood drives
WILMINGTON — The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood drives in Robeson County in the coming days. Eligible donors are urged to give blood to help children, teens and young adults battling...
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Pet of the week
Magnolia is available for adoption at the Robeson County Humane Society. She is a domestic long-hair Calico cat with tiger-stripe coloring. Magnolia is about 11 weeks old, weighs about 3 pounds, is up...
View ArticleHealth events planned at CHEC
LUMBERTON — Events promoting a healthier lifestyle have been scheduled at Southeastern Health’s Community Health Education Center. The center is beside Shoe Show in Biggs Park Mall, located on North...
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Magazine recognizes St. Pauls pharmacist
ST. PAULS — A St. Pauls business man recently was named a trailblazer by Business North Carolina Magazine. Joe Williams, 37, is the owner and pharmacy manager of Brisson Drugs on Broad Street in St....
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Count vets begin SNIP program Tuesday
LUMBERTON — Dog and cat owners can have their pets spayed and neutered at a discounted price beginning Tuesday and continuing through next week. The Robeson County Veterinary Medical Association’s...
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UNCP enrollment rises to record
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has seen a 14 percent increase in student enrollment this fall compared with fall 2017, and the NC Promise initiative is being given credit. Fall...
View ArticleHoliday pushes commissioners meeting to Tuesday
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Board of Commissioners will consider action on a grant, a fee increase request and an amendment to the airport’s budget when it meets on Tuesday. The board will meet at 6...
View ArticleLabor Day Sale awaits bargain hunters
LUMBERTON — Bargain hunters have the chance to find a deal on Monday. The 24th annual Labor Day Yard Sale will take place at Lumberton’s downtown plaza on North Chestnut Street. The sale is held each...
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The public library overs more than just books
The exciting part of being the outreach librarian for Robeson County Public Library is going out into the community, promoting the resources and services we offer to our residents and encouraging them...
View ArticleShriners bring Tractor Pull to Fairgrounds
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Shriners-Sudan Tomcats have scheduled their annual Shriners 300 Truck and Tractor Pull for Friday and Saturday. The event, which benefits the Shriner’s club, will take...
View ArticleAuditions set for ‘Mermaid’
LUMBERTON — Purple Door Productions has scheduled open auditions for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Auditions for the musical will be held Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m....
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