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City, county to collect items, distribute from same warehouse
LUMBERTON — Robeson County and the city of Lumberton, instead of managing separate sites for the collection and distribution of items to victims of Hurricane Florence, have decided to join hands in...
View ArticleWeather cancels GPAC show
PEMBROKE — Due to the effects of Hurricane Florence, showings of “The Three Musketeers,” which was scheduled to run Thursday and Friday at The Givens Performing Art Center, have been cancelled. Plans...
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Schools flooded with challenges
LUMBERTON — Administrators with the Public Schools of Robeson County, once again challenged by massive flooding from a hurricane, are working toward establishing “a sense of normalcy.” According to...
View ArticleSeHealth announces closings
LUMBERTON — All Southeastern Health services and affiliates have returned to normal schedules except those listed below. Closed on Friday will be: CHEC. at Biggs Park Mall; Rehabilitation Services and...
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County high school athletics can resume Monday
LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County announced on Thursday that high school sports practices can resume as early as Monday, with the first game coming on Wednesday. The announcement stated...
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Cooper: ‘It’s a punch in the gut’
LUMBERTON — In the wake of devastating flooding from Hurricane Florence, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper came to Robeson County Thursday morning with the promise that: “We’re here with you for the long...
View ArticleFree ice at 3 fire departments
LUMBERTON — Free ice can be found at three local fire departments. Tractor trailers loaded with ice are parked at Smyrna Fire Department, Red Springs Fire Department, and QueHeel Fire Department. Staff...
View ArticleReplacement food benefits available
LUMBERTON — Beginning Monday, the Department of Social Services’ Food Nutrition Service will be offering replacement benefits for those who have lost theirs during Hurricane Florence. The replacements...
View ArticleBridge on 710 reopened
PEMBROKE — A bridge a Harper’s Ferry between Pembroke and U.S. 74 that had closed because of floodwaters has reopened, according to the county It reopened today after being closed on Wednesday. Staff...
View ArticleFollowing locations serving free meals
LUMBERTON — The following organizations are providing hot meals to the public: — The Baptist Men’s Association will be at Hyde Park Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. daily. — The...
View ArticleFEMA aid is available for Florence
RALEIGH — Robeson County homeowners or renters whose homes were damaged, are unsafe or inaccessible because of Hurricane Florence have resources available for recovery through FEMA. FEMA announced on...
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Cajun Navy sails in to aid rescue
LUMBERTON — They arrived Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, filling the Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot with boats on trailers pulled behind sturdy trucks and SUVs. Members of the Cajun...
View ArticleFlorence postpones Book’em
LUMBERTON — The seventh annual Book ’em that was scheduled for Saturday at Robeson Community College has been postponed because of Hurricane Florence. Visit www.bookemnc.org for updates on...
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Animal rescues surpass Matthew
ST. PAULS — Although operations have been smooth, the Robeson County Animal Shelter has surpassed its number of storm-related animal rescues that followed Hurricane Matthew in 2016. As of late Friday...
View ArticleDOT: Could be weeks on I-95
LUMBERTON — The bad news: It could be weeks before Interstate 95 through Robeson County reopens to traffic. The good news: Lumberton officials believe they have avoided a water crisis. The bad news:...
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Red Cross feeds hungry, Walmart provides water, ice
LUMBERTON — The wait for a free hot meal grew longer Friday as Early Locklear, who lost all his food in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, waited patiently with his wife for lunch from a Red Cross...
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Woodhaven perseveres with dedication, determination
LUMBERTON — The staff at WoodHaven Nursing, Alzheimer’s and Rehabilitation Care Center was faced with difficult decisions during Hurricane Florence. As water started to gather in the center’s...
View ArticleUNCP to resume classes on Tuesday
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will resume classes on Tuesday, meaning Hurricane Florence will have robbed the students of two weeks of school. Classes that day will begin at 8...
View ArticleIslamic Center to give out food, water today
LUMBERTON — The Islamic Center of Lumberton will be giving out food, water, clothing and support today to those who have been affected by Hurricane Florence. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the center,...
View ArticleCourthouse, county offices reopen on Monday
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County courthouse and county government offices will reopen for business on Monday. Superior Court, however, will not be in session Monday. The courthouse and county offices...
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