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‘Hostiles’ star Studi to speak at UNCP on Nov. 19
PEMBROKE — Cherokee actor and activist Wes Studi, who starred in “Hostiles,” will speak at UNC Pembroke on Nov.19. Studi’s visit is part of the 2018-2019 Distinguished Speaker Series. The presentation...
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RCC was first stop in Fuqua’s continuing journey
I recently read an article about college students who made the statement that “nontraditional is the new traditional,” meaning that an increasing number of students are not in the traditional age range...
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Camp near Fairmont is where “Heroes” can get help find purpose
FAIRMONT — When Captain John “Woody” Woodall, a former Raleigh man, first stepped out onto a secluded stretch of land in Fairmont nearly three years ago, he knew he found what he was looking for. “I...
View ArticleUnited Way to serve Thanksgiving meals; volunteers sought
LUMBERTON — Hot, ready-to-eat meals will be shared with the community on Thanksgiving Day at Bill Sapp Recreation Center in Lumberton. The meals, which will be provided by the United Way of Robeson...
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Kathleen Cruise, of Flynn Drive in Lumberton, reported Tuesday the theft of a firearm to the Lumberton Police Department. The estimated value of the stolen .410 caliber revolver, with a Purple Heart...
View ArticleScott, Wilkins bring hope where it is needed
Matt Scott and Burnis Wilkins together provide hope for a county that desperately needs it. So there was plenty to celebrate when we learned last week that Scott, fresh from a convincing general...
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FBI: Hundreds of leads followed so far
LUMBERTON — People who live near where a 13-year-old girl was kidnapped on Nov. 5 and where the SUV used in the kidnapping was found on Thursday are being urged to call law enforcement if any of their...
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Lions put world in focus for 5
LUMBERTON — Five Robeson County residents were given the gift of sight Monday. The Lumberton Lions presented each of them, ages 6 to 57, with eSight, a device made in Canada that is worn over the eyes...
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A soldier’s story comes home
PEMBROKE — One of the few things Carmable Revels remembers about her brother is that he died while serving his country, but now she has something she can hold on to. On Friday, Revels, 92, put on the...
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RCC to begin program to aid at-risk students
LUMBERTON — The Robeson Community College trustees learned Monday that the college will implement a pilot program that better supports students enrolled at a remedial level. “We’re changing the way we...
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Returners key for Braves on the mat
PEMBROKE — All-American Nick Daggett is entering his second season for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke wrestling team after placing eighth in nationals last year as a freshman. He and...
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St. Pauls’ Mendez named Three Rivers Conference Player of the Year
ST. PAULS — Alexis Mendez doesn’t put too much stock into individual awards and accolades. The St. Pauls senior was indifferent when he was informed he was named the Three Rivers Conference boys soccer...
View ArticleGOP women to election officers Thursday
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Republican Women’s Club will meet Thursday and elect new officers for the coming year. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Adelio’s Restaurant on Fourth Street in...
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FBI increases reward in kidnapping case
LUMBERTON — The FBI now is offering up to $25,000 for information regarding the kidnapping of Hania Noelia Aguilar. The scope of people who qualify for the reward also has been expanded, C. Andrew de...
View ArticleMountaire Farms to provide 7,500 Thanksgiving meals
LUMBER BRIDGE — Hundreds of Mountaire Farms employees will be volunteering Saturday to make sure needy families in North Carolina have a Thanksgiving meal. The employees will be packing 7,500 boxes,...
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Eric Chavis, of the Time Out Communities on Pearl Street in Lumberton, reported Monday to the Lumberton Police Department the theft of five air-conditioning units from mobile homes in the park. The...
View ArticleRed Cross in urgent need of blood, platelet donations
WILMINGTON — The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts also are critically needed...
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FBI ups Aguilar reward to $25K
LUMBERTON — Law enforcement officials continue to believe that someone will provide key information on the kidnapping of Hania Noelia Aguilar if the price is right. The FBI has increased its reward...
View ArticleRobeson County goes hard for voter ID
In an Election Day surprise that has not been talked about much, not only did Robeson County favor a requirement for a voter ID, those who cast ballots locally did so overwhelmingly, with 63 percent in...
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Democrats could pick Campbell’s replacement on Thursday
LUMBERTON — There is conflicting information concerning who will be eligible to vote Thursday on the person to fill the Robeson County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat left vacant by the death of...
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