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Dry spells cause Lady Braves to falter at home
PEMBROKE — Coach John Haskins has seen countless scenarios play out in 15 years as head of the women’s basketball team at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. But even he was surprised to...
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UNCP looks for strong end to season at Catawba
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke football team knows that this week’s game at Catawba is on borrowed time, and coach Shane Richardson wants to use it to his full advantage. The...
View ArticleMeteors to put on show Saturday and Sunday
LUMBERTON — Late Saturday into early Sunday will be the best time frame to view the 2018 Leonid meteor shower, according to Kenneth Brandt, the director of the Robeson Planetarium. He said the shower...
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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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Moody asks for recount
LUMBERTON — Jack Moody, whose lead for a District Court judgeship went away when provisional ballots were counted on Thursday, has asked for a recount. Moody, a Republican, led by 77 ballots before the...
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Cecilia Sheridan, of Stratford Lane in Lumberton, reported to the Lumbeerton Police Department Tuesday that someone broke into her vehicle, causing $650 of damage to the side window and door, and...
View ArticleLumberton man gets 11 years for dealing drugs
RALEIGH — A 51-year-old Lumberton man will spend 11 years in prison for conspiring with a doctor to distribute prescription drugs in Robeson County. Anthony Andrews pled guilty on Oct. 11, 2016, to...
View ArticleElection twists on Thursday raise eyebrows
If you were skeptical on Wednesday about how people come to elected office in Robeson County, believing that the process is often manipulated and polluted, you are likely more convinced of that today....
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Campbell pick challenged
LUMBERTON — A Fairmont commissioner questions the validity of the election Thursday that gave Berlester Campbell’s widow his District 2 seat on the Robeson County Board of Commissioners. “That whole...
View ArticleFlood warning still in effect
LUMBERTON — The National Weather Service’s flood warning for the Lumber River near Lumberton was extended until further notice on Friday. The Lumber River had crested Friday at 17.5 feet, 4 feet above...
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Pet of the week
Snowy is available for adoption at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. Snowy is a white, female, domestic short-hair, kitten. She is very friendly, loving and playful. The adoption fee is $25, cash or...
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Talent pipeline is key for NC
Bad news for North Carolina was recently made official: Amazon decided to split its East Coast headquarters between two cities — and neither one is in our state. New York City and a D.C. suburb will...
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Fairmont, St. Pauls bounced from first round
BURLINGTON — St. Pauls Interim Coach Mike Setzer sent a clear message in Friday’s first round road matchup in the NCHSAA 2AA state playoffs, the team wasn’t content with just making it to the field....
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Mendez, Ramirez top the 2018 boys soccer all-county team and individual awards
LUMBERTON — To follow up the all-county recognition from volleyball season, the end of the soccer season brings about the first all-county boys soccer team and postseason awards for the 2018 season....
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Wilkins goes back to school, names leadership team
LUMBERTON — Burnis Wilkins, a law enforcement officer with five decades of experience, has been cramming this week for his next assignment: serving as sheriff of Robeson County. Wilkins, who won...
View ArticleRegistration for Empty Stocking is Monday
LUMBERTON — Registration will be held on Monday at the Robeson County Department of Social Services for people wishing to benefit this year from the Empty Stocking Fund. Applications will be taken from...
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Washing poultry increases health risks
We had a large chicken pen and coop when I was a child. We collected eggs and enjoyed the tastiest chicken dinners. I often watched and helped my mama when it came time to kill a chicken for “dinner.”...
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5 NC congressmen who left mark
I have shared a list about North Carolina politics with you before. It was fun, at least for me. Here’s another one. In no particular order, these are my top five most interesting and impactful members...
View ArticleWoman stabbed to death
LUMBERTON — A woman was stabbed to death at a home on McPhail Road off N.C 211 just outside the city limits of Lumberton early on Saturday, according to Robeson County Sheriff Ken Sealey. The stabbing...
View ArticleShipOnSite holds ribbon-cutting Dec. 8
PEMBROKE — ShipOnSite, a shipping and packaging company based in Wake Forest, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its Pembroke location on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. The business is...
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