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Couple gets ‘Tonight Show’ surprise
LUMBERTON — Divya McArthur and her family got to see “The Tonight Show” in person on Tuesday, and were surprised when they became part of the show. Now the family won’t have to give up on their...
View ArticlePower in the name of Jesus
Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Strange as it might seem, we need to be constantly reminded of God’s great love for us. Even though we know God loves us, man still tends to lose sight of how our heavenly Father has...
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Almost $20K raised for Hania’s family
LUMBERTON — Area residents who united in support of the effort to find Hania Aguilar after she was kidnapped on Nov. 5 have maintained that union in support of the 13-year-old’s family. A GoFundMe page...
View ArticleMatch of up to $7,500 promised for Stocking
The news today on the Empty Stocking Fund is a bit mixed. There is just one donation to report, that one being for $100. But that gift is actually for $150, and here is why: We got word Thursday that...
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A now is for average — and affluent
Call it high-grade high school. When it comes to letter-grade earning power, high-schoolers are rich indeed. Grade inflation is real and it’s inequitable, padding the GPAs of wealthier students faster...
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NC prospers, national debt grows
North Carolina was the No. 1 state in the nation for decreasing the unemployment rate in October. Other great news in the recent employment report is that North Carolina had the third largest job gain,...
View ArticleSoutheastern Health food drive begins Monday
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health is asking for donations of food and offering donors a chance to win a prize. Southeastern Health’s annual food drive to benefit the Robeson County Church and Community...
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Fairmont man’s book an award finalist
FAIRMONT — Phillip Stephen’s newest book “Winning Fights: 12 Proven Principles for Winning on the Street, in the Ring, at Life” is a finalist for The 2018 Best Book Awards. More than 400 winners and...
View ArticleFestival of Trees starts Sunday
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Hospice’s 33rd annual Festival of Trees will take place at Osterneck Auditorium for three days beginning on Sunday. The auditorium is located at 102 N. Chestnut St., directly...
View ArticleLocal harpsichordist to be in concert
LUMBERTON — Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1202 N. Chestnut St., will host a three-week Advent Concert Series beginning on Wednesday with Lumberton native and harpsichordist Beverly Biggs. The...
View ArticleFarmers can apply for disaster assistance
RALEIGH — Robeson County farmers with damage from Tropical Storm Michael may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. To be eligible for...
View ArticleCrime report
The following break-ins were reported to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Adron Deal, Harpers Ferry Road, Maxton; Joseph Jones, Dixie Drive, Red Springs; Alice Jackson, Tigger Drive, Red Springs....
View ArticleState Democrats put brakes on Campbell selection
Not so fast. That is the message from the state’s Democrat Party to the Robeson County Democratic Party in regard to the Nov. 15 “election” of Pauline Campbell to take her late husband’s District 2...
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Sealey puts wrap on 6-decade career
LUMBERTON — A distinguished career in law enforcement that spanned six decades in Robeson County came to an end Friday when Sheriff Kenneth Sealey officially retired. “Even as a young child, I wanted...
View ArticleDSS qualifies 1,895 children for Stocking help
There are two numbers we ask people to keep in mind. One is 1,895, and the other is $94,750. The first is the number of children that the staff at the Department of Social Services has determined are...
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State board won’t certify Harris, Burton victories
LUMBERTON — Victory in the fight for a District Court bench position in Robeson County has been snatched from Vanessa Burton — at least for now. The North Carolina Board of Elections on Friday elected...
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South Robeson looks for more on the court
ROWLAND — In his second year with South Robeson, head coach Ryan Bullard isn’t content despite posting the school’s first 10-win season in four years. The Mustangs’ leader looks to clean up a few...
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Lumberton takes two from Red Devils
RED SPRINGS — Behind a defensive effort where it held Red Spring to zero points in the second quarter, the Lumberton boys basketball team turned out a 61-33 road win on Friday. Entering the second...
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Back-to-back perfect champs
Photo Courtesy T. Harris Imagery The Pembroke fifth and sixth grade recreation football team won the county parks and recreation championship last week, defeating Red Springs 22-14 at the Ray...
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Robeson County’s preseason top 15 players list
LUMBERTON — As basketball season starts to crank up, The Robesonian is publishing the list of the top 15 boys and girls basketball players in Robeson County before the season gets into full swing this...
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