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Ford’s trial date set for 1987 rape, murder
LUMBERTON — A St. Pauls man will go to trial April 30 on charges that he raped and murdered a 79-year-old woman 31 years ago in California. The trial date for Kevin Ford, of 3884 W. N.C. 20, was set...
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Metcon’s $1,000 part of big day for fund
Now we’re rolling. The Empty Stocking Fund, with the receipt of 14 gifts totaling $3,600, has enjoyed its second best day of the current campaign. The gifts, each of which will be matched with a $50...
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Dogs kill woman, injure 2
MARIETTA — An elderly woman was killed and two children badly injured Monday when they were attacked by four dogs, according to Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. Wilkins said deputies were called to the home on...
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Britt: I would seek death penalty against McLellan
LUMBERTON — District Attorney Johnson Britt will not try the man accused of the kidnap, rape and murder of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar, but he has some advice for the man who will replace him. “… If I...
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Braves, Vikings bring size to battle
PEMBROKE — Tuesday’s trip to Elizabeth City will mark 10 days since The University of North Carolina at Pembroke men’s basketball team last competed. On Dec. 1 they won in dominating fashion at home...
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UNCP carries over its defensive mindset
PEMBROKE — The age-old adage that defense wins championships rang true for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke men’s basketball team last season, and this year’s team, which is comprised...
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Safety forum focuses on cyber bulling
LUMBERTON — While most of the adults discussed concepts during a forum on student safety in Robeson County’s public school system, the only student panelist brought it home. “Everything comes from...
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GOP splits on job incentives
It’s a safe bet that state Rep. Jonathan Jordan agrees with Republican colleagues Bill Brawley, Susan Martin, and Scott Stone much more often than he agrees with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the incoming...
View ArticleLumbee recognition needed to benefit Robeson
To the Editor, Several years ago I wrote a letter that was misunderstood and I was under much trepidation at that time. I now would like for my fellow Lumbee Tribal people to know that I fully support...
View ArticleSchools, RCC operating on a delay
LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County and Robeson Community College will operate on a delay today because of the threat of dangerous roads. RCC classes will begin at 9 a.m., on a one-hour...
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Stephens expects county to look at dog ordinance
LUMBERTON — In the wake of Monday’s fatal attack involving four Rottweilers, the Robeson County Board of Commissioners chairman plans to ask the board to consider a more strict ordinance concerning the...
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Rowland employees to get Christmas bonus
ROWLAND — Town employees here will have a little something extra with which to stuff their Christmas stockings. Twelve employees who have been with the town for more than a year will receive a...
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Fair share earns $10K for Osterman
PEMBROKE — After 28 out of 29 numbers had been called Tuesday during the United Way of Robeson County’s Fair Share Finale, the anxiety began to build for No. 22. For Keith Osterman, a longtime “Fair...
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School system says money needed to run the system
LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County is having difficulty paying its bills, members of the district’s school board were told Tuesday. “There is a funding gap,” Finance Director Erica Setzer...
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Maxton welcomes new police chief
MAXTON — Maxton welcomed its new police chief to the community during the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Town Manager Kate Bordeaux announced the hiring of John Ruppe, who was picked...
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Local Roundup: Pirates earn road sweep over Hoke
RAEFORD — Behind a 24-point fourth quarter, the Lumberton boys basketball team rallied to cap off a Sandhills Athletic Conference sweep of Hoke Tuesday on the road with a 66-56 win. The Lumberton girls...
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Bulldogs rally to defeat Fairmont
FAIRMONT — St. Pauls boys basketball coach Corey Thompson has beaten Three Rivers Conference rival Fairmont just once during his tenure, but had never done so on the road. The third-year head man can...
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Rams hold off Raiders to SAC win
PEMBROKE — A game that looked as though it would turn into a blowout in the third quarter became anything but that late as the Richmond boys basketball team visited Purnell Swett on Tuesday. The Rams...
View ArticleSkeletal remains found near Rex
REX — The skeletal remains of person that were found on Tuesday have been sent to the state Medical Examiner’s Office for identification, according to a statement from Maj. Damien McLean of the...
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Temper political discourse responsibly
RALEIGH — Are you frustrated with our political dialogue at the moment? If your answer is no, you are in a distinct minority in North Carolina and beyond. For example, in an October poll conducted by...
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