Shooting leaves 3 injured
RED SPRINGS — A shooting incident Wednesday left three people injured, two of whom were hospitalized. Deputies responded that morning to a call about multiple gunshots, according to a Sheriff’s Office...
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City man faces drug charges
LUMBERTON — A Lumberton man was arrested Tuesday as deputies were investigating a possible breaking-and-entering and charged with multiple drug crime. While conducting the investigation at 2880 Regan...
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Sam’s confirms reopening, will hire 150 employees
LUMBERTON — The former Sam’s Club building on Dawn Drive has been given a new purpose. The store, which closed in January 2018, will become a fulfillment center, said Bill Ball, Sam’s Club supply chair...
View Article63-year-old’s death from natural causes
LUMBERTON — A 63-year-old man whose body was found near Red Springs on Monday has been identified, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Michael Buie, who lived in Red Springs, died of natural causes, the...
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Pacers snap UNCP’s streak
PEMBROKE — In a game between two ranked opponents, a close game many times has a razor-thin margin. After Wednesday’s Peach Belt Conference matchup with sixth-ranked USC Aiken, The University of North...
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Pirates top Rams, Dogs for county wrestling title
PEMBROKE — The Lumberton wrestling team claimed the Robeson County wrestling championship on Wednesday at Purnell Swett. The Pirates closed out the regular season by defeating Purnell Swett, 73-5, and...
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Lady Braves control the boards to top USC Aiken
PEMBROKE — Two days after drenching one of the hottest teams in the Peach Belt Conference, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke women’s basketball team closed out its homestand by gaining a...
View ArticleHaving the mind of Christ
Philippians 2:1-11 Writing to believers at Philippi, Paul said his desire was “that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). How...
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Police seek potential witnesses in armed robbery
LUMBERTON — City police are asking the public’s help in identifying two men they believe might be helpful in the arrest of a gunman who robbed a convenience store last week. Police have released photos...
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Angel Mabe, of Crystal Court in Rockingham, reported to the Lumberton Police Department Tuesday that someone damaged the sunroof of her motor vehicle in a parking lot on Fayetteville Road. Damage was...
View ArticleLibrary celebrates No. 50 on Saturday
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Public Library system will celebrate the dedication 50 years ago of its Lumberton building on Saturday with a community event. The Library 50th Anniversary Celebration...
View ArticleDeath investigated as homicide
ROWLAND — The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 70-year-old Rowland man as a homicide. According to a statement from Maj. Damien McLean, Henry Rogers was found dead Thursday inside a...
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Road-safety effort to focus on N.C. 711, Great Marsh Church Road
LUMBERTON — An effort to reduce traffic fatalities to zero has been focused on two state roads. Representatives of state and county agencies met Thursday at the Robeson County Emergency Operations...
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Memorial service on Saturday to honor Camp Grace founder
POLK CITY, Fla. — A memorial service for former Camp Grace Director Bobby Williams has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday in the camp chapel. Robert Charles Williams Jr., 57, died on Dec. 13 after a...
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Malcolm won’t return to state Elections Board
LUMBERTON — Nominees for a new State Board of Elections have been forwarded to Gov. Roy Cooper and a former board member from Pembroke who argued to stop the certification of the District 9...
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Limestone upsets No. 10 UNCP in wrestling
GAFFNEY, S.C. — Sophomore Nick Daggett turned in a dominant performance at 125 pounds to give the 10th-ranked UNC Pembroke wrestling team an early advantage, but Limestone followed with wins in seven...
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McKenney continues to grow as he preps for UNCP basketball career
PEMBROKE — While South Brunswick senior Jace McKenney has earned a reputation of scoring at a high capacity during his high school career over the last two seasons, the 6-foot-6 forward chose to play...
View ArticleCrime report
The following incidents of breaking and entering were reported to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Orlando Didier, Old Baker Road, Maxton; Jessie Locklear, Britt Road, St. Pauls; Karen Nalls,...
View ArticleCenter schedules auditions for two upcoming events
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center has scheduled auditions in February for two upcoming events at the historic theater. Auditions for the My Time to Shine Talent Competition will take place Feb. 8...
View ArticleHumane Society opens house on Feb. 10
LUMBERTON — In appreciation for all the support it received for its Bark at The Moon events and after the devastation from Hurricane Florence, the Robeson County Humane Society is inviting its friends...
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