Man faces felony charge in deadly wreck
LUMBERTON — A Lumberton man is now facing a more serious charge in the wake of a fatal wreck in December on N.C. 41. Otis Quennel Tyndall, 42, of Tar Heel Road, is now charged with aggravated felony...
View ArticleSmooch a Pooch event on Saturday
LUMBERTON — Frannys Friends will have cats and puppies available for adoption Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during its Smooch a Pooch event at Petsense. The event will feature a photography set at...
View ArticleCampbell makes promise to plow her own path
There was a lot of celebration on Monday night when a black woman, chief District Court Judge Judith Milsap Daniels, swore in a black woman, Pauline Campbell, to the District 2 seat on the Robeson...
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County begins tax supervisor search
LUMBERTON — Robeson County is advertising for a full-time tax administrator, five months after the position became open. The county began advertising the position on its website on Jan. 28. The...
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Patterson gets court date for June
LUMBERTON — Red Springs police Chief Ronnie Patterson and Town Manager David Ashburn are scheduled to appear in Superior Court on June 4 on charges of removing personnel files from the town office. The...
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Red Springs police chief says department needs new vehicles
RED SPRINGS — The Red Springs Board of Commissioners was told Tuesday that the town’s Police Department is in need of new vehicles. Police Chief Ronnie Patterson told the commissioners during a...
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Basketball fundraiser for Special Olympics set for Feb. 22
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County and City of Lumberton parks and recreation departments are hosting a charity basketball game on Feb. 22, with all proceeds going to the Robeson County Special Olympics....
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Local Roundup: Mustangs drop third straight; Rams, Pirates claim big SAC wins
ROWLAND — South Robeson boys basketball coach Ryan Bullard said after Tuesday’s 63-55 loss at home to East Columbus that he doesn’t want his team to “limp across the finish line” of the season, but...
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Bulldogs give Eagles a scare
ST PAULS — The East Bladen girls basketball team came into Tuesday’s Three Rivers Conference matchup at St. Pauls undefeated in league play, but found themselves in an unfamiliar position with just...
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Braves hit the road against Lander
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke men’s and women’s basketball teams will hit the road again on Wednesday when the Braves pack up their show and head to Greenwood, S.C., to battle...
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Josh Locklear, of the Lumberton Housing Authority, reported to the Lumberton Police Department that someone broke into an apartment in the Turner Terrace housing project on Meadow View Road. Brian...
View ArticlePatterson case: Is it worthy of the court’s time?
Red Springs Police Chief Ronnie Patterson and Town Manager David Ashburn are now expected in court in June to defend themselves against a combined 30 misdemeanors concerning the alleged removal of...
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City airport gets $162K for drainage plan
LUMBERTON — The Lumberton Regional Airport has been selected to receive $162,000 in state and federal funds to develop a stormwater master plan. Lumberton’s airport is one of six airports in North...
View ArticleActive shooter drill is Monday
RED SPRINGS — Community Wellness and Action is inviting community members and local churches to participate in an Active Shooter Preparedness seminar on Monday. During the free seminar that will take...
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United Way struggling to make goal, asks city’s help
LUMBERTON — A United Way of Robeson County representative asked the city on Wednesday to donate money to the charitable organization. JoAnne Branch, United Way Resource Development specialist, spoke...
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Person charged as accessory to murder
LUMBERTON — The investigation into a shooting death in July has led to a second arrest, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Johnathan D. Locklear, 21, of Blueberry Circle in Lumberton, was arrested at...
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Neighbor pulls pair from burning home
LUMBERTON — Charles Jones didn’t hesitate early Wednesday morning when he looked out the window of his house on Ira Road and saw his elderly neighbors’ home in flames. He ran next door to the residence...
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UNCP football welcomes 19 signees
PEMBROKE — Coming off back-to-back 2-8 seasons, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke football team is still searching for the right mix of talent to sustain a winning culture. Coach Shane...
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Braves stay local and sign Purnell Swett’s Josh Williams
PEMBROKE — While the library is usually a place reserved for peace and quiet, the Purnell Swett High School library was far from that for a few moments on Wednesday morning. Purnell Swett senior...
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Pirates continue climb up the standings
LUMBERTON — Physically fatigued going into overtime of the second game in two nights, the Lumberton boys basketball team showed its mental toughness against Jack Britt. With the team’s leading scorer...
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