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Deputies find man shot to death in Lumber Bridge
LUMBERTON — A Raeford man was shot to death early this morning at a Lumber Bridge business. The death of Gregory Harris Jr., 22, is being investigated by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide...
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State budget kind to UNC
North Carolina has long benefited from one of the best-supported public university systems anywhere in the country. And the budget state lawmakers approved last month — the best budget for the system...
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Locklear sends in letter of resignation
PEMBROKE — Al Locklear has officially resigned his seat on the Lumbee Tribal Council, but it does not take effect until January. Sheila Beck, chairman of the tribe’s Board of Elections, confirmed...
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Fayetteville man faces murder charge for death of Raeford man
LUMBERTON — A Fayetteville man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of a Raeford man at a Lumber Bridge business. Steven Lewis Lugo-Perez was charged with second-degree murder for...
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Lavander Clark, of East Seventh Street in Lumberton, reported Monday that someone stole his Mongoose bicycle, valued at $150. Valeri Campbell, of West 24th Street in Lumberton, reported Monday that...
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Miss North Carolina’s performance for Rotarians entertains, inspires
LUMBERTON — The newly crowned Miss North Carolina dazzled Lumberton Rotarians on Tuesday with a motivational and inspirational luncheon performance. And when she finished singing “At Last,” audience...
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Almost all people displaced by Hurricane Matthew out of area hotels, motels
LUMBERTON — All but five of the Robeson County residents displaced to area hotels and motels by Hurricane Matthew are back in their own homes. The last five people have found new housing and are...
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Choice helps with education
RALEIGH — During the 2016-17 academic year, nearly one out of five North Carolina children were educated in settings other than district-run public schools. In Wake County and some other urban areas,...
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History on McGirt’s side in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Canada has been good to William McGirt during his time on the PGA Tour. Prior to notching his first Tour win earlier last season at The Memorial, the Fairmont native’s best...
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Top 15: Howell running toward next step
LUMBERTON — Leading into high school football practice starting on July 31, The Robesonian’s sports reporter Jonathan Bym is publishing a countdown of the top 15 players in Robeson County, and...
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RALEIGH — Two Robeson County municipalities are among seven in North Carolina getting help over the next two years to rebuild their economies in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew through a recently...
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Linda Reynolds , of Warwick Mill Road in Lumberton, reported Wednesday that multiple people shot at Bruce Callahan of Warwick Mill Road. Wayne Lewis reported Tuesday that someone stole a Cadillac SRX,...
View ArticleCooper needs to veto bill benefitting political donors
To the Editor, Just before the General Assembly adjourned on June 30, the consumer loan industry won a prize piece of legislation from legislators who have benefited handsomely from the industry’s...
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Man charged in shooting
ROWLAND — An argument has led to one mane being shot and another charged with the crime. Brian Lewis, 29, of South Bond Street in Rowland, was arrested Tuesday in connection to the shooting of Jamison...
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County commissioner seeks safety improvements at rural intersection
RAYNHAM — A county commissioner is determined to keep fighting until safety improvements are made at the intersection of Raynham and Iona Church roads, but a state transportation official’s comments...
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Would-be thieves strike business for second time in month; no one shot in...
LUMBERTON — For the second time in a three weeks, a longtime Lumberton business has been victimized by would-be thieves. Page Talk Communication, which has been located on North Pine Street for more...
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LUMBERTON — Franny’s Friends has scheduled a pet adoption for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Petsense. Kittens, puppies, dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Donations of new and used pet...
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Top 15: Waters steps into the spotlight
FAIRMONT — Leading into high school football practice starting on July 31, The Robesonian’s sports reporter Jonathan Bym is publishing a countdown of the top 15 players in Robeson County, and...
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Democracy itself on defense
It is not just health care for 30 million people at stake these days. Democracy is hanging by a thread too — in Raleigh and in Washington. First, consider the spectacle of Sen. John McCain, arriving...
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Battle of the Carolinas ‘more than a scrimmage’
LUMBERTON — Lumberton head coach Mike Setzer is taking a different approach ahead of the third annual Battle of the Carolinas Football Classic. For the Pirates’ leader, there’s a lesson to be learned...
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