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Rules limp off into the sunset
RALEIGH — North Carolina is a national leader in conservative reform of state governance — a fact that, as you might expect, pleases conservatives and horrifies progressives in the Tar Heel State. Most...
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Sale brings out bargain hunters
LUMBERTON — Bargain hunters were on the prowl as classic rock blasted from the speakers at the 23rd annual Labor Day Yard Sale held at the Lumberton plaza Monday. “I love it. I love to meet people I...
View ArticleHarvey donations still being taken
LUMBERTON — A tractor-trailer rig will depart Lumberton today loaded with donated goods to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. “The truck is currently being loaded and it will be leaving tomorrow by...
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County gives way for UNCP land buy
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Board of Commissioners on Monday turned down an offer from the public schools to buy property on the campus of the school district’s Indian Education Center in Pembroke...
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Chris Moore reported Tuesday that someone stole the front grille off a Chevrolet truck, valued at $150, from M&M Auto Sales on East Fifth Street in Lumberton. The following break-ins were reported...
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Maxton pushing for more options with recreation
MAXTON — A farmers market, two festivals and adult recreation are new opportunities for community engagement in Maxton, members of the Board of Commissioners were told Tuesday. “We’ve identified the...
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Developer: Exit 10 project ‘not a done deal’
FAIRMONT — The people who want to build the world’s largest truck stop and travel center on land near Interstate 95’s Exit 10 told Fairmont commissioners on Tuesday that their plan hinges on their...
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Durham Bulls win 2nd national title
MOOSIC, Pa. — The Durham Bulls will bring their second Triple-A national championship back to North Carolina. The International League champion Bulls rallied past the Pacific Coast League champion...
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Local Roundup: Pirates win second straight soccer match
FAYETTEVILLE — The Lumberton boys soccer picked up a road Sandhills Athletic Conference win by a 5-2 score over Seventy-First. The Pirates led 2-1 at the half behind goals from Cole Lewis and Niguel...
View ArticleFiling period ends Thursday for Lumbee election
PEMBROKE — Today and Thursday remain for those interested in filing as candidates in the Lumbee Tribal Council elections being held on Nov. 14. Candidates can file at the Tribe’s Elections Office at...
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Partisan decline isn’t new
RALEIGH — In September, the GOP officially became the third-largest group of registered voters in North Carolina, as the number of unaffiliated voters surpassed Republican registration for the first...
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Red Springs man faced burglary charges
RED SPRINGS — A 25-year-old Red Springs man has been charged with multiple crimes in connection with a burglary that occurred in Onslow County, according to police Capt. Kimothy Monroe. According to a...
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Key support lacking in request to change river’s name
PEMBROKE — Lumbee Tribe Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. and three members of Robeson County’s state legislative delegation said Friday they are not ready to throw their support behind a Tribal Council...
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R.B. Dean and Southside Ashpole both low-performing
LUMBERTON — Two Robeson County public elementary schools, R.B. Dean and Southside Ashpole, are among the remaining six being considered for inclusion in the state’s newly created Innovate School...
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Football Roundup: Richmond holds of Rams to open SAC play
ROCKINGHAM — The Purnell Swett offense rebounded after being held in check last week. After Hoggard held the Rams to 14 points, they responded with a 56-34 loss at Richmond to open Sandhills Athletic...
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From the Fringe
Clifford Bullard tourney set for Thursday Pinecrest Country Club will host the Clifford Bullard Memorial Golf tournament on Sept. 29. The tournament, hosted by the Robeson County Community College...
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Two students win Ronald McDonald scholarships
LUMBERTON — Two Robeson County high school students recently were named recipients of Ronald McDonald House Charities scholarships. Kindly Hagans, of Pembroke, and Taylor Raines, of Lumberton, each...
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Manage pain with massage therapy
Addiction to opiates is a growing problem in the United States and Canada. Pain relief therapies, such as massage therapy, can be viable alternatives to the prescription pain medicines that often serve...
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Top teacher takes the field
Lori Locklear, the Public Schools of Robeson County Teacher of the Year, was honored Sept. 16 at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke football game against Catawba. Locklear, a teacher at...
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$6,753 and counting
Jailbirds talk to friends and family members Wednesday from inside the cage set up in Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton as part of the Jail-A-Thon to raise money for the Robeson County Relay for Life, which...
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