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Foot work rules municipalities
Municipal elections are interesting political laboratories. Since they are non-partisan, party operatives may act as advisors but typically are not involved at the same level as in partisan campaigns....
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Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting death
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death on Monday of a 21-year-old man, according to Maj. Anthony Thompson, chief of detectives. Thompson said in a statement...
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Debbie Hodge, of Velcord Drive in Lumberton, reported Monday that someone broke into her residence and stole a 32-inch flat screen television, valued at $300; a power drill, valued at $50; and a...
View ArticleBlood drive at UNCP on Nov. 27
LUMBERTON — An event has been scheduled in Pembroke to help the American Red Cross meet the typically large demand for blood during the holiday season. People can give blood from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
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Prospect woman gets seat on advisory board
PEMBROKE — A Prospect resident was appointed recently to the N.C. Council for Women Advisory Board. Crystal Moore, who was officially appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper on Oct. 19,is a nationally certified...
View ArticleSeHealth makes right call reopening clinic
Last week and without a lot of fanfare, Southeastern Health announced a decision that was the right thing to do, but might not have been best for the fiscal health of the not-for-profit — reopening the...
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FAYETTEVILLE — The president of Methodist University will retire at the end of May. Ben Hancock made his announcement via a personal email to the campus community. “With my current contract coming to...
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Locklear tabbed Pembroke fire chief
PEMBROKE — Town leaders picked an experienced man who is well known in the community to lead the Pembroke Fire Department. Timothy Ryan Locklear’s selection was effective Nov. 8. Locklear replaces...
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Rowland OKs contract for debris removal
ROWLAND — A contract for the removal of debris still left over from when Hurricane Matthew struck was approved Tuesday by town commissioners. The contract was awarded to Shaver Trucking, which bid...
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Purnell Swett boys, St. Pauls girls win in-county matchups
ST. PAULS — Using a full-court press in the second half, the Purnell Swett boys basketball team came from behind to top St. Pauls 57-56 on the road. Purnell Swett (2-0) starts the season off with...
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Wolfpack still chasing history as it heads to Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM — Despite missing out on a chance at a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, N.C. State still has an opportunity to make history in its final two games of the regular...
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UNCP’s Silus Kipkoech racing toward history
PEMBROKE — Freshman Silus Kipkoech has his eyes set on being an All-American before his time is up as a cross country runner for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His first trip to the NCAA...
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Forbes honors Lumberton native
LUMBERTON — Justin Moore, a former Lumberton resident and North Carolina A&T alumnus, has been honored as one of the top 500 young wealth advisors in the nation, according to Forbes Magazine....
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Manhunt ends with two robbery suspects arrested
LUMBERTON — A manhunt for two people suspected of an armed robbery in Bladenboro ended in the Allenton area late Fridday afternoon with both of their arrests, according to Sheriff Kenneth Sealey....
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Bobby McNeil, of South Chippewa Street in Lumberton, reported Friday that someone broke into his residence and robbed him at gunpoint. The amount of cash taken was not recorded on the incident report....
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GoFund to help wreck victim
PARKTON — Angie Davis is recovering today after undergoing her eighth surgical procedure at McLeod Health Hospital in Florence, S.C., but the bills are piling up and she is forever without her...
View ArticleTerry likely to challenge St. Pauls election result
LUMBERTON — A St. Pauls commissioner has indicated he would challenge the results of the Nov. 7 election after a canvass on Friday showed he lost his District 4 seat by a single vote. The canvass added...
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New mace honors UNCP’s history
PEMBROKE — The unveiling of the new University Mace at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke evoked feelings of pride for many who attended a dedication ceremony on Friday. “It was very moving...
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ACP clears key hurdle
LUMBERTON — Construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline cleared another regulatory hurdle on Friday. “After more than three years of exhaustive study, the Forest Service has issued a favorable Record...
View ArticleDSS taking Stocking applications Monday
LUMBERTON — Registration will be held on Monday at the Robeson County Department of Social Services for those wishing to benefit this year from the Empty Stocking Fund, and money to provide vouchers...
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