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Shooting leaves 1 dead
LUMBERTON — A 22-year-old man is dead and a teenager is fighting for his life after a double-shooting late Tuesday in South Lumberton. The Lumberton Police Department received a call at 11:13 p.m....
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Red Springs’ Jones sees dream come to fruition
RED SPRINGS — Taya Jones started working toward her goal when she was in elementary school. On Tuesday at Red Springs High School, the senior guard for the Lady Red Devils celebrated the journey of...
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Red Devils top Pirates in overtime
RED SPRINGS — Behind strong outings from Caleel Mitchell and Monte’ Wilkerson, the Red Springs boys basketball team earned a 76-70 season-opening victory over Lumberton in overtime on Tuesday night....
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Hoops Preview: Lumberton
LUMBERTON — London Thompson finds herself in a new role as she enters her senior season with the Lumberton girls basketball team. The graduation of Jasmine McBride pits Thompson as captain of the Lady...
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In politics, size does matter
RALEIGH — Most voters in North Carolina and the rest of America cast ballots reliably for either Democratic or Republican politicians — even if the voters themselves don’t belong to a party. That’s...
View ArticleDoctor says county judicial system needs good polishing
To the Editor, Being robbed in Robeson County has been an enlightening experience. The investigation and arrest of the suspect was far from any acceptable standard given that the Sheriff’s Office was...
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LREMC names Dietrich interim CEO
RED SPRINGS — Carmen E. Dietrich has been named interim chief executive officer of Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation. She replaces Steven Hunt, who had served as CEO for 4.5 years. A...
View ArticleGas price up as holiday packs roads
LUMBERTON — Travelers driving in and out Robeson County for Thanksgiving weekend won’t have a problem finding hotel rooms, but gas prices will be noticeably higher than in surrounding states. According...
View ArticleFriend of Fund makes $1,500 gift
Today the many families and children who depend on The Empty Stocking Fund have John Rancke Jr. and his generosity to be grateful for. John Jr. in recent years has buried too many of his loved ones,...
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The best of prep football in 2017
LUMBERTON — Four teams made the NCHSAA state football playoffs, and despite no football conference championships being won, 2017 was a memorable season with players and moments that we won’t be...
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Hoops Preview: Purnell Swett
PEMBROKE — Exit the team’s leading scoring from a year ago, and Purnell Swett boys basketball coach Jeremy Sampson feels this year’s team is more well-rounded than it was. Shawn Williamson carried the...
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Complacency threatens charters
Since the election of Republican legislative majorities in 2010, charter schools have enjoyed a winning streak of pro-charter legislation and policy. Those victories included the removal of the...
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A Thanksgiving for generations
PEMBROKE — One-month-old Adalynn Marie Vaught rested peacefully Thursday in the arms of her great-great grandmother, Mary Vivian (Jones) Locklear. “I thank the Lord I’m here another year,” said...
View ArticleRowland next in holiday parade lineup
ROWLAND — Rowland is up next in Robeson County’s procession of Christmas parades. The town’s parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday and it will feature all the Christmas fixin’s, including of course...
View ArticleLone $50 gift for Empty Stocking
There is a single donation today to The Empty Stocking Fund of $50, and it will be matched by $50 from an anonymous benefactor. It comes from the Sayers family, and it is offered in honor of all the...
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Search leads to drug charges
LUMBERTON — A 33-year-old Lumberton man is facing multiple drug charges after police searched his East Lumberton home last week. According to a statement from police Capt. Terry Parker, Jerrick Orlando...
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Hoke’s Love signs with UNCP
PEMBROKE – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke men’s basketball team added an impressive local talent to its roster during the early signing period on Thursday when Raeford native and Hoke...
View ArticleCrime report
Thomas Musslewhite reported Wednesday to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office reported his vehicle was stolen from Collins Drive in Lumberton. The following break-ins were reported to the Robeson County...
View ArticleSouthside-Ashpole must stay open; parents deservs details of ISD plan
To the Editor, My daughter is in pre-K at Southside-Ashpole Elementary. What happens at that school will have a significant impact on her and many other students in Rowland. Their education and future...
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Doeren staying with the Wolfpack
RALEIGH — North Carolina State and Dave Doeren have agreed on a five-year deal after the coach had talked with Tennessee officials about the school’s opening, a person with knowledge of the situation...
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