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Ag event kick up Christmas cheer
LUMBERTON — Five families will have part of their Christmas paid for thanks to the horsing around of some strangers. Money raised during the World Barrel Racing League’s Winter Series event on Saturday...
View ArticleFund receives anonymous gift of $2,000
There are three gifts to the Empty Stocking Fund to report today, including the largest we have received so far during this campaign, one for $2,000. The gift, which will provide Christmas for 40 needy...
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Cummings named chairman of county commissioners
LUMBERTON — Raymond Cummings was elected chairman of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners on Monday, and Berlester Campbell was elected vice chairman. Both terms are one year. They were elected by...
View ArticleBody found near Maxton
MAXTON — Robeson County deputies were investigating a possible homicide and a possible kidnapping, both in the Maxton area, late Monday evening, according to Sheriff Ken Sealey. A body was found on...
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Locklear, Jones begin 2nd terms in Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Channing Jones and Theresa Locklear was sworn in for a second term Pembroke Town Council during its regular meeting on Monday. Both won their re-election bids in the November municipal...
View ArticleAstonishment at the teaching of the Lord
Acts 13:1-12 Every believer has memories of hearing the good news of Christ Jesus. Some people came to know the Lord because of their parents or other family members. Other people were led to Christ by...
View ArticleCounty decision a lifesave for Matthew mutts
And finally there were none. More than 400 days after Hurricane Matthew sent more than 200 dogs to the Robeson County Animal Shelter because they had no place else to go, all of them have either been...
View ArticleMan wanted for assault on teacher arrested in Robeson
RAEFORD (AP) — A man who beat a teacher inside a North Carolina elementary school after asking about a former employee has been arrested, authorities said. Michael Lee Nivens is charged with attempted...
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Lakeisha Bell, of Cliffridge Drive in Lumberton, reported Wednesday that someone broke into her car by breaking the front passenger window. Damage was estimated at $150. Willie Clark, an employee of...
View ArticleWest Virginia waives key permit for pipeline
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Atlantic Coast Pipeline got an important approval Wednesday from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, paving the way for the 600-mile natural gas pipeline...
View ArticleHoliday events plentiful today, Saturday
There are plenty of holiday offerings today and Saturday for those looking to get into the Christmas spirit. The town of Pembroke will announce winners of the tree-decorating contest today and pizza...
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Empty Stocking passes $15,000 mark
Seven new gifts add $2,225 to the Empty Stocking Fund, pushing its total to $15,375. Each of the gifts will be matched with a $50 donation from an anonymous benefactor. The largest gift, for $1,000, is...
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County gets $2M in LEAF funds
ROCKY MOUNT — Robeson County has received nearly $2 million in disaster relief funds from the Golden LEAF Foundation for projects in St. Pauls and Lumberton and for Southeastern Health. The Golden LEAF...
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Man found deadin Maxton home
MAXTON — Maxton police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found dead in his home on Thursday. According to a statement from the Police Chief Tammy Deese, David McLean, 58, was found...
View ArticleMecklenburg slowly rebooting following hack
CHARLOTTE — Time-consuming paper transactions slowed business Thursday in North Carolina’s largest metro area as a county government began the long process of restoring computer systems locked down by...
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NCHSAA changes kickoffs for 4AA and 4A championship games
CHAPEL HILL — With wintry weather spreading across parts of North Carolina on Friday, it had an impact on the NCHSAA football state championships scheduled for Saturday. While cold rain continues to...
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Failure no option at Southside
I was heartened by the community meeting that was held on Nov. 28 at the Expo Center in Rowland regarding the Innovative School District (ISD). The outpouring of support from the community to keep...
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Wade West, an employee for the Lumberton Housing Authority, reported Thursday that someone stole four Trane air conditioning units from Meyers Park on Arnold Street in Lumberton. The following...
View ArticleACP enlists 4 labor unions for construction
RICHMOND, Va. — The Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC has signed agreements with the nation’s four leading building and construction trade unions, which it says affirms its commitment to hiring skilled union...
View ArticleFive gifts add $400 to Stocking Fund
The cold and rain put a damper on Empty Stocking Fund collections on Friday as folks didn’t want to get out in the miserable weather. The forecast is for sunny skies on Monday, so no excuses. We need a...
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