Angel Exchange purchase plan dies silently
It was just two months ago that the Robeson County Board of Commissioners was in full sprint to buy the Angel Exchange building, enough so that they voted to potentially spend millions of dollars with...
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St. Pauls Hardee’s back in business
ST. PAULS — There was no shortage of customers Tuesday for the grand opening of the Hardee’s that closed nearly three months ago because of a fire. Cars lined up at the drive-through as the...
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Southside manager picked
RALEIGH — Innovative School District Superintendent Eric Hall will recommend to the North Carolina State Board of Education that Achievement for All Children, a nonprofit from Forest City, manage...
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Scout providing Fairmont residents with retirement boxes for flags
FAIRMONT— The town of Fairmont will get three new American flag retirement drop boxes thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Tyler Lennon. Lennon made a presentation to the town Board of Commissioners...
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St. Pauls perseveres to win
ST PAULS — St. Pauls softball head coach Phillip Tyler is trying to teach his team a lesson that is applicable both on and off the field. “You’ve got to persevere,” Tyler said after the Lady Bulldogs...
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Maxton plans purchase of 6 vehicles
MAXTON — Town leaders agreed Tuesday to pursue $170,082 in grant and loan money from the federal government to buy six vehicles. The total price for the vehicles is $173,082. The town will pay $3,000...
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Scouts celebrate women on World Thinking Day
LUMBERTON — Seventy-two Girl Scouts from seven Robeson County troops came out recently to celebrate World Thinking Day. The event took place at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church and was planned...
View ArticleCrime report
The following incidents of breaking and entering were reported to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Frank Scott, Rowan Road, Lumberton; Wilfredo Lopez, Resa Loop Drive, Lumberton; Frances Smith,...
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Identity theft suspect sought
LUMBERTON — Lawmen are searching for a Red Springs man accused of the felony crime of using documents to open fraudulent accounts linked to 11 people. Robert Ashamd Johnson, 33, of 8 Robinwood...
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Jones picked to lead economic development
LUMBERTON — Channing Jones has accepted the job of executive director for the Robeson County Office of Economic Development, the point person for bringing new industry and jobs to the county. Jones,...
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City ponders panel to push to upkeep historic properties
LUMBERTON — The owners of historic commercial properties in Lumberton may soon face increased accountability for the condition of their establishments. The Lumberton City Council agreed to pursue a new...
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Teen charged in shooting, under $2M bond
LUMBERTON — A Lumberton teenager is in the Robeson County jail under a $2 million bond after being arrested and charged in a shooting last week that has a 24-year-old man fighting for his life....
View ArticleGod’s promise to forgive and heal people
2 Chronicles 7:12-22 The Lord made His presence known in the temple Solomon built, and then the Lord spoke to Solomon, saying He heard his prayer during the temple’s dedication. The Lord said He would...
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NC politics offer national lessons
RALEIGH — If you are a political junkie, you follow closely the daily ins and outs of elections and legislation. I do, too. Let’s step back for a second, take a breath, and consider the phenomenal...
View ArticleNAACP meets on Thursday at library
LUMBERTON — The Unified Robeson County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will meet today at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Robeson County Public Library, located...
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Sampson named NABC top regional coach
HOUSTON — After leading the University of Houston Men’s basketball program to the NCAA Tournament with 27 wins and a perfect 15-0 home record, head coach Kelvin Sampson was honored Wednesday as the...
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Pembroke All-Stars win state title
Courtesy photo The Pembroke recreation All-Stars won the 14-and-under Statewide Athletics Committee state championship over the weekend, defeating Henderson-Vance 42-32. Players on the bottom row, from...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s conference to be held April 12
LUMBERTON — A conference on Alzheimer’s disease has been scheduled for April 12 at Wesley Pines. The conference, titled “Approaches to Alzheimer’s,” will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1000 Wesley...
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Southeastern Health unveils new OR suite
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health has unveiled a new operating room suite at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Board members, physicians, stakeholders and staff members were first to see the $15...
View ArticleBeauty boot camp coming July
WHITEVILLE — Young girls will be whipped into shape this summer at the two-day Little Women of Excellence Beauty Boot Camp. The second edition of this event will take place July 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 4...
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