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A city worker putting up holiday decorations in front of the Robeson County Courthouse on Elm Street. | Staff photo by Amy Banton Lumberton at head of Christmas parade line
LUMBERTON — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Lumberton as city workers prepare for the annual Christmas Parade by hanging up wreaths, lights, and tinsel. The parade will b...
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Dr. Curt Locklear Health Board: Veterinarian wins C.E. Inman award
LUMBERTON — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times at the Robeson County Health Department this year, the assistant director said during the annual report dinner on Thursday at the ...
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Tribal Council overrides 2 vetoes
PEMBROKE — Newly elected Tribal Chairman Purnell Swett will have to name a tribal administrator shortly after he takes office in January. On Thursday, the Tribal Council voted 15 to 3 to overrid...
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Black Water Grille Black Water Grille closed because of back taxes,owner promises swift re-opening
LUMBERTON — The state has shut down a popular downtown restaurant because it owes almost $40,000 in back taxes, but the owner says it will be back operating by this weekend. Black Water Grille, ...
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Lumbee Tribe: Canvas upholds election results
PEMBROKE — Unless there is a protest from a candidate within the next few days, results of Tuesday’s Lumbee Tribe elections are final, the chairman of the tribe’s Elections Board said Wednesday....
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Health Department has 500 doses of swine vaccine
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Health Department has another 500 doses of injectable H1N1 vaccine available, and is targeting the groups the Centers for Disease Control considers high-risk. Vac...
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MORE HEADLINES
Pembroke gets OK to open ABC store
by Sara Hottman, Staff Writer
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RALEIGH — With the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission’s permission to reopen the liquor store at 203 N. Vance St., the Pembroke ABC Board is plowing ahead with plans to renovate the store,...
Swett wins solidly
by Bob Shiles, Staff Writer
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PEMBROKE — Purnell Swett, a former educator in Robeson County, will become the next chairman of the Lumbee Tribe. Voters on Tuesday handed the former Robeson County Schools superintendent a solid ...
Walters sworn in, gets to work
by Bob Shiles, Staff Writer
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RALEIGH — Michael Walters, a Proctorville businessman, was sworn-in Tuesday as the new state senator representing Robeson and Hoke counties — and then he went straight to work. Robeson County Sup...
Fairmont targets gaming machines
by Amy Banton and John Charles Robbins, Staff Writers
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New festival chairs named
Residents grill board on crime
by Johna Strickland, Staff Writer
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MAXTON — Three Maxton residents put the same question to the town’s Board of Commissioners during a regular meeting on Tuesday: How is the town handling break-ins? Larry Walker of Patterson Street...
County employee 7th finalist for car
by Sara Hottman, Staff Writer
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LUMBERTON — Paul Matthews, general manager at Lumberton Nissan, drew Fenise Floyd’s name on Tuesday as the seventh fair share donor to qualify for the chance to win a new car in the Robeson County ...
LOCAL FEATURES
Hansen: Preventing the downhill slide at turkey time
by Kathy Hansen
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Ten reasons by an unknown author to be thankful you burned the turkey. No. 10 — Salmonella won’t be a concern. No. 9 — Everyone will think your turkey is Cajun blackened. No. 8 — Uninvited gue...
Shag dancing: Learning history enhances appreciation
by Johna Strickland
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This is the second in a series of columns by Features Editor Johna Strickland about her experience taking shag dancing lessons — editor. I hijacked Brian, which surprised us both. There we were ...
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations
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LUMBERTON — Hyde Park Baptist Church will be the donation point for Operation Christmas Child again this year. Toys, school supplies, hygiene items, photos and letters will be collected. The dona...
Features briefs for Nov. 18
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LUMBERTON — The fourth annual Native American Christmas at the mall will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton. There will be dancing, flute music and art displays. LUMBERTON — T...
Club news for Nov. 18
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LUMBERTON — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association recently held its monthly meeting at Adelio’s restaurant. The guest speaker was O.D. Wallace, a representative from Blue C...
‘Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.’ at the Carolina Civic Center
by Johna Strickland, Features Editor
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LUMBERTON — Love. Sex. The Internal Revenue Service. Sensational enough? How about if a guy lies about marrying his roommate to save a little dough on his taxes? Then his mom and the IRS show up t...
RELIGION
Sunday School Lesson: Diligence in living for Jesus
by Ed Wilcox
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2 Peter 1:3-15 If you are a Christian, you already know that the most precious gifts are given by Christ Jesus. As we examine the nature of what we have been given, we ought to begin with the “...
Church Happenings for Nov. 20
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Fundraisers A Hearts and Hands for the Holidays Bazaar will be Saturday at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and the bazaar will get under way at 8. There wi...
Sunday School Lesson: Partakers of Christ’s suffering
by Ed Wilcox
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1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering is not our favorite subject, especially when we are the objects of suffering. The Apostle Peter wrote of suffering as something Christians can expect and cautioned that ...
Church Happenings for Nov. 13
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Homecoming Mt. Sinai United Holy Church of Lumberton will celebrate Homecoming Saturday and Sunday. The Rev. Eric Grant of Wood Memorial Church, Fort Bragg, will speak in a service at 4 p.m. Nov....
Sunday School Lesson: People respond to the gospel
by Ed Wilcox
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Acts 9:32-43 The people God calls are usually already busy in His service, and this is how we find the apostle Peter who “passed throughout all quarters.” As an apostle he would have taken on a ...
AGRICULTURAL
Tobacco's roots deep in Robeson County
by Everett Davis
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If you read this column shortly after receiving your newspaper, you are doing so while about 70 county extension agents like me are counting the ballots cast in our counties today for the North Car...
Ag briefs for Nov. 19
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LUMBERTON — The second quarterly Lumberton High School FFA alumni meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the agriculture building at the school. GOLDSBORO — There will be a cattle artificial inse...
Forests can provide income
by Everett Davis
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I am not an advocate for planting every acre of land in Robeson County in pine trees. However, my many years of experience working with farmers, as well as with landowners who do not farm, is that ...
Ag Briefs for Nov. 12
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LUMBERTON — The Southeastern Farmers Market will be having Pecan and Sweet Potato Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free samples of pecan and sweet potato treats will be available while suppl...
Pumpkins prevalent for decorations, cooking
by Everett Davis
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This is the time of the year when you begin to see lots of pumpkins. If you are city folks, you see them at grocery stores, garden centers and other places where they are sold primarily for fall de...
NC tops in peanuts
by Everett Davis
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North Carolina is ranked fifth in the nation in peanut production and is the leading producer of Virginia-type peanuts, which are the larger nuts that are used for direct consumption and fancy cand...
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CRIME REPORTS
Crime Reports for Nov. 20
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LUMBERTON — Sabrina Scott, 42, of Valtee Drive, reported on Wednesday that someone broke into her home and stole $1,500 in electronics and a $1,200 vacuum cleaner, according to a sheriff’s report. ...
Crime Reports for Nov. 19
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MAXTON — Parnell Locklear, 67, of J.R. Road, reported on Tuesday that someone broke into his home and stole a $600 gun, $120 in change, and $3 in pills, according to a sheriff’s report. PEMBROKE —...
Crime Reports
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RED SPRINGS — Daniel Logan, 24, of 546 Bullard Road, was arrested on Monday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to cause serious injury, according to a sheriff’s report....
Crime Reports for Nov. 17
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LUMBERTON — Gregory McGirt, 33, of 33 Country Lane, was arrested on Sunday and charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to a sheriff’s report. He was being held under a $100,000 bon...
Crime Reports for Nov. 14
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LUMBERTON — Sam Jacobs, 29, of Pinelog Road, reported on Thursday that someone shot into his home while he wasn’t there, according to sheriff’s report. Damages were $2,000 to a wall, $1,000 to a c...
Crime Reports for Nov. 13
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SHANNON — Clifford Worriax, 37, of Wagon Wheel Road, reported on Wednesday that someone stole $1,150 worth of roosters from an outside pin, according to a sheriff’s report. PEMBROKE — Dustin Hunt,...
EDUCATION
Avoiding certain behaviors lowers risk of violence
by Johnny Hunt
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It’s not unusual to pick up a newspaper and find one or more stories reporting violence among young people. Where violence occurs is not restricted to one place. It might happen on the streets, at ...
A Clean Sweep
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Lumberton Junior High School recently hosted a clean sweep event to pick up trash around the school. Participants were: back row, faculty sponsor Tara Lewis, left, Jeremiah McMillian, Joseph Murray...
RCC Today: Educational professionals establish local AEOP chapter
by Lisa O.Hunt
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Professional development is an important asset for any organization. It allows employees to stay current with new trends and review and reflect on their own job performance. Office professional pe...
Education Briefs for Nov. 15
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PEMBROKE — Union Elementary School has named the following students Super Eagles for November. Pre-kindergarten, Daniel Brooks; kindergarten, Anaya Locklear, Jaylen Locklear, Brianna Graham; firs...
Union Elementary honor roll
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Union Elementary School has named students to its honor roll. They are: Third grade, A — Kerigahn Jacobs-Chavis, Kyla Locklear, Tristan G. Locklear and Jaycarton Oxendine. Third grade, A-B — Es...
Lunch Menus - Nov. 15
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Elementary-Middle Breakfast Monday Pop tart, cereal, juice and milk. Tuesday Grits, toast, cereal, applesauce and milk. Wednesday Bacon scramble breakfast, cereal, juice and milk. Thurs...
HEALTH
Longtime teammates end soccer journey together
by Bill Smith
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In the aftermath of the season-ending Peace College vs. Meredith College soccer match, two senior Pacer teammates hugged for the final time. Randal McLean reminds Mary Caitlin Smith that they have ...
Red Cross sets blood drives
by Staff
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LUMBERTON — Blood donors can qualify for a chance to win round-trip tickets from Delta Airlines during the Red Cross’ “Give Blood and Go!” campaign, which runs through the end of the year. Healthy...
Health Briefs for Nov. 17
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LUMBERTON — Southeastern Hospice’s 24th annual Festival of Trees opens Dec. 6 in the Osterneck Auditorium at 102 N. Chestnut St. across from the Robeson County Public Library. Trees will be on d...
Shops offer unique items while benefiting hospice
by Staff
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LUMBERTON — For the past eight years, Peggy Paparella has used her talents and creativity to help support a cause close and dear to her heart — hospice. Paparella’s mother and sister both receive...
Soccer can keep kids on the move
by Bill Smith
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There are many strategies aligning themselves with the Eat Smart, Move More campaign. Simply, there is an increased emphasis on the types of foods eaten (heightened fruits and vegetables consumpt...
Health Briefs for Nov. 3
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LUMBERTON — An open house for the Southeastern Weight Loss Center at 403 W. 27th St. is set for Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to tour the facility and meet Dr. Barry Williamson,...
PET OF THE WEEK
Ralphie
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Ralphie, a 7-month-old orange short-haired kitty, can be adopted from the Robeson County Humane Society. Ralphie, who is very playful, has been neutered, is feline leukemia negative, and is current...
SPECIAL REPORT
We remember the King of Pop
by Lyndsey M. Mosley
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When Michael Joseph Jackson first sang “I Want You Back” in 1969, the 11-year-old made his impression on the music world. Jackson’s talent continued to develop during his years with his brothers ...
Leftover cash and refunds are available at the Robeson County courthouse
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LUMBERTON — Renae O. Hunt, Clerk of Robeson County Superior Court, would like to inform the following individuals listed below, that money is available at the Robeson County Courthouse. To claim y...
Economy can’t slow relay to fight cancer
by John Charles Robbins, Managing Editor
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LUMBERTON — One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. That staggering reality is one of the many things that motivates millions each spring to take part in the A...
1984 tornadoes left lasting mark on county
by John Charles Robbins, Managing Editor
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On a chilly spring evening in March 1984, while some folks were settling in after supper and others filled church pews, a band of deadly twisters tore through the South with devastating impact on t...
Forum gives residents clues to combat gangs
by Stephanie S. Beecher, Staff Writer
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LUMBERTON — The first step to dealing with gangs in the city — and the crime, drugs and violence associated with them — is to admit that there is a problem, said lawmen who told residents that at l...
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