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Oliver family serves Marietta for a century
Marietta was named by Augustua Meillier, president of the Carolina Northern Railroad, and the post office opened there in 1902 with Daniel M. Biggs in charge. Those from the area have long known the influence of the Oliver family, as can be seen in the incorporation of the town in 1911 with L.M. Oliver as mayor and W.W. Early, D.F Gregg, C.A. Oliver and S.M. Oliver as commissioners. J.S. “Shep” Oliver was a commanding influence who served sev...
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Lumberton settles county seat on the banks of the Lumber River
Lumberton settles county seat on the banks of the Lumber River The original town of Lumberton began before the Revolutionary War as a settlement on the 250-acre plantation owned by Gen. John Willis. Known as the founder of Lumberton, Willis petitioned the state legislature in 1787 for a charter granting the town status as the county seat of the newly formed Robeson County. The town’s original lots were sold in 1787 and a building owned by W...
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Members of Shadows of Fire, a belly dancing troupe, move to the beat of an 80s-inspired Bollywood number as visitors to St. Pauls' Folk Arts Festival gather to watch and take photos. | Photos by Abbi Overfelt | Civitas Media
Revelers abound at St. Pauls festival
ST. PAULS — There was a stage crowded with local talent, more than a dozen food vendors and craft booths that numbered four times that amount. The thousands of people who descended on Armfield Street on Saturday could agree on one thing — for such a small town, St. Pauls can throw a big festival. “It’s great that they can bring all these people together here,” said Linda Mauldonado, of Lumberton. “It’s different. I get to see faces and th...
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Steven Hunt
LREMC names CEO
RED SPRINGS — Steven C. Hunt has been named CEO of Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation, which provided electricity for customers in Robeson and three nearby counties. “This has been a very thoughtful process that the board has gone through to ensure we had the right person to lead Lumbee River EMC into the future,” Roger Oxendine, chairman of the LREMC board of directors, said in a statement. “We had a very good candidate pool to c...
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Crime Reports
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Vandalism FAIRMONT — Regina Scott Verner, of Oakdale Church Road, reported on Sunday that someone caused $500 worth of damage to her car, $900 worth of damage to her home and stole a 32-inch ...
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Vandalism LUMBERTON — Glenda Rose Thomas, of W.D. Locklear Road, reported on Tuesday that someone caused $500 worth of damage to a Coca-Cola vending machine, according to a police report. L...
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Arson LUMBERTON — Barbara Cruce, of North Roberts Avenue, reported Saturday that someone set fire to her car at her home, according to a police report. Cruce found what appeared to be pine str...
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Vandalism LUMBERTON — Jimmie Hughes, of Meadow Road, reported on Wednesday that a relative came to his house angry and kicked in a screen door, causing $80 damage, according to a police report...
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Theft LUMBERTON — Dora Oxendine, of Eaglewood Loop, reported on Thursday that someone broke into her locked SUV at a Walmart and stole a laptop valued at $700, according to a police report. ...
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Education
Pembroke Middle School honor roll
PEMBROKE — Pembroke Middle School School has released its honor roll for the third nine-week period. For grade 6 A, Montserrat Arellano, Jonahthan Blue, Pacey Brooks, Nadia Clark, Jaron Cummings...
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Charla Parker
Fairmont native receives national teaching honor
FUQUAY-VARINA — Charla Parker, a Fairmont native and former St. Pauls High School tennis coach, was recently honored as the National Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Parker has been the p...
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Briefs for May 12, 2013
FAYETTEVILLE — Jarrett Lewis will represent Fayetteville State University at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute Conference and Recruitment Fair. Lewis is the son of Reginald...
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Karion Brewington
Two students earn full scholarships to UNCP
Kairon Brewington of Pembroke and India Smith of Lumberton have earned full, four-year scholarships to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the Early Assurance Program. They are the f...
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Agricultural
Christy Strickland, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center.
Commit to being smart about tax refund
Get the most out of your tax refund this year by developing a plan. Make a commitment to enjoy part of the money. Be smart, and use the rest for practical purposes. Allocate 80 percent of your ref...
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Health briefs
SMRC to hold 2 forums LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center will host two community meetings to gather information for its board of trustees to use during a strategic planning meeting...
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Ag/Business briefs for March 1, 2012
Flea market reopens FAIRMONT — Fairmont is reopening its flea market March 31 at 7 a.m. on the museum ground next to the post office. There is no charge for vendors, who must provide their own...
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Oct. 8 is the day for diaper derby, steaks
LUMBERTON — The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair offers even the smallest of fair-goers the chance to take home a prize. The 35th annual Diaper Derby will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at t...
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Business
New apps offered for advertisers
The Robesonian can help reach out through digital means
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RCC holds business workshon on Wednesday
LUMBERTON —The Small Business Center at Robeson Community College will hold the first of a four workshops from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the Workforce Development Center located on the main camp...
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Cowboy Up returns to Horse Festival
LUMBERTON — Cowboy Up returns to the Southeastern North Carolina Agriculture Events Center on Friday and continues through May 19. The event, sponsored by the North Carolina Horse Council, is pa...
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St. Pauls chamber honors service
ST. PAULS — The St. Pauls Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet last week honored six people for their service to the town. Suzanne Malloy, outgoing chamber president, on Monday was presente...
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Health
Southeastern Health holds free health fair on Saturday
LUMBERTON — A free health fair for people of all ages will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southeastern Health Mall, which is located on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. The event, ...
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SRMC receives award for heart attack care
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center, affiliated with Southeastern Health, has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. T...
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Health briefs
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Mobile Medical will be stationed at the following locations at the dates listed: Wednesday, May 16 and May 22, LRDA, Pembroke; Thursday, Beauty Spot United Methodist Churc...
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Crichlow certified in surgical technique
Dr. Lya Crichlow, a general surgeon with Southeastern Surgical Center, is the latest Southeastern Health physician to be trained on the da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Crichlow joins Dr. Samuel Cumm...
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Pet of the Week
Pirate
Pet of the week for 5 May, 2013
Pirate is a rambunctious puppy, about 8 months old. He appears to be a shepard/terrior mix and is very playful, with lots of love to share. Pirate has been de-wormed, and his vaccines are current....
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Yogi
Pet of the week for 28 April, 2013
Yogi is a border collie mix, about 2 years old. He is already neutered and vetted. He is housebroken and loves to play, but does not like cats. Neuter is mandatory with adoption and is free to Rob...
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Sake
Pet of the week for 21 April, 2013
Contributed Sake is a 9-month-old Beagle mix who weighs about 20 pounds. Sake is up-to-date on vaccines and loves running around and playing. To see Sake and the other pets, visit the Robeson Co...
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Sand mining operation would pose a cancer risk
To the Editor, A building worth $22 million does not disguise the fact nor will it contain the cancer-causing substance known as crystalline silica. Silica is in sand. When silica sand grains ...
Apr 16, 2013 | 6 6 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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