Crime report Theft
LUMBERTON — Carmen Hope Freeman, of East Ninth Street, reported on Thursday that someone stole a bicycle valued at $170 from her storage unit, according to a police report.
LUMBERTON — Maria Villalon, of Page Talk at 1205 Pine St., Suite A, reported on Thursday that someone stole a cellphone valued at $550 from the store, according to a police report.
Vandalism
LUMBERTON — Tracy Victoria Wynn, of Mount Olive Church Road, re...
Red Springs bubbles as a center for health, education Steeped in traditions traced from the Scottish Highlanders, Red Springs was founded in 1775 by sailor Hector MacNeill on a tract granted by King George III and signed by the North Carolina colonial governor, Josiah Martin. The town’s name originated from the red pigment found in the local mineral springs. The medicinal value of the springs made Red Springs a center of population both as a health resort and a hub for agricultural, industrial a...
McDonald-Raynham area settled by English Townsends McDonald-Raynham area settled by English Townsends
When you look at the history of the McDonald-Raynham area, the name Townsend will appear at once. The Townsend family came from Raynham County, Norfolk, England and when they settled this area half-way between Lumberton and Rowland they honored their former home by naming the area Raynham. They also founded the Asbury Memorial Church, which now opens once a year for a homecoming.
The town...
Rex begins with a post office The community of Rex had its start three miles south of Parkton as a stockade for prisoners during the construction of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway in 1890. By 1892, the stockade was no longer in use and William H. Blanchard set up a post office named for himself and a saw mill. John D. McRainey was the next postmaster, followed by Kate McArthur. In 1896, John H. Gilmore was named postmaster. At the same time, the post office was moved one...
Crime report Theft
LUMBERTON — Michael Burman Bare, of North McMillan Avenue, reported on Wednesday that someone stole $770 worth of items from his vehicle, according to a police report.
LUMBERTON — Jia...
Crime report Thefts
LUMBERTON — Aaron Leige, of Nevada Street, reported on Monday that someone stole his North Carolina registration placard valued at $201, according to a police report.
LUMBERTON — Jose...
Crime report Thefts
LUMBERTON — Isis Andrea Goodson, of East Ninth Street, reported on Tuesday that someone stole $10,869 worth of items from her home, according to a police report.
LUMBERTON — Michelle ...
Crime report 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 ...
Crime report 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...
May a time to celebrate at RCC At a recent ceremony on campus, Robeson Community College President Pamela Hilbert said that May is a month of celebration for the college. If you wonder why she might say that, consider all that ...
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...
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...
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...
Farmer donates $5K to Dillon school ROWLAND — Bo Stone, a farmer and rancher in Rowland, has been selected as one of the winners of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching program.
One of the awards was a ...
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...
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...
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...
Take care during seasons in the sun Whether you are going camping, going to the beach or simply heading out for Little League games, it is more important than ever to remember sun safety.
Skin cancer is the most common form of can...
Local C21 agent wins ruby award LUMBERTON — Glenn Waterstradt, a sales associate with Century 21 — The Real Estate Center in Lumberton, recently was honored with the company’s ruby-level Masters Award.
The award honors sales a...
JobLink will offer extended hours LUMBERTON — The Robeson County JobLink Career Center has extended its hours.
The center, which is located at 289 Corporate Drive, Lumberton, will now be open at the following days and times: Mon...
Pembroke clinic has new hours PEMBROKE — Southeastern Urgent Care Pembroke will have new hours beginning June 1.
They will be Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
T...
Don’t take a vacation from fitness routine I am a huge fan of cruising. It has been my vacation of choice for several years.
Next month, two of my very close friends and their spouses are taking their daughters on a cruise to celebrate t...
Maxton clinic expands staff MAXTON — Nantachie Chavis, a family nurse practitioner, and Jennifer Graham, a physician assistant, have joined Southeastern Medical Clinic Maxton.
Chavis will be at the clinic on Mondays, and G...
Britt named director of physician services at Southeastern H... LUMBERTON — Fordham Britt has been named director of physician services for Southeastern Health.
In that positon, she is responsible for 32 primary and specialty care clinics within the Southeas...
Pet of the week for 19 May, 2013 Curly is a young male kitten. He is a beautiful orange tabby and has a stubby tail. Curly is up to date on his vaccines and loves to play. To see Curly and the other pets, visit the Robeson County...
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....
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...
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...