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Robeson County commissioners review the county's proposed fiscal year 2013-14 budget during a work session Thursday. | Bob Shiles | The Robesonian
Plan keeps tax rate, hikes pay
LUMBERTON — Robeson County Manager Ricky Harris’ proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 calls for no property tax increase, includes an across-the-board pay hike for county employees, and raises the cost of water and some ambulance services. Under Harris’ total proposed budget of about $145.5 million, which includes a General Fund of almost $107 million, county employees would receive a 2 percent cost-of-living increase, and...
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Crime report
Theft LUMBERTON — Carl Lohman, of Walmart at 5070 Fayetteville Road, reported on Wednesday that someone stole $120 worth of steaks from the store, according to a police report. LUMBERTON — Kermit Wright, of Warwick Mill Road, reported on Wednesday that someone caused $800 worth of damage to his home, according to a police report. LUMBERTON — Montell Jackson, of Milon Avenue, reported on Wednesday that someone stole an iPhone valued a...
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State Rep. Ken Wadell, right, presents a check to Fire Chief Josh Windom of the Northwood's Fire and Rescue Department. | Photo contributed.
Northwood’s VFD wins $10,255 grant
LUMBERTON — A local fire and rescue department has been awarded a $10,255 grant. The Northwood’s Fire and Rescue Department, which is located at 344 Sherwood Road, was presented with the check by Rep. Ken Waddell on Thursday on behalf of the Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Godwin. The money came from the Volunteer Fire Department Fund Program. “We all understand the importance of having good local fire and rescue units in our communities ...
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Dustin Lynn Britt
Man charged in arson, thefts
LUMBERTON — A 20-year-old Lumberton man was arrested and charged today with stealing electronics from a home before setting it on fire, according to Lt. Brian Duckworth, a fire investigator with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Dustin Lynn Britt, of 212 Antioch Lane, is charged with burning certain buildings, breaking and entering, larceny, injury to real property and conspiracy, according to Duckworth. Duckworth said that Britt set a...
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Crime Reports
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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Education
Madison Batten, of Leland, was recently presented with a plaque recognizing her as the Academic Excellence Award winner. Pictured are, from left, Edwin Madden Jr., State Community College Board Member and Elizabethtown Town Manager, Batten, Academic Excellence Award Recipient and her parents, Melanie and Tommy Batten. Photo contributed.
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 ...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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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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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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Agricultural
Bo Stone presents a check for $5,000 to Mandy Mussman, the head of Dillon Christian School in South Carolina. Stone was one of the winners of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching program.
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 ...
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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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Business
Christy Strickland
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...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
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New apps offered for advertisers
The Robesonian can help reach out through digital means
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Health
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...
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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...
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Nantachie Chavis
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...
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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...
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Pet of the Week
Curly
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...
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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....
May 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Apr 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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