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Sen. Bob Rucho
Senate Republicans’ tax plan includes cuts, taxing services
RALEIGH — As Senate Republicans unveiled more details about their long-awaited tax overhaul proposal on Tuesday, they said lowering income tax rates and expanding the scope of the sales tax is fair to all, would boost the state’s economy and cut taxes for most people. But critics say poor people will pay more overall. The three-year plan would reduce individual and corporate income tax rates, as well as slightly drop the combined state and ...
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Hubert Sealey
Sealey keeps eye on Four-County
ELIZABETHTOWN — Robeson County Commissioner Hubert Sealey says that until he is “officially notified” that he is no longer an acting member of the Four-County board, he will consider himself a member of that board. Sealey was present Tuesday night when the Four-County board met in Elizabethtown, but left the room when an executive session was held with former Executive Director Richard Greene, who is appealing the non-profit board’s March d...
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Blake Proctor
Proctor quitting as clerk for Rowland
ROWLAND — Blake Proctor, the town clerk for Rowland, will resign that position, saying the town can no longer afford the expense of that position. A former town manager for Fairmont, Proctor has been helping the town with its finances from the clerk’s position, “As Rowland’s finance officer for the last two years … I have witnessed the continuing erosion of revenues in both the General Fund and Utilities Fund,” Proctor said in a letter to...
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Bud driver fired after ‘poor decision’
RED SPRINGS — The policy for hiring substitute bus drivers is under review by the Public Schools of Robeson County following the firing of a driver who made “very poor decisions” during an elementary school route, a school official said Wednesday. Walter Jackson, assistant superintendent for the school system’s Transportation and Human Resources departments, said that he was glad no one was injured during the Tuesday afternoon bus ride from...
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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...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Feb 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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, ...
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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
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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