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Willie Stewart sits with his mom, Bonnie, on the front porch of their Fayetteville home. Stewart's carotid artery was severed by a piece of shrapnel while serving in Afghanistan. A resulting stroke caused him to lose his sight and the use of half of his body. | Abbi Overfelt | Civitas Media
Disabled soldier has no regrets, adjusting to his new way of life
FAYETTEVILLE — Willie Stewart has a new home. He has a new van, designed to carry a new chair. He has a new addition to his household, an assistant who helps him perform daily tasks. He has a scar on his neck that hasn’t been there long. He has a shiny new Purple Heart — one more thing that he can’t see, or touch with his right hand. Willie, at age 25, has a new way of life. The only way Bonnie, Stewart’s mother, knows how to describe...
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Gov. Pat McCrory
Wind energy permitting process among new NC laws
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory says a new law laying out rules for building wind farms in North Carolina will help create a diverse supply of energy for the state and boost the economy. McCrory announced he signed five bills into law Friday, among them the measure creating a framework for a new required wind energy permit from the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The Republican governor said his signature helps deve...
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Pearlean Revels
Tribal Council OKs administrator
PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday approved the tribal chairman’s nominee for tribal administrator, filling a position that had been vacant for two years.. On a 12 to 8 vote, Tony Hunt, a Hoke County commissioner, school administrator and past Tribal Council candidate, was confirmed as the tribe’s top administrator. He immediately takes over the administration of the tribe’s day-to-day operations. Thursday was the fourth att...
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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...
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Crime Reports
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Robert Hasty
Hasty selected as VP of medical education
LUMBERTON — Robert Hasty has been named vice president of medical education at Southeastern Health, according to CEO and President Joann Anderson, In this newly created role, Dr. Hasty will be r...
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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....
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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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