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Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Stop the presses
It often comes as a shock to new authors that they are required to spend at least as much time on promoting their books as they do writing them. At the next Book ‘Em North Carolina event on Feb. 23, we’ll have one of this country’s premier book promoters coming all the way from California, Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Carolyn is the award-winning author of numerous books, including “The Frugal Book Promoter,” named the best business book by USA ...
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'Chippy' the cat, a pet entered in the Cutest Pets contest, likes to play peekaboo. Contributed photo.
Pet contest still fishing for submissions
LUMBERTON — So far no giraffes have been entered in the Cutest Pet contest, but that hasn’t stopped the competition from being neck-and-neck. From pouty puppies to kooky cats, The Robesonian’s contest is chock-full of characters — Jack Russell Terrier-Basset Hound mixes, Yorkies and Great Pyrenees. The contest is free to enter for owners of all pets, regardless of leg count, and the person with the cutest creature will have something else...
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Reunions for Aug. 26, 2012
The descendants of Archie and Carrie Mae Smith will hold a reunion at the Saddletree Church of God on Saturday at 11 a.m. Attendants are asked to bring a covered dish. For information, call Glenn Hammonds at 910-734-0041 or Rosie Oxendine at 910-740-1241. The descendants of the Pate-Pait families will hold a reunion at the Fellowship Hall of Center Road Baptist Church at 2485 Center Road on Sunday. All friends and family members are...
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Short story contest seeks the right words
The Robeson County Public Library will host the Book ‘Em North Carolina 2013 Short Story Contest. The contest is open to all youths in Robeson County and begins on Oct. 1. The deadline for short story submissions is Dec. 7. The theme is “The Power of Inspiration.” Youths may write a short story that includes an element of inspiration or describes what personally inspires them. Any genre is acceptable — as long as it’s prose, not poetry — an...
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What’s Happening for Aug. 26, 2012
TODAY Performance: The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater will hold a performance by the Raleigh Ringers today at 3 p.m. For information, call 910-738-4339 Ext. 102, or visit carolinaciviccenter.com. WEDNESDAY Boat ride: Lumber River State Park will hold a four-hour Guided Canoe and Kayak Fishing Trip down the Lumber River starting at the Princess Ann Access Area on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. All participants must be able to s...
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Features briefs for Aug. 26, 2012
Vendors needed for craft show LUMBERTON — The First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton is accepting applications for vendors at its Leaping Lizards Craft and Home Show on Oct. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 19 from noon to 8 p.m. The event will be held in the activities building at 1002 N. Chestnut St. All proceeds from vendor rentals will go to Lumberton Christian Care. For information, call 910-738-3565 or email leapinglizards4all@yahoo...
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Bullard-Clark
Engagements for Aug. 26, 2012
Bullard-Clark Samuel Bird of Pembroke and Vickie Bullard Castrejon of Red Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Crystal Bullard, to Brad Elliott Clark, the son of Charles and Harveline Clark of Maxton, and Doretta Clark and the late Hendrick Clark. Bullard attended Red Springs High School and now attends Sandhills Community College. She works at the Dairy Ranch and Hairs Grocery in Red Springs. Clark is the grand...
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William Eddie Oxendine
Military news for Aug. 19, 2012
Bound for Afghanistan LUMBERTON — William Eddie Oxendine, private first class of the 82nd Airborne Station in Fort Bragg, recently deployed to Afghanistan. He is the son of William J. Oxendine of Lumberton and the late Shirley O. Locklear.
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'The Warrior Princess'
‘Til the cows come home
LUMBERTON — The cars at Bucky Benson’s home are parked outside the garage, which instead contains his creativity. Among the feast of color and composition that tremble from the walls, a life-sized cow stands in the middle of the room and serves as the source of the most intrigue. “I would paint on anything,” Benson says, peaking up from the cow’s belly. The 8-foot-wide, 5-foot-tall, 125-pound Fiberglass replica is Benson’s latest canvas...
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Cutest Pet contest kicks off Monday
LUMBERTON — Is your pet a canine, or a ca-10? That’s the questions we’re posing at The Robesonian in a search to find the most adorable companion in the Cutest Pet contest, which kicks off Monday. “Pets give unconditional love and serve us in so many ways as far as being loyal friends and companions,” said Debbie Townsend, owner of the Farm and Family Center, which sells products for pets. Townsend, who owns dogs, cats and fish said...
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Participation soars for ‘Dream Big’ program
The “Dream Big Read” and “Own the Night” Summer Reading Programs have come to an end and children and teens enjoyed more than 70 programs from June through the first week of August. Morea than 1,800 people attended the “Dream Big Read” programs hosted throughout the county, and 75 people attended the “Own the Night” programs hosted in Lumberton. Congratulations to the following winners of the Summer Reading Short Story Contests: Henry Col...
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Reunions for Aug. 19, 2012
The descendants of Archie and Carrie Mae Smith will hold a reunion at the Saddletree Church of God on Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. Attendants are asked to bring a covered dish. For information, call Glenn Hammonds at 910-734-0041 or Rosie Oxendine at 910-740-1241. The descendants of the Pate-Pait families will hold a reunion at the Fellowship Hall of Center Road Baptist Church at 2485 Center Road on Sept. 2. All friends and family members are...
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Gilbert Terry Stewart, left, along with Rudy Paul, far right, were recently awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian award. Rep. Garland Pierce, middle, was on hand to present the award. Contributed photo.
Award salutes two men’s service to the state
LUMBERTON — Gilbert Terry Stewart and Rudy Paul, both of Lumberton, were recently awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a ceremony at the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair board’s meeting. Rep. Garland Pierce presented the award, which is issued by Gov. Bev Perdue and considered North Carolina’s highest honor for a civilian. It is given to individuals with a lifetime of service to the state. Stewart has a 32-year record as an employ...
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Features briefs for Aug. 19, 2012
Benefit bike run on Sept. 23 PEMBROKE — There will be a Bike Run to benefit Michael Sampson, who is battling cancer, on Sept. 23 starting at the C & P Mini Mart on Union Chapel Road. Registration will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for a single rider and $15 for a couple. For information, call Lacy Cummings at 910-827-1211, Elwood Deese at 910-734-4663 or Steve Sampson at 910-280-6575. Art Guild calls for submissio...
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What’s Happening for Aug. 19, 2012
MONDAY Boat trip: Lumber River State Park will hold a two-hour Guided Canoe and Kayak Trip down the Lumber River, beginning at the Princess Ann Access Area at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. All participants must be able to swim. Bring sunscreen, water, a snack and any other necessary items. For information or to make reservations, as space is limited, call Ranger Ronald Anderson at 910-628-4564. TUESDAY Community Forum: There will be a dis...
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