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John Atkinson and Bridgette Carter Black practice their two-step routine Tuesday night at the School of Ballet in Lumberton. Amanda Munger | The Robesonian
Lending a step
LUMBERTON — Rachel Diehl may not be wearing cowboy boots, but she can two-step with the best of them. On Tuesday night, the high school physical education teacher patiently demonstrated the footwork to Bridgette Carter Black and John Atkinson, preparing them for the Dancing with the Robeson County Stars show. Diehl is one of 10 dance instructors in the area who have donated their time to train the 21 couples to shake a leg for charity. “T...
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Feeding the hungry
Girl Scout Troop 17 recently collected food to donate to charity as part of the 100-year anniversary of scouting, which will be March 12. Previous projects have included making Christmas cards for residents of a nursing home, collecting magazines for the hospital and participating in the North Carolina Big Sweep. Shown are: McKaleigh Wood, front row left, and Olyvia Ashemore; Jordan Byrd, second row left, Raivyn Ashemore, Sarah Allen, Meah Wo...
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Melinda Cook-Brayboy and Staley Jackson | Photo courtesy of Woodberry Bowen
United Way dancers: Melinda Cook-Brayboy and Staley Jackson
Melinda Cook-Brayboy is a chiropractor and the owner of Advanced Family Chiropractic. She is married to Derwin and they have a 4-year-old son. Staley Jackson works at the Orthopedic Center for Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He is married to Margie and has a stepdaughter and a grandson. The two will be competing in the Dancing with the Robeson County Stars competition on March 24 at the Southeastern Agricultural Center. The United W...
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Johna Edmonds
Miss Garner chosen for internship in France
LUMBERTON — Miss Garner 2012 Johna Edmonds, a Lumberton native, is saying au revoir to North Carolina as she heads to an internship in Paris for a month. Edmonds was invited to participate in a four-week rotation with the Global Internship Program in Paris. She is a federal tax intern at KPMG’s Raleigh office. Edmonds will be working out of the International Tax office of KPMG France. She was among 10 chosen out of 200 applicants. “It’s...
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Jef Lambdin
Seeking performers for Community Stage
Yes, on March 3 downtown Lumberton becomes a hub of fun, challenges, good food and family entertainment as the city of Lumberton and the Robeson Road Runners present this year’s the Rumba on the Lumber Festival. The Rumba, as it is affectionately called, is a 5K race, a one-mile fun walk/run, the Bud Light North of the Border Chilitown, as well as food and craft vendors, but that’s not all. In addition to all of this fun, the Lumbee River E...
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<p>Photo courtesy of Betty Britt</p>
A look back — 1960s
Curtis and Lou Jamison are shown at a Christmas party at the Holiday Inn North in the 1960s. The two were part owners of the hotel, which was located off Rowland Avenue in Lumberton, just east of Interstate 95.
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Catie Roche
Library welcomes new Youth Services Libarian
The library is pleased to welcome Katie Huneycutt as the new Youth Services Librarian. Katie has a bachelor of arts in Music from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a master of Library Science from North Carolina Central University. Previously she worked with the Columbus County Library as the branch manager of the Fair Bluff Community Library. Katie has a passion for Youth Services and she is an expert on books for childr...
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The 34th annual Valentine's Dance will be held on Saturday at the Southeastern Agricultural Center, featuring Jim Quick and Coastline. Proceeds will benefit Shriners. | Contributed
Dance the night away
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Shrine Club is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day. The club is hosting the 34th annual Valentine’s Dance on Saturday at the Southeastern Agricutural Center, inviting lovebirds and singles to dance the night away to the music of Jim Quick and Coastline. “If you don’t have a date, don’t worry about it,” said Adam Ward, a member of the Shrine Club. “Everybody’s welcome. Maybe you can find a date when you g...
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GPAC hosts orchestra
PEMBROKE — If you aren’t musically inclined, a serenade for your sweet heart is a short drive away at the Givens Performing Arts Center. The Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will perform at the center at 8 p.m. on Thursday. “For true music lovers, this is a great opportunity to hear the music of the best composers in the world performed by a world-renowned orchestra,” said Tasha Oxendine, the marketing director of GPAC. Ti...
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Cathy Graham
Children need to feel loved
“A baby is born with the need to be loved — and never outgrows it!” — Unknown Children are a precious and valuable resource. Every adult who interacts with children should aspire to help develop healthy self-concepts in children. Developing children to their fullest potential is needed for success in life. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I want to share a special poem by Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy, published by Red Rose Collections, cal...
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Features briefs for Feb. 8
PEMBROKE — Pembroke Empty Bowls will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday in the Burnt Swamp Association conference building. Culinary arts students from Robeson Community College will provide soups and area artists will provide bowls. For $10, guests can have a bowl of soup and a piece of bread, and they can keep the bowl. Proceeds will benefit the Dig It! Pembroke Community Garden. Tickets are only sold in advance. To contribute a bowl, b...
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Chelsea Biggs and Kenny Locklear | Photo by Woodberry Bowen
United Way dancers: Chelsea Biggs and Kenny Locklear
Chelsea Biggs is the daughter of Kenny and Bonnie Biggs. She is a recent graduate of Peace College and is the manager of Biggs Park Mall. Kenny Locklear is the assistant chief of the Lumberton Fire Department and is married to Christy Locklear. They have five children and four grandchildren. He has been a firefighter for nearly 23 years. The two will be competing in the Dancing with the Robeson County Stars competition on March 24 at the ...
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Vagon and Kathan D. Locklear have been married for 50 years. | Contributed
Love story
LUMBERTON — If you think your love story belongs in the company of Harry and Sally, Romeo and Juliet or Allie and Noah, The Robesonian has just the contest for you. The Virtual Valentines Contest, sponsored by Young World Bridal in Dillon, S.C., asks you to submit a story about you and your significant other, and let the world decide just how mushy it is. Entering and voting in the contest are free, and winners will be serenaded with priz...
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Hilly Branch Baptist Church building was constructed in 1952 on the foundation of the first church, organized in 1870 by Alexander H. Thompson. Rev. Joseph Bowden led the church in the reconstruction. The current minister is Rev. Joseph Dunham, who has been with the church for 46 years.
Former slave A.H. Thompson was leader, builder
Alexander Hill Thompson was born into a religious family of slaves June 28, 1828. His parents were Margaret (Mollie) and the Rev. Alexander A. Thompson. Following the lead of his preacher father, Alexander would grow up to be a preacher, educator, community organizer and also the progenitor of 27 children by two wives. Alexander Hill Thompson is especially remembered for building Hilly Branch Baptist Church in 1870 and for the instrumental ...
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Crowning moment
Jocelyn Hunt, center, was crowned Miss UNCP 2012 at the pageant held at the Givens Performing Arts Center on Thursday. First runner-up was Saudia Horton, right, and second runner-up was Arlene Grady, left. Hunt is a senior mass communication major from Raeford. About 1,200 people attended the 60th annual event. | Contributed
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