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Features briefs for June 19
Cook finalist for Miss N.C. pageant CHARLOTTE — Lakayla Korrine Cook, the daughter of Tommy and Lakola Cook of Lumberton, is a state finalist in the National American Miss North Carolina Pageant. She will compete in the pageant on June 30 in Charlotte. Homecoming 5K run, walk July 2 PEMBROKE — The 30th annual Lumbee Homecoming 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held on July 2 at the LRDA Office complex. Registration is from 6 to 7 a.m....
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The third annual Summer Harvest Extravaganza, which will be held Saturday at the Robeson County Farmer's Market, will feature food, cooking demonstrations, information booths and prizes.
Taste of summer
Amanda Munger Features editor LUMBERTON — Kerrie Roach wants people to buy local produce, saying it tastes better, is healthier, and will put money — millions of dollars potentially — into the hands of local folks, who will spend it while boosting the economy. That’s on Roach’s mind as she plans the third annual Summer Harvest Extravaganza, which will be held Saturday at the Robeson County Farmers Market at the corner of Eighth and El...
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Features briefs for June 15
Alive After 5 Thursday LUMBERTON —The Alive After 5 concert series will continue Thursday with the Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band. The concert will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the corner of Third and Water streets. Beverages and ice cream will be for sale. Upcoming performers include Craig Woolard on June 23; and the Band of Oz on June 30. Movie, concert at CCC today LUMBERTON — A movie and concert will be held at the Carolina...
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Butch Lennon, who knew Nettie Ruth Floyd, donated her collection of Braille Bibles and hymnals to the Robeson County Public Library recently.
Braille Bibles tell story of special lady
LUMBERTON — Kelly Mecifi was surprised at how light the large black books that encompass the entire Old and New testaments are as she flipped through the pages, running her hands over each. Each of the 19 volumes is full of tiny raised dots, which tell the Bible’s story in Braille. “It’s fascinating,” said Mecifi, a technology services and reference librarian at the Robeson County Public Library. “… I had no idea it would be this many v...
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Photo courtesy of the Maxton Historical Society
A look back — 1910
Maxton native Benjamin Franklin McLean, right, and his son are shown in 1910. McLean was the only person to serve as mayor of Maxton during its four different town names, including Shoeheel, Quehele, Tilden and Maxton.
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Top-notch citizen
Contributed photo Betty Hunt was presented with the Irma Hester Citizenship Award at the annual 911 Day, which was hosted recently by Councilman Leon Maynor and the city of Lumberton. Hunt represents Precinct 7 on the City of Lumberton Appearance Committee and the Weed and Seed Neighborhood Restoration Committee. More than 400 people attended the event at Luther Britt Park. Shown are Mayor Raymond Pennington, left, Vickie Hester Walters, Be...
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Studies: Boys read less than girls
ell I think in my past three articles, I have pretty much covered the Summer Reading Program that is quickly approaching. I certainly have high hopes that children and teens choose to participate. Today, I want to talk just a bit about boys and reading. In nationwide studies, it has been discovered that boys in the age range of 9 and up start to fall behind girls in reading. Many programs have been established to encourage the continued inv...
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Features briefs for June 12
‘Cinderella’ show starts Thursday LUMBERTON — “Cinderella, the Musical” will be performed from Thursday through Saturday and June 23 through June 25 at Bravo Studios Cabaret Theatre in Lumberton. The show, presented by Purple Door Productions, will be held at 7 p.m. except for the Saturday performances, which are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. The theater is located at 209 N. Elm St. A combination ticket for a ...
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Clarification
Zelma McGugan, who was featured in the story “Pictures of health” on Wednesday, received her treatment in Fayetteville.
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Russell Chavis and his wife Ellen browse the Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey art exhibition at Gibson Cancer Center Monday. The art will be on display through June 16.
Pictures of health
LUMBERTON — An acrylic painting on display at Gibson Cancer Center depicts a woman relaxing in a reclining chair on the beach, gazing at the ocean from under a floppy hat, while the sun shines above her. “How could anything so beautiful be so deadly?” the caption reads. “That is what I asked myself when I heard the word ‘melanoma’ from my doctor.” The painting, created by a cancer patient in South Carolina, is part of an art exhibition ca...
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Keep the bugs from your squash
Squash is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your home garden. They are also one of the first to show signs of insect damage during the season. It always amazes me how quickly a garden can go from green and lush to yellow and sickly. If you have not seen any of these little pesky creatures yet, count yourself lucky. Squash bugs are on the prowl. Squash bugs overwinter in and around the garden, finding hiding places under leaves and de...
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Features briefs for June 8
Homecoming event set July 2 PEMBROKE — The 30th annual Lumbee Homecoming 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held on July 2 at the LRDA Office complex. Registration is from 6 to 7 a.m., and the race begins at 7:15 a.m. The race, which honors James Arthur Jones, is coordinated by the Pembroke Kiwanis Club. There will be trophies for first, second and third place in each age category. Advance registration is $15 at LRDA and is $20 on the event...
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Tim McMillian, a Parkton resident, began making pottery after his first stroke in 1998. After a second stroke last summer, he almost lost the use of his left arm, but credits his hobby for part of his recovery.
The power of pottery
PARKTON — Thirteen years ago, after a stroke robbed Tim McMillian of the use of his left leg, he thought his life was over. “The first year after the stroke was pretty rough,” said his wife Martha. “He got depressed because he was stuck inside all the time and he had never been the kind of person to be inside. … He needed something he could feel useful at. Pottery filled that.” Today, sitting in his pottery shed in his back yard in Parkto...
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Local Scout designs walking trail signs
LUMBERTON — Zach Kinlaw knows where he’s going, and wants to make sure others in the community do as well. Kinlaw created and posted 33 signs to mark pedestrian walking trails in three areas around Lumberton for his Eagle Scout project this year. “It’s important, not only to have growth in the downtown, but to maintain what we have,” said Connie Russ, the downtown development coordinator for Lumberton. The 18-year-old senior at Lumberto...
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Top Lion
Lion Al Conner, second from left, was recently recognized as the Lion of the Year at Pembroke Lions Club’s 49th annual charter banquet. He is shown with his son Chris, left, wife Linda and Chris’ fiance Kelsey Hunt, right. Contributed photo
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