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According to a survey conducted by the National Christmas Tree Association, in 2021 20.98 million real Christmas trees were purchased for the holiday season.
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When, how to dispose Christmas tree

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The RCC English and Humanities Department is adopting a child in need and two homeless veterans.

RCC’s English and Humanities Department spreads Christmas cheer

First Place was won by Counseling and Career Services.

Creative Christmas Photos Contest winners announced

The Audubon Christmas Bird Count aids conservation efforts by taking stock of birds like this house finch last year, says the National Audubon Society Website.

Audubon invites volunteers to join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count

Fairmont holds Christmas parade

Window closing on prime COVID-19 protection

The Rowland Christmas Parade will showcase bands, floats and public officials Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. This year’s grand marshal will be Robeson County Commissioners Pauline Campbell.

Rowland Christmas Parade set to travel Main Street Saturday

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Willis Campbell, left, receives a gift Thursday from Lumberton City Fire Battalion Chief McGregor Strickland during the department’s delivery of toys collected as part of its annual toy drive. Toys were delivered to about 50 families in Lumberton.

Pouring rain doesn’t stop city firefighters from delivering Christmas gifts

Lorenzo Wilson, left, and Larry Thompson, unload some of the 1,400 boxed meals from Mountaire Farms that were delivered Monday to the Lumberton Housing Authority to be distributed to needy families across the county.

Mountaire delivers 1,400 free boxed meals for needy Robeson County families

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Deep Branch Elementary pre-kindergarten teacher Vickie Locklear waves Tuesday to kindergarten student Maddox Hunt during the school in Lumberton’s Christmas parade, as Hunt’s grandmother takes a photo.

Deep Branch Elementary students, staff and teachers celebrate Christmas with parade

Divinity Morgan, Robeson County Humane Society shelter manager, adds a Christmas wreath to the front door of the shelter for the Rescue Wonderland with Lights, Cocoa Auction! fundraiser. The event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. each day Dec. 11-13 and will consist of a light show and online auction.
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Humane Society fundraiser features Christmas lights, cocoa and an auction

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The 35-foot Christmas tree is lit and on display at Lumberton’s downtown plaza despite the cancellation of the annual tree lighting ceremony. The tree lighting and other downtown holiday traditions have been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Businesses in downtown Lumberton adjust to Christmas season darkened by pandemic

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UNC Health Southeastern Foundation officials stand with Jersey Mike’s staff at the completion of the resaurant’s fundraising drive for the UNC Health Southeastern Foundation. The restaurant raised more than $14,000 for the foundation.
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Jersey Mike’s Month/Day of Giving raises more than $14,000 for UNC...

Mike Krause, senior advisor with the John M. Belk Endowment, talks Thursday during the indroduction of the new Adult Learning initiative underway at Robeson Community College.
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RCC unveils new outreach efforts to attract, support more adult learners

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Suspect in shooting death arrested during traffic stop

Sixth-graders learned about the Welding Program at the Welding booth where they used a welding simulator during the PSRC CTE Showcase for sixth-graders on Wednesday and Thursday at the Southeastern Agricultural Events Center. Sixth-graders explored CTE programs offered by the Robeson County Career Center and PSRC high schools during the event.
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Sixth graders schooled on PSRC CTE career pathways

Fairmont High School’s FCCLA team members recognized