PARKTON — A petting zoo featuring “snuggly animals” is closer to opening thanks to Robeson County Commissioners, who on Monday evening approved a special use permit to “allow for the establishment of an Educational Animal Encounter (Petting Zoo) in a Residential Agricultural District” on 7 acres on Armory Road in Parkton Township.
PEMBROKE — A new Zaxbys opened in Pembroke Monday at 940 E Third St.. Owned and operated by Trevor Bullard, the restaurant opened for dine-in and drive-thru service Monday.
North Carolina appears to be nearing a final death count for Tropical Storm Helene, which is welcome news after concerns that the state’s official numbers were undercounting or lagging in counting fatalities.
RALEIGH — Recovery and relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina as local, state and federal partners work together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.
PEMBROKE, NC—New homecoming banners can be seen across campus as The University of North Carolina at Pembroke gears up to welcome thousands back to campus for reunions, a parade, special events, and other time-honored traditions.
It’s not every day that you come to a college campus and see dogs vying for your affection, but that was the case on Thursday at Robeson Community College, as students, faculty and staff celebrated Mental Health Day.
NORFOLK, Va. - A Lumberton, North Carolina, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.
