Sunday, March 26, 2023

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Death investigation leads to gunfire and standoff

FAIRMONT — An investigation into the death of Fairmont resident Larry B. Adams resulted in Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigators being shot at while following leads in South Carolina, stated a media release from the sheriff’s office.

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Noah McCrimmion from Laurinburg fires a shot line from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) to the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea.

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Red Springs police needs suspects identified

RED SPRINGS — The Red Springs Police Department would like the community’s help identifying two suspects.

Fair Bluff native honored as Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Airman Cornelius Johnson, a Fair Bluff native serving as an aviation boatswain’s mate (handling), was recognized as Warfighter of the Week aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington on Jan. 10.

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Noah McCrimmion from Laurinburg fires a shot line from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) to the Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea.

Crime report

BREAK-INS: The following break-ins were reported recently to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Burns Road, Lumberton; Raynham Road, Fairmont; Ralph Hunt Boulevard, Orrum; Highway 72 East, Lumberton.

IT interns get passing grades with Communities in Schools

LUMBERTON — Robeson Community College Information Technology students turned interns received a passing grade with Communities in Schools this week.

Death investigation leads to gunfire and standoff

FAIRMONT — An investigation into the death of Fairmont resident Larry B. Adams resulted in Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigators being shot at while following leads in South Carolina, stated a media release from the sheriff’s office.

Pet of the Week

Rocky is an approximately 9-month-old, labrador retriever and dachshund mix looking for a permanent home. He is described as “friendly” and “playful,” and has been neutered and is up-to-date on all necessary vaccines. Rocky’s adoption fee is $300. Anyone interested in adopting Rocky, or wanting more information, can contact Fur-Ever Home Animal Rescue of N.C. Inc. by phone at 910-740-6843 or via email at [email protected]

Two arrested in death investigation

LUMBERTON — An investigation into the shooting death of a 46-year-old Lumberton man has led to the arrest of suspects William Brian Mayers and Anna M. Morales, according to a Robeson County Sheriff’s Office statement.

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