ROWLAND — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide Division is investigating the death of a Rowland woman who was shot while in a vehicle in the area of NC 710 South and Tom M Road.

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Arnie is a 1-year-old male bulldog mix available for adoption at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. He loves to dance and is very playful and affectionate. He has been at the shelter for more than a month and is looking for a forever home. His adoption fee is $25. The shelter’s adoption hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Robeson County Animal Shelter is located at 255 Landfill Road in St. Pauls. The shelter’s telephone number is 910-865-2200.

RAYNHAM — Six people received the keys to their new homes Thursday as Lumbee tribal officials celebrated the opening of its second Dreamcatcher community this year.

SHALLOTTE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the FOCUS Broadband cooperative a $24.6 million grant to address high-speed internet needs in Robeson and Scotland counties.

ST. PAULS – Swift action by law enforcement and school administration led to a loaded handgun being confiscated before it could enter St. Pauls High School Thursday morning, according to the Public Schools of Robeson County’s chief communications officer.