Friday, March 31, 2023

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School crossing guard hit in front of Knuckles Elementary School

LUMBERTON — A school crossing guard was severely injured on Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle that failed to stop in front of Knuckles Elementary School.

School crossing guard hit in front of Knuckles Elementary School

LUMBERTON — A school crossing guard was severely injured on Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle that failed to stop in front of Knuckles Elementary School.

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Robeson child care crisis: too close to home

LUMBERTON — The National Association for the Education of Young Children, will celebrate Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 1-7. This week is a celebration of young children, their families, teachers, communities and early learning. Each day will have a special theme: Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. Just a few examples of how we, at the Robeson County Partnership for Children, plan to celebrate are: visiting with early child care centers to sing and play music on Monday, making pizzas with NC Pre-k children on Tuesday, and hosting facilitated activities at the Exploration Station on Wednesday and Thursday.

Maxton man killed in hit-and-run

MAXTON — Wynn Locklear of Maxton was killed after he was struck by an unknown vehicle driven by an unidentified person early Friday morning, according to a statement from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Working Lands Trust taps Fulk as new executive director

GOLD HILL — Working Lands Trust (WLT) is pleased to announce Ms. Michael “Mikey” Fulk has been selected as their new Executive Director.

NWS forecasts cloudy warm days ahead

LUMBERTON — The National Weather Service forecast for Robeson County predicts warm, cloudy days ahead following Saturday showers.

Crime report

ASSAULT: The following assaults were reported recently to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Walter Circle, Lumberton; Pleasant Hope Road, Lumberton.

5 boards scheduled to meet throughout Robeson

LUMBERTON — Three local governments will meet next week throughout Robeson County as well as the Board of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County, which will confer at a new time.

College of Health Sciences at UNCP to hold health care speaker series

PEMBROKE — Christopher Gaskins, a neurorehabilitation occupational therapist, will be the keynote for the College of Health Sciences speaker series at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on April 10.

Pet of the week

Cupid, a male German shepherd mix puppy, is available for adoption at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. Cupid loves getting his belly scratched and cuddling. His adoption fee is $25. The shelter’s adoption hours are 1-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Robeson County Animal Shelter is at 255 Landfill Road in St. Pauls. The shelter’s telephone number is 910-865-2200.

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