LUMBERTON — Hope Alive Inc. took another loss Monday this time with the rejection of a request for a special-use permit.

LUMBERTON — Hope Alive Inc. took another loss Monday this time with the rejection of a request for a special-use permit.

LUMBERTON — Gas prices around Robeson County saw another substantial drop over the weekend, with some stations selling gas below the $3 mark.

Three $500 gifts were donated to the Empty Stocking Fund over the weekend adding to the previous $10,570 total.

The Town of Marietta and the Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department again collaborated for their 34th annual Christmas Parade. The returned this year after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade procession was held along Marietta Road and included several Shriner units, bands, local royalty and a series of fire trucks.

A steady light rain Saturday didn’t keep parade goes from enjoying St. Pauls Christmas Parade.

FAIRMONT — On the night of Dec. 2 the town of Fairmont held its 16th Holiday on Main. This annual Christmas event featured a Christmas tree lighting, twilight parade with a variety of floats, and indoor musical entertainments.

LUMBERTON — The story of the Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton has had several chapters over the past century, from silent film house to vacant building to born-again theater space.

ST. PAULS — St. Pauls High School educator Sherice Alford is passionate about her career and the impact she makes each day on students in her classroom.