WILMINGTON — The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Wednesday, but the impact of Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona — which brought extensive damage to Florida’s coast and Puerto Rico, respectively — will continue to be felt long after the season is over.

LUMBERTON — As the nursing shortage continues to worsen, Robeson Community College has been busy behind the scenes trying to create ways to lessen the impact seen in our area.

SHALOTTE — FOCUS Broadband is accepting applications through Feb. 28 for the 2023 Community Connections and Smart Connections Grant Programs.

WILMINGTON — The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Wednesday, but the impact of Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona — which brought extensive damage to Florida’s coast and Puerto Rico, respectively — will continue to be felt long after the season is over.

LUMBERTON — Robeson Community College’s plate sale in observance of the National Day of Giving gathered proceeds to be used for the construction of the Veterans’ Wall of Honor and the Military Affiliated Resource Center Scholarship.

ROWLAND — The town of Rowland is looking to attract new, ambitious businesses like the Triple B Gang, which is itself considering future expansions, and where thirsty residents and travelers can buy a sweet tea for two cents more than an unsweet tea.

LUMBERTON — The first signs of an increase in COVID-19 cases locally have been seen in the days after the Thanksgiving holiday, as the Robeson County Health Department reports an increase in the viral load in local wastewater systems.

LUMBERTON — ‘Tis the season to enjoy holiday cookies, a hot cup of cocoa, shop for gifts and enjoy the lights, glitter and shine of a Christmas tree and decorations.

LUMBERTON — Thanksgiving week began and ended violently, with a fatal stabbing on Monday in a Food Lion parking lot, and a nonfatal shooting inside a Walmart on Black Friday.