LUMBERTON — Acknowledging the word commencement means a beginning, not an ending, Daniel Zeng stood at the podium and gave his fellow graduates encouragement as they prepare to begin a new season of life.

LUMBERTON — Retired Army officer Tom Martin delivered the keynote address Thursday at Robeson Community College, where several dozen community members joined retired service members for a Memorial Day Program.

PEMBROKE — Southeastern Life Center held an open house for its new Equine Therapy program on May 21.

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont town board approved multiple amendments to the town’s code of ordinances regarding zoning issues during the May 20 meeting.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I’ve never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? — V.P.

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MAXTON — The town board approved an increase to the water rate during the May 20 meeting.

LUMBERTON — Two suspects are in custody in the Thursday shooting death on Rice Road outside of Lumberton.

Source: Robeson County Sheriff’s Office

MAXTON — A mother is in custody after Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators learned that she and two children burglarized property owned by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

LUMBERTON — Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are investigating a shooting that has left a man in critical condition.