LUMBERTON — National Beta recently announced the Public Schools of Robeson County as a 2021-2022 National District of Distinction.

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Youth Council gives high school students the opportunity to gain leadership skills, according to Fairmont Mayor Charles Kemp who oversees the group.

LUMBERTON — With COVID-19 cases up locally for the sixth consecutive week, Robeson County saw its first virus-related death in two months this week.

LUMBERTON — A total of 106 volunteers provided 531 hours of service on the Lumber River United Way’s annual Day of Caring recently.

LUMBERTON — The dog rescued recently after wandering the median of Interstate 95 has found a new home.

LUMBERTON — John Cantey has secured another four years on the Precinct 5 seat of the Lumberton City Council after generating the most votes in Tuesday’s Election Day outcome.