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Maxton mother who used children in burglaries arrested

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.

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Early College celebrates 42 graduates

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.

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Community moved by Robeson Community College Memorial Day Event

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.

Southeastern Life Center opens equine therapy center

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

Fairmont approves zoning ordinance changes during town board meeting

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

Not everyone who has artery blockages requires surgery

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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EDITOR’S NOTE: Send your Community Calendar items to Executive Editor David Kennard at [email protected].

Maxton approves water rate increase

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

Juvenile one of two arrested in Rice Road shooting near Lumberton

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

Maxton mother who used children in burglaries arrested

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.

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting south of Lumberton

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

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