Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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SB200 bad for readers in Robeson County

A bill making its way through the North Carolina Senate would remove public notices from newspapers serving Onslow County and Robeson County — including this newspaper, The Robesonian.

RCC’s Christy Locklear shares love of beekeeping with children

LUMBERTON — “Without honey bees we would not exist,” Christy Locklear told elementary students at Long Branch Elementary during a special presentation she gave on pollination. Christy serves as the interim dean of continuing education at Robeson Community College.

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RCC huddles with the next generation of college students, recruiters

LUMBERTON — Robeson Community College had the pleasure of meeting the next generation of college students last week during its March Huddle: Making University Acceptance a Slam Dunk.

Hometown Cinemas to reopen March 31

LUMBERTON — Robeson County will have a movie theater again when Hometown Cinema reopens on March 31.

Sheriff’s office investigating Maxton shooting

MAXTON — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Triston Chavis of Lumberton, according to a statement by the sheriff’s office.

Crime report

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON: The following assaults with a deadly weapon were reported recently to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Wynn Road, Rowland; Norton Road, Lumberton; Suggs Road, Lumberton; Harleyville Road, Rowland.

RCC’s Christy Locklear shares love of beekeeping with children

LUMBERTON — “Without honey bees we would not exist,” Christy Locklear told elementary students at Long Branch Elementary during a special presentation she gave on pollination. Christy serves as the interim dean of continuing education at Robeson Community College.

UNCP honors 80 employees for combined 1,038 years of service

PEMBROKE — For 26 years, Sallyann Clark has been the face behind the broadcasting sector of the Mass Communication Department at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, helping mold and share future broadcast leaders.

Melecio’s restaurant opens in Fairmont

FAIRMONT — Melecio’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Fiesta Bar began serving customers on Monday from its premises on Fairmont’s Main Street.

UNC Health Southeastern updates mask policy

LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern has implemented a new mask policy, effective Monday.

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