News
NC reports record number of virus hospitalizations
RALEIGH — North Carolina reported its highest number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus Monday, marking a record for the fourth consecutive day.
Month: November 2020
Columns
When shorthand gets it wrong
RALEIGH — If the Republican Party were only the party of white men, it would never win an election.
Opinion
Quotes of the week
“This decision was made due to the small number of students utilizing this resource.”
News
Many area organizations need help on day to give locally
LUMBERTON — With COVID-19 constricting the flow of donations, there are plenty of opportunities to give back to local nonprofits on GivingTuesday.
News
Topping a Christmas tradition
OneMain Financial Loan specialist Erica Hollenbeck straightens the tree topper on the company’s Christmas tree Monday. The tree is displayed by the window at the loan service office on Elm Street in Lumberton and is an annual tradition that is decorated each year after the Thanksgiving holiday.
News
AT&T erects tower to upgrade wireless connectivity
MARIETTA — AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Robeson County have received a boost in wireless connectivity, but one local leader says better internet service is needed.
News
NCDHHS to provide automatic payment to thousands of seniors and people with disabilities to help with winter heating bills
RALEIGH — Thousands of eligible households soon will begin receiving an automated payment from state government to help with winter heating expenses via the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.
News
Sheriff’s Office asks public’s help in identifying man wanted for questioning
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with multiple vehicle thefts and break-ins.
News
Crime report
Joaquin Gomez and Matthew Obregon reported Sunday to the Lumberton Police Department that someone broke into their vehicles while they were parked at a residence on High Street in Lumberton. Gomez reported that someone stole tools from his Chevrolet Trailblazer, and caused $800 in damages to a rear window. Obregon’s Dodge Dart also was broken into.
News
Lumberton police ask public for information regarding hit-and-run
LUMBERTON — Police here are asking the public for help in locating a car involved in a hit-and-run that sent a 59-year-old Lumberton man to the hospital in critical condition.
Sports
UNCP releases men’s and women’s basketball schedules; men open at home Wednesday
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will start its men’s basketball season Wednesday at home against Belmont Abbey, tipping off the 20-game schedule for the 2020-21 season released by the university Sunday.
Sports
From the fringe
Fairmont’s week in review
