Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Lumberton’s Kenneth Brandt selected to lecture to Italian students, fellow astronomers

LUMBERTON — The International Planetarium Society (IPS) has selected Kenneth C. Brandt, director of the Robeson Planetarium and Science Center in Lumberton as it’s “Week in the Italy” professional development competition winner.

Election recount: Sampson’s Board of Commissioners District 5 win verified

LUMBERTON – The Robeson County Board of Elections confirmed incumbent Judy Sampson’s re-election victory over challenger Lacy Cummings in a Wednesday recount of the District 5 seat on the county Board of Commissioners.

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Robeson Community College showcases campus for prospective students

LUMBERTON — RCC’s Madness in March continues with a “March Huddle,” making the case – and a slam dunk ­– for programs at Robeson Community College.

Lumberton native Mike Collins receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Lumberton native and LHS graduate (’70, ) Mike Collins has been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

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Easter Bunny – Biggs Park Mall, 5:30-8:30 p.m.. March 27, 2800 N. Elm St., Lumberton, North Carolina. Have your photo made with the charming Easter Bunny at Biggs Park Mall.

Destiny Sosa declared winner of RCC’s fourth annual Battle of the Butts competion

LUMBERTON — Culinary arts students at Robeson Community College are busy prepping for the 4th Annual Battle of the Butts fundraiser plate sale, which will take place later this week for Communities in Schools.

Some local voters went to the wrong precinct on Election Day

After being redirected for a second time, Trayonna Haddock got in her car and drove away from the Bill Sapp Recreation Center in Lumberton to travel to yet another voting precinct.

Two church missionaries robbed at gunpoint in Lumberton

LUMBERTON – The president of the North Carolina Raleigh Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed that two missionaries were robbed at gunpoint last week in Lumberton.

Grant designated to address violence

PEMBROKE — Women and children experiencing domestic violence have a new advocate within the Lumbee Tribal Territory.

Proactive rather than reactive in dealing with gun violence

Gun violence is a plague on our society. Everyone knows this sad reality. According to Omnilert, there were 346 shooting incidents on school grounds in 2023, which is a 2,200 percent increase since 2010. Firearms are now the number one cause of death for children in the United States, exceeding motor vehicle deaths. So far this year alone, there have been at least 48 mass shootings in the United States, with 81 killed and 165 wounded, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In a mass shooter situation, once the shooter opens fire a person is shot every 15 seconds. Absolutely every second counts when these scenarios occur. Our communities need to be aware of what tools are available to protect America’s public spaces.

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