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A life rooted in Bladenboro: Remembering Mayor David Hales

BLADENBORO — David Hales spent decades serving the town he called home. He helped protect its neighbors as a volunteer firefighter, helped guide its future as a commissioner and mayor, and helped give it a tradition that brings thousands of people together each fall. David William Hales Jr., 68,...

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Two Charged in Chadbourn Assault, Robbery

A man and woman were jailed after allegedly assaulting and robbing a female victim in Chadbourn, according to reports. Kinna Monique Campbell, 26 and Bontreal Campbell, 32, both of 507 W. Holland St., Chadbourn were jailed under no bond. Ms. Campbell was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. Campbell was charged with domestic violence, two counts of assault on a pregnant woman, armed robbery, and assault on a disabled person.

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8 women sentenced to prison in multi-million dollar Lumberton Covid fraud

LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - Multiple people have been charged in a nearly $24 million dollar Covid fraud scheme in North Carolina. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that a federal judge sentenced Nejlai Mitchell, 48, to five years in federal prison for conspiring to prepare false tax returns that claimed fraudulent refunds based on COVID‑19 tax credits and for assisting in the preparation of additional fake returns.

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Bladen Journal

Marlowe puts staffing, morale at top of sheriff’s plans

ELIZABETHTOWN — Ray Marlowe wants to fill vacant patrol and school resource officer positions and improve morale as he prepares to lead the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. He said he has not yet reviewed the budget and would not say how those positions would be paid for. The...

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Robeson County deputies investigating death

ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Deputies in North Carolina are on the scene of a death investigation. According to Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins the Homicide and Crime Scene Division Investigators responded to the area of Halo Drive outside of Pembroke. The sheriff’s office says more details will be released...

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‘Worst nightmare’: Digital trail leads investigators to man accused of abducting Horry County teen

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A digital trail led investigators to a Robeson County home, where they found a missing Horry County teen and arrested a man. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office found the missing teen Monday and arrested 24-year-old Miles Gilbert of Lumberton. Gilbert is facing charges of...

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Lumberton Approves Data Center Rules

The Lumberton City Council on Monday unanimously approved rules that could pave the way for a data center, despite residents’ concerns about the potential impact on local water supplies, the environment, and electricity rates. “This is not about choosing between economic development and protecting our citizens,” City Council member...

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Man arrested for robbery, other charges in Red Springs

RED SPRINGS — The Red Springs Police Department on Tuesday successfully located and served Dentrey O. Jones with multiple outstanding fe

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Locks changed at Red Springs Fire Department after longtime chief 'relieved of duties'

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C (WPDE) — The locks at the Red Springs Fire Department have been changed following the removal of longtime Fire Chief John Ammons, according to Red Springs Town Manager Shanelle Harris. Ammons served as fire chief for 11 years, and several community members say they are upset...

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Lumberton City Council approves data center regulations despite opposition

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Lumberton City Council approved regulations Monday for a potential data center despite opposition from residents who urged city leaders to delay the vote until more questions could be answered about public health, water consumption, electricity costs, and the financial impact on taxpayers. Dozens of...

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Fayetteville Man Sentenced to 17+ Years for Federal Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking

A federal judge has sentenced Donquel Caron McEachern, 36, of Fayetteville, to more than 17 years in prison. He sold fentanyl and cocaine in Cumberland County, according to court records and federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the sentence in a press release.

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Cox takes 4-vote lead over Edge in county commission race; Britt maintains small lead

LUMBERTON — Ray Cox now holds a four-vote lead over David Edge in the race for the District 6 seat on the Robeson County Board of Commis

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Applications open for Empty Stocking Fund

LUMBERTON — Applications are now open for the 2026 Empty Stocking Fund, which helps provide Christmas gifts for children in families who

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72-year-old man accused of killing his 81-year-old girlfriend in North Carolina

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A 72-year-old Robeson County man accused of murdering his 81-year-old girlfriend will remain behind bars after a judge denied him bond Monday afternoon. Joe Glover appeared in court at the Cumberland County Detention Center, where prosecutors outlined the allegations against him in the shooting death of Jacqueline Brown. Prosecutors said Glover […]

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The Good News Nov. 11-17, 2026

Tis the season, and as Thanksgiving approaches, plans for Christmas are also making their way into Columbus County. Celebrate Veterans Day, head out to a turkey shoot, sign up to ride in a parade, and find out how you can grab some sweet treats on Black Friday. We have it all right here in The Good News.

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Rent Is Still Just $750 A Month In This Peaceful Little North Carolina Town

There is a town in North Carolina where the rent has apparently not gotten the memo about the rest of the country losing its mind over housing prices. Lumberton sits along the Lumber River in Robeson County, and it is quietly holding onto rent prices that will make you do a double take.

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Proctorville completes AIM certification program

PROCTORVILLE — The Proctorville Board of Aldermen received certificates of completion for the N.C. League of Municipalities (NCLM) Accou

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The Robesonian

Bulldogs, Tornadoes set for 2nd round

WILSON — It has been an up-and-down season for the 11th-seeded St. Pauls football team as they’ve battled injuries throughout the

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QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills

A new QDOBA location is coming soon to the people of Hope Mills, with signage already up for the brand's third location at 7483 Rockfish Road. The new location is the latest addition to the new Rockfish Village shopping center, which debuted with the opening of the area’s second Publix location on Oct. 21.

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