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Boyfriend in custody after woman shot and killed in Robeson County town, police say

ST. PAULS, N.C. (WPDE) — A man is in custody after his girlfriend was shot and killed Thursday evening at a home on McLean Street in the St. Pauls community of Robeson County, according to St. Pauls Police Chief Michael Owens. Owens said the shooting happened around 7 p.m.

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The Robesonian

Local couple encourages a charitible spirit at their wedding

LUMBERTON — This holiday season, a local couple plans to use their wedding day to spread the spirit of giving and kindness. L

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This Overlooked South Carolina Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They’d Moved Sooner

There’s a town in South Carolina that retirees are quietly discovering, and once they get there, they keep asking themselves the same question: why didn’t anyone tell me about this sooner?. That town is Latta, South Carolina, and it’s been sitting in Dillon County this whole time, minding...

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Tabor City Woman, 51, Killed When SUV Crosses Centerline on Peacock Road

Peacock Rd. & Woddrow Cribb Rd. — Approximate Crash Site of Fatal Collision. A 51-year-old Tabor City woman died Thursday evening after a chain-reaction crash on a Columbus County road sent an SUV slamming head-on into her Honda. Four other people were transported for care: one was airlifted, two were taken to a hospital, and one was transported by ambulance and later transferred. The collision occurred near Peacock Road and Woddrow Cribb Road at 6:33 p.m.; Ezzell was pronounced dead following the crash.

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Lumberton Man Accused of Shooting One Victim, Missing Another Near Mullins

A 21-year-old Lumberton, North Carolina man is facing two counts of attempted murder after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says he shot one person in the leg and fired at a second person, missing, during a pre-dawn confrontation near Mullins last month. Ryan Joseph Hardenbergh was taken into custody and is now held at the Marion County Detention Center as he awaits a bond hearing before a circuit court judge.

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American Songwriter

Born 94 Years Ago Today in the Tar Heel State, the Golden-Era Honky-Tonk Star Mentored by Ernest Tubb Who Made Grand Ole Opry History

On this day (November 6) in 1932, Stonewall Jackson was born in Tabor City, North Carolina. Stonewall wasn’t a nickname or stage name. Instead, he was named after the famed Confederate General. However, his name is far from the least interesting thing about him. He was the first artist to join the Grand Ole Opry without a record deal. Jackson also toured with his mentor, Ernest Tubb, until he landed his first chart hit. Decades later, he sued the Opry for discrimination and won.

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1 dead after ATV ejection in Dillon County, authorities say

DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)-- One person has died after an ATV crash in Dillon County on Friday, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety says. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. and involved one vehicle. The crash took place near 1913 Bakers Mill Road. The driver of the ATV was...

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Pecan Harvest Music Festival Today

Live music, vendors, food and fun are on tap for downtown Whiteville today as the Pecan Harvest Music Festival gets underway. The morning began with the Veterans Celebration Parade. Live music will be on the main stage at Vineland Station through 4 p.m. CCN’s Patty Nieman caught some video and...

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Lead narrows in tight NC race that could decide control of state Senate

The margin is tightening in a North Carolina Senate race that could decide control of the chamber — and perhaps all lawmaking in the state. Hoke County elections officials on Friday counted 59 provisional ballots and rejected 105 more in the race for the state’s 24th NC Senate District between powerful Republican Sen. Danny Britt and Democratic challenger Catina Hamm.

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Fairmont football earns first playoff win since 2016

FAIRMONT — It’s safe to say the Fairmont football team has hit the ground running in its first season under coach Reggie Bush.

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NC storms strike: Tornado warnings, floods and I-40 wrecks

Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...

Bladen County, NC · 2d

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Lumberton Residents Say They Don’t Want a Data Center

“Who does not want a data center here?” Laura Oxendine asked the 100 or so people gathered in the Sandy Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall in Lumberton on Thursday night. Nearly three-quarters of people raised their hands in response to Oxendine, a Lumberton resident and member of the Lumbee...

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NEW DETAILS: Clarkton fire lieutenant steps down, citing internal friction and leadership disputes

CLARKTON, N.C. (WECT) - The lieutenant of the Clarkton Fire Department has stepped down from his role, pointing to workplace tension, disputes and ongoing conflicts with town leadership. Jeff Kulp announced his immediate resignation in a public statement, stating he could no longer serve in an environment marked by dishonesty,...

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Lumberton community expresses concerns regarding new data center

LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - A new data center is being proposed to the Lumberton community. Community members gathered at Sandy Grove Baptist Church Thursday evening and expressed concerns about what a new data center may impact. Some of their concerns included water usage, noise, and overall health for the area.

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Leadership change in Bladen County: Longtime sheriff unseated by former deputy

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A change in law enforcement leadership will take place in Bladen County following the election of unaffiliated candidate Ray Marlowe over incumbent Republican Sheriff Jim McVicker. Although election results remain unofficial, McVicker will not serve another term after holding the office for 12 years across...

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The Robesonian

Letter: Racism has no place in tribal politics

Racism should not be tolerated in any campaign, especially indigenous peoples politics. Let’s not forget our Lumbee struggles against ra

Lumberton, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

CIS receives donations from RCRSP

Robeson County Retired School Personnel recently donated nutritious food items to Communities in Schools to help support the Bak Pak Pals with

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Lumbee History Fact of the Day provided by Harlen Chavis Jr. (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina THPO Officer)

Lumbee History Fact of the Day provided by Harlen Chavis Jr. (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina THPO Officer) Southeastern tribes used the burn & scrape method to process Cypress, Long Leaf Pine, & Poplar trees to make dugout canoes. Tribes in the Carolinas stood in dugout canoes and used push...

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Elizabethtown announces 38th annual MLK Parade, seeks participants

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown. The parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers are encouraging churches, businesses, schools, civic groups,...

Elizabethtown, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

Citizens voice concerns on data center ordinance

LUMBERTON — Members of the Lumberton community packed the Fellowship Hall at Sandy Grove Baptist Church on Thursday, seeking answers to