Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good ...

On Jan. 16, 2025, North Carolina lawmakers introduced H.R. 474, the Lumbee Fairness Act, amending the Lumbee Act of 1956 to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe. Framed as overdue justice ...

More than 60 children and families from the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Children’s Theatre Arts Program (CTAP) attended the recent performance of The Addams Family at the Givens Performing Arts ...

PEMBROKE — The Pembroke Board of Commissioners was given updates on the community revitalization project during its Monday meeting.

Both GOP-led chambers want to keep reducing income-tax rates over time. Where they differ is pacing. Mindful of recently revised revenue forecasts, House leaders worry about potential deficits in 2027 ...

Lumberton scored on a Ricky Ramirez goal in the first minute of the match; Purnell Swett countered when Avry Locklear hit a penalty kick with 11 minutes to go. Lumberton is now 7-6-1 this season, ...

“There would be no graduate school at UNC Pembroke without Dr. Dean’s vision, perseverance and academic leadership,” Kenney said, calling the naming “a fitting tribute to a man whose work ...

LUMBERTON — Main Street Lumberton is seeking volunteers to help paint a mural in downtown Lumberton which is being created as part of the national semiquincentennial in 2026. A community mural paint ...

LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Arts Council is calling all Native American artists. Be part of the second annual “Indigenous Voices” exhibition, a vibrant celebration of Native artistry and creativity ...

RALEIGH — The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) is urging drivers to follow the speed limit, as part of a statewide enforcement campaign, “Operation Crash Reduction”.

ROBESON COUNTY — FOCUS Broadband has announced the 2025 recipients of its Smart Connections Grant Program. This year, three Robeson County educators received funding for creative and impactful ...

LUMBERTON — The Lumberton City Council approved an ordinance to allow and regulate the use of feather flags by businesses in the city. The board chose to allow feather flags — the tall, vertical and ...