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Police ID suspect in weekend murder at Turner Terrace
LUMBERTON — Police are searching for a 25-year-old Lumberton man they say shot and killed another man on Saturday at a public housing development. Capt. Johnny Barnes said today a warrant has been issued charging Josh Dwayne Morrison, of 306 E. Fourth St., with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Cenatae Smith, 22, of 309 Myrtle Court. Morrison is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds, according to Barnes. Anyone with info...
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Red Springs picks new manager
RED SPRINGS — With Mayor John McNeill casting a tie-breaking vote, the Red Springs Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract for James Bennette as the town’s new manager. Commissioners Eula McNeill, Murray McKeithan and Ed Henderson voted in favor of approving the contract, while Commissioners Duron Burney, Robert Hollingsworth and David Shook voted against. According to McNeill, Bennette has “extensive background” in human re...
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7 people charged in string of break-ins
MAXTON — An ongoing investigation into a string of break-ins in Maxton, Rowland and Pembroke has resulted in the arrests of seven people, according to Sheriff Kenneth Sealey. Jonathan Wayne Clark, 19, of 305 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and Josh Oxendine, 29, of 2125 Elrod Road, were arrested May 2 on outstanding warrants after their gray Chevrolet Malibu was spotted by Deputy Jeremy Hunt. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle ...
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Kim Ammons is congratulated by Superior Court Judge Frank Floyd after being sworn in as a Fairmont commissioner. Teddy Kulmala | The Robesonian

Ammons joins Fairmont board
FAIRMONT — Kim Ammons was sworn in as Fairmont’s newest commissioner on Tuesday. Ammons, who was born and raised in Fairmont, was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Frank Floyd during the Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting. Perry Ashley, who submitted her resignation in March because she is moving from the town, nominated Ammons at the board’s March meeting. “I’d just like to thank all the people in Fairmont for their support,” Ashley ...
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Crime Reports

Crime Reports for May 16
n Robberies LUMBERTON — Brian Locklear, of Rudy’s Drive, reported on Saturday that he was beaten and robbed while changing his tire on the side of N.C. 41, according to a sheriff’s report. ...

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Crime report for May 12, 2012
— Shots fired FAIRMONT — Two people were injured and $900 damage was reported in a shooting on Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s report. Sonja Elise Stuart, 25, of Pinehurst Avenue, and ...

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Crime Reports for May 9
n Arrest LUMBERTON — A Lumberton man has been arrested for attempting to steal lawn equipment, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Holden Oxendine, 20, of 219 Riley Circle, mad...

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Crime Report for May 8, 2012
Shots fired LUMBERTON — Rose Locklear, of Cunningham Circle, reported on Saturday that someone fired shots into her 2006 Chevy Impala while she was driving on Seals Street, according to a po...

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Crime Report for May 5, 2012
n Shots fired LUMBERTON — Two people reported on Thursday that shots were fired at the intersection of Elizabethtown Road and Chestnut Street around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, according to a po...

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Education

Funding cuts deprive schools of important asset
arring any change in heart by Republicans in the state’s legislature, the odds are strong that any increase in the sales tax rate requested by outgoing Gov. Bev Perdue to benefit education will no...

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Eduation brief for May 16, 2012
Canery named top provider LUMBERTON — Connie Canery of Sandy Grove Head Start was named Child Care Provider of the Year on Thursday at the annual Provider Recognition Event. Canery has been in...

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‘All County Art Show’ results
Results from the “All County Art Show” Grades 3-5 FIRST PLACE- Student: Aaron Hayes School: Carroll Middle Teacher: Betsy Smith SECOND PLACE- Student: Leilani Castro School: Peterson E...

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Purnell Swett students earn scholarships
Staff report PEMBROKE — Matthew Godwin and Candace Locklear, seniors at Purnell Swett High School, will receive four-year scholarships from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke as partic...

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Agricultural

Ag/Business briefs for March 1, 2012
Flea market reopens FAIRMONT — Fairmont is reopening its flea market March 31 at 7 a.m. on the museum ground next to the post office. There is no charge for vendors, who must provide their own...

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Oct. 8 is the day for diaper derby, steaks
LUMBERTON — The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair offers even the smallest of fair-goers the chance to take home a prize. The 35th annual Diaper Derby will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at t...

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Fair tradition returns Oct. 8
LUMBERTON — Aside from candy apples, cotton candy and other fair favorites, visitors to the 65th annual Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair will get to sample a Robeson County county tradition. A...

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The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair s new website launched last week. It features videos, a photo gallery, the fair schedule, ticket sales, and links to social media sites for the fair, which will be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 8.

County fair boasts updated website
Amanda Munger Staff report LUMBERTON — The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair now has connections to the community even when the fairgrounds aren’t bustling with activity. The fair’s websi...

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Business

Highway Partol seeks applications
RALEIGH — The Highway Patrol is looking for a good few men for its 130th Basic School, set to begin Nov. 4 in Raleigh. Because the application cutoff date is June 1, District Recruiter George In...

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Chick-fil-A coming soon
LUMBERTON — Get ready to “eat mor chikin.” Ground was broken last week on a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the corner of Khan Drive and Jackson Court. Officials from Chick-fil-A — including the cha...

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Biz Briefs
LUMBERTON — Andy’s Burgers Shakes and Fries, the 1950s-style restaurant chain famous throughout North Carolina for its hand-pattied cheeseburgers and fresh-made frozen custard, has changed its nam...

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Business Briefs
LUMBERTON — Kasey Locklear recently joined the circulation department of The Robesonian as a district manager. Locklear will assist carriers and subscribers with delivery and service issues in t...

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Health

These two golfers were among almost 120 players who participated in Southeastern Regional Medical Center s annual Foundation golf tournament on May 3 at Pinecrest Country Club. Here they are practicing their putting before hitting the course.

Golf tournament raises $23,000 to provide health care schola...
LUMBERTON — The 118 golfers who played in Southeastern Regional Medical Center Foundation’s annual tournament will make it possible for local students to train for careers in health care. Thirty t...

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P 90X: The 3-month progress report
Three months ago in this column, I previewed the P 90X fitness program and vowed to purchase, participate and report back my results. Last week, I finished week 12 of the program and all-in-all, I...

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Health briefs for May 13, 2012
Medical Unit makes rounds LUMBERTON — Southeastern Mobile Medical will be stationed at the following locations within Robeson County at the dates listed: Monday — Allenton Fire Department; Tu...

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Dental school will meet a local need
Monday night’s vote by the Board of Commissioners for the ECU Dental School to build a clinic on county property was a major step forward. It is to be a regional site and, frankly, other counties ...

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Pet of the Week

Pet of the week for May 13, 2012
Contributed Emily, a 16-month-old female tan shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Robeson County Humane Society. She is good with other dogs and older children and has been trained in ...

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Pet of the week for May 6, 2012
Contributed Delilah, 1-year-old female yellow lab mix, is available for adoption at the Robeson County Humane Society. She is good with other dogs and has been trained in obedience courses. Deli...

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Pet of the week for April 29, 2012
Contributed Nod is a 3-month-old short-hair grey tabby at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. She is sweet, loves to play and is the last of her litter to be adopted. Spay/neuter is mandatory wit...

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Pet of the week for April 22, 2012
Contributed Tink is a 3- to 4-month-old female tabby. She is very loving and craves attention. She loves to play and will make a great addition to any family. To see Tink and the other cats avai...

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