Fatcow Icon
News
Ronnie Hunt
Mood upbeat at COMtech, with new director, changes
PEMBROKE — A new executive director. A revamped board of trustees. A renewed focus on supporting existing businesses. The perfect ingredients, say both tenants and managers of the Carolina Commerce and Technology Center, to ensure the business park located just outside Pembroke has a bright future. “Starting out, a priority has been to focus efforts on supporting our existing businesses and ensure that COMtech remains a truly special plac...
full story
Towns observe Memorial Day with events
Robeson County residents who are looking to honor this nation’s war dead on Memorial Day will have four opportunities. The following towns will be holding events: — Fairmont’s seventh annual Memorial Day ceremony will take place at noon Monday at the Heritage Center. The event will feature a flag ceremony by the Fairmont High School JROTC, an offering of poppies by the Farmers Festival queens and music by country singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson...
full story
Maria Parker, left, has raised $40,000 for brain cancer research through her charity, 3,000 Miles to a Cure, and hopes to hit $1 million during her participation in Race Across America, which starts June 10. Parker said her inspiration came from her sister, Jenny Mulligan, right, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last October. | Photo courtesy of Maria Parker
Inspired by her sister’s illness, cyclist plans 3,000-mile trek
LUMBERTON — Maria Parker has combined two loves — that of her older sister and traveling long distances on a bicycle — into an effort to raise$1 million for brain cancer research. The 50-year-old Lumberton resident, having learned in October that her sister, Jenny Mulligan, has terminal cancer, decided not to sit idly, but to mobilize, establishing a charity called 3,000 Miles to a Cure, an effort that will include a cross-country trip next...
full story
City man attacked by rabid cat
LUMBERTON — A Lumberton man who was attacked by a rabid cat has started treatment to make sure he does not contract the killer virus. According to Deputy Police Chief Tommy Barnes, the man was attacked on Tuesday while outside of a home on the 800 block of Sixth Street. Barnes said the man, who lives on the 500 block of Willow Street, was playing cards with a group of people when a “full-sized yellow cat” approached and was “hissing.” The c...
full story
Crime Reports
Crime report
Theft LUMBERTON — Michael Burman Bare, of North McMillan Avenue, reported on Wednesday that someone stole $770 worth of items from his vehicle, according to a police report. LUMBERTON — Jia...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Crime report
Thefts LUMBERTON — Aaron Leige, of Nevada Street, reported on Monday that someone stole his North Carolina registration placard valued at $201, according to a police report. LUMBERTON — Jose...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Crime report
Thefts LUMBERTON — Isis Andrea Goodson, of East Ninth Street, reported on Tuesday that someone stole $10,869 worth of items from her home, according to a police report. LUMBERTON — Michelle ...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Crime report
Vandalism FAIRMONT — Regina Scott Verner, of Oakdale Church Road, reported on Sunday that someone caused $500 worth of damage to her car, $900 worth of damage to her home and stole a 32-inch ...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Crime report
Vandalism LUMBERTON — Glenda Rose Thomas, of W.D. Locklear Road, reported on Tuesday that someone caused $500 worth of damage to a Coca-Cola vending machine, according to a police report. L...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Education
Madison Batten, of Leland, was recently presented with a plaque recognizing her as the Academic Excellence Award winner. Pictured are, from left, Edwin Madden Jr., State Community College Board Member and Elizabethtown Town Manager, Batten, Academic Excellence Award Recipient and her parents, Melanie and Tommy Batten. Photo contributed.
May a time to celebrate at RCC
At a recent ceremony on campus, Robeson Community College President Pamela Hilbert said that May is a month of celebration for the college. If you wonder why she might say that, consider all that ...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Charla Parker
Fairmont native receives national teaching honor
FUQUAY-VARINA — Charla Parker, a Fairmont native and former St. Pauls High School tennis coach, was recently honored as the National Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Parker has been the p...
May 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Pembroke Middle School honor roll
PEMBROKE — Pembroke Middle School School has released its honor roll for the third nine-week period. For grade 6 A, Montserrat Arellano, Jonahthan Blue, Pacey Brooks, Nadia Clark, Jaron Cummings...
May 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Briefs for May 12, 2013
FAYETTEVILLE — Jarrett Lewis will represent Fayetteville State University at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute Conference and Recruitment Fair. Lewis is the son of Reginald...
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Agricultural
Bo Stone presents a check for $5,000 to Mandy Mussman, the head of Dillon Christian School in South Carolina. Stone was one of the winners of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching program.
Farmer donates $5K to Dillon school
ROWLAND — Bo Stone, a farmer and rancher in Rowland, has been selected as one of the winners of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching program. One of the awards was a ...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Christy Strickland, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center.
Commit to being smart about tax refund
Get the most out of your tax refund this year by developing a plan. Make a commitment to enjoy part of the money. Be smart, and use the rest for practical purposes. Allocate 80 percent of your ref...
Feb 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Health briefs
SMRC to hold 2 forums LUMBERTON — Southeastern Regional Medical Center will host two community meetings to gather information for its board of trustees to use during a strategic planning meeting...
Oct 27, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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...
Mar 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Business
Christy Strickland
Take care during seasons in the sun
Whether you are going camping, going to the beach or simply heading out for Little League games, it is more important than ever to remember sun safety. Skin cancer is the most common form of can...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Local C21 agent wins ruby award
LUMBERTON — Glenn Waterstradt, a sales associate with Century 21 — The Real Estate Center in Lumberton, recently was honored with the company’s ruby-level Masters Award. The award honors sales a...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
JobLink will offer extended hours
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County JobLink Career Center has extended its hours. The center, which is located at 289 Corporate Drive, Lumberton, will now be open at the following days and times: Mon...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
New apps offered for advertisers
The Robesonian can help reach out through digital means
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Health
Pembroke clinic has new hours
PEMBROKE — Southeastern Urgent Care Pembroke will have new hours beginning June 1. They will be Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. T...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Nantachie Chavis
Maxton clinic expands staff
MAXTON — Nantachie Chavis, a family nurse practitioner, and Jennifer Graham, a physician assistant, have joined Southeastern Medical Clinic Maxton. Chavis will be at the clinic on Mondays, and G...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Britt_named_director_of_physician_services_at_Southeastern_Health0_1369411154.jpg
Britt named director of physician services at Southeastern H...
LUMBERTON — Fordham Britt has been named director of physician services for Southeastern Health. In that positon, she is responsible for 32 primary and specialty care clinics within the Southeas...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Raccoons, foxes are biggest rabies threats
Over the past couple of weeks, we have experienced three cases of rabies in the county. If you add that to the earlier cases, we have confirmed cases in Orrum. Rowland, Lumberton, Parkton and St. ...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Pet of the Week
Curly
Pet of the week for 19 May, 2013
Curly is a young male kitten. He is a beautiful orange tabby and has a stubby tail. Curly is up to date on his vaccines and loves to play. To see Curly and the other pets, visit the Robeson County...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Pirate
Pet of the week for 5 May, 2013
Pirate is a rambunctious puppy, about 8 months old. He appears to be a shepard/terrior mix and is very playful, with lots of love to share. Pirate has been de-wormed, and his vaccines are current....
May 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Yogi
Pet of the week for 28 April, 2013
Yogi is a border collie mix, about 2 years old. He is already neutered and vetted. He is housebroken and loves to play, but does not like cats. Neuter is mandatory with adoption and is free to Rob...
Apr 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Sake
Pet of the week for 21 April, 2013
Contributed Sake is a 9-month-old Beagle mix who weighs about 20 pounds. Sake is up-to-date on vaccines and loves running around and playing. To see Sake and the other pets, visit the Robeson Co...
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Weather
Sponsored By:

Lottery
Sponsored By:

Stocks
Sponsored By:

Gas Prices
Sponsored By:

Featured Businesses
Recipes
Sponsored By: