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Up to 12 inches of snow falls in Robeson, roads remain dangerous

ROBESON COUNTY — As much as a foot of snow fell across Robeson County late Saturday and early Sunday, leaving the county blanketed roads covered.

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Tuesday snow closures: PSRC closed again

ROBESON COUNTY — The Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed for the second straight day on Tuesday as road conditions remain dangerous in some areas following the snowfall across the county Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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Tuesday snow closures: PSRC closed again

ROBESON COUNTY — The Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed for the second straight day on Tuesday as road conditions remain dangerous in some areas following the snowfall across the county Saturday night and Sunday morning.

PHOTOS: Robeson’s winter wonderland

Serenity Harvey, 4, of Lumberton does a snow angel on Sunday.

Fatal shooting during domestic dispute under investigation

LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during a domestic dispute at the Morgan Britt Park Apartments just outside Lumberton on Sunday.

Up to 12 inches of snow falls in Robeson, roads remain dangerous

ROBESON COUNTY — As much as a foot of snow fell across Robeson County late Saturday and early Sunday, leaving the county blanketed roads covered.

Snow closures: PSRC, others closed on Monday

ROBESON COUNTY — The Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed on Monday due to inclement weather from Winter Storm Gianna.

Pet of the Week

Meet Dracula! He is a 2-year-old cat. He’s quiet and loves snuggles and rubs if you’re slow and steady. He’s easy to fall in love with. Dracula is up for adoption at the Robeson County Humane Society. For more information, contact the Robeson County Humane Society, 3180 West Fifth Street, ​Lumberton, 910-738-8282.

Fun holidays for Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Homemade Soup Day: As the winter cold continues, warm up with chicken noodle soup, or potato soup, or tomato soup, or, well, you get the idea.

They Said It

“There are so many people who are so instrumental in our community for being the first of many, and I’m glad that my name can become a small part of what the Lumbee people can be a part of, as well as what our people are capable of.”

Significant snowfall expected Saturday

ROBESON COUNTY — Weather forecasters are expecting that seven to nine inches of snow could fall across Robeson County this weekend as Winter Storm Gianna impacts the Carolinas and beyond.

Lumbee Tribe added to official list of federally recognized tribes

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior on Friday affirmed its commitment to tribal sovereignty by adding the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to the official list of federally recognized tribes, formalizing the tribe’s government-to-government relationship with the United States and carrying out federal recognition enacted into law in Dec. 2025.

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