PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, creating a pathway for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing their secondary education.

RED SPRINGS — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is investigating the death of a Red Springs man who was recently reported missing.

PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, creating a pathway for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing their secondary education.

RALEIGH — More than 23,000 public high school seniors have accepted direct admission offers from North Carolina colleges and universities through the NC College Connect program.

LUMBERTON — Lumberton City Council approved a proclamation by Mayor Bruce Davis which denotes February as Black History Month in the city. The declaration came during the board’s monthly meeting Monday at City Hall.

RED SPRINGS — A teenager wanted in connection with a homicide and robbery was arrested by Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Homicide Investigators Monday morning near Red Springs.

LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) Multilingual Learner (ML) Program has been officially recognized as an event host for the 2026 North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), marking a significant milestone for the district and its commitment to inclusive, high-quality science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education.

LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County is hosting its PSRC Career Fair hiring event on March 21 at Lumberton High School.

ROBESON COUNTY — The number of murders reported in Robeson County in 2025 declined from the 2024 rate, continuing a trend of less murders locally as the state and national statistics also show a downward trend.

National Kite Flying Day: It might be a little cold, but perhaps it will be windy enough to fly a kite for this commemoration on Sunday.

“Federal recognition is about respect, accountability and selfdetermination. By formally recognizing the Lumbee Tribe, President Trump and the Department of the Interior are acknowledging a long and welldocumented history of tribal governance and ensuring the tribe has a direct, sovereign relationship with the federal government. This action reflects our responsibility to listen to tribes, honor commitments and support strong tribal governments.”