Rowland News

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Lumberton as city workers prepare for the annual Christmas Parade by hanging up wreaths, lights, and tinsel.

LUMBERTON a ' St. Pauls will have to wait a few days to see who won the one seat available for District 3, as votes are counted for three write-in candidates.

On Tuesday, 69 candidates for public office in Robeson County's 15 municipalities will be seeking a share of 18,508 votes that are eligible to be cast in the election.

A Robeson County man is among seven more violent criminals who could potentially be freed because of a court ruling and good conduct credits.

Dona TMt you just love autumn? It feels like the beginning of the holiday season.

RED SPRINGS a ' Robeson County Commissioner Noah Woods, the District 4 representative, and Commissioner Raymond Cummings, the District 5 representative, will hold a public forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Red Springs District Court at 218 S. Main St.

When he addressed those gathered Saturday on Main Street for the opening ceremony of the 23rd annual Fairmont Farmers Festival, Mayor Charles Kemp couldn't disguise the pride he has in his community.

The town's new water treatment facility is finished and other improvements to the town's water system are nearly completed, Mayor Elizabeth Hunt told the town board during its Tuesday's meeting.

Fuquay-Varina Fire Department serves its town well and for many years has kept Fuquay-Varina residents safe.

For many years, I have admired Bishop Francis Asbury as one of the greatest ministers of the gospel to preach in America.

A teenager was killed Wednesday morning in a single-car accident that followed a short chase with a Robeson County sheriff's deputy, according to the state Highway Patrol.

Five fire departments in Robeson County are being awarded funding for new equipment from federal and state government programs.

South Robeson Principal DeRay Cole has moved north from Rowland to the central office of the Public Schools of Robeson County in Lumberton.

ROWLAND a ' The town Board of Commissioners is working on an ordinance to help prevent hazardous materials from contaminating the publica TMs water supply.

Take a walk on the Great White Way - without driving to New York - when the North Carolina Children's Theatre presents "Broadway Style" on Saturday.

Two Robeson County families were victims of home invasions on Monday, according to sheriffa s reports, but one homeowner was able to scare away the intruders.

In a tight job market, summer jobs for teens are scarce. An eight-week Summer Youth Employment Program at UNC Pembroke is helping to fill the gap by providing employment for 140 local youth.

Eight incumbents were among 11 people to file on Wednesday for municipal elections as Friday's deadline nears.

The town Board of Commissioners on Tuesday discussed hiring an independent firm that would collect revenues that are delinquent or have been overlooked.

Deed Transfers recently recorded at the Edgecombe County Register of deeds Office.