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Sale brings out bargain hunters
LUMBERTON — Bargain hunters were on the prowl as classic rock blasted from the speakers at the 23rd annual Labor Day Yard Sale held at the Lumberton plaza Monday. “I love it. I love to meet people I...
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Only toy guns for cops this day
PEMBROKE — Maliya and Latricia Hammonds had some tough choices to make in the toy aisle at the Walmart Supercenter in Pembroke on Saturday. Fortunately, they had a police officer there to help them....
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Tattoos are more than just ink on skin for local man
LUMBERTON — What was once considered taboo is now a $2 billion-a-year industry. Eddie Williams, a local tattoo shop owner with 30 years of experience, can attest to that. “People would think you’re a...
View ArticleSheriff starts No-Shave fundraiser early to raise more money for Robeson...
LUMBERTON — Beards and purple hair will be an optional part of the dress code at the county Sheriff’s Office in October, as it kicks off its No-Shave November campaign one month early. In 2019, the...
View ArticleMaxton commissioners balk at revoking convenience store’s business license
MAXTON — The Board of Commissioners here held off Tuesday on revoking a local convenience store’s business because of an ongoing crime problem. The Minit Shop, located at 207 Middle St., has been the...
View ArticlePembroke recreation expecting large turnout for spring season
PEMBROKE — “It’s getting ready to get crazy.” That was the opening statement from Pembroke Parks and Recreation director Phil Harper when delivering his presentation on the department’s following...
View ArticleMaxton takes no action in easing Minit Shop restrictions
MAXTON — Commissioners here decided Tuesday to take no action on a request to lighten restrictions placed on a business deemed a public nuisance to the community. Maxton Town Attorney Timothy Snead...
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