Fairmont News

Sidewalk sale in downtown Fairmont. Vendors, store bargains. music by famed DJ Dr.

Former state Sen. David Weinstein has no doubts that the man chosen by Robeson and Hoke County Democrats this week as his successor is the right man for the job.

Terry Evans isn't ready to walk away in his race for town commissioner, not when he captured just 12 fewer votes than he needed to win one of the three seats up for grabs in Tuesday's election.

Mayor Charles Kemp easily held off a challenge Tuesday from former Commissioner John R. "Ronnie" Jackson to win his second four-year term as mayor.

This sign stood in front of Leila's businesses at the corner of North Elm and 10th streets.

FAIRMONT KIDS CAN COME TO TOWN HALL AT 7:00 PM AND GET CANDY FROM DR. ELECTRODE AND HIS FAIRMONT FESTIVAL QUEENS.

The recession may be loosening its grip, but in Fairmont, the economy still tops the list of concerns.

The Lumberton Police Department on Saturday displayed its firearms skills by taking first place in the Arthur Oxendine Memorial Firearms Championship, which was held the same day as the 12th annual Robeson County Law Enforcement Executive Officer's Association Awards Banquet.

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

RALEIGH a ' Three fire departments from Robeson County have been awarded a total of about $37,000 in state grants through the 2009 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina.

The Lumber River Council of Governments recently recognized two Scotland County residents for their time and energy to the council.

FAIRMONT a ' The town Board of Commissioners approved a tougher and more streamlined set of ordinances on Tuesday that will aid in dealing with rundown and abandoned homes and businesses, but the issue split the board.

Carolyn and Norris Flowers, owners of Eagle Island Produce and Seafood, stand in front of the store along U.S. 421 in Wilmington.

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.

North Carolina beachfront property owned by West Virginia congressman Alan Mollohan and a former aide is going to a courthouse auction.

Fairmont Farmers Festival pageant winners include Miss Kensey Bartley, Royal Ambassador Brianna Hunt, Junior Miss Madilyn Mayers, Ambassador Brittany Deese, Teen Miss Elizabeth Rogers.

FAIRMONT a ' A man was arrested and charged with firing shots into a home on Tuesday, one of which struck someone inside.

LUMBERTON a ' The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County will meet today in the board room of the central office on Canton Road.

PEMBROKE a ' The Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a public forum on Nov.

James and Frances Sanderson stood out as the new faces among 14 regulars in the chicken bog competition.