Lumberton News

Jack Moody, an assistant public defender, is the Robeson County Bar Association's top choice to be named District Court judge to replace Gary Locklear, who was recently appointed a Superior Court judge.

Linda Faye Chavis McMillian, 65, of Lumberton, died May 28, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Eddie Jesus, an employee of the city of Lumberton, reported on Tuesday that someone busted the back window of a 2007 Ford Ranger belonging to the city, causing $200 damage, according to a police report .

The Healing Lodge's fatherhood rally, "Let's Make Us Whole," will be held on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pembroke Recreation Complex on N.C. 711.

Michael Ray Edwards, owner of Tires, Inc. of Clinton, has been named to New Century Bank's Clinton Advisory Board.

The Korean War couldn't kill James G. Oxendine, although it tried mightily, and neither could the 59 years that have passed since that conflict ended.

Dr. Sylvester Wendell Wooten, 71, was born on Nov. 5, 1940, and was granted his angel wings on May 27, 2012, at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville.

Tropical Depression Beryl brought a solid soaking to Robeson County as it headed northeast Tuesday night and this morning, but it had caused no significant problems beyond making motorists wary of flooded streets.

Bladen Community College student Susan Turkovich has been selected to receive The Great 100, Inc.

Linda Oxendine cannot forget what happened to 2-year-old Channing O'Ryan Oxendine - nor does she want to.

Group is bent on having fun Claire Sproul - Staff Writer LUMBERTON -- It happened quite by accident, but when all of the "what ifs" were answered, a women's organization had emerged.

Ruth Dial Woods of Pembroke was selected as one of the nine Meredith graduates to be highlighted in "women of extraordinary achievement" in the spring edition of Meredith Magazine.

Wendy Pridgen was honored at the Robeson County Republican Women in the North Carolina Spring Board Meeting and Tribute to Women in Durham May 4 to May 6. Pridgen started the Robeson County Republican Women's Club, served as president of the Lower Cape Fear Republican Women's Club and was active in the New Hanover Republican Party.

John Thompson, a Vietnam era veteran, thinks that there should be more ceremonies honoring U.S. veterans like the one held Tuesday by the Lumberton chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.

Devon Miller, of NuFab Rebar at 2790 Kenny Biggs Road in Lumberton, reported on Wednesday that two employees took rebar valued at $4,125 from the business, according to a police report.

Procedures added to prevent fraud LUMBERTON - Your autograph, please? That's a request that poll workers will be making next month when Robeson County voters cast ballots.

Bladen Community College student Susan Turkovich has been selected to receive The Great 100, Inc.

James Paul Woods, 52, of 31 Cypress Grove, formerly of Lumberton, died May 20, 2012, at home.

The Voices In Praise 4-H Club meets every second Tuesday at Mt. Pelier Presbyterian Church's fellowship hall.

Local beauty wins crown Ikea Simone Wilson, an eight-year-old third grader in Mrs.