Maxton News

It's still 11 months before Robeson County voters get to cast ballots for any county commissioners, but already candidates are lining up to challenge three of the four county commissioners up for re-election in November 2014.

A North Carolina teen has died despite attempts by the Robeson County Sheriff's Office to save him from drowning.

Senior United States District Judge James C. Fox sentenced James Williams Paul Sanderson, 35,of Maxton to 480 months imprisonment followed by 5 years supervised release.

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate could, if passed, provide for federal recognition and federal funding for Lumbees living in Scotland County and elsewhere.

Felicia Patterson, of East Fifth Street, reported on Sunday that someone stole items worth $850 from her home, according to a police report.

Although faced with what County Manager Ricky Harris calls a "bare bones budget," the county Board of Commissioners is recommending that appropriations be increased for three county entities that educate county residents and recruit businesses to the region.

Trevor J. Kracker, of Defense Logistics Support at 1519 Carthage Road, reported on Thursday that someone broke the passenger side window of his vehicle, causing $450 worth of damage, and stole a handgun valued at $730, according to a police report.

The Robeson County Republican Party is forwarding three names to state officials to be considered for positions on the county Board of Elections.

A discount store in Maxton will move to a larger location after the Board of Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to approve a conditional-use permit needed for the construction of a new building.