Rowland News

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

Two contestants representing Western North Carolina were named preliminary winners at the Miss N.C. Pageant on Wednesday night.

Jamee Hunt is making a strong bid in her second attempt to become Miss North Carolina.

Stewartsville Vol. Fire Dept. presents championship Bulls & Barrels Rodeo. It will be held at the Circle C Arena.

On June 14, Larry Goodpaster, bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, appointed the Rev.

Maxton, NC Circle C Arena take 501 south towards Rowland go through 83 &501 cross roads take next right on to Fairley Road Circle C is 4.5 miles on right cost: $10 + kids 5-10 yrs $5.00. kids under 5 free There will be Wild Bulls Fast Horses Lots of family Fun There will be refreshments.Lawn Chairs are welcome.

The Town Council is opposing a proposal by the Department of Transportation to establish a weigh station in Rowland, saying that the station could do more harm than good.

Low and moderate-income residents have until the end of June to apply to receive money for urgent home repairs that would be paid for with a $25,000 grant awarded to the town last month.

Visitors enjoy Rowland's annual Springfest, held Saturday at the community's downtown Historic Depot and Museum.

PEMBROKE a ' Noah Woods, chairman of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners and commissioner for District 4, will be holding two public forums this week.

The town will hold its annual Springfest and Art Show on Saturday. The festival will be held at the Historic Depot and Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor Elizabeth Hunt said the event will feature arts and crafts, food vendors, artists, dancers and entertainment throughout the day.

ROWLAND a ' The Robeson County Sheriffa TMs Office is turning to the public for help in capturing two men who robbed a convenience store last week.

Rowland plans to crack down on business and property owners who are violating codes, including some who town officials say have dodged building inspections since their doors first opened.

A Rowland man was acquitted of murder on Friday in the fatal shooting of his neighbor in 2007.

A Homegoing service for William F. "Bill" Cochran, will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Jones Memorial AME Zion Church with burial to follow in Palmetto Cemetery.

Palmer amaranth, also known as Palmer pigweed, has always been tough to control all season long.

Town leaders remain leery about a state Department of Transportation proposal to widen Main Street even after state officials explained a modified plan on Tuesday.

A gospel group with strong connections to Robeson County is getting a national audience for its music.

After 28 years as the director of the Robeson County Public Library, Bob Fisher is ready for a new chapter.

"Well there's ninety-seven crosses planted in the courthouse yard Ninety-seven families who lost ninety-seven farms." - John Mellencamp Three cheers and a big yahoo for Kay McGirt, recently recognized in ...