Robeson County News

Members of the local legislative delegation say they are opposed to plan that might add tolls to nearby Interstate 95 in Robeson County.

In a unanimous vote Thursday, the House agreed to let the state collect tolls to help pay for the addition of new lanes on I-95 and other interstate highways -- but only if drivers retain the option to drive toll-free in the old lanes.

Jennifer Cole of the Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg, left, presents a $500 donation from the club to Carol Ann Lentz, executive director of the American Red Cross of Scotland and Robeson counties.

A privately held ammunition manufacturer says it's locating a new manufacturing facility in Robeson County, where it will create 150 jobs and invest more than $15.2 million over the next three years.

The report shows 26 victims of crime - including eight reports of larceny, six for verbal and/or physical assaults and four for breaking and/or entering.

Lisa Douglas, a Democrat, has been elected to serve as chairman of the Robeson County Board of Elections and Republican Steve Stone will serve as its secretary.

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Students participating in this year's annual Battle of the Books competition will be recognized for their achievement when the Public Schools of Robeson County school board holds its regular monthly meeting tonight.

Mitigated tolling is best way to pay for an estimated $4.5 billion in repairs and new construction to Interstate 95 passing through North Carolina, according to an economic study released Monday.

As a native of Robeson County, I am disappointed to read in The Robesonian on Sunday an article titled "Smith against moving fourth graders." In reading the article, I was most discouraged by Mr.

The Lumberton City Council on Monday voted to extend a moratorium on sweepstakes establishments, but allowed itself room to revisit that decision depending on what the state's courts say about issue.

Mike Smith, chairman of the Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County, doesn't think the transfer of fourth-graders from Tanglewood and Rowland-Norment elementary schools to Carroll Middle School is a big deal.

John Campbell, a member of the Board of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County who has worked in human relations on the county and state levels, is no longer the executive director of the North Carolina Human Relations Commission.

Two Pembroke men recently pleaded guilty to murder in separate cases and both were sentenced to a long time in prison.

Two years ago, at the Robeson County jail, Erich Hackney looked into the eyes of a man who had been promised freedom - and $685,000 - in exchange for killing him.

The Robeson County District Attorney's Office say 55-year-old Ronnie Wayne Jones has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for solicitation to commit murder and several other charges.

The Borderbelt Horseman's Association will sponsor a Ranch Sorting Competition at Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Events Center on Saturday.

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Do you have any non-perishable food that's been sitting for a long time on a shelf? If so, the Robeson County chapter of the United Way would accept it as a gift to get into the hands of the hungry.

Human remains found in a concrete sealed well have been identified as those of Bruce Lee Hunt, 35, of Lumberton, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.