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United Way: Program helps parents get newborns off to quick start
... articles on agencies that receive funding from the Robeson County chapter of United Way - editor. LUMBERTON - When Fairmont resident Hector Miray first learned that he was going to be a father, he decided right away that he was going to search out ... Comment?
Councilman's residency challenged
The 2009 municipal election season officially ended Tuesday when Perry Tatum Ashley was declared winner of the Fairmont commissioner race at the Robeson County Board of Elections, but a voter challenge filed against a Pembroke town councilman left some pieces for the Elections Board to pick up after the holidays. Comment?
FINAL: Lumberton 31, Hoggard 10. Jordan-Matthews 44, Fairmont 26
Call or come by and see me, or one of my team members: Russ Thorndyke or Katie Hunt. Comment?
... Community Thanksgiving Service will occur at the church, 3759 N.C. Highway 8, at 7 p.m. Wednesday . The pastors of Fairmont Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Shady Side Presbyterian, Trinity United Methodist, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic and ... Comment?
Lumberton at head of Christmas parade line
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... will begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 28. The Peay Family and Michael Jackson-impersonator Valerie Humphrey will perform. - Fairmont's second annual twilight Christmas parade will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 and will include a tree lighting and live ... Comment?
... Each year at the annual dinner, a "friend of public health" is awarded the honor, named in honor of the longtime Fairmont doctor and medical director at the Health Department. Albert Locklear, with Environmental Health, nominated the veterinarian. ... Comment?
Fairmont targets gaming machines
The Fairmont Board of Commissioners, with the mayor breaking a tie vote, on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would help control the proliferation of computer gaming machines that have cropped up in town. Comment?
FAIRMONT a ' The town of Fairmont and the Employment Security Commission are sponsoring a job fair on Wednesday at Heritage Center. Comment?
... call (910 ) 738-8846. Gospel sing: There will be a gospel sing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Heritage Center in Fairmont. Admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Pavilion in the Pines project. For information, call the town office at (910) ... Comment?
Fairmont moves past Franklinton
FAIRMONT a ' The Fairmont Golden Tornadoes rallied with a late 21-yard touchdown pass from Demetrius Washington to Doug Blue Friday to advance to the second round of the state playoffs by defeating Franklinton 22-14. Franklinton's defense held the Golden Tornadoes to a three-and-out late in the fourth, but Fairmont's defense answered right back as ... Comment?
... rain and the soggy conditions have affected how some coaches hosting playoff games prepared their teams this week. Fairmont head coach Barry Leonard had his team practice in the rain on Tuesday, but had to move indoors Wednesday to protect his ... Comment?
Evans asks for recount in Fairmont board race
Terry Evans asked the Robeson County Board of Elections on Tuesday for recount in the Fairmont Board of Commissioners race, during which he lost to Perry Tatum Ashley by a 0.56 percent margin. Comment?
Five Questions for Travis Chamberlain
Name:Travis Chamberlain Title: Public Programs Coordinator at the New Museum, member of The Fabulous Entourage, burgeoning video artist and dancemaker URL: http//www.newmuseum.org/events and http://www.fabulousentourage.com 1. Where did you grow up and how did you end up where you are now? I grew up in Fairmont, NC, about 10 minutes away from the ... Comment?
Series of events to honor veterans
... streets once again at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ita s not the first of the Veterans Day celebrations in Robeson County. Fairmont and Pembroke will be the first to honor veterans in ceremonies, doing so today. Fairmonta s ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the ... Comment?
Fairmont wins Three Rivers title
FAIRMONT a ' Fairmont overcame a first half deficit to defeat St. Pauls Friday 39-15 and win the Three Rivers Conference title. Comment?
Will be held in Fairmont fire hall. Featured speaker is Rev. Gary Deese, a locaL pastor and Gulf War veteran. Comment?
Sidewalk sale in downtown Fairmont. Vendors, store bargains. music by famed DJ Dr. Comment?
... Basketball Association. Registration for ages four to 13 held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 7 at Fairmont Community Center, 241 Blanton Ave. Birth certificate required and players should be present for uniform sizing. Application for ... Comment?
Fairmont board candidate plans request for a recount
... a recount because he believes some of the voters who cast ballots in Tuesday's election actually reside outside of Fairmont. Dock Locklear, director of the Robeson County Board of Elections, said that Evans has indicated to him that he plans to ... Comment?
Fairmont: Kemp easily re-elected mayor
... from former Commissioner John R. "Ronnie" Jackson to win his second four-year term as mayor. With 43 percent of Fairmont's 2,086 registered voters casting ballots, Kemp received 573, or 63 percent, of the votes. Jackson received 329, or 36 percent, ... Comment?