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Lumberton, North Carolina · LumbertonLUMBERTON – Purple Door Productions, which had scheduled the comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” over two weekends in April, has announced the postponement of the theatrical show. Originally scheduled for April 19-21 and April 25-27 on the Purple Door Productions stage in downtown Lumberton, the postponement has been attributed to “unexpected maintenance issues with our space.” The Lumberton stage production was shut down before it ever opened. “Some…See the Story
‘Steel Magnolias’ postponed until mid-June time frame due to maintenance issues
Hamilton Bulldogs · LumbertonRED SPRINGS — When talking about a pitcher’s riseball, it’s usually referencing a frequently-thrown pitch from the circle. Wednesday, it could’ve been talking about a ball St. Pauls’ Yomaris Vasquez hit at the plate. Vasquez hit a line drive that seemingly kept rising as it cleared the center-field wall in the second inning, a three-run home run that was part of a big offensive night for both Vasquez and the Bulldogs in a 20-7, five-inning win a…See the Story
Vasquez, Bulldogs slug past Red Devils
Lumberton, North Carolina · LumbertonPEMBROKE – Adrian Hunt, who twice has held the title of interim police chief in Pembroke, was installed Wednesday evening as the full-time chief of police for the growing Robeson County town. “Today is a very special day,” Mayor Greg Cummings said at the beginning of the oath of office ceremony held in the Pembroke Town Hall Council Chambers. “Sometimes, you know, Rome’s not built in a day. Sometimes you’re always on time. This is the time for A…See the Story
Pembroke swears in new Police Chief Adrian Hunt
Home Run · LumbertonPEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke’s Joey Rezek continued his hot streak, blasting two more home runs to take over the Conference Carolinas lead with 19, while three Braves pitchers shut out USC Beaufort on the way to taking a 19-0 run-rule-shortened victory Wednesday afternoon at Sammy Cox Field. Rezek has now gotten a hit in ten straight at bats dating back to the second game of the series at King last weekend. Freshman Jacob Smith (3-2) got the win, goi…See the Story
Braves take care of USC Beaufort
Lumberton, North Carolina · LumbertonELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen Community College hosted their fourth-annual “Touch A Truck” which was a program that encouraged children from the community to know the vehicles that surround their everyday lives in Bladen County. Coordination was the key to getting all the different vehicles out on a Saturday morning to the college grounds and to get them all there at the designated time of 9 a.m. and running until noon. “I have a great team of people,”…See the Story
Children encouraged to know the vehicles of their community
Baseball · LumbertonPEMBROKE — Since Jacob Chavis was 8 years old, his father Ryan has told him his goal in the game of baseball should be to keep playing after high school. A decade later, that goal was accomplished Wednesday when the Purnell Swett senior signed to play collegiately at Fayetteville Technical Community College. “I’ve heard it since I was little,” Jacob Chavis said. “It just felt so far away, but now it’s here and I’ve accomplished it, but I feel li…See the Story
Rams’ Chavis signs with FTCC baseball
Lumberton, North Carolina · LumbertonLUMBERTON — The Lumberton High School softball program will hold Future Pirates Night on Friday as the Pirates host Purnell Swett. Middle schoolers from Magnolia, Littlefield and Lumberton Junior High are invited to attend. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. with the JV game between the Pirates and Rams before the varsity contest at 7 p.m. Friday’s game is the regular-season finale for both teams; Lumberton has clinched the 2024 United-8 Conference regu…See the Story