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In North Carolina, Exploding Bulbs and Fridges on the Fritz Reveal a Town’s Fraying Electric System - Inside Climate News

Climate Change · Red Springs

In North Carolina, Exploding Bulbs and Fridges on the Fritz Reveal a Town’s Fraying Electric System - Inside Climate News

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Though town officials call the power surge in Red Springs an “Act of God,” tens of thousands of dollars in lost home appliances and municipal financial documents suggest otherwise.By Lisa SorgRED SPRINGS, N.C.—Early one evening this April, Kim Overstreet had just turned off the stove when she heard a boom. The panel box in the kitchen swung open and fuses shot out of their holders, bouncing off the fridge.See the Story

Robeson County deputy returns to work after being shot and run over by suspect

Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton

Robeson County deputy returns to work after being shot and run over by suspect

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Robeson County Sheriff's Office announced that Deputy Jonathan Walters has officially returned to work on light duty status.Read Article

Medical Education Program Hosts Eighth Graduation

Medical Education Program Hosts Eighth Graduation

LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern celebrated the recent graduation of 31 residents across four residency programs on Friday.See the Story

Pembroke Angels win district title

The Pembroke Angels (10U) softball team won the District 6 championship to advance to the state tournament. Pictured, kneeling from left, are Jhetta Lucas…Pembroke · Pembroke Read Article

UNCP’s Allen named chair of NC ACE Women’s Network

PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke Associate Dean Dr. Ashley Batts Allen has been named chair of the North Carolina ACE Women’s Network, a state-level affiliate of the…Pembroke · Pembroke Read Article

The Battle of Hayes Pond: How the Lumbee People Drove the Ku Klux Klan from Robeson County

Discover the remarkable true story of the Battle of Hayes Pond, when the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina confronted and defeated the Ku Klux Klan in 1958. Explore how this local act of defiance made headlines, humiliated the Klan and remains a powerful symbol of community strength.Robeson County · Robeson County Read Article

Three Lumberton Men Arrested for Larceny, Fleeing Police

Three men were arrested after police say they stole thousands of dollars of inventory from three Aberdeen retail stores, and then fled police, Aberdeen Police reported on Monday.Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton Read Article

The Carolina Beat: Robeson Community College Cyber Security

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Katie Sasser meets with Kenneth Stubbs to learn more about Robeson Community Cyber Security Program. Categories: The Carolina BeatLumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton Read Article

U.S. 74 in Robeson County Will Be Repaved

Contributed LUMBERTON – Nearly 13 miles of U.S. 74 in Robeson County will be milled and resurfaced, after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded an $18.7 million contract to Barnhill Co. last week. The work will cover the entirety of U.S. 74 within the county – from Maxton to just beyond the Lumber River at the Columbus County line. In addition to the new pavement, six U.S. 74 bridges will undergo various kinds of maintenance and preserva…Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton Read Article

Jessica Locklear | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Jessica Locklear abtadmin Mon, 06/02/2025 - 14:45 Jessica Locklear 9102725916 jessica.locklear@nccourts.org Special Superior Court Judge Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:00 On Robeson 500 N. Elm Street #215Lumberton, NC 28358United States 500 N. Elm Street #215Lumberton, NC 28358United States Superior Court District 20 00953561002602Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton Read Article

: Jerrett Carmichael (NC)

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Jerrett Carmichael, Age Now: 15, Missing: 03/29/2025. Missing From LUMBERTON, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Lumberton Police Department (North Carolina) 1-910-671-3845.Court · Lumberton See the Story