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Robeson County News

Two Fairmont High School grads killed in wreck

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Two former football players from Fairmont High School have been killed in a wreck south of town. Full story...
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Lumbee leader to leave administrative post vacant

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The chairman of the Lumbees says he will leave an administrative post vacant after the tribal council twice rejected his nominee for the post. Full story...
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Suspect, victim in fatal shooting had long feud

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Robeson County authorities say the victim in a shooting outside a convenience store was once charged with killing the suspect's father. Full story...
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Search continues for man wanted on dog fighting charges

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North Carolina authorities are searching for a Scotland County man they say is the ringleader of multiple dog fighting operations. Full story...
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27 charged after Robeson County dog fighting raid

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North Carolina authorities have charged 27 people with a variety of crimes stemming from what investigators say was a Robeson County dog-fighting ring that drew participants from three other states. Full story...
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Thanksgiving argument deadly near Lumberton

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Robeson County sheriff's deputies say a Thanksgiving argument between roommates left one man dead and another in jail. Full story...
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Disabled man killed in Robeson County home

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Robeson County authorities say a disabled man has been shot to death at his home in Pembroke. Full story...
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DMV closes Robeson County office amid fraud charge

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A North Carolina license plate agency is closed after three workers were charged with taking money for issuing vehicle titles without proper documents. Full story...
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Lumbee farmers file claims in discrimination case

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Farmers who belong to the Lumbee Indian Tribe have begun filing claims now that a nationwide discrimination case involving the federal government has been settled. Full story...
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Teen on trial in ex-Robeson County teacher's death

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A Lumberton teenager is going on trial in the death of a retired Robeson County teacher shot and as he dropped off his garbage at a trash bin behind a convenience store. Full story...
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Probes see revenge behind NC county's arsons spike

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Arson investigators in one of North Carolina's largest and poorest counties say their increase in cases is tied to more people setting a blaze to get revenge. Full story...
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McIntyre introduces Lumbee Bill…again

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Have you ever watched the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray? If so, you’ll sort of get the feeling. On the first full day of the 112th Congress, Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC) introduced legislation that would grant the Lumbee Tribe full federal acknowledgment - according to the 'Cherokee One Feather'. Full story...
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Robeson County's arsons cost residents higher insurance

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Homeowners in one of North Carolina's largest and poorest counties are paying some of the highest insurance rates in the state because investigators found two out of three fires are intentionally set. Full story...
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Former cop arrested for impersonating cop

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A former Fair Bluff and Tabor City police officer has been arrested again, this time for impersonating a police officer. Full story...
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Lumbees want in on gambling business

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The recognition bill now in the US Senate prohibits the tribe from getting into the gambling business. Full story...
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