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School district officials are proposing an increase in the per pupil allocation from $646.45 to $936.75 — an increase of $290.30 per child.
Robesonian file

Public Schools of Robeson County seeks increase in expense per pupil

The stage production of “Steel Magnolias” was shut down before it ever opened because of “unexpected maintenance issues” at the Purple Door Studio Theatre in downtown Lumberton.
Purple Door Studio Theatre

‘Steel Magnolias’ postponed until mid-June time frame due to maintenance issues

Interim Police Chief Adrian Hunt is installed as the new full-time police chief for the town of Pembroke on Wednesday evening. That’s Shelena Smith, the Robeson County clerk of court who administered the oath on left and Hunt’s wife, Ketisa, to the right.
Michael Futch | The Robesonian

Pembroke swears in new Police Chief Adrian Hunt

Students network with business representatives from the Greater Robeson County area during Wednesday’s job fair at Robeson Community College.
Hector Miray | RCC

More than 70 employers gather at RCC seeking to fill positions...

Lumberton Mayor Bruce Davis, center left, speaks during a ceremony Tuesday commemorating the naming of the Elm Street Pocket Park and the new sculpture in the park.
Chris Stiles | The Robesonian

Sculpture unveiled at newly-named Elm Street Pocket Park