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Caroline Sumpter was publicly sworn in as Red Springs mayor on Tuesday, becoming the town's first female and second Blac...
06/11/2026

Caroline Sumpter was publicly sworn in as Red Springs mayor on Tuesday, becoming the town's first female and second Black mayor following a months-long legal battle over the Nov. 2025 election.

A crowd of Red Springs residents and Mayor Caroline Sumpter’s family and supporters watch as Sumpter is sworn in as mayor.

PSRC Superintendent Freddie Williamson announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of August. Story:
06/11/2026

PSRC Superintendent Freddie Williamson announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of August. Story:

Public Schools of Robeson County Superintendent Freddie Williamson signs the final beam before it’s place on the Career & Technical School buildling during a ceremony on June 5, 2025. Williamson has announced he will retire from the position at the end of August.

05/21/2026

Below is a sample ballot for the Special Election on June 23, 2026. (Sample Only)

Photos from Saturday's Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration:
05/18/2026

Photos from Saturday's Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition Celebration:

John Oxendine leads the grand processional during the Lumbee Tribe’s Federal Recognition Celebration Saturday in Pembroke.

Thousands gathered at UNC Pembroke on Saturday as the Lumbee Tribe celebrated its full federal recognition:
05/18/2026

Thousands gathered at UNC Pembroke on Saturday as the Lumbee Tribe celebrated its full federal recognition:

John Oxendine, left, and the Lumbee Ambassadors lead the grand processional during the Lumbee Tribe’s Federal Recognition Celebration Saturday in Pembroke.

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