The Robesonian

05/21/2026

"It feels good..." Angel Purcell, St. Pauls Softball

"Just trying to get back in that groove..." Caiden Hall, Lumberton Baseball

Hear ROBCO's latest MVPs and more in "Diamond seniors meet juniors in showcase" at www.robesonian.com/sports/340690/diamond-seniors-meet-juniors-in-showcase

05/21/2026

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

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.

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.

05/13/2026

"We've had an amazing season..." Coach Amy Lancaster, Purnell Swett Softball

Hear Coach Lancaster and her seniors talk about a season they're proud of in "Purnell Swett softball falls in 3rd round" at www.robesonian.com/sports/340462/purnell-swett-softball-falls-in-3rd-round

05/12/2026

"It's been a pleasure to coach the seniors..." - Alaric Strickland, Purnell Swett Soccer Coach

Here Coach Strickland share his personal take on the Rams soccer season and the team in "Lady Rams soccer falls to South Iredell" at www.robesonian.com/sports/340451/lady-rams-soccer-falls-to-south-iredell

05/09/2026

"It takes a team to do it..." - Coach Amy Lancaster, Purnell Swett Softball

For more on the Rams' exciting win go to "Walk-off sends Rams to 3rd round" at www.robesonian.com/sports/340386/walk-off-sends-rams-to-3rd-round

05/06/2026

"I think we really just started hitting the ball more and grew more confident as the game went on..." - Norah Johnson, Lumberton Softball

Johnson and teammate Ava Hanna on how the Pirates kicked off their playoff season! For more on the playoffs, go to "Pirates pull away to beat East Wake in 1st round" at www.robesonian.com/sports/340295/pirates-pull-away-to-beat-east-wake-in-1st-round