Lumberton

Gwendolyn Payne, of East 11th Street in Lumberton, reported Saturday to the Lumberton Police Department that someone broke into Mildred Hall’s residence on North Willow Street in Lumberton.

Lumberton’s Dimetrious Jones (21) drives towards the basket as Pinecrest’s Jaden Saunders (3) defends during Wednesday’s Robeson County Shootout first-round game in Lumberton.

Lumberton’s Isaiah Gomez (4) punts the ball during Friday’s game against Purnell Swett in Lumberton.

LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton continues its annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater concert series with the Darren Nicholson Band performing Oct. 19.

The Lumberton volleyball team laughs in a timeout during Tuesday’s match against Purnell Swett in Lumberton.

Lumberton and Purnell Swett face off on the pitch under a full moon Wednesday in Lumberton.

Lumberton High School graduates were all smiles ahead of the June 14 Lumberton High School commencement ceremony.

Lumberton’s Dexter Stephens, bottom, wrestles against Laney’s Tristan Cotto, top, in the 157-pound bout during Wednesday’s NCHSAA 4A dual-team East Regional final in Lumberton.

Lumberton’s Giselle Leach, left, spikes the ball as Purnell Swett’s Adisyn Bland, right, and Charly Hunt, center, attempt to block during Monday’s United-8 Conference tournament quarterfinal in Lumberton.

Lumberton’s Jaiden Shephard (4) dribbles the ball during Friday’s game against Cape Fear in Lumberton.

Lumberton’s Leira Smith, center, and Cape Fear’s Aniyah Jones (2) battle for a loose ball during Friday’s game in Lumberton.

LUMBERTON — The Ann Marie Gentry Memorial Scholarship was awarded Monday to a Lumberton Senior High School senior.

The Lumberton bench greets Andrea Brown (20) after she hit a buzzer-beating shot just before halftime of Friday’s game against Purnell Swett in Lumberton.

The Lumberton softball program will hold Pirate Softball School from Tuesday, June 18 through Thursday, June 20 at Lumberton High School.

The St. Pauls-Red Springs and Lumberton-Whiteville winners will advance to one semifinal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lumberton, while the Purnell Swett-Pinecrest and Fairmont-Dillon winners will meet at that hour at Purnell Swett.

The trio of Shay Fontenot of Lumberton, Frederick, and Jenny Rawls of Lumberton completed another half marathon, calling it another fun training run for bigger goals.

Jamel R. Hendrix, 24, of Lumberton, died of his injuries while en route to Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Joe Jones, of East Street in Lumberton, reported Tuesday to the Lumberton Police Department that someone attempted to kick in the door to his residence while he was home.

Lumberton and St. Pauls had solid seasons last year and will look to lead Robeson County’s teams into the coming season, which begins next week after Saturday’s preseason jamboree at Lumberton which includes all five county schools.

LUMBERTON — Due to a threat of inclement weather coming through the area on Thursday, administration at Lumberton has moved the boys Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament semifinal matchup against Richmond to Wednesday night.