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Lumbee Tribe To Take Energy Assistance Apps in January

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy will accept applications for the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) from January 5 to 30, 2026.The department staff was scheduled to begin receiving applications on Nov. 3, but the program was delayed due to the government shutdown.LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy...

Braves Rally Past Barton to Earn Conference Carolinas Bowl Rematch

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke football team overcame a rocky start on Saturday to earn a 34–17 victory over Barton at Grace P. Johnson Stadium, wrapping up the regular season on a high note during American Indian Heritage Day. The Braves stumbled early, losing two fumbles in the opening...

UNC Pembroke Volleyball Dominates Erskine in Sweep Sets

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke volleyball team was firing on all cylinders Saturday at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court, delivering a commanding 3-0 (25-6, 25-22, 25-6) sweep over Erskine. The victory snapped a three-game skid for the Braves and showcased the team’s balanced offense and aggressive net play. The Braves (13-13,...

Bell Breaks Record as UNCP Cruises Past Barton on Senior Day

By Devin McCullough UNC Pembroke celebrated Senior Day in style on Saturday afternoon, defeating Barton 2-0 in Conference Carolinas action. The Braves dominated early, striking for two first-half goals while holding the Bulldogs to just four total shots. The highlight of the afternoon came in the 3rd minute when Mercy Bell...

Braves Start Strong but Fall Short in Five-Set Thriller Against Converse

By Devin McCullough The UNC Pembroke volleyball team came out firing on all cylinders but couldn’t hold off a late surge from Converse, falling 3-2 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 18-25, 18-20) in a heartbreaker Friday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. The Braves looked dominant early, taking the first two sets behind...

UNC Pembroke’s Safety Report Highlights Progress and Areas of Concern

By Aaliyah Pamplin UNC Pembroke’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report shows improvements in several areas of campus safety, including fewer reports of stalking and fondling. However, it also reveals an increase in reported rapes and drug-related violations. According to the report, incidents of fondling and stalking declined this year....