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Investigation Continues Into Maxton Mass Shooting

By Sean Hancock Update: October 29, 2025 The Robeson County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the Oct. 25, Halloween-themed party that took place outside of Maxton. The shooting left 11 people injured and two dead. Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives along with FBI, ATF and N.C Alcohol Law Enforcement Agents are...

The Truth About Witches

By Michele ChavisWitches walk among us in Northeastern North Carolina, but they aren’t whatyou’d expect. Houses aren’t falling on them; they aren’t riding around on broomsticks orgreen with pointy hats.In the United States, particularly within the Southern Bible Belt, there are manymisconceptions about witchcraft. Many Christians, Muslims, Catholics andJews...

StudentMade: From Passion into Businesses

By Michela Gritti Here at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, creativity and entrepreneurship meet through StudentMade, a growing program that helps students launch and manage their own small businesses while gaining real, hands-on experience. StudentMade was born at Elon University in North Carolina, with its first event held in...

Boston’s Aubade Ensemble to Perform ‘Mozart and More’

The UNCP Music Department presents Ensemble Aubade in a concert called Mozart and More on Nov. 4 at 7:30 pm at UNCP Moore Recital Hall. It will feature exuberant masterpieces for the unusual combination of flute, viola and piano.  The ensemble is based in Boston and performs across the United...

Energy Fills Court at 2025 Moonlight Madness

By Devin McCullough The lights dimmed, the music thumped, and the crowd inside Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court arrived as UNC Pembroke officially tipped off the 2025-26 basketball season with its annual Moonlight Madness celebration Thursday night. The event, presented by McDonald’s, brought together fans, students, and alumni for an evening full...

Turnovers Results in UNCP’s First Conference Loss

By Devin McCullough UNC Pembroke's six-game win streak came to an end Saturday afternoon at Younts Stadium, where the Braves suffered a 20-7 defeat to North Greenville in a game defined by costly turnovers and missed opportunities. The 19th-ranked Braves (6-2, 3-1 CC) entered the matchup unbeaten in conference play, but...