Judges Clear Way for Trial in Cumberland County’s Contaminated Water Lawsuit
County wants Chemours, DuPont to pay damages for allowing PFAS forever chemicals into drinking water and fund water infrastructure in affected areas.
911 Calls Record Chaos During Deadly Robeson County Party
Several weapons from the scene will undergo ballistic testing, the sheriff’s office said.
Man Accused of Shooting Robeson County Deputies Sentenced to 45 Years for Other Crimes
Shawn Tobin Locklear Jr. was out on bond when investigators say he shot two deputies and commandeered an ambulance.
A Narrow Window of Hope for People Sentenced to Die in Prison
About 225 people serving life-without-parole sentences are eligible for review under an obscure North Carolina law.
Six People Charged in Deadly Robeson County ‘Shootout,’ But None With Murder
Investigators are still looking for suspects in the October 25 shooting that left two people dead and 11 other injured.
Treatment Courts Give Drug Users a Second Chance
At least 44 counties in North Carolina, including Robeson and Columbus, have a drug court system aimed at keeping people out of jail.
In Robeson County, Some Drug Users Charged With Crimes Get Help Instead of Handcuffs
A $90,000 grant from the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition will help the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office expand its diversion program.
More Courts & Justice Coverage
State Lawmakers Put Funding for Nonprofit Legal Help on Ice
Facing cuts, Legal Aid of North Carolin shuttered an office in Rocky Mount and announced plans to close another in Pembroke.
Mass Shooting Roils Robeson County, Which Has Seen a Big Drop in Homicides
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting that left two people dead and 11 injured.
N.C. Supreme Court Weighs in on ‘Good Moral Character’
The court declined to overhaul the definition of “good moral character” in a case involving a former Columbus County sheriff’s deputy.
Talking to the First Lumbee to Lead North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Carma Locklear Henson talks bout her new role, federal recognition for the Lumbee tribe and her passion for advocating for elderly residents.
Columbus County jail beating results in $975,000 settlement
The 2022 assault raised concerns about safety and supervision under former Sheriff Jody Greene. But the jail has continued to have problems, according to state inspection reports.
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