Columbus County Agrees to Pay Lawyer Fees In Our Public Records Case
A judge ordered the county to cover partial costs of lawyers who have represented The Assembly and Border Belt Independent in the case.
St. Andrews University Rape Case Ends With Settlement
Webber International University reached an out-of-court agreement with a former St. Andrews student, but few details are publicly available.
Robeson County Sheriff Asks SBI to Investigate Alleged High School Hazing
The reported incident involved members of the Fairmont High School baseball team on a school bus, investigators said.
Scotland and Richmond Counties Consider Building a Regional Jail
The detention centers in Scotland and Richmond counties are overcrowded. A new facility would serve both counties.
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.
More Courts & Justice Coverage
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.
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.
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