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A global journey, a local impact: UNCP’s Iva Angjeleska’s path to medicine
1+ week, 6+ day ago (733+ words) Iva Angjeleska, from North Macedonia, is pursing a degree in neuroscience at UNC Pembroke. PEMBROKE " Nearly 5,000 miles from her hometown in Skopje, North Macedonia, Iva Angjeleska is precisely where she belongs. Driven by curiosity and a passion for new experiences,…...
PSRC math supervisor Wynne selected as NCCAT Secondary Mathematics Learning Leader
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (315+ words) Jessica Sealey For The Robesonian LUMBERTON " Melissa Wynne, the secondary math (grades 6-12) supervisor for the Public Schools of Robeson County, was recently selected as a 2026 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Secondary Mathematics Learning Leader. Wynne was…...
Extension: Robeson County 4-H kicks off new year with reenrollment now open
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) LUMBERTON " A new year brings fresh opportunities, new experiences and exciting adventures for youth and families in Robeson County 4-H! As we begin another year of learning, leadership, and hands-on fun, all current and returning members are encouraged to reenroll…...
Name proposal for technical school heard by PSRC construction committee
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (139+ words) LUMBERTON " The Public Schools of Robeson County's Construction Committee voted to recommend two adjustments to facility names during its meeting on Tuesday. LUMBERTON " The Public Schools of Robeson County's Construction Committee voted to recommend two adjustments to facility names during…...
A legacy of care: Locklear’s impact spans generations at Oxendine Elementary
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (508+ words) Jessica Sealey For The Robesonian Sandra Locklear holding donated goods. Sandra Locklear greeting parents and passing out school supplies. WAKULLA " One educator continues to make a difference in the lives of generations even after retiring from a local school in…...
UNCP graduates inspired to ‘go beyond’
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1019+ words) Mark Locklear For The Robesonian UNC Pembroke held its Winter Commencement Friday and Saturday. Bradlee Haskell, left, was among 849 graduates who crossed the stage at Winter Commencement at UNC Pembroke on Friday and Saturday. A UNC Pembroke graduate is recognized…...
Excitement, exploration fill the air at PSRC CTE Showcase
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (676+ words) Jessica Sealey For The Robesonian Students at the Public Schools of Robeson County's CTE Showcase event. LUMBERTON " The Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center was filled with excitement, chatter, innovation and students dreaming about what their future careers may look like…...
PSRC showcases district excellence during visit from NC Teaching Fellows Commission
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (382+ words) Jessica Sealey For The Robesonian Bobby Locklear, right, Public Schools of Robeson County assistant superintendent for auxilary services, speaks during last week's visit by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission. Purnell Swett FFA students speak during last week's visit by…...
Campbell: Children then and now
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (378+ words) My favorite thrift store has a couple of cardboard boxes outside before entering the store. The boxes contain books and other items offered free to shoppers. Just before Thanksgiving the giveaway box had a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one…...
Campbell: What’s a teacher to do?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) First, they asked nicely and with respect, and got no response. Then the teachers went to the chalkboard and wrote succinctly and plainly why they deserved to get a pay raise. North Carolina teachers are the lowest paid in the…...