Robeson County Coverage

Robeson County candidate alleges vote-buying scheme by commissioner

A recent candidate for the Robeson County Board of Commissioners alleges that a sitting commissioner bought votes for an opponent. Lacy Cummings, who lost the election, made the allegations in Wake County court this week.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Man charged with killing wife arrested at traffic stop in Robeson County, deputies say

According to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested and charged 38-year-old Scottie Dewayne Tyler with first-degree murder for the shooting death of 36-year-old Lydia Ann Hoyos.

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Lumberton man wanted for murder

Chase Titus Locklear, 20, of Lumberton, is wanted for first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle inflicting serious bodily injury, assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats.

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Man arrested, 2-year-old found safe in kidnapping case in Robeson County

The Robeson County Sheriff's Office said Tacoma Kegan Hunt, 2, has been found safe.

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Robeson County custodian accused of sending inappropriate photos, videos and texts to middle school students

Antwane Sinclair faces several charges and more are forthcoming, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office said.

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17-year-old high school student dead after shooting in Robeson County

The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 17-year-old Purnell Swett High School student who was shot and killed Tuesday.

17-year-old charged with murder in death of high school student

Tuesday at 10:58 p.m., Robeson County deputies responded to Downy Road in Rowland in reference to an individual who was shot. When deputies arrived, they found Kaden Strickland, 17, of Pembroke, dead.

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Three people airlifted to hospital after shooting in Robeson County

Three people were airlifted to the hospital Thursday night after a shooting in Robeson County.

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Robeson County man charged with murder after man found dead in car

A man has been arrested after Robeson County investigators found a dead body in a car.

51-year-old charged with murdering man who had protection order against suspect

Gene Grant Locklear, 51, has been charged with first-degree murder and violation of a domestic violence protection order while in possession of a deadly weapon.

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Years after hurricane damage, Robeson County man sees deal to finally repair home crumble

ReBuild NC has told Derrick Virgil that he has 90 days until they stop paying for where he's living now and he'll have to move back to a home that was badly damaged by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Rebuild NC won't rebuild Robeson County man's home

Years after his Robeson County home suffered significant hurricane damage, Derrick Virgil was disappointed to learn Rebuild NC won't build him a new home as initially agreed upon.

Robeson County teacher accused of sending inappropriate pictures and texts to a student

Wyvis Oxendine Jr. is charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, indecent liberties with a student and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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Crash involving Robeson County school bus leaves one dead

Eric Fields died in the crash along Hilly Branch Road at U.S. 74, according to Lumberton police. He was 44.

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Barricaded suspect in custody after firing at officers in Robeson County

Robeson County deputies arrested a man Friday night after he exchanged gunfire with them and barricaded himself.

Barricaded suspect in custody after shooting at SWAT and deputies in Robeson County

Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins has confirmed he, along with deputies and SWAT team members, were at the scene of a barricaded suspect.

Ultralight aircrafts have little regulation, no pilot license required

The helicopter crash happened in the 1900 block of Philadelphus Road in Pembroke, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

68-year-old pilot killed in crash with 'home-built' helicopter

The man killed in a Dec. 22 helicopter crash has been identified by the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

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Man accused of shooting 2 Robeson County deputies makes virtual court appearance

A judge revoked all bonds against Shawn Locklear on Wednesday. Locklear is accused of shooting two Robeson County deputies on Nov. 7.

Suspect in shooting of Robeson County deputies appears virtually in court, bonds revoked

A judge revoked all bonds against Shawn Locklear on Wednesday.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Robeson County deputy recovering at home after being shot while serving warrant

On Friday, Robeson County Deputy Jonathan Walters returned home from the hospital after he was shot while serving a warrant on a murder suspect.

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Robeson County Deputy recounts being shot and run over while serving warrant to murder suspect

A Robeson County deputy who was shot and run over by a murder suspect shares his experience with WRAL's Chris Lovingood.

Robeson County Deputy recalls being shot and run over by murder suspect

A Robeson County deputy who was shot and run over by a murder suspect shares his experience with WRAL's Chris Lovingood.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Injured deputy released from the hospital, shares his story

A Robeson County deputy who was shot multiple times in the line of duty by a murder suspect is back home from the hospital Thursday night.

'Welcome back Kaelin' Robeson County Deputy shot multiple times by murder suspect is back home

A Robeson County deputy who was shot multiple times in the line of duty by a murder suspect is back home from the hospital Thursday night.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter