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šŸŒ± Lumberton adopts data center rules as residents press for answers

Lumberton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Lumberton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Lumberton adopts data center rules as residents press for answers
  • Christmas gift assistance applications close Friday in Lumberton
  • Lumbertonā€™s new memorial park opens with a tribute to veterans

Also on today's calendar: Fall Into Winter/Community Scenes Exhibition - RAG and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Lumberton City Council approves data center regulations despite opposition (wpde.com) ā€” Lumberton approved data center rules Monday despite residentsā€™ requests to wait for answers about health, utility costs and water use. The ordinance limits development to Southeast Crossroads Industrial Park and adds safeguards, but leaves infrastructure funding questions unresolved. It does not approve construction of a specific facility.
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2. Applications open for Empty Stocking Fund (robesonian.com) ā€” Robeson County families have through Friday to apply for Empty Stocking Fund Christmas assistance, offering approved children ages 4ā€“15 a $50 gift voucher each. Apply online or at Lumbertonā€™s Robeson County Church and Community Center, 600 West Fifth Street, Thursday from 9 a.m.ā€“4 p.m. or Friday from 9 a.m.ā€“noon.
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3. Veterans honored at Memorial Park (robesonian.com) ā€” Lumbertonā€™s new Lumber River Memorial Park hosted its first event Tuesday, a Veterans Day ceremony honoring service members and their families. Retired Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn highlighted veterans with local ties and the sacrifices families make during deployments. The downtown park is a joint city and county project.
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4. Owner of NC tax business sentenced to federal prison for role in nearly $24M COVID fraud scheme (cbs17.com) ā€” A tax business owner with offices in Lumberton and Hope Mills has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in a COVID relief tax fraud scheme. Nejlai Mitchell pleaded guilty in June, and the court ordered a $13.9 million forfeiture judgment for fraudulent refunds issued by the IRS.
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5. Robeson Community College to host holiday charcuterie board workshop Dec. 4 (wwaytv3.com) ā€” Robeson Community College is offering a hands-on holiday charcuterie workshop in Lumberton on Dec. 4, with room for just 20 participants. The $66 class runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in Building 18's Truist Room, where instructors from Gringo Ninja will teach cheese styling, meat folding and other festive presentation techniques.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I'm looking for a reliable painter and a flooring specialist to help with some repairs and painting around my house. Please recommend someoneā€¦ (Nextdoor Forest Rd)
  • It's not too early to get a gift certificate for Christmas for that person who has everything.
    DOUBLE L FARMS MEATS has gift certificates that can be purchased for any amount. Everyone will enjoy being able to choose fresh beef, chicken, pork,ā€¦ (Nextdoor Norment Rd Lumberton)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member - Server in Lumberton. Apply here.
  • Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Lumberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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