🌱 Lumberton man killed after SUV collides head-on with cement truck
Lumberton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Lumberton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lumberton man killed after SUV collides head-on with cement truck
- How wheat grown near Lumberton quietly powers your pantry and health
- Why Robeson County residents say their water is too dangerous to drink
Also on today's calendar: Storytelling Through Food and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Head-On Crash With Cement Truck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured (jocoreport.com) — A 49-year-old Lumberton man died after his SUV crossed the centerline and hit a cement truck head-on Friday morning on U.S. 301 near Benson. State troopers say speed and alcohol are not suspected, and both drivers were taken to WakeMed, with the truck driver also suffering life-threatening injuries as investigators continue examining the commercial vehicle crash. 
• Extension: Secret superpowers in a field near you (robesonian.com) — From fields around Lumberton, local wheat growers have just wrapped up harvest and are sending grain into feed mills and flour markets that ultimately stock your pantry. This Extension column explains the different wheat types, how Robeson County ranks statewide, and why enriched flour quietly boosts public health, while pointing farmers to testing help through N.C. State.
• ‘We just want clean water.' Residents sue Robeson County over landfill contamination (northcarolinahealthnews.org) — Residents connected to Lumberton’s Delta Sigma Theta alumnae chapter and the St. Pauls Community Association are suing Robeson County, claiming PFAS from the county landfill are contaminating local drinking water and the Lumber River. The suit seeks to halt use of the Rocco Water Treatment Plant until stronger filtration is installed, raising urgent questions about health risks, environmental justice, and how quickly county leaders will act.
📸 Around Lumberton
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★ Featured events ★
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Bingo Night – 219 Elm →
219 ELM, 219 N Elm St, Lumberton
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Tuesday June 30
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Other local events
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Summer Box Meal Pickup
Union 2547 NC-710, Rowland, NC 28383, USA -
Storytelling Through Food →
Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, 120 Youth Dr, Pembroke
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July 4th Celebration – Lumberton →
Lumberton High School, 3901 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton
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Lumberton Fourth of July Fireworks →
Northeast Park, 500 Hornets Rd, Lumberton
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Rob Cole – Your Pie Pizza →
Your Pie Pizza, 5130-a Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton
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Sean Mills – Your Pie Pizza →
Your Pie Pizza, 5130-a Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton
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Love & Heart Break →
Carolina Civic Center, 315 N Chestnut St, Lumberton
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Box Meal Pickup
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Kaftans, Stogies, and MusiK →
Southeastern Agricultural Center, 1027 US-74, Lumberton
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Hiphop & R&B Puff & Paint Karaoke →
Truly Treasure Event Center, 2918 N Elm St, Lumberton
7:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
Saturday July 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Robeson Community College posted a job opening for 10-Month/Full-Time Nursing Instructor ($10,000 Signing Bonus) in Lumberton. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated posted a job opening for Merchandiser Small Store 5 Day in Lumberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pembroke
- River Ryan Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Hamstring Issue (rotoballer.com)
- Tribal Council talks next steps after no vote (robesonian.com)
- Records: Mother of NC cold case victim petitioned court months before death declaration, arrest (wral.com)
Ok Lumberton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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