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PHOTOS: ‘No one wanted to leave:’ Robeson County residents ride out Tropical Storm Debby’s whack
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Tropical Storm Debby’s path across the Carolinas has left widespread flooding in many areas, including Robeson County. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins on Saturday posted several photos to his Facebook page showing impassable roads and still-inundated yards scattered around the rural North Carolina region. “Deputies spoke with a few residents, and none […]
Driver dies after being swept away by floodwater near Columbus County line
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A driver died after they and their vehicle were swept away by floodwaters near the Robeson and Columbus county lines on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to rescue crews. In a Facebook post by Lumberton Rescue and EMS, crews confirmed it happened on Old Whiteville Road....
Two injured, suspect in custody after St. Pauls apartment shooting
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Two people have been shot and a suspect is in custody following a shootingat Fairfield Park apartments off of Veterans Road in the St. Pauls area of Robeson County, according to St. Pauls Police Chief Michael Owens. The suspect was apprehended after a manhunt.
Residents concerned of rising river levels in Lumberton and Robeson County
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WNCN) — The rising water has the people who live in flood prone areas of Robeson County on edge. The Lumber River is well outside of its banks, and flooding is happening around Lumberton and Robeson County. Carthage Road is underwater, industrial areas along I-95 are flooded, and Stevens Park near Downtown Lumberton is now a lake.
‘Just helpless’: Lumberton families deal with flood roads, yards after Debby hits
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) – Much of Tropical Storm Debby left the Carolinas on Thursday, but the storm left lasting impacts. The heavy rains from the storm filled up rivers and ponds, which led to washed-out roads and flooded yards in South Carolina’s Pee Dee region and Robeson County.
Heavy Rainfall in Southeast North Carolina, Flood Watch Until 12 AM Sunday
Wilmington, NC – Residents of Wilmington and surrounding areas in Southeast North Carolina are under a flood watch today as scattered thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall. The watch is in effect from noon on Saturday until 12 AM Sunday, covering Bladen, Pender, and Robeson counties. According to...
Debby could bring more flooding to southeastern North Carolina
Flooding remains a threat in southeastern North Carolina on Friday after Tropical Storm Debby marched slowly through the state. In the Border Belt, Robeson County was under a flood watch Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Lumberton near the Lumber River was under a flood warning. The Lumber...
School buses, boats staged at Robeson Co. rescue squad for possible evacuations
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Several school buses and boats are staged outside the Pembroke Rescue Squad to possibly help evacuate people due to Tropical Storm Debby, according to Pembroke Rescue Squad Chief Matt Locklear. We are partnering with the Public Schools of Robeson County. And they have asked...
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