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Sims 4 Debuts New Content Packs Called 'Kits'

Sims 4 Debuts New Content Packs Called 'Kits'

Shown above is a screenshot from the game with the newly added dust bunnies. The Sims 4 has become the best-selling game in the Sims franchise, with over 200 million copies sold. Image/EA.com. By Lakia McLeod, Contributor Published March 28, 2021 On March 2nd, The Sims team announced to their player base that they were releasing three new downloadable contents (DLC) via their official social media. These new bite-sized packs are 'Bust The Dust,' Throwback Fit Kit, and Country

Dashboard Shows Statewide Vaccination Data

Dashboard Shows Statewide Vaccination Data

Currently over 14% of residents in Robeson County are at least partially vaccinated, and nine percent of residents have been fully vaccinated. Image/NCDHHS.org. By Zachary C. Young Published March 21, 2021. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has created a dashboard that allows you to see the number of vaccinated and partially vaccinated residents in each county. The dashboard was last updated Thursday, March 18. There are multiple graphs that allow you

President Biden Approves Tropical Storm Eta Disaster Declaration

President Biden Approves Tropical Storm Eta Disaster Declaration

The counties highlighted in yellow have been designated as public assistance areas due to Hurricane Eta in November 2020. Image/FEMA.gov. By Sara Fox, Local News Editor Published March 20, 2021 President Biden has approved federal funding that will benefit recovery efforts in the North Carolina counties affected by Tropical Storm Eta, which ravaged the state for three days in November 2020. The federal assistance will be used for emergency work and to repair or replace facili

Financial Support Available for Students Impacted by COVID-19

Financial Support Available for Students Impacted by COVID-19

Old Main is the oldest brick building on UNCP's campus, originally constructed in 1923. PN Photo/Zachary C. Young. By Zachary C. Young, Editor-in-Chief Published March 18, 2021 The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) is currently available to students who have been impacted by COVID, and have a FAFSA on file. UNCP has received over $3.1 million, and approximately $1.5 million has been distributed to 4,039 students. Students who are learnin

PSRC Begin In Person Learning

PSRC Begin In Person Learning

The Robeson County Board of Education is currently located at what was formerly Janie C. Hargrave Elementary School in Lumberton, N.C. PN Photo/Zachary C. Young. By Zachary C. Young, Editor-in-Chief Published March 15, 2021 The Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) began in person learning, March 1 for grades K-12. This is the first time the county’s public schools have offered in person learning since the pandemic closed their doors, March 13, 2020. There has been much deb

Dr. Veronica Hardy: Transforming Lives through Writing

Dr. Veronica Hardy: Transforming Lives through Writing

By Lakota Craft, Reporter Published March 14, 2021 Dr. Veronica Hardy has dedicated her academic and professional career to sociological work, more specifically, the field of human trafficking and anti-trafficking intervention. From a young age, Hardy was interested in understanding human behavior, how it creates different ways of thinking across humanity and how people cope differently with their situations. These childhood interests turned into an adult career path. Before

UNCP Volleyball’s Star on the Rise

UNCP Volleyball’s Star on the Rise

Junior Brianna Warren setting up to serve during a home match at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. The Braves are currently 1-0 on the season. Image/UNCP Athletics. By Danny Williams, Contributor Published March 12, 2021 Brianna Warren, a rising star for UNCP’s Volleyball team, was recognized for her talents when she received the honor of being named to the Preseason All-Peach Belt Conference Team. Her third season on the team looks to be promising, as she became the first UNCP Vol

WandaVision Bewitches Fans

WandaVision Bewitches Fans

Paul Bettany is Vision and Elizabeth Olsen is Wanda Maximoff in Marvel Studios' WANDAVISION, exclusively on Disney+. Image/Marvel Studios. By Noah Chenoweth, Entertainment Editor Published March 8, 2021 WandaVision is the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and premiered exclusively on Disney+, taking the world by storm featuring two of the MCU’s most interesting and powerful characters, Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen) and The Vision (played by Paul

Braves Find Success at Royal Open

Braves Find Success at Royal Open

Mariel Mencia Martinez posing for a photo poolside at the Royal Open. Martinez came within one second of breaking a school record in the 50-yard freestyle event. Submitted Image/Mariel Mencia Martinez. By Zachary C. Young, Editor-in-Chief Published March 8, 2021 The Braves swimming team competed in the Royal Open in Charlotte, N.C. on Feb. 26-27. Senior Gillian Manning had an impressive performance, taking first in the women's 500-yard freestyle, with a final time of 4:56.07.

5 Braves Headed to the NCAA Championships

5 Braves Headed to the NCAA Championships

Luke McDonough (left) and Nick Daggett (right) holding their first place trophies from the Super Regional Tournament. Submitted Image/Nicholas Daggett. By Zachary C. Young, Editor-in-Chief Published March 4, 2021 After finishing second out of 11 schools during the Super Regional Tournament, Feb. 27, the number 24 ranked Braves Wrestling team saw five wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Championships. The Braves finished their regular season 12-0 on Feb. 11, and their performance a

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