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UNCP occupational therapy program earns a full seven-year accreditation
PEMBROKE — Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university’s expanding healthcare education efforts.
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Spring sports postponed at SAU, canceled at UNCP
LAURINBURG — Spring sports schedules at local universities have been affected by the spread of the coronavirus. The Appalachian Athletic Conference, St. Andrews’ NAIA conference that includes 20 schools, announced Friday morning that all of the league’s athletic competitions have been suspended until April 5, at the earliest. “A further…
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Kee’s resurgence: Scotland grad excels at UNCP
PEMBROKE — After a three-year hiatus from collegiate wrestling, Scotland High graduate Nick Kee is making the most of his final year of eligibility at UNC-Pembroke. Kee, a three-time state champion at Scotland High, recently claimed the 197-pound weight class championship at the Mountain East Conference Championship. His efforts helped…
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UNCP hires former St. Andrews DC Bill Young
PEMBROKE – UNC Pembroke football head coach Shane Richardson added a wealth of experience to his coaching staff on Tuesday when he announced that former Greensboro College head coach Bill Young has been hired on as defensive coordinator for the Braves. Young, who will also serve as the linebackers coach…
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College roundup: St. Andrews’ lead slips away
LAURINBURG — Upon returning from the holiday break, the St. Andrews University men’s and women’s basketball teams both lost to Milligan College in Appalachian Athletic Conference action on Thursday. The St. Andrews men held a five-point lead with just over three minutes left in the game, but Milligan rallied to…
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Former Scots mentor teammates at UNCP
LAURINBURG — Domenique Davis didn’t get here by accident. He wasn’t handed anything when he transferred to UNCP from Shaw University after redshirting as a freshman. He didn’t stumble into a starting job on UNC-Pembroke’s defensive line. Davis worked hard for that title. This season, the senior wants to reap…
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Scotland grad Logan Ward named to all-region team
NEW ORLEANS – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke cross country team continued to rake in postseason hardware on Tuesday morning as four student-athletes, including Scotland grad Logan Ward, were among 400 men and women named to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)…
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Hurricane Florence brings back memories of Matthew
Many football games have been played under the lights at Pate Stadium since the facility opened in 1979, but perhaps none of them meant as much as the one that took place on Oct. 15, 2016. On that night, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s football team traveled to…
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RALEIGH — A local lawmaker said he voted against a Republican budget that prioritized massive tax breaks for out-of-state corporations and people making more than $200,000 per year, while shortchanging teacher pay, school safety and state employees. “When I vote on a budget, I vote to support teachers, students and…
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DOT: Road work near UNCP to aid safety
PEMBROKE — Officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation say a planned reconstruction of North Odum Street/Prospect Road will lead to an increase in safety. The road, which runs parallel to the eastern side of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s campus, is set to undergo a complete…
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Brooks recalled as Lumbee icon, medical pioneer
PEMBROKE — Martin Luther Brooks, who was known as pioneering physician in Robeson and Scotland counties, has died. Brooks, 88, was the second Lumbee to practice medicine in the area and an icon for many Lumbee doctors who would follow him. He died at his home Thursday and left behind…
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Art show reboots Homecoming
PEMBROKE — The 49th annual Lumbee Homecoming is rebooted on Friday, and it doesn’t slow down until the parade and fireworks on July 8. The event began last week with the rebirth of “Strike at the Wind!”, and begins its final push Friday with the fifth annual Julian Pierce Memorial…
