City of Lumberton, NC Government

09/14/2026

City Council Meeting Sept. 14, 2026

09/14/2026

The Lumberton City Council meeting begins today at 11:00 a.m.

Watch the meeting live on the City of Lumberton website or right here on our page.

You can access today’s agenda and watch the meeting live using the link below. If you’re unable to tune in at 11:00 a.m., the recording will also be available there after the meeting concludes.

Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.

09/12/2026

Twenty-five years later, Lumberton remembers.

Today, our community came together to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the first responders whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The day began with the Lumberton Fire Department’s 9/11 Remembrance Walk, honoring the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel and civilians whose lives were lost 25 years ago.

Later, members of the Lumberton Police Department and Lumberton Fire Department joined fellow law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and members of our community for a 9/11 Memorial at the Robeson CRV. Sgt. Jordan Campbell delivered remarks reflecting on the sacrifices made that day and the lasting impact carried by first responders.

As we mark this solemn anniversary, we remember those we lost, those who answered the call and the families whose lives were forever changed.

Twenty-five years later, we will never forget.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers in our community and across the country.

From all of us at the City of Lumberton, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

Preparedness happens long before an emergency call comes in.

Today, members of the Lumberton Police Department and Lumberton Fire Department joined other local emergency response partners for a tour of the Robeson CRV facility as part of ongoing mutual aid efforts.

The visit gave our first responders an opportunity to learn the facility’s layout, operations, access points and emergency procedures and to discuss how agencies would work together during a coordinated response.

We’re proud of our Police and Fire departments for continuing to train, prepare and build the partnerships that help keep Lumberton safe.

The work our first responders do before an emergency may not always be visible, but it matters when every second counts.

08/24/2026

School is back in session!

Today marked the first day of school for Public Schools of Robeson County, joining other students across our community who have already started the new school year.

As everyone settles back into the school-year routine, please give yourself a little extra time on the road. Slow down in school zones, watch for students walking or biking, be prepared for school buses making frequent stops, and remember that the new traffic pattern is now in place.

To our students, teachers, staff and families, we wish you a safe, successful and rewarding school year.

And for everyone navigating school traffic again, a little patience goes a long way while we all adjust to the routine.

08/13/2026

ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Recent reports concerning PFAS in Robeson County and the Lumber River may raise questions for City of Lumberton water customers.

The City of Lumberton operates its own public water system, separate from the Robeson County water system and the Rocco Water Treatment Plant referenced in recent reports. Water-quality results reported for those systems should not be confused with results for the City of Lumberton's water system.

City drinking water comes from the Lumber River and deep wells located near the river. The City routinely monitors drinking water for more than 150 contaminants, and PFAS compounds were included in testing conducted during 2025.

The City's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report includes results from three rounds of PFAS testing. During 2025, or any compliance period ending in 2025, the City of Lumberton received no drinking-water violations.

We believe our customers should have clear information about the water they receive. The full report includes the City's water sources, testing results and additional information about our drinking-water system.

Visit lumbertonnc.gov to view the City's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

08/11/2026

Every community has stories worth telling. This week, we're in West Lumberton with Tyrenza Taylor of TAYLORED Tees and Designs, LLC.

We asked Tyrenza what it's like to live and work in Lumberton. This is his story.

Have a story to tell? We'd love to hear it. Record a short vertical video (30–90 seconds) and send it to us through Facebook Messenger or email. If you'd rather share your story in person, contact us and we'll work with you to schedule a recording.

Every story adds another chapter to the story of Lumberton.