City of Lumberton, NC Government

06/23/2026

A lot can happen in one weekend.

Over the holiday weekend, City employees could be found throughout Lumberton supporting community events, youth athletics, public safety initiatives, and celebrations across the city.

Thank you to the employees, elected officials, volunteers, and community partners who helped make the weekend a success.

We were proud to host the 2026 NC DYB 6U State Tournament at the Dr. Raymond B. Pennington Athletic Complex and congratulate West Robeson Blue on winning the championship.

06/23/2026

The City of Lumberton is proud to celebrate Main Street Lumberton earning Main Street America™ Accreditation for 2026.

"This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of many people who believe in the future of our community. Downtown revitalization is a team effort, and this achievement belongs to the volunteers, business owners, property owners, investors, City staff, Mayor and City Council, and community partners who continue to invest in Downtown Lumberton. A vibrant downtown strengthens our entire city, and we are proud to be recognized among North Carolina's accredited Main Street communities."

— Sarah Beth Ward, Downtown Development Coordinator

Congratulations to Main Street Lumberton and everyone who has helped make this achievement possible. A strong downtown benefits our entire community, and we look forward to seeing that progress continue.

Learn more about the 2026 accreditation announcement:

https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/15/north-carolina-main-street-communities-achieve-national-accreditation-2026

06/19/2026

Today, the City of Lumberton joins communities across the nation in recognizing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and reflects on the enduring importance of freedom, resilience, and opportunity.

We wish everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Retirement Recognition: Keith Jones

After 35 years of service to the City of Lumberton, Keith Jones retired from the Public Works Street Department on June 1.

Keith began his career with the City in 1990 and spent the last 20 years serving as a Crew Supervisor. During his time with the department, he helped maintain the city’s streets and infrastructure while providing leadership and guidance to his crews.

His 35-year career reflects a long-standing commitment to public service and the work that helps keep Lumberton moving every day.

We thank Keith for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in retirement.

Congratulations, Keith, on your retirement.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

⚾ Lumberton is proud to host the North Carolina DYB Coach Pitch State Tournament this weekend at the Pennington Athletic Complex.
Good luck to Lumberton's All-Stars and all participating teams. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the state to our community!
👇 See the original post from Lumberton Recreation Department for game times and tournament updates.

06/17/2026

After more than 30 years in law enforcement, including 26 years of dedicated service to the Lumberton Police Department, we are honored to recognize Captain Vernon Johnson on his retirement.

Throughout his career, Captain Johnson has served with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. His experience, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting impact on the department, his fellow officers, and the citizens he proudly served.

Over the course of his career, Captain Johnson earned the respect of colleagues and community members alike through his steady leadership, strong work ethic, and commitment to public service.

While he will certainly be missed, we are grateful for his many years of service and wish him all the best as he begins this well-earned next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Vernon Johnson on his retirement and thanking him for more than three decades of service to his community.

Congratulations, Captain Johnson, and thank you for your service!

(Pictured left to right Chief Mike McNeil and Capt. Vernon Johnson)

06/17/2026

We wanted to share a few photos from Monday's Touch-A-Truck event hosted by Chick-fil-A on Roberts Avenue.
The event brought together local agencies and organizations for an evening of community engagement, giving families the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and equipment while meeting the people who help serve our community each day.
Thank you to Chick-fil-A and all of the participating organizations for helping make the event a success.

06/16/2026

The City of Lumberton Police Department is now on Facebook.

Follow the new page for public safety information, department news, traffic advisories, community updates, crime prevention resources, and emergency notifications from the Police Department.

Please take a moment to like and follow the page to stay informed. City of Lumberton Police Department