Business, economics, employment, and housing

Record Number Citation
SEON001

Seong, Kijin, and Clare Losey. "To remain or relocate? Mobility decisions of homeowners exposed to recurrent hurricanes." National Hazards Center [University of Colorado Boulder], 2020.

GODW002

Godwin, Harvey, Jr. “Tribal chairman: Disclosure of flood risk a necessity, especially in hard-hit areas like Robeson County [editorial].” Fayetteville Observer [Fayetteville, NC]. August 1, 2019.

BIGE002

Bigelow, Scott. "Enrollment dip to cost schools $1 million." Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. December 12, 2017.

WAGN001

Wagner, Adam, "GenX shows up in Bladen farmer’s honey." Fayetteville News [Fayetteville, NC]. December 4, 2017.

ROBE025

"Tribe working hard to ensure HUD compliance [Editorial]." Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. November 28, 2017.

HUNT023

Hunter, TC. "Applications accepted beginning Thursday for Matthew-related housing help." Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. November 25, 2017.

HUNT022

Hunter, TC. "ACP clears key hurdle." Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. November 17, 2017.

UNCK001

"Larry Chavis: Guiding young minds to explore global business." UNC Kenan-Flager News. November 15, 2017.

ROBE023

"Chairman on spending spree; Lumbee need new leadership [Letter to the Editor]." Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. October 18, 2017.

ROBE015

"UNCP to host forum on Matthew [Editorial]." The Robesonian [Lumberton, NC]. September 15, 2017.

HAHN001

Hahn, Jonathan. “North Carolina hits the brakes on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.” The Sierra Club [Oakland, California] September 15, 2017.

FUTC012

Futch, Michael. "FEMA freezes public assistance funding for Matthew relief." Fayetteville Observer [Fayetteville, NC] September 14, 2017.

BIDG001

Bidgood, Jess. "North Carolina, still reeling from Hurricane Matthew, stares at Irma." NY Times [New York, NY] September 8, 2017.

WRAL001

"Lumberton family organizes aid, learns they are affected by Harvey [Editorial]." WRAL.com [Raleigh, NC] August 29, 2017.

DEVA003

Devane, Steve. “Professor: Pipeline to negatively affect economy via climate change." The Fayetteville Observer [Fayetteville, NC] August 17, 2017.

SHIL065

Shiles, Bob. "Tribe, FEMA sign pact.” Red Springs Citizen [Red Springs, NC]. August 8, 2017.

REDS002

"It could be another good year for growth [Business]." Red Springs Citizen [Red Springs, NC]. April 3, 2017.

HUNT020

Hunter, TC. "Robeson’s tax collection lags in NC." St Pauls Review [St. Pauls, NC]. April 1, 2017.

QUIL004

Quillin, Martha. "A month after Hurricane Matthew, many in Lumberton despair of ever getting back to normal." The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC]. November 15, 2016.

JUBA001

Juback, Bob. "DOJ to Monitor Robeson County Polls Tomorrow." WBTV News 13 [Myrtle Beach, SC]. November 7, 2016.

LOCK062

Locklear, James. “Sen. Burr headlines first Lumbee Economic Summit, visits Robeson Community College.” The Robesonian (Lumberton, NC). June 2, 2016

LOCK063

Locklear, Eric R. “Transparency needed after HUD report alleges tribal misspending.” The Robesonian (Lumberton, NC). May 31, 2016

FOGA002

Fogarty, Mark. "Bright Spot in Indian Mortgages: Indian-Owned Banks." Indian Country. January 8, 2016. 

824

Lumbee Business Directory. Pembroke, NC: Lumbee Regional Development Association, n.d. 26 p.

842

Jacobs, Ben. “The History of Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc. (1968-1985).” Unpublished typescript. 80 p. and appendices.

SHIL003

Shiles, Bob. “Ordinance gives housing priority to tribal Elders.” Robesonian [Lumberton, NC] September 19, 2014.

DOLI001

Dolinski, Amanda. “Lumbee Tribal Council financial committee meeting ends abruptly after confusion over housing loan ordinance.” fayobserver [Fayetteville, NC] September 25, 2014.

SHIL001

Shiles, Bob. “County’s probe unearths instances of conflict of interest at housing authority.” Robesonian [Lumberton, NC] August 19, 2014.

PATE001

Pate, J.L. “Burr talks economy, Lumbee recognition.” Laurinburg Exchange [Laurinburg, NC] August 15, 2014.

OURV001

“Our View: Improper spending imperils Lumbee housing work.” Fay Observer [Fayetteville, NC] July 30, 2014.

BLOG037

Mullen, Rodger. "Historic house transformed into a bed and breakfast." Fayetteville Observer.  March 19, 2011.

BLOG071

"State workers rep says casino would be boon for N.C." WRAL.com. 18 November 2010.

BLOG074

"Lumbee River Electric to receive almost $20 million for broadband service." The Fayetteville Observer. 19 October 2010.

BLOG072

Bracken, David. "$83 million for rural broadband." NewsObserver.com 5 August 2010.

HUNT015

Hunt-Oxendine, Cammie. "Entrepreneurial leadership: A qualitative study of the motivations and sustainable business strategies of American Indian entrepreneurs in North Carolina." Dissertation. Capella U, 2009.

HOSS001

Hossfield, Leslie, Mac Legerton, and Gerald Keuster. "The Economic and Social Impact of Job Loss in Robeson County, North Carolina 1993-2003." Sociation today [North Carolina Sociological Association] 2.2 (2004). February 21, 2007.

YEOM002

Yeomans, Jonathan. “County poverty on agenda.” Robesonian Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

WITT025

Witten, Scott. “Study: County Tax Burden Is among Lowest in State.” Robesonian Monday, February 5, 2007.

VINC001

Vincent, Roger, and Amanda Covarrubias. “Developer thinks big to keep pace with growth; Jim Thomas is leading a massive proposal for Universal City, a plan that could serve expanding real estate needs.” Los Angeles Times December 29 2006, Home ed.: C-1. 1400 words.

YEOM001

Yeomans, Jonathan. “Report paints dismal picture of poverty in Robeson County.” Robesonian Monday, October 16, 2006.

CALH001

Calhoun, Jennifer. "Wealth adds on years: a study shows people in poor counties like Robeson don't live as long as those with more." Fayetteville Observer October 9, 2006.

HUNT016

Hunt, Billie. "The impact of tribal gaming in rural communities: A case study of the Mashantucket Pequot in New London County and the prospect of tribal gaming in Robeson County." Masters in Public Administration. U of North Carolina at Pembroke, 2005.

HAWT001

Hawthorne, Robert M., Jr. “Freda Porter-Locklear.” In: American Indian biographies. Rev. ed. Ed. Carole Barrett and Harvey Markowitz. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2005. Pp. 391-392.

LOCK037

Locklear, Mark. “Tribal officials, LRDA suggest possible merge.” Robesonian April 19, 2004.

DANI002

Daniels, Stephen, and John Rustin. “Lumbee casino gambling: Would another casino be good for North Carolina?” North Carolina Family Policy Council, February 2004.  4 p. 54 notes.

MART002

Martin, Stephen. “Making their mark: new store part of plan to increase awareness on local business scene.” Greensboro News & Record Sunday, May 25, 2003: E1-E2.

FOGA001

Fogarty, Mark. “Federal government gives more seed money to Indian development groups.” Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News 23 August 2002.

FOX0010

Fox, Geoff. “COMtech lands first plant.” Robesonian Wednesday, 24 July 2002.

JIMT001

 

“Jim Thomas, careful optimist.” Grid 3.10 (December 2001): 42- . 1989 words.

MCIN002

“McIntyre Announces $8 million for Lumbee housing program.” Carolina Indian Voice 16 August 2001: 1.

WITT012

Witten, Scott. “Tribal Council receives funds for housing.” Robesonian 13 August 2001.

HELP001

“Helping people repair their lives.” Sarasota Herald Tribune 2 August 2001: BS5.

LARK002

Lark, Thomas. “Lumbees seek grant.” Robesonian Monday, 18 June 2001.

LARK001

Lark, Thomas. “Lumbees hope for business profits.” Robesonian Monday, 21 May 2001.

JENK008

Jenkins, Venita. “Lumbees to form corporation.” Fayetteville Observer Sunday, 20 May 2001.

LILE001

Liles, Joe. “The amazing story of McLean Research Corporation.” News from Indian Country 14.5 (March 15, 2001): 18B.

SMAL001

“Smaller company seeks to merge, partner with larger counterpart.” Electronic Education Report 8.4 (February 28, 2001): 6.

CRAV001

Craver, Richard. “High Point, N.C., businessman appointed to Charlotte Federal Reserve Office.” High Point Enterprise January 28, 2001.

WITT017

Witten, Scott. “Local firm produces educational software.” Robesonian Sunday, 24 December 2000: D1.

WILL003

Williams, Allison. “Labor market is Lumbee's love.” Associated Press State & Local Wire 2 December 2000. 793 words.

ELLI001

Ellis, Marion A. “Native son.” Our State: Down Home in North Carolina 68.6 (November 2000): 60-62.

GROU001

“Ground breaking held for new Tribal Family Services Center to house LRDA programs.” Carolina Indian Voice Thursday, 6 July 2000: 1.

LEDU001

LeDuff, Charlie. "At a slaughterhouse, some things never die; who kills, who cuts, who bosses can depend on race." New York Times 16 June 2000: A1. 5975 words.

EDMO001

Edmonds, Ronni. “At Mashantucket Native Americans find opportunity.” Pequot Times 9.2 (February 28, 2000) page 1.

JENK013

Jenkins, Venita. “Couple goes electronic with reading.” Robesonian 22 September 1999: 7A.

DENN001

“Dennis Lowery pledges $100,000 gift.” UNC-Pembroke press release. Accessed 5 September 1999.

WITT003

Witten, Scott. “Elliott to share her vision at seminar.” Robesonian 2 May 1999: D1.

REGI001

“Regional roundup: Lumbee enterprise invests $1M in plant.” Crain's Detroit Business 25 January 1999: 47.

CHIC001

Chicotel, Sally, and Shane McLaughlin. “The list 500.” Inc. 20.15 (October 15, 1998): 81- .  (15 pages)

ARMI001

Armistead, Jack. “Hank's Body and Fender Works is local landmark.” The Downtowner (Norfolk, VA) 10.6 (June 1998).

QANA001

“Q&A: Mary Ann Elliott, President and CEO of Arrowhead Telecommunications (sic).” Space Business News 16.11 (May 27, 1998). 1135 words.

WHO0001

“Who's who among minorities in business.” Denver Business Journal 48.49 (15 August 1997): 39B-.

PEAY001

“Native Americans face funding challenges.” Philanthropy Journal Online  1 November 1996.

JARG001

Jargon, Julie. “Help in conquering obstacles; firm links minority entrepreneurs with clients via 'Net.” Denver Post (Colorado) Tuesday, 17 September 1996: C-01. 717 words.

TPKU001

Kunesh, Thomas Peter. “Arlinda Faye Locklear, 1951- .” In: Notable Native Americans. Ed. Sharon Malinowski. New York: Gale Research Inc., 1995. Pp. 243-244.

HOGA001

Hogan, Stephen D., N. Steve Robinson, and Douglas Schell. “An examination of the entrepreneurial mindset of North Carolina's Lumbee Indians.” Native American values: survival and renewal. Proceedings from the Third International Conference at Lake Superior State University, October 25 & 26, 1991. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: Lake Superior State UP, 1993. Pp. 310-326.

KURL001

Kurland, Sheryl. “Milton Hunt seeks out the answers.” Baltimore Business Journal 9.44 (27 March 1992): Sec. 1 P. 35.

876

“Lumbee Businessman Could Lose Special Status Under U.S. Tribes’ Policy.” News and Observer 2 April 1991: 4B.

SOUT001

“South Florida: Florida briefing.” Miami Herald [Florida] 2 April 1991: 1B (Tuesday). 

875

“Indian-Owned Businesses in N.C. Unite for Support.” Charlotte Observer 3 Dec. 1990: 2B.

PORT001

Porter, Peggie. “A formula for success: Dennis Lowery has risen above his roots in poverty to head the largest Native American Indian-owned private company in the country.” The Business Journal (Charlotte, NC) 4.46 (February 19, 1990): Sec. 1 p. 8- .

858

Murray, Ottis L., Jr. “An Examination of Low Income Farmworkers’ Participation in a CETA Program in Robeson County, North Carolina.” Thesis. North Carolina State U, 1989.

835

Hall, Bob. “Bucking the System: The Success and Survival of Organized Workers in Rural, Anti-Union North Carolina.” Southern Exposure [Durham, NC: Institute for Southern Studies] 10.5 (Sept.-Oct. 1982): 66-73.

832

Vaden, Ted. “Small Businessman of the Year Thought Big.” News and Observer [Raleigh, NC] 1 July 1979: Sec. 4 p. 3.

821

Davis, Owen. “Robeson Indian Takes Helm at Lumbee Bank.” News and Observer [Raleigh, NC] 18 Sept. 1977: Sec. 4 p. 3.

797

“Lumbees on the Warpath for Industry.” Greensboro Record 23 March 1970: A13.

795

Rollins, Ray. “Lumbees Grateful for Work in Piedmont.” Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel 20 March 1966.

898

“Lumbee Rec Area Plans Progress, Has 300 [sic] Joiners.” Robesonian 24 Aug. 1964: 1.

892

“Indian Home Demonstration Clubs of Robeson Mark First Achievement Day.” Robesonian 22 Nov. 1954: 10.

765

“Robeson Indians.”  Robesonian 10 Jan. 1916: 4.

764

Wilkins, W. S.  “State Should Provide for Indian Insane: White and Colored Insane Are Provided For But There Is No Place for the Indian Insane.”  Robesonian 6 Sept. 1915: 3.

763

Locklear, A. W.  “The ‘Macs’ of Robeson: Hon. Hamilton McMillan and What He and Other ‘Macs’ Have Done for the Croatan Indians.”  Robesonian 6 Aug. 1908: 1.

762

Stancill, G. W.  “A Lie Denounced: An Old Confederate Soldier and Preacher Denounces as a Lie the Report that He Is Preaching Social Equality.”  Robesonian 25 May 1908: 1.

761

“The Pembroke Petition.”  The Argus 12 Feb. 1903: 2.

760

“Strong Argument for the Amendment.”  Robesonian 17 July 1900: 2.

759

Humphrey, W. H.  “A Card.”  Robesonian 26 June 1900: 1.