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Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin with his little cousin Brett Godwin a UNCP track standout. The chairman was one of the most vocal in the crowd cheering Brett on to victory in the 200 meter today at the Peach Belt track and field championships. Brett is a UNCP sophomore and a Purnell Swett graduate. Way to represent the Lumbee people Brett. We're so proud of you. Lumbee representation at the Peach Belt track and field championship as UNCP Chancellor Dr. Robin Cummings and Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin were among hundreds in attendance of the Peach Belt track and field championships on Saturday at UNCP. Chancellor Cummings and Chairman Godwin proudly wore their Braves colors.

Harold Bell of the Wakulla community near Red Springs has been invited to compete in the National Junior Beta Club competition in New Orleans in June. He is 11 and a fifth grader at Oxendine Elementary School.Harold was third runner up in the state’s Elementary Division I Social Studies Academic Competition in February at the State Junior Beta Club Convention in Greensboro, N.C. Harold was invited to compete in the national competition in New Orleans in June as a result of his win. He received a plaque in honor of his recognition for his achievement. This is the second year is a row that a student from Oxendine Elementary has placed in the top-3 in an academic competition. Last year, Bradley Warrenplaced second runner up in the Elementary Division I Language Arts Academic Competition at the State Junior Beta Club Convention.

LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA RESTRICTED SOLICITATION THIS INVITATION IS RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED TRIBAL AND /OR INDIAN OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 4 (Four) SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THIS IS A SINGLE PRIME SOLICITATION FOR LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTORS: The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive SEALED BIDS, mailed or hand delivered, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 09th,2016 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at P.O. Box 2709 ( 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West) Pembroke, North Carolina 28372; ATTN: Anthony Holden . Bids will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at 11:00 am in Conference Chambers located at the above The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting sealed bids for contractors to construct Four (4) single family homes. These homes will be constructed on scattered sites and on tribally owned land located within the tribal territory. Contractors will be responsible for all permits, materials, labor, and utilities for the entire project. Contractors must submit documentation of:  General Liability insurance coverage- $500,000  North Carolina General Contractors License (with proper classification)  Workers’ Compensation- $250,000  Surety bid bond, certified check, or letter of irrevocable credit specified for each particular job, equivalent to 5% of the bid price  Statement identifying business as Indian owned and operated  A list of subcontractors and material suppliers.  NOTE: ALL BONDING COMPANIES MUST BE ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S LISTING OF APPROVED SURETIES Bids not containing ALL listed items will be deemed incomplete and unacceptable. All qualified proposals meeting required terms and specifications will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsible bid for the services requested. A firm fixed price contract award will be made in writing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. As stated in 2 CFR part 200.320 (C) (2) For contracts exceeding $150,000, the selected contractor will be required, within 14 calendar days, to produce a payment and performance bond for 100% of contract amount. Contractor is responsible for a builder’s risk insurance policy for each project. 75% of all subcontracts and material suppliers shall be with Tribal and /or Indian-owned economic enterprises and organizations. The submitted list of subcontractors/material suppliers cannot be changed without written permission from the Owner. Contracts may be terminated for improper subcontracting, failure to supply wage or sales tax information, or false certification as to subcontracting with Tribal and/or Indian- owned economic enterprises and organizations. Contact Anthony Holden at 910-522-2223 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at (6984 NC Hwy. 711, Pembroke, NC 28372) for blueprints and specifications on these homes. A refundable $200 deposit is required for blueprints and specifications. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals presented and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

Buddy Dial of the Evans Cross Roads Community serves up a helping of his famous deer stew with potatoes Friday afternoon during a luncheon he provided for volunteers cleaning up the Lumbee Tribe’s Cultural Center. Dial is one of more than a dozen volunteers cleaning the Cultural Center in preparation for the Dance of the Spring Moon Powwow May 6-8. The tribe’s powwow is back at the powwow for the first time in more than 10 years. Thanks to Buddy for preparing this delicious traditional Indian dish and thank you for your volunteer service to your people to Buddy and the other volunteers. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help clean the Cultural Center, please call the Lumbee Tribe at (910) 521-7861.

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin toured Lumbee country early Saturday morning congratulating dozens of tribal members who volunteered for trash pickup in various Indian communities throughout “Lumbee Land.” The Chairman’s first stop was in Union Chapel where more than 40 volunteers met to clean up the area along Union Chapel Road in the heart of the historic Indian community. Organizers say the Richland Swamp bridge area near the school was one of the worst areas, but it was quickly cleaned. Godwin is shown above with volunteers Madison Deese, Tracy Locklear, Diane Goins, the wife of former chairman Jimmy Goins, her grandson Owen Deese and her daughter Jackie Deese. All were part of a group of volunteers organized from Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church. “God created the earth for us to enjoy, not destroy,” Diane Goins said. “It is part of our Christian duty to keep the Earth clean. It has been a pleasure working out here with all these young people today doing this great work.” A group of volunteers who helped clean trash in the Union and Evans Cross Roads communities early Saturday listen intently as Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin delivers a stirring message about the importance of maintaining a clean environment. The cleanup efforts there were spearheaded by the Union Elementary Girl Scouts Troop No. 4044. This was the third such clean up for the young Girl Scouts, who just started their troop in March 2015. The chairman applauded their efforts and told them what great role models they were for other young people as well as adults. He said their hard work and dedication to their community is indicative of the proper upbringings their parents are providing. Godwin reminded the nearly 50 youth and adults taking part in the clean up how much a clean community reflects positively on tribal members living there. He congratulated them on sacrificing their Saturday to volunteer in the clean up and doing their part to make the community look good. “I think that it is everyone’s duty to keep our communities clean,” Godwin said. “What you are doing here is wonderful. I’m hoping folks in all of our Indian communities will start similar projects because it’s important for us to look good. We have a lot of wonderful people among the Lumbees and I’m certainly proud of each one of you. Thank you again for what you’re doing.” Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin stopped by the Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department to chat with a group of local volunteer fire and rescue personnel who showed the true meaning of volunteering by taking part in trash pickup in their community. The often-overlooked upstanding members of the community who frequently rise from their beds at 3 a.m. to rescue motorists in crashed vehicles, extinguish structure fires and other acts of heroism for no pay were out in full force early Saturday morning. Evans Crossing’s finest were ecstatic over the visit from the tribal chairman. He was able to see their clean fire department building with shiny fire trucks kept ready at a moment’s notice to spring into action. The volunteers invited the chairman back to “break bread” with them during one of their monthly meetings where they cook and feed the entire department. The chairman thanked them for their hospitality and for their efforts in the community. “I just think it’s great what you guys are doing here to not only protect the community, but also helping to keep it clean,” Godwin said. “You guys are doing a tremendous service not only for the people here, but also for the thousands of others traveling through here who you help to keep safe. I know you don’t always get the recognition you deserve for what you do, but I want to personally say thank you for your hard work and dedication. You guys are carrying on the spirit of our ancestors who were all about helping one another throughout Indian land. God bless you all.” Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin takes a moment to congratulate a group of volunteers from Power Point church on N.C. 211 in the Saddletree community near Lumberton for their hard work in cleaning up the roadsides in that part of Lumbee country early Saturday. The church’s youth group petitioned to be a part of the clean up efforts in conjunction with “Earth Day.” They were among dozens of tribal members who volunteered for trash pickup in various Indian communities throughout “Lumbee Land” this weekend. The tribal chairman told them he was impressed with the level of pride they had shown for the historic Indian community in Saddletree. “This is what we need to be doing in all of our communities,” Godwin said. “We have to protect Mother Earth. This is part of being an Indian. Our ancestors always valued our planet and they took a lot of pride in keeping the Indian communities looking good. They may not have had a lot of material possessions, but what our ancestors had was pride in being an Indian and representing their communities well. I want to personally thank you for what you’re doing. Keep up the great work.” Godwin later noted how our Indian ancestors were regarded as master road builders and how the Lumbee communities had the best roads in the region in the 1800s because of the dedication of tribal ancestors back then who believed in taking care of their communities. “I’m glad to see the work our ancestors did back then is carrying over to our people today, especially our youth,” Godwin said. “I think that the work they are doing is amazing and they are to be commended for giving up their free family time on the weekend to take part in such a worthy cause.”

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin greeted the boys and girls of Magnolia School's baseball and softball teams Monday evening during an impromptu meeting as the team was leaving the local McDonalds following a game at Pembroke Middle. The students were excited about meeting the chairman who congratulated them on their hustle and dedication as student athletes. The chairman encouraged them to keep working hard and representing the Lumbee people well. Chairman Godwin's an avid fan of youth sports and believes in supporting our young student athletes. "These students and young people everywhere are to be commended for their determination to succeed. I'm so proud of all the talented young people we have representing the Lumbee Tribe. Congratulations to the parents and all of the teachers and coaches guiding our young people on a pathway to success. That's what it's all about. Our future is looking much brighter with such a talented group of young people learning from the many wonderful educators we have here," Godwin said. The chairman played first base at Pembroke High in the early 1970s under the former coach, Dr. Ray Brayboy, a baseball and education legend among the Lumbees. Brayboy, a three-time All American at UNCP, spoke highly of Godwin during a recent conversation. The chairman still remains in great shape physically at age 61 and trains regularly at a local gym. He has stressed the importance of eating well and staying active throughout his tenure as chairman. He said the student athletes at Magnolia and other schools are fine examples of how beneficial it is to stay in shape. The chairman encourages everyone to follow the examples set by these talented youth among our tribe. "We should all try to live healthier lifestyles like these young people. The benefits of healthy living are immense. It's inspiring to see what they are doing and I'm excited that we have so many talented young people who are blazing a trail of studying hard and staying in shape." Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin invited all the students to the Lumbee Spring powwow May 6-8 before leaving and encouraged them to be proud of their Indian culture. "We have a rich heritage and thank God for blessing us with so many talented young people. They are our future and we should all keep lifting them up. I so proud of all our youth," Godwin said.

Harvey Godwin: Prepare yourself for college life early, work with others Lumbee Tribal Chairman encourages youth, parents to start the process for getting ready for college life now and work hard to achieve goals Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin shared his experiences as a college student and his struggles to get an education. Godwin, a 1990 UNC Pembroke graduate, was a guest speaker Saturday morning at the Know Before “U” Go program at the university. Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin stressed the importance of pride in being Indian and confidence in their abilities as well as the importance of education. The Lumbee tribal chairman gave students an overview on the history with the founding of UNC Pembroke as well as other Indian schools. The tribal chairman was a guest speaker Saturday morning at the Know Before “U” Go program at UNCP. From left; Robeson County School Superintendent Tommy Lowry, former Indian Education Director Rita Locklear, Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Robeson County Indian Education Director Dr. Connie Locklear, Wells Fargo Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Dewey Norwood and American Indian Graduate Center Chief Operating Officer Joan Currier, Director of UNC Pembroke’s Southeast American Indian Studies (SAIS) program Dr. Alfred Bryant. PEMBROKE – Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin encouraged young people to have pride in being Indian and confidence in their abilities. He also stressed the importance of education and told students a brief history on the founding of UNC Pembroke as well as other Indian schools. The tribal chairman was a guest speaker Saturday morning at the Know Before “U” Go program at UNCP. “We have a rich history not only at this university, but in every Indian community,” Godwin said. “You guys are growing up in a different generation with many opportunities made possible by the struggles of our ancestors. Take advantage of the opportunities our ancestors have left you, especially with education. And, never forget your culture and heritage.” About 250 students, parents and staff filled the Moore Hall auditorium at UNCP to standing room only capacity for the program. It is designed to educate Indian high school students on the process of transitioning to college. A Wells Fargo grant helps fund the Know Before “U” Go program. There were several Indian education workers handling the workshops as well as UNCP graduates and students advising the Indian students on getting into and through college. Organizers gave students and parents information about how to apply to college. They also educated them about how to ease the transition from high school to college, adjusting to living in a non-Indian environment and the importance of working with others outside their communities. Students also learned about applying for scholarships and finding ways to pay for college. Godwin told them about the Julian Pierce scholarships available at UNCP, Robeson Community College and the N.C. Central law school and encouraged them to apply. “He was about helping others,” Godwin said. “He believed in education and wanted to see our people succeed.” The Know Before U Go event was free and open to American Indian and Alaska Native high school students and their parents. The program was highlighted by various sessions, including a panel of current college students. The Lumbee Tribe partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center, UNC Pembroke, the Public Schools of Robeson County and the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs on the debut event at the university. Godwin said it’s important to form partnerships, especially with other tribes. The tribal chairman said it’s important for tribal governments to “figure out how to work together” in order to make needed improvements in Indian communities. “This is where we start to see the big picture,” Godwin said. “Think about where we are now and where we are headed to. That’s important.” Godwin encouraged the students to give back to churches, communities and every organization important to them to help future generations have an easier life. He reminded everyone of UNCP’s humble beginnings in 1887 as a school to train Indian teachers, with only a $500 contribution to help build the original school. The community raised the remaining $500 matching funds to finish construction. Godwin told them how group of Indian leaders got together to help form the school with the help of a Red Springs state representative named Hamilton McMillan. He said it’s important for the Lumbees to remember this. “Thank God for these men,” Godwin said. “Thank God for UNCP.” The Lumbees and other Indians were the last North Carolina residents to receive state funding for schools. While no state-funded schools existed, there were other educational institutes, mostly churches. One of the first schools for Lumbees was Magnolia, founded in 1872 on present day U.S. 301 in the Saddletree community near Lumberton. The Prospect subscription school was also founded about the same time. Churches were the backbone of the Lumbee educational system and the Bible was the curriculum, Godwin reminded everyone. “We didn’t have schools to attend and our preachers went around the community teaching our people how to read from the Bible,” Godwin said. “We built our education system and that’s the reason the Lumbee Tribe is so successful today. Please always remember where we came from and never forget your ancestors that made all this possible.” The tribal chairman said he grew up poor in a family of four in the Moss Neck community near Pembroke. His mother, Phodie Godwin, was one of the earlier four-year graduates from the university. She graduated in 1947 with the eighth class of four-year graduates from UNCP. The tribal chairman shared his own struggles to adjusting to college life and some of the issues Indians struggle with after leaving their communities for the college environment. Godwin was a non-traditional student. He said he started at what was then Pembroke State University at age 17 in 1973, but quit college to get a job to support his family. He eventually went back, working full-time in a grocery store to care for his wife and two sons. He said he would never forget the days of living in the family’s crowded little singlewide trailer in Harris Mobile Home Park in Pembroke. Godwin said one of his proudest moments ever was when he graduated from UNCP in 1990. He was 35. “It’s never too late and don’t ever give up. I’m living proof that it’s possible for you to achieve your dreams,” Godwin said. Godwin also highlighted the need for Indian people to “get back to what our ancestors did” by trying to live healthier lifestyles and working together. He reminded everyone how Lumbees grew basically everything they ate through organic gardens tended to with sweat-intensive labor that kept them in harmony with God. And, he also spoke of the need to protect the environment, adding his personal belief that global warming and other issues stemming from pollution are threatening our future. “I want to encourage everyone to stop littering on our beautiful highways,” Godwin said. “Let’s remember the examples set by our ancestors. These were people who respected the environment and protected Mother Earth. Let’s do what our ancestors did and leave the world better for the next generations.” Godwin closed by reiterating the point that it is important for people to work together, especially Indians. He reminded the students and parents attending the program how closely Indian communities have been tied traditionally and encouraged everyone to keep encouraging and helping one another. And, he asked everyone to start taking better care of not only Mother Earth, but also their basic health needs. “Let’s live healthy and exercise,” Godwin said. “If we do these basic things then our children won’t have to suffer with the things we have had to suffer with.” For more information, visit the Lumbee Tribe’s website at lumbeetribe.com or call (910) 521-7861. James Locklear may be reached at jvlocklear@lumbeetribe.com or nativevisions@bellsouth.net or (910) 536-3918.

Artwork being accepted for 2016 Multicultural Juried Art Auction Proceeds benefit the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarships PEMBROKE – The Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship Initiative invites all artists to submit one piece of their work for our 2016 Multicultural Juried Art Auction and Dinner. The annual fund raiser will be held June 24 in the University Center Annex at UNCP. The first 30 submissions received will be considered for inclusion in a 20-piece juried competition where once sold they will receive a 30% commission of the sale amount. This invitation is open to all artists working in any medium, including two- or three-dimensional works. Jurors will choose three of the 20 selected pieces for a live auction. The remaining 17 pieces will be included in a silent auction. Both the live and silent auctions will be held at the event on June 24. The 20 artists whose works are selected for the auction will receive a ticket for the evening’s event, including dinner valued at $50 and 30-percent of the sale amount for their piece. They will also be featured on the website and social media marketing this event. A keepsake program booklet will also feature the selected artists. About Julian T. Pierce and the Initiative All other proceeds will go to the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarships for deserving students at UNCP, Robeson Community College, and the Law School at NC Central University where Pierce attended law school. Julian T. Pierce is remembered for his work to bring about great social change in the community. His message stemmed from inclusion and equality of all races. He worked tirelessly to help low-income residents gain access to much-needed health and legal services. To that end, he was instrumental in founding Lumbee River Legal Services and Robeson County Health Care Corporation. The Julian T. Pierce health center in Pembroke was named in his honor along with the Julian T. Pierce Administrative Complex of Legal Aid of N.C. Inc. in Raleigh. He was instrumental in the movement to merge Robeson County’s inequitable school systems into one school system to provide quality education for all. His life’s work embodied honor, integrity and strength of character. In the years since his death, many people have been inspired by his life to seek positions never before held by minorities, to enter professional fields, including law, and to seek justice and equality for all. Indians and other minorities have been historically underrepresented in the law field. The Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarships are a means to continue his work toward education, equality and justice for all persons. Artists may submit their work in one of two ways: Send a high quality photograph (.jpg preferred) to alisha.locklear@uncp.edu by May 17. Alternatively, artists may choose to bring their piece to the Museum of the Southeast American Indian in Old Main Building at UNCP by May 19 for consideration by the jurors. For more information, contact Alisha Locklear Monroe at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian in Old Main Building at (910) 521-6282. Operating hours for the Museum of the Southeast American Indian are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Once the submissions are juried, artists will be notified. Physical Delivery of Chosen Work: If an entry is chosen to be a part of the auction events, then the entries will need to be delivered to the Museum of the Southeast American Indian no later than June 13. This very prestigious event has consistently raised a large amount of money for a worthy cause. We encourage all interested artists to participate. For more information about the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship dinner, visit http://www.juliantpiercescholarships.org on the web.

PEMBROKE – The Southeast American Indian Studies Program at the UNC Pembroke is taking applications for the second annual Safeguarding Our Natural and Tribal Heritage Youth Program. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and hosted by SAIS, will be held July 11-22. The free two-week residential program is seeking 20 American Indian high school students who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors that have an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as agriculture, veterinary, plant, food, environmental sciences, and natural resources, wildlife biology, and related fields. The intensive program will be held at UNC Pembroke, with visits to sites within the state including North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the NC Zoo in Asheboro. The program will expose students to the STEM and other fields, the college environment at UNC Pembroke, and American Indian history and culture, as well as potential career opportunities for college graduates in the tribal community and with the USDA-APHIS. The application deadline is May 15, 2016, no later than 5 p.m. Return completed application to your Indian Education YDS staff or mail to: Southeast American Indian Studies Program, UNC Pembroke, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372. For additional information, please visit www.uncp.edu/sais/initiatives or contact Dr. Alfred Bryant, Founding Director, Southeast American Indian Studies Program at alfred.bryant@uncp.edu or (910) 775-4009 or Lawrence T. Locklear, Program Coordinator, Southeast American Indian Studies Program, at lawrence.locklear@uncp.edu or (910) 775-4579.

RALEIGH – The application for Native Education Forum at NC State University this summer is now available. The program is completely free of charge for students that are chosen to participate. Students will have the opportunity to take a college course for credit, get help with college applications, assistance with SAT/ACT prep, experience campus & Raleigh as well as meet current students. The program is July 10- 16. High school sophomores and juniors interested in attending should apply online by April 22nd at admissions.ncsu.edu/nef on the web. For more information, call Ronnie L. Chalmers, Assistant Director at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at N.C. State University at (919) 515-2434 or visit admissions.ncsu.edu on the web.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – UNC Pembroke senior Laura Bird and junior Ashlii Thompson were two of 10 players named to the Peach Belt Conference Women's Golf All-Conference squad, the league announced Thursday night at an awards banquet on the eve of the conference tournament in St. Augustine. This marks the seventh-consecutive season a UNCP women's golfer has been represented on the distinguished list, and the second such time for both Thompson and Bird. Thompson, a first team honoree, was also named to the top squad in 2014, while Bird is named to the second team for the second-straight year. A Prospect, North Carolina native, Bird sits second on the Braves and eighth in the PBC with a 77.6 stroke average. Bird has also competed in 22 rounds over nine tournaments, compiling six top-20 finishes and three inside the top five. Bird enters the conference tournament on a hot streak, rattling off season-best ties for fourth in the last two events, the Armstrong Pirate Invitational and IWG Wolf Invitational. She grabbed a tie for fifth in the season-opening Cutter Creek Invitational, leading the Braves to a team title. Her season-best round of 72 came in the opening round of the Patsy Rendleman Invitational, leading to a tie for seventh. A three-year starter for the Black & Gold, Bird has a career stroke average of 79.2 in 68 rounds and 33 events. She has 18-career finishes in the top 20 and nine instances where she grabbed fifth or better. Bird is a 2012 graduate at Purnell Swett High School. She played gold there for coach Jamie Locklear, qualifying for the state tournament as a senior after finishing third at the conference championships. Bird posted a career-best 83 enroute to qualifying for the region tournament as well. She finished 37th among the state’s female prep golfers. Bird was an all around scholar/athlete for the Rams. She was a member of Purnell Swett’s inaugural girls golf team as a junior. She was also an all-conference and all-county basketball player for the Rams, as well as a standout on the volleyball team. Bird is the daughter of Shannon and James Bird. She has one older sister, Olivia, and two younger sisters, Jamee and Leanna. Jamee is a member of the UNCP volleyball team. She is a junior chemistry major. Their father James is a former baseball standout for Pembroke High as well as UNCP. Laura Bird is also a standout in the classroom. She maintained a 4.01 cumulative grade point average at Purnell Swett High School and graduated in the top four percent of her 376-member senior class. She is a biology major at UNCP. Thompson, hailing from Browns Summit, North Carolina, leads the Braves and is third in the PBC with a 76.0 stroke average this season, competing in 22 rounds over nine events leading up to this weekend's league finale. She has tallied seven top-10 finishes this season, including six finishes in the top five. Among her top-five finishes are runner-up performances at the Cutter Creek Invitational, Patsy Rendleman Invitational and the Armstrong Pirate Invitational. Thompson fired a school-record 68 in the second round of the Lady Bearcat Invitational on the way to a third-place finish and has carded four par or below-par rounds this season. In her three seasons as a UNCP starter, Thompson has played in 30 events and 63 rounds, compiling a stroke average of 77.3. She has notched 23 top-20 finishes and 13 of the top-five variety. The 2015-16 PBC championships begin at 7:40 a.m. Friday, with the first Brave teeing off at 8:20 a.m.

Dear Potential Homebuyer: In accordance with our homeownership policy it is required that each homebuyer attend a homebuyer education workshop. The homebuyer education program shall include affordability and budgeting, understanding credit, homebuyer incentives, routine maintenance, and protecting your assets. You are encouraged to attend this informative session and reminded that it is a requirement. We are scheduling a homebuyer session for: Saturday April 23, 2016 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Location: Lumbee Tribe 6984 Hwy 711 W Pembroke, NC 28372 Please make plans to attend; please call Alanna Lawson 910 522-5185 or Kathy Locklear 910 522-5479 to reserve your spot, and any questions that you may have. We are looking forward to seeing you; please RSVP by 04/18/2016 Kathy Locklear Housing Manager