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The Kinship NC Event Space proudly held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 14, 2025. We were honored to share this special milestone with our family—Shereese Lynn-Cromartie, Evie McKay (business partner and sister), Joyce Lynn (our mother), and Keymon Cromartie (Shereese’s son)—as well as the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Lumberton, City Councilman, and other local officials.
At The Kinship NC, our mission is to foster a strong, connected, and inclusive community. We are committed to serving as a central gathering place where friends, families, residents, and local businesses can come together for private celebrations, educational and empowerment seminars, cultural events, and civic discussions—all within a safe, affordable, and accessible space.
Our dedicated team is ready to serve you, and we strive to provide five-star customer service with every interaction. Our doors are officially open, at 304 North Elm Street in Lumberton and we welcome you to experience the venue through a complimentary walk-through tour, offered every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (appointments required).
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, please reach out—we’d love to connect. We can be reached at 910-317-0372 or 910-370-0014 and
Office Hours are Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Email: info@thekinshipnc.com, Website: thekinshipnc.com
Pictured L to r City Councilman Leroy Rising, Chamber Chair Crystal Collins, City Councilman Owen Thomas, Evie McKay, Joyce Lynn, Shereese Lynn-Cromartie and Mayor Bruce Davis.
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Chamber News
Ribbon Cutting
November 14th 11:00 am
The Kinship NC
304 N. Elm Street, Lumberton
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The Lumberton Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
beginning in Historic Downtown Lumberton 10:00 am
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Attention Chamber Members!
If your business has a Facebook page, Instagram page, X (Twitter) or any other social media platform, please send the information to trendinginrobeson@gmail.com. We are sharing positive news.
The Image Committee is working to
promote “ALL THINGS GOOD” in Robeson County. Website is lumbertonchamber.com, FB page Trending In Robeson.
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Community Events
Kiwanis 62nd Annual Pancake Festival
Bill Sapp Recreation Center
November 7th 5-8 pm, November 8th 7-9:30 am
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Lumberton Rescue BBQ Plate Sale
Friday, November 7th 11am – 6 pm
$8.00 per plate
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Veteran’s Day Celebration
Sunday, November 9th at 3 pm
Wesley Pines Retirement Community
1000 Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Christmas Window Contest
Theme: Candyland Christmas
Deadline: November 22 and Judging is November 23rd.
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Live2/Lead Premier Leadership Conference
November 13th, 2025 at Robeson Community College Truist Conference room. For more information call Sheila or Willie Mitchell at 877-971-4300.
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UNC Health Southeastern Foundation Advocates
Boots & BBQ
Friday, November 14th 7-11 PM
Southeastern Agricultural Center
Presenting Sponsor Smith’s Refrigeration Inc.
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2nd Annual Proctorville Christmas Parade & Festival
November 29th beginning at 11am
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City of Lumberton presents Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5th, 2025
6pm-8pm
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UNC Pembroke will offer a free two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. December 8-19 at UNC Pembroke
For more information contact Mark.locklear@uncp.edu or call 910-521-6351
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Robeson County Arts Council Warmth of Winter Holiday Market
December 13th 12:00-7:00 pm
Holiday Gift shopping from local artists
Carolina Civic Center, 315 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton
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The Lumberton Housing Authority and The City of Lumberton
will sponsor a Bowling Tournament to benefit The Empty Stocking Fund
Saturday, December 13th at Lumberton Bowling Center.
For more information, please call Anthony at 910-308-9883.
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Entertainment
Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre www.carolinaciviccenter.com or call 910-738-4339
Givens Performing Arts Center www.uncp.edu/gpac
or call 910-521-6361
Southeastern NC Ag Center-Home /Facebook
NCDA&CS Markets Division-Southeastern NC Ag Center-Events Calendar (ncagr.gov) or call 910-348-6140
NC Cooperative Extension Classes and Events- robeson.ces.ncsu.edu
Cindy S. Kern
Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce
Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce | 800 North Chestnut St. | Lumberton, NC 28358