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President Donald Trump’s move toward federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina fulfills a repeated promise he made on the campaign trail, but it has sparked concern from other Native American tribes about the precedent set by the different process used in this instance.
During the first days of his second term in office, Trump signed an executive order urging the Department of the Interior to create a plan that would identify a pathway for the federal recognition of the Lumbees.
To be federally recognized, tribes must meet a specific set of criteria, including: proving their nation existed before the founding of the United States, that the tribe has been recognized as Native since 1900 or before, that the tribe has operated as an “autonomous entity” and that members have genealogies that demonstrate both Native heritage and distinct ancestry from previously recognized tribes.
The Lumbee Tribe claims to be “the amalgamation of various Siouan, Algonquian, and Iroquoian speaking tribes” and to have a recorded existence since 1725. Currently, the Lumbees boast over 55,000 members who are spread across multiple counties in their home state of North Carolina. Although they were recognized by the state over a century ago, the Lumbee Tribe has not been recognized by the United States as a sovereign tribe.
“The fact that we are still here centuries after colonial expansion, centuries after war and disease … should be celebrated,” Lumbee Chairman John L. Lowery told The Robesonian, a local newspaper. Lowery declined an interview request from NBC News but said in a statement that he looks “forward to the White House formalizing the document and sending it over to congressional leadership.”
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Vernon I. Torrey OBITUARY
Vernon I. Torrey, 89, of Nanticoke, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, following several years of declining health.
Born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, he was a son of the late George and Verna Creps Torrey. He was a graduate of St. Bernard University, Cullman. In 1951, Vernon enlisted and proudly served four years in U.S. Navy. He was a submariner aboard the U.S.S. Sea Poacher during the Korean War.
Following his military service, he was a police officer for 10 years in Miami, Fla., before beginning a long career with Bell South. He retired in 2000 as a digital electronic technician following 40 years of service. He also co-owned Gold-N-Stuff, a jewelry business in Pembroke Pines, Fla., for several years.
He and his wife, the former Doreese Lewis, of Nanticoke, resided in Pemroke Pines for 20 years before returning to the area, building their home in Nanticoke. Vernon also enjoyed assisting at Broadway Jewelers in his retirement. He was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years, and belonged to the National Rifle Association.
In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded by his first wife, Arlene, in 1989.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Doreese; stepsons, Lee E. Aument (Michelle Kowbel), of Regina, Canada; and Kevin L. Aument (wife, Paula), of Larksville; a grandson, Kevin Lee Aument; sisters and brothers-in-law, Megan and Richard Tennesen; Cheryl Trevethan; and William LaSalle, surviving in-laws: Megan and Richard Tennesen, of Nanticoke; Cheryl Trevethan and William LaSalle, of Ohio; as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Private services are in the care of Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. There will be no public calling hours.
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24 May 2025 | Baghdad, Iraq
“Your Excellency, Prime Minster Mohammed Shia Al Sudani
Your Excellency, Dr. Aun Dhyaib Abdullah,
Distinguished Guests, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great honor to join you today at the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference, a vital platform that brings together national leaders, regional experts, and international partners to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: water security.
Today, we gather under the theme “Water and Technology: Partnership for Development” – a timely and urgent call to action. Iraq continues to face severe water scarcity, driven not only by climate change but also by water management issues, legacy infrastructure, and resource-intensive practices.
The consequences are far-reaching: from reduced agricultural productivity and internal displacement to increased fragility in already vulnerable communities. Water scarcity, quality, and security have become among the most critical challenges facing the country – threatening not only human consumption and economic development but also the ecosystems and the environment.
Yet, amidst these challenges, there is also opportunity.
The Government of Iraq has taken commendable steps – from launching the National Water Dialogue to hosting this yearly conference in addition to the cooperation efforts between the UN and Government of Iraq Water task forces.
Iraq’s accession to the UN Water Convention in 2023 marked a historic milestone, making it the first Arab country to do so. This progressive step signals Iraq’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable water governance.
The United Nations stands firmly with Iraq on this vital journey. Through the dedicated efforts of UN agencies together with national partners, we are supporting Iraq in modernizing irrigation and introducing water-saving technologies; rehabilitating marshlands and promoting eco-tourism; developing early warning systems; advancing climate-smart agriculture; and strengthening Iraq’s capacity for transboundary water negotiations.
As we work with the Government to…
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Lenape faced Rancocas Valley in a battle between two of the state’s top teams on Wednesday. The Indians walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Red Devils. The win was nothing new for the Indians as they’re now sitting on ten straight.
Lenape pushed their record up to 18-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Rancocas Valley, their loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 15-3.
Lenape does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rancocas Valley, they will welcome Burlington Township at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Falcons have played have been within one set, so don’t be surprised if it’s a close one.
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Amid a roster rebuild and reports that ownership is looking into selling the team, the Connecticut Sun announced Wednesday that it has sold out of 2025 season tickets for the first time in franchise history at the fastest pace it has ever seen.
The team said via a press release that it has also seen a 40% increase in overall ticket sales compared to the 2024 season, continuing a trend of massive growth in attendance around the WNBA over the last several years. The league had its highest total attendance in 22 years in 2024 up 48% from the 2023 season, and the 154 individual game sellouts marked a 242% increase from the previous year.
“Reaching a season ticket sellout for the first time in franchise history is a significant achievement for our organization,” Sun president Jen Rizzotti said in the release. “This milestone reflects the remarkable dedication of our loyal Sun fans, whose continued commitment and enthusiasm for over 20 years make them the best in the WNBA.”
The Sun sold out Mohegan Sun Arena 10 times last season including the playoffs at a capacity of just under 9,000, and the team also sold out 19,156 seats at TD Garden when they played against the Los Angeles Sparks in Boston.
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News of the season ticket sellout comes barely 48 hours after Sportico first reported that the Mohegan Sun ownership group has hired investment bank Allen & Company to explore “options for strategic investments” including — but not limited to — selling the franchise. Tribal leadership was publicly committed to keeping the Sun in Connecticut as recently as January when first-year head coach Rachid Meziane…
The exterior of Oplinger Towers, at which residents within Nanticoke City Ward 03 go to vote, is shown on Tuesday afternoon.
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[]NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature has voted to formally oppose “Project Maple,” a fracked gas pipeline expansion proposed by Enbridge, becoming the first county in the state to do so.
[]The resolution adds to the growing grassroots push urging Governor Hochul to stop the project. Environmental and community groups across the state have urged Hochul to reject all permits associated with the project and prevent any further fossil fuel buildout in the state.
[]“Rockland County’s vote shows just how widespread the opposition to Project Maple has become,” said Melissa Hoffmann, Hudson Valley Organizer with Food & Water Watch. “This pipeline expansion would drag us backwards on climate and put communities across the region at risk. It’s time for Governor Hochul to listen to the people she was elected to serve and commit to stopping Project Maple.”
[]Project Maple would expand the capacity of the Algonquin Pipeline, which runs through the lower Hudson Valley. Its opponents also said the project poses serious safety and public health risks for communities along the pipeline route.
[]“Project Maple” includes plans to expand the Stony Point compressor station in Rockland County, which would increase emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, exacerbating air quality concerns in the region.
[]“I am opposed to this because of the damage from the life cycle of infrastructure that pipelines perpetuate. The damage to our environment – air, water, earth – and damages to all life,” said Chief Dwaine Perry of Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation. “We, the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation, have stood against pipelines before, and we stand against Project Maple now. I applaud the Rockland County Legislature for their resolution against the Project Maple pipeline expansion.”
Penn State has announced the first game of its 2025-26 men’s basketball season. The Nittany Lions will play Providence on Nov. 22 as part of a doubleheader at the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. The event is sponsored by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Penn State is among four teams that will appear in the event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Penn State will play Providence, and Boston College will take on Harvard. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to bring our team to the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to face a strong Providence team,” Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades said in a statement. “This will be our second straight year competing in a Hall of Fame event, and we know it will be a first-class experience for our group. The game will challenge our team early in the season and allow our fans and alumni in the Northeast region the chance to see us play in a fun college basketball environment.”
Penn State is 2-1 in previous games against Providence, incuding a 69-59 win over the Friars in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Penn State also defeated Providence in the 2012 Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Penn State enters its third year under Rhoades following a disappointing 14-15 season in which it went 6-14 in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions began the season 12-2 but lost 11 of their first 12 conference games. Penn State capped the season with an upset win at Wisconsin and did not play in the postseason.
Since the season ended, Penn State’s roster has changed significantly. Three players entered the transfer portal, and 7-foot forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser declared for the NBA Draft. Niederhauser, who is participating in this week’s NBA Draft Combine, has said he…