Rev. Joshua K. Owens serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in historic downtown Lumberton. He can be reached by email at joshowens@fbclumbertonnc.org.

A Very Local Holiday Festival, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6: The O. P. Owens Agriculture Center is opening its doors for a Holiday Festival. Shop local with local vendors presenting art, crafts, fresh ...

National Christmas Tree Day: If you haven’t put up or decorated your Christmas tree yet, Monday would be the perfect time as those renowned evergreens are celebrated. Enjoy a special holiday dessert, ...