Jessie J. "Phil" Robinson and Lillie Young will have the honor of lighting the tree.

In a three-way race for mayor in Tuesday's municipal election in Dobbins Heights, incumbent Mayor Antonio "Pedro" Blue soundly defeated his two challengers in his bid for reelection.

Election for Dobbins Heights is Tuesday at the Dobbins Heights Community Building on Daniels Street, from 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Citizens of Dobbins Heights who are registered to vote will have the chance to select from three different candidates for mayor, and five candidates for town council.

Early voting is open for Dobbins Heights. Voters who wish to participate in early voting must cast their ballot at the Board of Elections Office in Rockingham.

Hamlet Chief of Police, John Haywood, reiterates the importance of education and good moral values to the children before lunch.