LUMBERTON, N.C. -- The city of Lumberton is getting a bit of an economic boost this week.

• 390 players, their coaches and families, and around 2,000 people in total have descended to the community.
• It's a big deal for people in Robeson County where many are still facing hardships caused by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
• Officials aren't certain about the economic impact, but they say that last year when they hosted the Division I World Series, between $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 was pumped into the local economy.

The Dixie Youth Division II World Series is being played there.

390 players, their coaches and families, and around 2,000 people in total have descended to the community.

Hotel rooms are full and restaurants are doing good business too.

It's a big deal for people in Robeson County where many are still facing hardships caused by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Officials aren't certain about the economic impact, but they say that last year when they hosted the Division I World Series, between $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 was pumped into the local economy.