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Lumbee tribe celebrates donation of 1,400 acres in Robeson County
The Lumbee will protect nearly 1,400 acres of wetlands and forest in Robeson County through a first-of-its-kind large land donation to the tribe. Read more Continue reading Lumbee tribe celebrates donation of 1,400 acres in Robeson County
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More students are using private school vouchers in rural southeastern NC
Nearly 200 students from wealthier families are using taxpayer-funded vouchers to attend private schools this year in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties, data shows. Read more Continue reading More students are using private school vouchers in rural southeastern NC
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Columbus County deputy involved in Taplin case previously resigned over assault charges
A Columbus County sheriff’s currently under investigation for use of force previously resigned after he was charged with assault. Read more Continue reading Columbus County deputy involved in Taplin case previously resigned over assault charges
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Robeson County bridge honors Highway Patrol trooper killed in 1964
A new bridge on N.C. 130 over I-95 honors James H. Marshburn, an N.C. Highway Patrol trooper who was killed in the line of duty.Read more Continue reading Robeson County bridge honors Highway Patrol trooper killed in 1964
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Bladen and Columbus counties are set to grow by 2030, state projections show
Bladen and Columbus counties are expected to see significant growth in the next five years, newly released projections show. Read more Continue reading Bladen and Columbus counties are set to grow by 2030, state projections show
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Q&A: Rep. Jarrod Lowery on Lumbee recognition, DEI policies, retirement savings and more
State Rep. Jarrod Lowery, a Robeson County Republican, discusses federal recognition for the Lumbee and more. Read more Continue reading Q&A: Rep. Jarrod Lowery on Lumbee recognition, DEI policies, retirement savings and more
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Local Black inventors find the path to riches and fame is tough
Two NC Black men, the late Sanford Thurman and Vincent Spaulding , came close to making it big with their inventions. Read more Continue reading Local Black inventors find the path to riches and fame is tough
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Rural schools in NC’s Border Belt brace for federal funding cuts
Federal funding is especially crucial for low-income schools like those in rural southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Rural schools in NC’s Border Belt brace for federal funding cuts
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Robeson County ranks among worst in the state for powerful sedative xylazine
Researchers are trying to recruit 900 people across North Carolina who misuse drugs to study the impact of xylazine. Read more Continue reading Robeson County ranks among worst in the state for powerful sedative xylazine
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The moral of the story
The North Carolina Supreme Court is weighing the deinition of “good moral character” as it relates to an oicer
ired for dishonesty and neglect of duty. The court’s decision could upend occupational licensing in the state.Read more Continue reading The moral of the story