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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
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North Carolina farmers reel from Trump administration payment delays
Farmers say they’re waiting for payments linked to conservation programs, projects aimed at combating climate change, and disaster loans.Read more Continue reading North Carolina farmers reel from Trump administration payment delays
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Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners
North Carolina churches are raising concerns that letting ICE enforce within congregations will deter immigrants from attending worship services and make it harder to offer a safe community haven. Many of those fears are already being realized. Read more Continue reading Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners
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Two former students sue St. Andrews University over sex offender on campus
Two former St. Andrews University students are suing the Laurinburg school, alleging that it knowingly admitted the convicted sex offender who later sexually assaulted them.Read more Continue reading Two former students sue St. Andrews University over sex offender on campus
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Robeson County sees another drop in traffic fatalities. What has changed?
Robeson County saw a drop in traffic fatalities in 2024 for the third year in a row, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Read more Continue reading Robeson County sees another drop in traffic fatalities. What has changed?
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Border Belt schools see increase in crime, violence and suspensions
School districts across the Border Belt saw increases in crime and suspension rates in the 2023-2024 school year, although statewide figures declined, according to a report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools see increase in crime, violence and suspensions
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Border Belt schools still feel effects of COVID learning loss, new report shows
Most school districts in North Carolina’s Border Belt experienced more learning loss than the state overall since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows. Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools still feel effects of COVID learning loss, new report shows
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Trump’s immigration orders spark fear in NC’s Border Belt
Executive orders from President Donald Trump calling for increased deportation of immigrants are stoking fears across rural southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Trump’s immigration orders spark fear in NC’s Border Belt
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Trump’s push for Lumbee recognition energizes tribe. But could it make a difference?
News of President Donald Trump’s move to grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee tribe was met with joy and caution. Read more Continue reading Trump’s push for Lumbee recognition energizes tribe. But could it make a difference?