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Month: May 2022

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Environment

Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for North Carolina Renewable Power to operate in Robeson County, despite pushback from advocates. Read more Continue reading Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County

Border Belt IndependentMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022
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The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school senior

Cutler Bryant isn’t yet old enough to vote. But he has emerged as a political strategist for Republican candidates in Robeson County. Read more Continue reading The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school senior

Border Belt IndependentMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022
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Health

Lumbee researcher to study cancer among American Indians in NC

Dr. Ronny Bell, a member of the Lumbee tribe, is among the leaders of a new research project studying the impact of cancer among American Indians in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Lumbee researcher to study cancer among American Indians in NC

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022
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Charles Graham narrowly won his primary in NC. Now the big fight for Congress begins

Charles Graham narrowly won the Democratic primary for NC’s District 7 seat in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Charles Graham narrowly won his primary in NC. Now the big fight for Congress begins

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 19, 2022May 23, 2022
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Lowery, Townsend win primaries for NC House seat representing Robeson County 

Jarrod Lowery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, won the Republican primary to vie for the District 47 seat in the NC House. Read more Continue reading Lowery, Townsend win primaries for NC House seat representing Robeson County 

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 17, 2022May 20, 2022
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NC awarded troubled company millions as Hurricane Matthew survivors remained displaced

An investigation by NC Policy Watch found the state’s disaster recovery office changed its own rules and awarded Rescue Construction Solutions with contracts worth $80 million.Read more Continue reading NC awarded troubled company millions as Hurricane Matthew survivors remained displaced

Border Belt IndependentMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022
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The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina

Robeson, Scotland, Bladen and Columbus County continue to rank among the least-healthy states in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 9, 2022May 11, 2022
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Education

Bladen County has the highest teacher vacancy rate in North Carolina

Bladen County Schools had the highest teacher vacancy rate of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts. Read more Continue reading Bladen County has the highest teacher vacancy rate in North Carolina

Border Belt IndependentMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022
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