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Month: June 2022

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Health, News

What to know about abortion in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties have lower abortion rates than the statewide figure in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading What to know about abortion in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 29, 2022July 18, 2022
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Weight loss can be a struggle in rural NC. Just ask these ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants

Nearly six years after they appeared on “The Biggest Loser,” a mother-duo from Bladen County reflects on weight loss and motivation. Read more Continue reading Weight loss can be a struggle in rural NC. Just ask these ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022
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NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges

The district attorney for Scotland County has so far declined to pursue a criminal case against East Laurinburg’s financial officer. Read more Continue reading NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges

Border Belt IndependentJune 29, 2022July 5, 2022
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Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

A survey aims to identify news gaps in rural North Carolina communities that have limited access to broadband. Read more Continue reading Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

Border Belt IndependentJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022
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Economy, News

Pain at the pump – and at the grocery store – hits hard in southeastern North Carolina

North Carolina families are feeling the effects of inflation and high gas prices. Here’s how they’re getting by. Read more Continue reading Pain at the pump – and at the grocery store – hits hard in southeastern North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022
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Education

How Bladen County is giving first-generation college students a head start

Bladen County Schools partners with Bladen Community College to offer free college-level courses, giving students a head start on degrees. Read more Continue reading How Bladen County is giving first-generation college students a head start

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022
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Justice

Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

A detention officer with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office who was charged in connection with a suspect who was booked and released from jail under a false name was previously suspended from his job three times, officials say. Read more Continue reading Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 16, 2022June 17, 2022
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Ivey Schofield rejoins Border Belt Independent staff

Ivey Schofield has rejoined the Border Belt Independent as a reporter focusing primarily on Bladen and Columbus counties. Read more Continue reading Ivey Schofield rejoins Border Belt Independent staff

Border Belt IndependentJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022
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Rural NC hospitals applaud move toward Medicaid expansion – but not a tacked-on change

Rural hospital leaders are thrilled the N.C. Senate voted in favor of Medicaid expansion – but not potential changes to Certificate of Need. Read more Continue reading Rural NC hospitals applaud move toward Medicaid expansion – but not a tacked-on change

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022
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Push for a public pool: How drownings have reignited an old fight in Columbus County

Two people have drowned in Lake Waccamaw in the last month. Their deaths have reignited the push for a public pool in Columbus County, NC.Read more Continue reading Push for a public pool: How drownings have reignited an old fight in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

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