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Month: August 2022

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Environment

PFAS could be labeled ‘hazardous.’ What does that mean for southeastern NC?

The Environmental Protection Agency said the label for harmful “forever chemicals” could force polluters to report toxic releases and clean up contamination. Read more Continue reading PFAS could be labeled ‘hazardous.’ What does that mean for southeastern NC?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 30, 2022August 30, 2022
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New round of grants could help expand broadband access in southeastern North Carolina

Internet providers in southeastern NC are counting on state and federal grants to expand access in the region. Read more Continue reading New round of grants could help expand broadband access in southeastern North Carolina

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 29, 2022August 31, 2022
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Border Belt Independent wins 10 journalism awards

The Border Belt Independent, a digital, nonprofit news organization in southeastern North Carolina took home several awards. Read more Continue reading Border Belt Independent wins 10 journalism awards

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Alcohol is on the ballot in this rural NC county, where tourism meets conservative values

In Bladen County, where tourism intersects with conservative values, voters will decide whether to allow alcohol sales. Read more Continue reading Alcohol is on the ballot in this rural NC county, where tourism meets conservative values

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 24, 2022August 24, 2022
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Join the Border Belt Independent and other news outlets for a community forum Sept. 1 

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1, at UNC-Pembroke to share your thoughts on the news stories that matter most to you. Read more Continue reading Join the Border Belt Independent and other news outlets for a community forum Sept. 1 

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Education

Rural NC community college graduates first class of psychiatric technicians

Six students have completed the new psychiatric technician program at Southeastern Community College in Columbus County, a program that health leaders say will help fill a need. Read more Continue reading Rural NC community college graduates first class of psychiatric technicians

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022
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Bikes, buses and bypasses: Columbus County has a new vision for its transportation needs

Columbus County residents can still weigh in on a comprehensive plan that could guide transportation improvements for decades. Read more Continue reading Bikes, buses and bypasses: Columbus County has a new vision for its transportation needs

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 10, 2022August 10, 2022
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Economy

Lumbee tribe is on a home-building spree in a region that desperately needs housing

The Lumbee tribe in North Carolina will receive an additional $4 million in federal money this year for its robust housing program. Read more Continue reading Lumbee tribe is on a home-building spree in a region that desperately needs housing

Sarah NagemSarah NagemAugust 9, 2022August 9, 2022
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Meet the UNC Pembroke professor leading research on Alzheimer’s disease

Ben Bahr, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, is a renowned researcher of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.Read more Continue reading Meet the UNC Pembroke professor leading research on Alzheimer’s disease

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022
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Local nonprofit chosen for statewide program to help ‘opportunity youth’ in NC

Men and Women United for Youth and Families, which serves Bladen and Columbus counties, is part of the Carolina Across 100 initiative. Read more Continue reading Local nonprofit chosen for statewide program to help ‘opportunity youth’ in NC

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldAugust 3, 2022August 3, 2022

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