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Month: October 2022

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Justice

NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has hired a former Bladen County deputy who resigned last year after he was accused of beating a suspect with a flashlight following a high-speed chase.  Read more Continue reading NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 28, 2022November 8, 2022
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Health

Bladen County’s plan for opioid settlement money has been in the works for years

Bladen County formed a substance misuse task force in 2017 that came up with a strategic plan to combat the opioid epidemic. Read more Continue reading Bladen County’s plan for opioid settlement money has been in the works for years

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022
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Border Belt Independent wins $50,000 grant to add reporter

The Border Belt Independent has received a $50,000 grant to hire a third reporter to cover Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.Read more Continue reading Border Belt Independent wins $50,000 grant to add reporter

Border Belt IndependentOctober 27, 2022October 27, 2022
Politics / Government

Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

David Rouzer and Charles Graham are vying to represent North Carolina’s District 7 in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 26, 2022November 8, 2022
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After sheriff resigns, Black residents say racism is part of life in Columbus County

Some Black residents in Columbus County say the controversy surrounding Jody Greene, who resigned as sheriff, highlights a larger problem of racism. Read more Continue reading After sheriff resigns, Black residents say racism is part of life in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 24, 2022November 8, 2022
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NC sheriff resigns during hearing to decide if he would be removed from office

Suspended Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned from office on Monday during a hearing to decide whether he’d be removed from office. Read more Continue reading NC sheriff resigns during hearing to decide if he would be removed from office

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 24, 2022October 25, 2022
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Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Jody Greene, who was suspended from his duties as Columbus County sheriff earlier this month for making racist comments, engaged in a monthslong sexual relationship with a detective in his office, the local district attorney said in newly filed court records. Read more Continue reading Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 21, 2022October 24, 2022
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Justice

Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office now has a “soft” for crime victims and survivors of abuse. Other agencies can use the space, too. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022
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Economy

Food processing company plans to bring 440 new jobs to Scotland County

SO-PAK-CO, which has its headquarters in Mullins, S.C., plans to create 440 jobs in Scotland County, N.C. Read more Continue reading Food processing company plans to bring 440 new jobs to Scotland County

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022
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Politics / Government

In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

In-person early voting in NC begins Oct. 20 and ends Nov. 5. Here’s what to know in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

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