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Month: October 2022

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Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

In Columbus County, suspended sheriff Jody Greene has dominated headlines in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 election. But voters will also decide on several other races, from the U.S. Senate to local school boards. Read more Continue reading Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 17, 2022November 2, 2022
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Here’s who is on the ballot in Scotland County for Nov. 8 election

Voters in Scotland County will cast ballots in the Nov. 8 midterm election that could have major impacts at the state and federal levels. Read more Continue reading Here’s who is on the ballot in Scotland County for Nov. 8 election

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 17, 2022October 19, 2022
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Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?

Voters in Bladen County will decide on several races for the Nov. 8 midterm election, from federal offices to a local referendum on alcohol sales. Read more Continue reading Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 17, 2022October 19, 2022
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Election Day in Robeson County is Nov. 8. Here’s who is on the ballot

Voters across North Carolina, including in Robeson County, will cast ballots in the Nov. 8 midterm election that could have major impacts at the state and federal levels. Read more Continue reading Election Day in Robeson County is Nov. 8. Here’s who is on the ballot

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 17, 2022October 19, 2022
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Oldest living Lumbee dies at 103, leaving behind a legacy – and a crop of collards

Evert Locklear was the oldest living member of the Lumbee tribe. He died in Robeson County on Oct. 8. Read more Continue reading Oldest living Lumbee dies at 103, leaving behind a legacy – and a crop of collards

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022
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News

As developers move in, Columbus County debates preservation and progress

New residential projects in rural Columbus County are leading to debates about preservation, progress and the future. Read more Continue reading As developers move in, Columbus County debates preservation and progress

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022
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Work begins to widen I-95 in Robeson County. Here’s what to know for the next 4 years

Work is underway to widen a 24-mile stretch of I-95 in Robeson County. Here’s what to know about the four-year project. Read more Continue reading Work begins to widen I-95 in Robeson County. Here’s what to know for the next 4 years

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022
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Black women are walking toward better health in Columbus County. Here’s how to join them

GirlTrek, a global health initiative for Black women, has teams in Columbus County. New participants can join the Jumpstart challenge.Read more Continue reading Black women are walking toward better health in Columbus County. Here’s how to join them

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 11, 2022October 11, 2022
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NC sheriff who made racist remarks has history of controversy. Can he outlast this one?

Columbus County voters will choose between Jody Greene and Jason Soles in the November election. Read more Continue reading NC sheriff who made racist remarks has history of controversy. Can he outlast this one?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 9, 2022October 9, 2022
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Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?

Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended Columbus County sheriff in NC be reelected?Read more Continue reading Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 5, 2022October 9, 2022

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