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Month: December 2022

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NC sheriff, target of state and federal investigations, takes office. But for how long?

Jody Greene was sworn in as Columbus County sheriff on Thursday but already faces a court petition calling for his removal. Read more Continue reading NC sheriff, target of state and federal investigations, takes office. But for how long?

Sarah NagemSarah NagemDecember 29, 2022January 3, 2023
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‘It’s not sexy,’ but town’s sewer upgrades could help Bladen County grow

Elizabethtown is using federal and state money to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility – a project that could help all of Bladen County. Read more Continue reading ‘It’s not sexy,’ but town’s sewer upgrades could help Bladen County grow

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022
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Need a computer? Robeson County library is lending laptops like books

In an area with limited internet access, the Robeson County library system is stepping up by lending out laptops. Read more Continue reading Need a computer? Robeson County library is lending laptops like books

Sarah NagemSarah NagemDecember 19, 2022December 21, 2022
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In a rural NC county rife with turmoil, voters elect first Black woman to county board

Barbara Featherson, who was sworn into office this month, is the first Black woman to serve on the Columbus County Board of Commissioners. Read more Continue reading In a rural NC county rife with turmoil, voters elect first Black woman to county board

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 13, 2022December 13, 2022
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NC elections director denies protests of Columbus County sheriff’s race

The director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections has denied two protests of the Columbus County sheriff’s race.Read more Continue reading NC elections director denies protests of Columbus County sheriff’s race

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 12, 2022December 14, 2022
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Robeson County teen in foster care part of new lawsuit against NC’s top health agency

A 14-year-old Lumbee from Robeson County is a plaintiff in a case accusing N.C. DHHS of of unfairly housing children with disabilities who are in the foster care system. Read more Continue reading Robeson County teen in foster care part of new lawsuit against NC’s top health agency

Sarah NagemSarah NagemDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022
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Bladen County town hopes to revitalize a Black neighborhood with new community center

Elizabethtown plans to build a community center in New Town, a predominantly Black neighborhood. Read more Continue reading Bladen County town hopes to revitalize a Black neighborhood with new community center

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022
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Swearing-in delayed for NC sheriff-elect under fire for racism and other allegations

A North Carolina sheriff-elect who made racist comments about Black deputies won’t be sworn into office on Monday as scheduled.Read more Continue reading Swearing-in delayed for NC sheriff-elect under fire for racism and other allegations

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 5, 2022December 6, 2022
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Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office

Turmoil continues in the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, where Jody Greene was re-elected on Nov. 8 amid controversy. Read more Continue reading Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 2, 2022December 6, 2022
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Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina Lumbee, reaches new high: No. 1 in college hoops

Kelvin Sampson, a Lumbee from Robeson county, reached a new high this week in his career as a college basketball coach. Read more Continue reading Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina Lumbee, reaches new high: No. 1 in college hoops

Sarah NagemSarah NagemDecember 1, 2022December 1, 2022
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