After teaching art for nearly three in the Robeson County school district, Sandi Carter still focuses on her creativity. Her work is on display at Robeson Community College during Black History Month.Read more Continue reading Robeson County retired educator hopes to inspire other Black artists
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Bladen and Columbus counties have secured spots for local residents at The Healing Place of New Hanover County.
Read more Continue reading Bladen and Columbus counties secure spots for residents at new drug-treatment center
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Extra food benefits for North Carolina’s poorest residents will come to an end in March as grocery prices remain high. Read more Continue reading Food stamps are being reduced in NC as grocery prices remain high. Here’s what to know
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Kevin Haidary first fled his native country of Afghanistan in 1994. Years later, he left again and started anew in Columbus County. Read more Continue reading Afghan refugee starts business in Chadbourn
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Bladen County is hosting a Year of the Trail festival from Feb. 17-19. Participants can take part in guided hikes and explore on their own. Read more Continue reading Bladen County will show off its natural beauty during Year of the Trail festival
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Curtis Hill, president of the Columbus County chapter of the NAACP, advocates for racial equity and rights for people with disabilities. Read more Continue reading Raised to be a leader, Curtis Hill advocates for racial equity in Columbus County
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Laurinburg and Whiteville now have downtown “social districts” where adults can carry alcoholic beverages while the shop, mingle and explore the community. Read more Continue reading Alcohol served in social districts is latest downtown trend in NC’s Border Belt
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The arrest of a convicted sex offender accused of sexually assaulting three women in three months at St. Andrews University in North Carolina is raising questions about how the private school handles safety concerns. Read more Continue reading Arrest in series of sexual assaults roils a North Carolina private university
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The Lower Bladen County Citizens Group is asking county commissioners for ARPA funds to repair its building and host new programs. Read more Continue reading Bladen County community devastated by dike failure wants to rebuild nonprofit site
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The Border Belt Independent is proud to announce that Kerria Weaver has joined its staff as a part-time reporter. Read more Continue reading Kerria Weaver joins Border Belt Independent staff
