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Counties and towns in rural southeastern NC are trying to mitigate the effects of flooding. But some worry the Farm Act will hinder efforts.Read more Continue reading What the Farm Act means for NC’s Border Belt, where flood efforts are underway
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Population loss slowed in rural southeastern North Carolina during the first two years of the pandemic, data shows. Read more Continue reading Much of rural North Carolina grew during the pandemic. What about the Border Belt?
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Still known as Principal’s Row, the street in Whiteville is near the former Whiteville Negro High School and Central High School. Read more Continue reading Recalling ‘Principal’s Row,’ a Whiteville street home to Black educators
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Robeson County schools in North Carolina is expanding its AIG enrollment and partnering with the NC School of Science and Math. Read more Continue reading How one rural North Carolina school district is focusing on top-performing students
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The Border Belt Independent is proud to announce Ben Rappaport has joined the staff as a full-time reporter.Read more Continue reading Journalist Ben Rappaport joins Border Belt Independent
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The George Henry White Memorial and Health Center in Clarkton offers classes for landowners to learn about legal and other issues. Read more Continue reading In Bladen County, a push to educate Black farmers and landowners about their rights
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Draquine Floyd Jr., 7, accidentally shot himself in April when he found an unsecured gun at a family member’s home in Robeson County. Read more Continue reading After 7-year-old’s death, Robeson County mother encourages safe storage of guns
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Several events in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that honors the end of slavery.Read more Continue reading Here are some ways to celebrate Juneteenth in North Carolina’s Border Belt
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Amanda Lee, president of Bladen Community College, says she wants to focus on business growth in the southeastern NC county. Read more Continue reading ‘Their home for hope.’ Bladen Community College president focuses on local jobs
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Bladen County Schools is among 20 low-wealth public school districts in NC that officials say misused state funds meant for teacher bonuses. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Schools among 20 low-wealth districts that could be penalized by state
