- ‘The Citizens Voted’: N.C. Mayor Takes Office More Than Two Years After Election
by Heidi Perez-Moreno
Allen Dial was sworn in as mayor of Pembroke following a lengthy legal battle over the 2023 election.
- Pembroke Mayor Asks North Carolina Supreme Court to Halt Lower Court’s Order
by Heidi Perez-Moreno
The state appeals court ruled this month that the mayor, who lost by 19 votes in 2023, did not have sufficient evidence of irregularities.
- Data Point: Two Border Belt Counties See Increases in Voter Turnout
by Ben Rappaport
More voters turned out for Tuesday’s primary in Columbus and Scotland counties than in 2022. But Bladen and Robeson counties saw decreases.
- Columbus County Sheriff Wins Primary; Longtime County Commissioner Out
by Border Belt Independent
Here are the results for Columbus County’s 2026 primaries. This page will update regularly after polls close.
- Butler Wins Republican Primary for Scotland County Sheriff; Rematch for N.C. House Seat
by Border Belt Independent
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.
Allen Dial was sworn in as mayor of Pembroke following a lengthy legal battle over the 2023 election.
The state appeals court ruled this month that the mayor, who lost by 19 votes in 2023, did not have sufficient evidence of irregularities.
More voters turned out for Tuesday’s primary in Columbus and Scotland counties than in 2022. But Bladen and Robeson counties saw decreases.
Here are the results for Columbus County’s 2026 primaries. This page will update regularly after polls close.
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.