Stories with impact.

That’s the mission of the Border Belt Independent as we write about the challenges and triumphs of the people of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.

But we need your help to continue the kind of reporting you’ve come to expect from our dedicated journalists.

NewsMatch, a national journalism philanthropy, will match your tax-deductible contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 through Dec. 31.

Our stories dig deep into serious issues, such as our reporting on the dearth of public pools, the child care center crisis, the encroachment of housing developments on farm and timberland, and the impact of a shooting on the UNCP campus.

All of our content is free and we don’t sell advertising, so our sole sources of support come from like-minded grant funders and friends like you.

Since founding the Border Belt Independent in the spring of 2021, we’ve produced in-depth coverage of issues that impact our readers’ lives. Trusted journalism like ours is more important than ever. As a nonprofit newsroom, we can’t do this critical work without your help.

Won’t you consider supporting our small but mighty newsroom with a tax-deductible contribution today? If so, click on the link here or the graphic below.