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In rural Bladen County, schism in United Methodist Church hits close to home 

Elizabethtown used to be home to six United Methodist churches. Today, there is one. Many UMC congregations have voted to disaffiliate. Read more Continue reading In rural Bladen County, schism in United Methodist Church hits close to home 

Border Belt IndependentOctober 4, 2023October 4, 2023
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NC prison staffer sounds alarm on overcrowding, neglect at Scotland Correctional

An email from a prisoner to NC Newsline describes disturbing, inhumane conditions at Scotland Correctional Institution in Laurinburg.Read more Continue reading NC prison staffer sounds alarm on overcrowding, neglect at Scotland Correctional

Border Belt IndependentSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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Climate change makes life along the Lumber River uncertain. Here’s why some stay

Climate change is making life along the Lumber River more uncertain. But for many people, moving isn’t a meaningful option.Read more Continue reading Climate change makes life along the Lumber River uncertain. Here’s why some stay

Border Belt IndependentSeptember 15, 2023September 25, 2023
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How NC’s Border Belt counties reduced court backlogs caused by pandemic

Bladen, Columbus, Scotland and Robeson counties have seen drops in court case backlogs since the height of COVID. Read more Continue reading How NC’s Border Belt counties reduced court backlogs caused by pandemic

Border Belt IndependentSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023
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Idalia causes power outages, flooding, road closures in southeastern North Carolina

Tropical Storm Idalia left thousands of people without power Thursday morning as flooding and downed trees closed roads across the region. Read more Continue reading Idalia causes power outages, flooding, road closures in southeastern North Carolina

Border Belt IndependentAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023
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Bladen County students will get access to behavioral health care through new program

UNC Health is partnering with Bladen County Schools to give students access to behavioral health care through a pilot program. Read more Continue reading Bladen County students will get access to behavioral health care through new program

Border Belt IndependentAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023
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Border Belt Independent wins 8 awards from NC Press Association

The Border Belt Independent won eight awards at the North Carolina Press Association’s annual ceremony on Thursday. Read more Continue reading Border Belt Independent wins 8 awards from NC Press Association

Border Belt IndependentAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023
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Innocence commission refers 2017 Robeson County murder conviction to 3-judge panel

The NC Innocence Inquiry Commission voted to refer a 2017 Robeson County murder conviction to a three-judge panel. Read more Continue reading Innocence commission refers 2017 Robeson County murder conviction to 3-judge panel

Border Belt IndependentAugust 23, 2023August 23, 2023
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Economy

Business is booming along future I-74 in NC’s Border Belt. What’s next for upgrades?

Economic development officials say good things are happening along the future I-74 corridor in southern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Business is booming along future I-74 in NC’s Border Belt. What’s next for upgrades?

Border Belt IndependentAugust 18, 2023August 21, 2023
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Education

The college that refused to die

What happens when survival becomes a college’s No. 1 priority? In Laurinburg, NC, St. Andrews University offers a cautionary tale.Read more Continue reading The college that refused to die

Border Belt IndependentAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

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