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The Border Belt Independent has received a $50,000 grant to hire a third reporter to cover Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.Read more Continue reading Border Belt Independent wins $50,000 grant to add reporter
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North Carolina’s Lumbee tribe has been fighting for full federal recognition for over a century. Their story is one of race and identity. Read more Continue reading Who’s your people?
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At the Border Belt Independent, we want to hear your questions. Then we will find the answers and publish them on our website as part of our new project, “Ask Us.” Read more Continue reading Ask Us: Have a question about NC’s Border Belt? We’ll find the answer for you.
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Keenan Allen, a Lumbee, is a star in the NFL. His heritage is important to him as he inspires Native American kids to follow their dreams. Read more Continue reading Lumbee NFL player Keenan Allen inspires Native American kids to follow their dreams
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The Border Belt Independent, a digital, nonprofit news organization in southeastern North Carolina took home several awards. Read more Continue reading Border Belt Independent wins 10 journalism awards
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Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1, at UNC-Pembroke to share your thoughts on the news stories that matter most to you. Read more Continue reading Join the Border Belt Independent and other news outlets for a community forum Sept. 1
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Here is a list of organizations in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties that operate food pantries. Read more Continue reading Need help feeding your family? Here are some resources in North Carolina’s Border Belt
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Here are some free and cheap things to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt. Read more Continue reading Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt
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When North Carolina sheriffs make pleas to a state commission dominated by other sheriffs, employees with job troubles are more likely to keep their jobs.
Read more Continue reading North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges
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The district attorney for Scotland County has so far declined to pursue a criminal case against East Laurinburg’s financial officer. Read more Continue reading NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges
