Voters across Bladen County will go to the polls on Nov. 7 for municipal elections. Bladenboro, Elizabethtown and other towns have contests.
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Robeson County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates
Several towns in Robeson County will have municipal elections on Nov. 7. Nearly 60 candidates are running.
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News organizations to host public listening session in Whiteville on July 25
Columbus County residents are invited to share their views about local issues and talk about how they want to be informed.Â
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Much of rural North Carolina grew during the pandemic. What about the Border Belt?Â
Population loss slowed in rural southeastern North Carolina during the first two years of the pandemic, data shows.
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Journalist Ben Rappaport joins Border Belt Independent
The Border Belt Independent is proud to announce Ben Rappaport has joined the staff as a full-time reporter.
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After 7-year-old’s death, Robeson County mother encourages safe storage of guns
Draquine Floyd Jr., 7, accidentally shot himself in April when he found an unsecured gun at a family member’s home in Robeson County.
Posted inCulture
From crafting to dancing, Lumbee tribe celebrates culture in workshops open to all
The Lumbee tribe in NC is once again hosting cultural workshops that celebrate traditional art, music and dance.
Posted inEnvironment
Robeson County residents battling proposal for private military training site
A company called Alottabang wants to operate an explosive ordnance disposal training facility for the military and police in Robeson County.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Climate heroes’ in Robeson County help lead NC toward more sustainable farming
At New Ground Farm in Robeson County, Connie and Millard Locklear use technology aimed at reducing farming’s carbon footprint.
Posted inHealth
Robeson County environmental advocates call for more regulations on poultry farms
Two environmental activists in Robeson County have filed a federal complaint alleging that NC fails to adequately regulate poultry plants.