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Border Belt Independent wins 10 journalism awards

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

Border Belt IndependentAugust 26, 2022August 26, 2022
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Join the Border Belt Independent and other news outlets for a community forum Sept. 1 

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 

Border Belt IndependentAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022
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Need help feeding your family? Here are some resources in North Carolina’s Border Belt

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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Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt

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

Border Belt IndependentJuly 6, 2022July 6, 2022
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North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges

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.
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Border Belt IndependentJuly 5, 2022July 5, 2022
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NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges

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

Border Belt IndependentJune 29, 2022July 5, 2022
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Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

A survey aims to identify news gaps in rural North Carolina communities that have limited access to broadband. Read more Continue reading Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

Border Belt IndependentJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022
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Ivey Schofield rejoins Border Belt Independent staff

Ivey Schofield has rejoined the Border Belt Independent as a reporter focusing primarily on Bladen and Columbus counties. Read more Continue reading Ivey Schofield rejoins Border Belt Independent staff

Border Belt IndependentJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022
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Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for North Carolina Renewable Power to operate in Robeson County, despite pushback from advocates. Read more Continue reading Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County

Border Belt IndependentMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022
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The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school senior

Cutler Bryant isn’t yet old enough to vote. But he has emerged as a political strategist for Republican candidates in Robeson County. Read more Continue reading The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school senior

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