Casey will cover health topics impacting southeastern North Carolina, from physician shortages to the opioid crisis.Â
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Posted inHealth
Fayetteville State University Wants to Train More Nurses to Work in Southeastern N.C.
The nursing school at Fayetteville State University is now the Cape Fear Valley Health School of Nursing after a $2 million donation.
Posted inNews
Border Belt Independent Wins Awards from North Carolina Press Association
The news outlet won third place for general excellence in the online division. General excellence is the highest award given by the NCPA.
Posted inEducation
Fayetteville Tech Breaks Ground on Regional Training Center for Truck Driving
The facility at Fayetteville Technical Community College will also serve Bladen Community College and Robeson County College.
Posted inEducation
More Border Belt students get religious exemptions for vaccines
As a new school year begins, more students don’t have the required vaccinations that effectively stop the spread of preventable diseases.
Posted inHealth
25,705: Number of Border Belt Residents Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
More than 25,000 people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties have enrolled in Medicaid expansion. Now they could lose benefits.
Posted inNews, Courts & Justice
Columbus County jail beating results in $975,000 settlement
The 2022 assault raised concerns about safety and supervision under former Sheriff Jody Greene. But the jail has continued to have problems, according to state inspection reports.
Posted inEducation
What remains of St. Andrews
Following the sudden closure of St. Andrews University, Laurinburg grapples with the fallout and the now-empty campus property at the heart of the community.
Posted inElections
Who Are the Candidates for 2025 Municipal Elections in the Border Belt?
Voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties will decide this fall who will serve as mayor and on governing boards in local municipalities. The candidate filing period ended July 18, so the final list of candidates is set. Election Day is Nov. 4. Eligible voters must be registered to vote at least 25 days […]
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Who is running in 2025 municipal elections in Columbus County?
Columbus County voters will decide this fall who will serve as mayor and on governing boards in local municipalities.