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.Read more Continue reading 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.Read more Continue reading Journalist Ben Rappaport joins Border Belt Independent
Draquine Floyd Jr., 7, accidentally shot himself in April when he found an unsecured gun at a family member’s home in Robeson County. Read more Continue reading After 7-year-old’s death, Robeson County mother encourages safe storage of guns
The Lumbee tribe in NC is once again hosting cultural workshops that celebrate traditional art, music and dance. Read more Continue reading From crafting to dancing, Lumbee tribe celebrates culture in workshops open to all
A company called Alottabang wants to operate an explosive ordnance disposal training facility for the military and police in Robeson County. Read more Continue reading Robeson County residents battling proposal for private military training site
At New Ground Farm in Robeson County, Connie and Millard Locklear use technology aimed at reducing farming’s carbon footprint. Read more Continue reading ‘Climate heroes’ in Robeson County help lead NC toward more sustainable farming
Two environmental activists in Robeson County have filed a federal complaint alleging that NC fails to adequately regulate poultry plants. Read more Continue reading Robeson County environmental advocates call for more regulations on poultry farms
The State Advisory Council on Indian Education (SACIE) recently shared its annual report with the State Board of Education. Read more Continue reading State Advisory Council on Indian Education calls for department-level position, removal of mascots
Some locally owned restaurants in the Border Belt region of southeastern North Carolina say they need more trained chefs.Read more Continue reading Restaurants need chefs. But in NC’s Border Belt, trained help can be hard to find
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will soon offer a doctor of nursing practice degree with a focus on population health. Read more Continue reading UNC Pembroke’s first doctoral program will focus on the community’s health care needs
More than 23 million years ago, when the shores of the Atlantic Ocean were in what is now Robeson County, megalodons patrolled the seas. Read more Continue reading Megalodons ruled Robeson County millions of years ago. Their teeth still tell a story