The Jewish community once played a major role in rural southeastern North Carolina. Today, that legacy continues.
Ben Rappaport
Ben Rappaport is a reporter at the Border Belt Independent. He is a graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC-Chapel Hill, and he previously worked for the Chatham News + Record.
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Some Robeson County private schools had more vouchers than students, report finds
Three private schools in Robeson County received more taxpayer-funded scholarships than they had students, according to a new report.
Posted inEnvironment
What the Farm Act means for NC’s Border Belt, where flood efforts are underway
Counties and towns in rural southeastern NC are trying to mitigate the effects of flooding. But some worry the Farm Act will hinder efforts.