Heidi Perez-Moreno, Author at Border Belt Independent

Funding Model for Students With Disabilities Leaves Some N.C. Schools Scrambling

Public school leaders and advocates say the state should revamp the way it pays for exceptional children’s programs.

The complaint accused the local elections board chair of failing to provide virtual access to a meeting.

Studies have found districts tend to close schools that serve minority students first. The closure of a Bladen County school highlights the impact.

The spending plan lawmakers released this week includes millions of dollars for local initiatives.

David Edge apologized on June 15 for sharing an “offensive” meme about President Barack Obama.

Some community members say they want the town manager to quit or be fired and the police chief to return.

A new program will offer free tuition to students who pledge to teach math and science in the Sandhills.

Men and Women United for Youth and Families hosts a 10-week program at East Arcadia School, which will close in June.

More students in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties received taxpayer-funded Opportunity Scholarships this year.

Meanwhile, county leaders say they are also struggling to keep up with rising costs for services.