Heidi Perez-Moreno, Author at Border Belt Independent

What’s in the State Budget for the Border Belt?

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.

Board Chairman David Edge said he posted a meme about the former president because he wanted to hear other people’s opinions on it.

Long before the Leandro case began in 1994, Angus Thompson’s ancestors advocated for equality in Robeson County public schools.

The superintendent is recommending the elimination of several positions, a move he says would save the district more than $2 million.