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Here is a list of some events happening this summer in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading Here are some family-friendly events this summer in NC’s Border Belt counties
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Sovereign Aerospace now offers flight lessons at the Curtis L. Brown Jr. Field Airport in Elizabethtown in Bladen County.Read more Continue reading Company brings new opportunities to Bladen County airport, including flight lessons
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By Ivey Schofield iveyschofield@borderbelt.org A charter school group in southeastern North Carolina agreed Thursday to tweak its controversial hair policy for boys, but parents say the change is not enough. Classical Charter Schools of America, which enrolls 2,500 students in grades K-8 at schools in Leland, Southport, Wilmington and Whiteville, has faced pushback since administrators told families in March that boys must cut their long …Read more Continue reading NC charter school group tweaks controversial hair policy. Parents say it’s not enough
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Social and civic groups, once very popular in Columbus County, are struggling. But some say the groups will make a comeback. Read more Continue reading Are civic groups on their way out in Columbus County?
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Encouraged by new vacation homes and crowded camp sites, White Lake in Bladen County wants to become more than a summertime adventure spot. Read more Continue reading Could White Lake become a year-round tourist destination in North Carolina?
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Legal Aid of North Carolina now offers record expunction services for free to qualifying residents in Bladen County. Read more Continue reading New program will help Bladen County residents with criminal records get a clean slate
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Healthy Opportunities Pilots launched last year to help Medicaid recipients in NC get help with food, transportation and more. Read more Continue reading Funding for NC program that provides food to Medicaid recipients is in jeopardy
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Classical Charter Schools of America, which operates four schools in NC, delayed a decision on its controversial hair policy. Read more Continue reading Despite pleas, NC charter school group delays decision on controversial hair policy
As president of Southeastern Community College in NC, Chris English hopes to transform Columbus County into a hub for skilled workers.Read more Continue reading From mechanic to college president, Chris English wants to transform Columbus County
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Mobile health clinics have gained popularity in rural NC, as officials say they eliminate some barriers to mental health treatment. Read more Continue reading Are mobile clinics the key to addressing mental health needs in rural North Carolina?
