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The George Henry White Memorial and Health Center in Clarkton offers classes for landowners to learn about legal and other issues. Read more Continue reading In Bladen County, a push to educate Black farmers and landowners about their rights
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Several events in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that honors the end of slavery.Read more Continue reading Here are some ways to celebrate Juneteenth in North Carolina’s Border Belt
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Amanda Lee, president of Bladen Community College, says she wants to focus on business growth in the southeastern NC county. Read more Continue reading ‘Their home for hope.’ Bladen Community College president focuses on local jobs
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Bladen County Schools is among 20 low-wealth public school districts in NC that officials say misused state funds meant for teacher bonuses. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Schools among 20 low-wealth districts that could be penalized by state
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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
