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Author: Ivey Schofield

Ivey Schofield is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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Funding for NC program that provides food to Medicaid recipients is in jeopardy

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

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
May 3, 2023May 5, 2023
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Despite pleas, NC charter school group delays decision on controversial hair policy

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

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 28, 2023April 28, 2023
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From mechanic to college president, Chris English wants to transform Columbus County

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

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 27, 2023April 28, 2023
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Are mobile clinics the key to addressing mental health needs in rural North Carolina?

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?

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 20, 2023April 27, 2023
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More pregnant women need prenatal care in North Carolina’s Border Belt. But how?

Health care providers and pregnancy centers want to increase access to prenatal care in southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading More pregnant women need prenatal care in North Carolina’s Border Belt. But how?

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 13, 2023April 13, 2023
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Facing pushback, NC charter school group won’t force boys to cut long hair – for now

After facing pushback, a group of charter schools in NC says it will not force boys to cut their long hair for now. Read more Continue reading Facing pushback, NC charter school group won’t force boys to cut long hair – for now

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 4, 2023April 5, 2023
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Bladen County preacher critical of public education plans to open private school

A preacher and real estate agent in Bladen County says he plans to open Bladenboro Christian Academy this fall. Read more Continue reading Bladen County preacher critical of public education plans to open private school

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
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Elizabethtown has big plans, including a mixed-use project and airport upgrades

Elizabethtown has plans for four major projects that could help transform the small Bladen County community in southeastern NC. Read more Continue reading Elizabethtown has big plans, including a mixed-use project and airport upgrades

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
March 30, 2023April 5, 2023
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Could Bladen County get a mountain-biking team for kids?

Browns Creek Nature Park is considered one of the best mountain-biking trails in NC. Some hope a biking team for kids will get started. Read more Continue reading Could Bladen County get a mountain-biking team for kids?

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
March 24, 2023March 24, 2023
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Parents push back against NC charter schools’ policy against long hair for boys

Classical Charter Schools of America in southeastern North Carolina is telling several male students to cut their long hair. Read more Continue reading Parents push back against NC charter schools’ policy against long hair for boys

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

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