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Author: Ivey Schofield

Ivey Schofield is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office

Turmoil continues in the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, where Jody Greene was re-elected on Nov. 8 amid controversy. Read more Continue reading Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
December 2, 2022December 6, 2022
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Columbus County restaurant opens its door and its heart on Thanksgiving

Penn’s Grill, which reopened in 2016 in Whiteville, provides Thanksgiving meals to first responders and families in need. Read more Continue reading Columbus County restaurant opens its door and its heart on Thanksgiving

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 21, 2022November 28, 2022
Education

Push to elect Black candidates to Columbus County school boards was rejected by voters

Despite grassroots efforts to put more people of color in local office, voters in Columbus County overwhelmingly supported white incumbents.Read more Continue reading Push to elect Black candidates to Columbus County school boards was rejected by voters

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 18, 2022March 7, 2025
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Need help this Thanksgiving? Here are some food resources in NC’s Border Belt

Here are some Thanksgiving resources in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading Need help this Thanksgiving? Here are some food resources in NC’s Border Belt

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 16, 2022November 28, 2022
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With a zoning change, the future of Lake Waccamaw stirs fear and hope

The Lake Waccamaw governing board has rezoned a one-acre parcel of shoreline property, prompting concerns about the future of the popular recreation area.Read more Continue reading With a zoning change, the future of Lake Waccamaw stirs fear and hope

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 15, 2022November 15, 2022
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Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales

Bladen County voters have spoken: Alcohol can be sold anywhere throughout the county. Read more Continue reading Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term

Bladen County voters have reelected Jim McVicker for a third term as sheriff.Read more Continue reading Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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North Carolina sheriff who made racist remarks wins reelection

Jody Greene, who resigned as Columbus County sheriff last month, won reelection on Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Read more Continue reading North Carolina sheriff who made racist remarks wins reelection

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 8, 2022November 9, 2022
Economy

Bladen County bike trail expected to bring festival-goers this weekend

The Browns Creek Nature Park and Bike Trail in Bladen County is hosting events this weekend that are expected to draw lots of visitors. Read more Continue reading Bladen County bike trail expected to bring festival-goers this weekend

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 4, 2022November 8, 2022
Politics / Government

Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in NC’s Border Belt counties

The 2022 election is well underway in North Carolina’s Border Belt region, where thousands of voters have already cast their ballots. Read more Continue reading Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in NC’s Border Belt counties

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
November 3, 2022November 8, 2022

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