Turmoil continues in the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, where Jody Greene was re-elected on Nov. 8 amid controversy.
Ivey Schofield
Ivey Schofield is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales
Bladen County voters have spoken: Alcohol can be sold anywhere throughout the county.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term
Bladen County voters have reelected Jim McVicker for a third term as sheriff.
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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.
Posted inBusiness & 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.
Posted inPolitics & 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.