The enrollment period for federally subsidized health plans opened this week, which could be an opportunity for many people in southeastern North Carolina.
Ivey Schofield
Ivey Schofield is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
Posted inCourts & Justice
NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has hired a former Bladen County deputy who resigned last year after he was accused of beating a suspect with a flashlight following a high-speed chase.
Posted inHealth
Bladen County’s plan for opioid settlement money has been in the works for years
Bladen County formed a substance misuse task force in 2017 that came up with a strategic plan to combat the opioid epidemic.
Posted inNews
After sheriff resigns, Black residents say racism is part of life in Columbus County
Some Black residents in Columbus County say the controversy surrounding Jody Greene, who resigned as sheriff, highlights a larger problem of racism.
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NC sheriff resigns during hearing to decide if he would be removed from office
Suspended Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned from office on Monday during a hearing to decide whether he’d be removed from office.
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Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office now has a “soft” for crime victims and survivors of abuse. Other agencies can use the space, too.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County
In Columbus County, suspended sheriff Jody Greene has dominated headlines in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 election. But voters will also decide on several other races, from the U.S. Senate to local school boards.
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Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?
Voters in Bladen County will decide on several races for the Nov. 8 midterm election, from federal offices to a local referendum on alcohol sales.
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As developers move in, Columbus County debates preservation and progress
New residential projects in rural Columbus County are leading to debates about preservation, progress and the future.
Posted inHealth
Black women are walking toward better health in Columbus County. Here’s how to join them
GirlTrek, a global health initiative for Black women, has teams in Columbus County. New participants can join the Jumpstart challenge.