In Bladen County, where tourism intersects with conservative values, voters will decide whether to allow alcohol sales.
Ivey Schofield
Ivey Schofield is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
Posted inEducation
Rural NC community college graduates first class of psychiatric technicians
Six students have completed the new psychiatric technician program at Southeastern Community College in Columbus County, a program that health leaders say will help fill a need.
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Bikes, buses and bypasses: Columbus County has a new vision for its transportation needs
Columbus County residents can still weigh in on a comprehensive plan that could guide transportation improvements for decades.
Posted inHealth
Meet the UNC Pembroke professor leading research on Alzheimer’s disease
Ben Bahr, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, is a renowned researcher of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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Local nonprofit chosen for statewide program to help ‘opportunity youth’ in NC
Men and Women United for Youth and Families, which serves Bladen and Columbus counties, is part of the Carolina Across 100 initiative.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Bringing southeastern North Carolina back to life, one downtown at a time
Many towns in southeastern North Carolina are investing in their downtown districts, hoping to jumpstart their economies.
Posted inEnvironment
Is your water safe in Columbus County? Chemical plant urges residents to test wells
Years after polluted drinking water was linked to the Chemours chemical plant in southeastern NC, Columbus County residents are urged to test their well water.
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Her mission: Help small businesses get started and succeed in Columbus County
The director of the Small Business Center at Southeastern Community College in NC helps entrepreneurs start businesses in Columbus County.
Posted inCulture
Is recreation the key to growth in southeastern North Carolina?
Some southeastern North Carolina counting hope new recreational opportunities will lure visitors and lead to growth.
Posted inNews
‘Really make a difference.’ Roadside food pantry helps fill need in Columbus County
Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus County built a free food pantry that is stocked with free canned goods and home supplies.