Morgan Casey, Author at Border Belt Independent

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Helping Homeless Residents in the Border Belt

The Whiteville police chief wants to connect people experiencing homelessness with social workers who can help them.

The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, alleges the county has known for years that the landfill leaches PFAS into drinking water.

The project, funded by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, aims to improve drainage and keep water away from downtown.

Bladen County Commissioners dropped a proposal to decrease its number of representatives after criticism from residents and advocacy organizations.

The director of the Robeson County Church and Community Center director called the partnership “revolutionary” for health care access in rural areas.

The county’s governing board is larger than most in N.C. But some skeptics fear shrinking it could diminish Black voters’ power.

New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.

Despite recent rainfall, the state is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades.

The legislature approved $319 million to keep the program afloat for more than 3 million recipients across North Carolina.

With only two enforcement officers, it can be tough for the local health department to keep up with illegal dump sites.