Morgan Casey, Author at Border Belt Independent

Some N.C. Counties Have Reduced Hepatitis B Cases, But New Guidelines Spark Concerns

Local health officials say updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put babies at risk.

Residents of Red Springs Assisted Living say they are hesitant to vote after being questioned by investigators, according to the facility’s director.

Shawn Tobin Locklear Jr. was out on bond when investigators say he shot two deputies and commandeered an ambulance.

Both health care systems had public hearings this month about their proposals to build community hospitals along the U.S. 74 corridor.

D3 Delivery received funding from the city to pilot a program aimed at helping people who were incarcerated or recovering from addiction.

President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes Lumbee recognition, into law.

The philanthropist gave Robeson Community College $24 million and Bladen Community College $12 million.

Duron Burney, who lost the Red Springs mayoral race by two votes, is challenging ballots cast by residents of an assisted-living facility.

Investigators are still looking for suspects in the October 25 shooting that left two people dead and 11 other injured.

David Pope, president and CEO of the Scotland Health Care System, was named a Community Star for his commitment to improving rural health.