Four Republicans are running in the primary in the first election since former sheriff Jody Greene stepped down.
Sarah Nagem
Sarah Nagem is editor of the Border Belt Independent. She previously worked for The News & Observer and currently attends graduate school at Duke University.
Posted inCourts & Justice
911 Calls Record Chaos During Deadly Robeson County Party
Several weapons from the scene will undergo ballistic testing, the sheriff’s office said.
Posted inWeather
Storm brings heavy snow, bitter cold to southeastern N.C.
Officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads. Some schools will close Monday or switch to remote learning.
Posted inWeather
Winter Storm Brings Ice to Southeastern North Carolina
Some schools in the Border Belt will close or switch to online learning Monday amid a threat of icy roads.
Posted inPolitics & Government
After Decades of Fighting, Congress Recognizes the Lumbee
President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes Lumbee recognition, into law.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Congress Includes Lumbee Recognition in Defense Spending Bill
The North Carolina tribe has been seeking full federal recognition for more than a century. The latest effort comes after President Trump began pushing for Lumbee recognition.
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How Can the Lumbee Tribal Chairman Also Serve in the N.C. House?
Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery filed to run for the N.C. House seat he was appointed to fill in October.
Posted inHealth
How Rural N.C. Lowered Overdose Deaths—But Will Struggle to Keep Pace
After years of fighting rising rates of overdoses, communities have been reversing the trend.
Posted inPolitics & Government
John Lowery, Chairman of Lumbee Tribe, Will Fill Brother’s Vacant N.C. House Seat
The Robeson County Republican Party’s executive committee unanimously voted to recommend John Lowery to the governor for appointment.
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Jarrod Lowery Set to Start New job with Indian Affairs Following Trump Appointment
A member of the Lumbee tribe, Jarrod Lowery will serve as senior adviser to the assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior.