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Author: Sarah Nagem

Sarah Nagem is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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Politics / Government

Casino plan – including one operated by Lumbee in southeastern NC – is dead for now

NC lawmakers say they have reached a budget deal that does not include four casinos, including one that would be operated by the Lumbee. Read more Continue reading Casino plan – including one operated by Lumbee in southeastern NC – is dead for now

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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As lawmakers tie casinos to Medicaid, questions remain for Lumbee and southeastern NC

Newly proposed legislation ties four casinos, including one that would be operated by the Lumbee tribe, to Medicaid expansion in NC. Read more Continue reading As lawmakers tie casinos to Medicaid, questions remain for Lumbee and southeastern NC

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023
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Justice

Native American says North Carolina prison has denied his right to religious practices

James Conley, who is being held at Tabor Correctional Institution, says he has not had access to traditional practices since 2020. Read more Continue reading Native American says North Carolina prison has denied his right to religious practices

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023
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Idalia moves into southeastern NC. Here’s what to expect from the storm

Much of southeastern North Carolina is under tropical storm advisories on Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia approaches.Read more Continue reading Idalia moves into southeastern NC. Here’s what to expect from the storm

Sarah NagemSarah NagemAugust 30, 2023August 31, 2023
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A casino run by the Lumbee tribe? North Carolina lawmakers pitch idea 

State lawmakers are considering a casino that would be run by the Lumbee tribe in southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading A casino run by the Lumbee tribe? North Carolina lawmakers pitch idea 

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJuly 20, 2023July 25, 2023
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A new era in the war on drugs in North Carolina

North Carolina is getting nearly $1.4 billion from legal settlements to combat the opioid epidemic. Counties and towns will spend the money.Read more Continue reading A new era in the war on drugs in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJuly 10, 2023July 16, 2023
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How one rural North Carolina school district is focusing on top-performing students

Robeson County schools in North Carolina is expanding its AIG enrollment and partnering with the NC School of Science and Math. Read more Continue reading How one rural North Carolina school district is focusing on top-performing students

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023
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NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam

Marshall Melton is accused of swindling more than $1 million from investors in a real estate scheme in downtown Laurinburg. Read more Continue reading NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site

After hearing residents’ concerns, Robeson County commissioners voted to deny a special-use permit for a bomb-detonation training site. Read more Continue reading Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
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Education

Private school voucher plan would hurt public districts in rural NC, educators say

Deanne Meadows, superintendent of Columbus County Schools in rural NC, says universal school vouchers would lead to segregation. Read more Continue reading Private school voucher plan would hurt public districts in rural NC, educators say

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

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