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Author: Sarah Nagem

Sarah Nagem is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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Economy, News

Pain at the pump – and at the grocery store – hits hard in southeastern North Carolina

North Carolina families are feeling the effects of inflation and high gas prices. Here’s how they’re getting by. Read more Continue reading Pain at the pump – and at the grocery store – hits hard in southeastern North Carolina

Sarah NagemJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022
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Justice

Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

A detention officer with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office who was charged in connection with a suspect who was booked and released from jail under a false name was previously suspended from his job three times, officials say. Read more Continue reading Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

Sarah NagemJune 16, 2022June 17, 2022
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Health

Rural NC hospitals applaud move toward Medicaid expansion – but not a tacked-on change

Rural hospital leaders are thrilled the N.C. Senate voted in favor of Medicaid expansion – but not potential changes to Certificate of Need. Read more Continue reading Rural NC hospitals applaud move toward Medicaid expansion – but not a tacked-on change

Sarah NagemJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022
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News

One NC mother’s journey to overcome addiction and bring her family back together

Maria Carthen has dealt with trauma and an addiction to crack cocaine, Now the NC mother is desperately trying to get her kids back.Read more Continue reading One NC mother’s journey to overcome addiction and bring her family back together

Sarah NagemJune 6, 2022June 7, 2022
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Health

Lumbee researcher to study cancer among American Indians in NC

Dr. Ronny Bell, a member of the Lumbee tribe, is among the leaders of a new research project studying the impact of cancer among American Indians in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Lumbee researcher to study cancer among American Indians in NC

Sarah NagemMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022
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Government

Charles Graham narrowly won his primary in NC. Now the big fight for Congress begins

Charles Graham narrowly won the Democratic primary for NC’s District 7 seat in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Charles Graham narrowly won his primary in NC. Now the big fight for Congress begins

Sarah NagemMay 19, 2022May 23, 2022
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Government

Lowery, Townsend win primaries for NC House seat representing Robeson County 

Jarrod Lowery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, won the Republican primary to vie for the District 47 seat in the NC House. Read more Continue reading Lowery, Townsend win primaries for NC House seat representing Robeson County 

Sarah NagemMay 17, 2022May 20, 2022
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Health, News

The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina

Robeson, Scotland, Bladen and Columbus County continue to rank among the least-healthy states in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina

Sarah NagemMay 9, 2022May 11, 2022
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Economy

Home prices in rural Columbus County show the housing boom extends beyond NC cities

The median home sale price in Columbus County rose nearly 82% during a two-year span, showing the housing boom extends beyond NC’s cities.Read more Continue reading Home prices in rural Columbus County show the housing boom extends beyond NC cities

Sarah NagemApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022
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Government

Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in NC’s Border Belt

Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties in NC.Read more Continue reading Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in NC’s Border Belt

Sarah NagemApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

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