The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery Resource Center will make recommendations about how to spend opioid settlement money in Robeson County.
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.
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North Carolina’s Border Belt lags behind in COVID booster shots. Here’s what to know
Counties in North Carolina’s Border Belt have among the lowest rates in the state for COVID-19 booster shots, which health officials say are crucial in combating the virus. In Robeson County, 19% of the population has received a vaccine booster or additional shot, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. That’s the […]
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Scotland County lowers property tax rate, but it’s still the highest in North Carolina
Scotland County’s new budget has a property tax rate of 99 cents per $100 of value. While the rate has steadily dropped over the years, it remains the highest in North Carolina.
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What to know about abortion in North Carolina’s Border Belt
Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties have lower abortion rates than the statewide figure in North Carolina.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.