Sarah Nagem, Author at Border Belt Independent

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.

Jarrod Lowery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, won the Republican primary to vie for the District 47 seat in the NC House.

Robeson, Scotland, Bladen and Columbus County continue to rank among the least-healthy states in North Carolina.

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.

Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties in NC.

Scotland County voters will go to the polls on May 17 for a statewide primary. Here are races to watch.

Robeson County voters will vote in the primary election on May 17. They will help set the stage for the 2022 midterm election in November.

Voters in Columbus County will head to the polls on May 17 for the primary election.

When Bladen County voters go to the polls May 17, they will choose who they want to run next fall in the 2022 general election.

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Some are calling for the removal of the Confederate monument in front of the courthouse in Robeson County, one of the most counties in NC.