Maria Carthen has dealt with trauma and an addiction to crack cocaine, Now the NC mother is desperately trying to get her kids back.
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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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.
Posted inPolitics & 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.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Lowery, Townsend win primaries for NC House seat representing Robeson CountyÂ
Jarrod Lowery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, won the Republican primary to vie for the District 47 seat in the NC House.
Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inBusiness & 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.
Posted inPolitics & 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.
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Here are races to watch as Scotland County voters go to the polls for May 17 primary
Scotland County voters will go to the polls on May 17 for a statewide primary. Here are races to watch.
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Robeson County voters will go to the polls May 17. Here are some primary 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.
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Columbus County voters will go to the polls in May. Here are some primary races to watch
Voters in Columbus County will head to the polls on May 17 for the primary election.