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Author: Sarah Nagem

Sarah Nagem is a staff writer at Border Belt Independent.
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Downtown Lumberton envisions a big transformation, starting with Carolina Civic Center

Lumberton leaders hope to revitalize its historic downtown, starting with a $3 million annex for the Carolina Civic Center. Read more Continue reading Downtown Lumberton envisions a big transformation, starting with Carolina Civic Center

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 29, 2022November 30, 2022
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Scotland County family thankful for 11-year-old who saved them from house fire

Kaliyah Harrington, 11, and her family have a lot to be thankful for this year. Kaliyah saved them from a house fire in Scotland County in late October. Read more Continue reading Scotland County family thankful for 11-year-old who saved them from house fire

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022
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How safe are the hospitals in North Carolina’s Border Belt? New grades released

Hospitals in Robeson, Scotland, Columbus and Bladen counties got “C” grades in the latest report from The Leapfrog Group. Read more Continue reading How safe are the hospitals in North Carolina’s Border Belt? New grades released

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022
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Police took a drunken man to ex-girlfriend’s NC home. Then he killed her

A Lumberton police officer dropped off Timmy Ledwell, who was drunk, at his ex-girlfriend’s house in November 2018. An hour later, Pamela Roberts was dead. Read more Continue reading Police took a drunken man to ex-girlfriend’s NC home. Then he killed her

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 16, 2022November 20, 2022
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Tropical Storm Nicole expected to bring rain, risk of tornadoes to southeastern NC

Hurricane Nicole is expected to bring rain and the potential for tornadoes to southeastern North Carolina starting Thursday. Read more Continue reading Tropical Storm Nicole expected to bring rain, risk of tornadoes to southeastern NC

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 10, 2022November 17, 2022
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Robeson County voters flip NC House seat to GOP; Lowery wins

Republican Jarrod Lowery cruised to a win on Tuesday to represent most of Robeson County in the N.C. House. Read more Continue reading Robeson County voters flip NC House seat to GOP; Lowery wins

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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Rouzer keeps US House seat representing southeastern NC counties

David Rouzer was on his way to securing another term in the U.S. House, beating a well-known Democrat to represent part of southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Rouzer keeps US House seat representing southeastern NC counties

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 8, 2022November 9, 2022
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Shift to the GOP clouds local races in this rural NC county – especially for sheriff

Columbus County has seen a political shift to the right as more Republicans get elected to local offices. Read more Continue reading Shift to the GOP clouds local races in this rural NC county – especially for sheriff

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 3, 2022November 8, 2022
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Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

David Rouzer and Charles Graham are vying to represent North Carolina’s District 7 in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 26, 2022November 8, 2022
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Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Jody Greene, who was suspended from his duties as Columbus County sheriff earlier this month for making racist comments, engaged in a monthslong sexual relationship with a detective in his office, the local district attorney said in newly filed court records. Read more Continue reading Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 21, 2022October 24, 2022

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