Sarah Nagem, Author at Border Belt Independent

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Work begins to widen I-95 in Robeson County. Here’s what to know for the next 4 years

Work is underway to widen a 24-mile stretch of I-95 in Robeson County. Here’s what to know about the four-year project.

Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended Columbus County sheriff in NC be reelected?

Jon David, the local prosecutor, filed a court petition Tuesday asking for Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene to be suspended.

Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said he will not resign after he was heard making racist comments. But could he be forced out?

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Hurricane Ian is bringing rain to southeastern North Carolina on Friday, along with wind and the potential for power outages.

Some NC counties are so short on lawyers that they’ve become “legal deserts” – and state officials have few plans to fill the void.

UNC Pembroke ranked in the top half in a new list of best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

Wendy Jones was the second Native American in three months who Robeson County investigators say was killed in a domestic violence situation.

The Lumbee tribe in North Carolina will receive an additional $4 million in federal money this year for its robust housing program.

Most counties in southeastern North Carolina are now considered high risk for COVID-19, and people are encouraged to wear masks indoors.