SO-PAK-CO, which has its headquarters in Mullins, S.C., plans to create 440 jobs in Scotland County, N.C.
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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In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties
In-person early voting in NC begins Oct. 20 and ends Nov. 5. Here’s what to know in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.
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Here’s who is on the ballot in Scotland County for Nov. 8 election
Voters in Scotland County will cast ballots in the Nov. 8 midterm election that could have major impacts at the state and federal levels.
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Election Day in Robeson County is Nov. 8. Here’s who is on the ballot
Voters across North Carolina, including in Robeson County, will cast ballots in the Nov. 8 midterm election that could have major impacts at the state and federal levels.
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Oldest living Lumbee dies at 103, leaving behind a legacy – and a crop of collards
Evert Locklear was the oldest living member of the Lumbee tribe. He died in Robeson County on Oct. 8.
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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.
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Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?
Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended Columbus County sheriff in NC be reelected?
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Judge suspends North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments
Jon David, the local prosecutor, filed a court petition Tuesday asking for Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene to be suspended.
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Could North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments be forced out of office?
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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What to expect from Hurricane Ian in southeastern North Carolina
Hurricane Ian is bringing rain to southeastern North Carolina on Friday, along with wind and the potential for power outages.