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Two NC Black men, the late Sanford Thurman and Vincent Spaulding , came close to making it big with their inventions. Read more Continue reading Local Black inventors find the path to riches and fame is tough
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Federal funding is especially crucial for low-income schools like those in rural southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Rural schools in NC’s Border Belt brace for federal funding cuts
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The North Carolina Supreme Court is weighing the deinition of “good moral character” as it relates to an oicer
ired for dishonesty and neglect of duty. The court’s decision could upend occupational licensing in the state.Read more Continue reading The moral of the story
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Farmers say they’re waiting for payments linked to conservation programs, projects aimed at combating climate change, and disaster loans.Read more Continue reading North Carolina farmers reel from Trump administration payment delays
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North Carolina churches are raising concerns that letting ICE enforce within congregations will deter immigrants from attending worship services and make it harder to offer a safe community haven. Many of those fears are already being realized. Read more Continue reading Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners
By Ben Rappaport benrappaport@borderbelt.org Officials are urging caution in much of southeastern North Carolina as wildfires remain a risk during windy conditions. Wildfires have been burning in the region since last week. More than 200 acres burned in the Evergreen community in Columbus County, and other fires broke out near a sawmill in Riegelwood. Robeson County has seen 15 wildfires that burned more than 220 …Read more Continue reading Rain moves into southeastern North Carolina after wildfires
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School districts across the Border Belt saw increases in crime and suspension rates in the 2023-2024 school year, although statewide figures declined, according to a report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools see increase in crime, violence and suspensions
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Most school districts in North Carolina’s Border Belt experienced more learning loss than the state overall since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows. Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools still feel effects of COVID learning loss, new report shows
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Executive orders from President Donald Trump calling for increased deportation of immigrants are stoking fears across rural southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Trump’s immigration orders spark fear in NC’s Border Belt
By Sarah Nagem and Carli Brosseau On Wednesday, Eastern North Carolina’s top federal prosecutor, Michael Easley Jr., announced his resignation as part of the Trump administration transition. Easley, who President Joe Biden appointed to be the U.S. attorney for the region in 2021, said he will step down February 3. While stepping down has become standard practice when a new president takes office, Easley’s departure …Read more Continue reading US attorney resigns, leaving Columbus County corruption probe in limbo
