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Robeson County retired educator hopes to inspire other Black artists

After teaching art for nearly three in the Robeson County school district, Sandi Carter still focuses on her creativity. Her work is on display at Robeson Community College during Black History Month.Read more Continue reading Robeson County retired educator hopes to inspire other Black artists

Border Belt IndependentFebruary 28, 2023March 2, 2023
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Alcohol served in social districts is latest downtown trend in NC’s Border Belt 

Laurinburg and Whiteville now have downtown “social districts” where adults can carry alcoholic beverages while the shop, mingle and explore the community. Read more Continue reading Alcohol served in social districts is latest downtown trend in NC’s Border Belt 

Border Belt IndependentFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
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65 years after Battle of Hayes Pond: Lumbees recall fight that pushed out Ku Klux Klan

The Lumbee tribe in North Carolina marked the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Hayes Pond, where Native Americans pushed back the Ku Klux Klan. Read more Continue reading 65 years after Battle of Hayes Pond: Lumbees recall fight that pushed out Ku Klux Klan

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023
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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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Who’s your people?

North Carolina’s Lumbee tribe has been fighting for full federal recognition for over a century. Their story is one of race and identity. Read more Continue reading Who’s your people?

Border Belt IndependentOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022
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It’s fall festival season. Check out these events in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Fall is quickly approaching, and we all know what that means in southeastern North Carolina: festival season. Read more Continue reading It’s fall festival season. Check out these events in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022
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Is recreation the key to growth in southeastern North Carolina?

Some southeastern North Carolina counting hope new recreational opportunities will lure visitors and lead to growth. Read more Continue reading Is recreation the key to growth in southeastern North Carolina?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldJuly 14, 2022July 14, 2022
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Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Here are some free and cheap things to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt. Read more Continue reading Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Border Belt IndependentJuly 6, 2022July 6, 2022
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