The Jewish community once played a major role in rural southeastern North Carolina. Today, that legacy continues. Read more Continue reading Fabric of community: The legacy of the Jewish population in rural southeastern NC

The Lumbee tribe in NC is once again hosting cultural workshops that celebrate traditional art, music and dance. Read more Continue reading From crafting to dancing, Lumbee tribe celebrates culture in workshops open to all

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

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 

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

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

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

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?