St. Andrews University Campus Can Be Sold Under Bankruptcy Deal
Unable to raise enough money, the Scotland Development Corporation will hand over the campus to creditors.
Columbus County Educators Want to Help Public School Students Through New Tax Program
The Columbus County Educational Opportunity Foundation hopes to garner tax-deductible donations so students can access tutoring and other services.
East Arcadia Residents Oppose Potential Sale of School Building
The Bladen County school board voted to sell East Arcadia School, which it closed in June. But the community is pushing back.
Robeson County Parents Say Teacher Threw Objects at Students
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two parents say a fifth-grade teacher at Pembroke Elementary acted aggressively.
Data Point: Wheels on the Bus Go Round
Now that a new school year is underway, we looked at what it takes to transport thousands of Border Belt students .
Robeson County Schools Are Off State’s Low-Performing List For First Time In Years
The public school district improved its state test scores and graduation rate. Other districts in the Border Belt also saw improvements.
Make Or Break
Ninth graders in N.C. are held back more often than students in other parts of the country. How can schools ensure they’re ready to move on?
More Education Coverage
New School Teaches Robeson County Students Job Skills
The Robeson Career and Technical Education Center opened Monday in Pembroke, marking the county’s first new school in more than 40 years.
Data Point: What Are the Top-Ranked High Schools in the Border Belt?
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 rankings of public schools across the nation.
Out-of-State Police Search UNC Pembroke’s Flock Cameras, Records Show
A Wilmington attorney wanted to know who was accessing surveillance footage on the college campus. The answer surprised him.
Data Point: Robeson County Schools Search for New Superintendent
Here’s a look at the district by the numbers as the search begins to replace Freddie Williamson, who announced his retirement in June.
Funding Model for Students With Disabilities Leaves Some N.C. Schools Scrambling
Public school leaders and advocates say the state should revamp the way it pays for exceptional children’s programs.
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