Scotland County Homeowners Experience Sticker Shock After Property Revaluation
County commissioners could lower the property tax rate, which is the highest in the state, to ease the financial burden.
‘The Citizens Voted’: N.C. Mayor Takes Office More Than Two Years After Election
Allen Dial was sworn in as mayor of Pembroke following a lengthy legal battle over the 2023 election.
Robeson County Sheriff Asks SBI to Investigate Alleged High School Hazing
The reported incident involved members of the Fairmont High School baseball team on a school bus, investigators said.
Pembroke Mayor Asks North Carolina Supreme Court to Halt Lower Court’s Order
The state appeals court ruled this month that the mayor, who lost by 19 votes in 2023, did not have sufficient evidence of irregularities.
Public Records Must Be Produced ‘Promptly.’ How Did N.C. Towns Do?
While local government communications are public, cities vary widely in how they fulfill the legal obligation to make them available.
New SNAP Requirements Could Stress County Budgets
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act shifts a greater share of the food program’s administrative costs to North Carolina and the state’s counties.
Scotland and Richmond Counties Consider Building a Regional Jail
The detention centers in Scotland and Richmond counties are overcrowded. A new facility would serve both counties.
More Politics & Government Coverage
Data Point: Two Border Belt Counties See Increases in Voter Turnout
More voters turned out for Tuesday’s primary in Columbus and Scotland counties than in 2022. But Bladen and Robeson counties saw decreases.
Columbus County Sheriff Wins Primary; Longtime County Commissioner Out
Here are the results for Columbus County’s 2026 primaries. This page will update regularly after polls close.
Butler Wins Republican Primary for Scotland County Sheriff; Rematch for N.C. House Seat
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.
Two Bladen County School Board Members Are Out; Longtime Sheriff Wins Primary
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.
Robeson County Commissioner Loses Primary, Two Others Win
Unofficial results for Robeson County’s 2026 primaries are in.
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