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Check out what’s in new NC budget for Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties

After a nearly three-month delay that included squabbles over Medicaid expansion and casinos, NC lawmakers passed a $30 billion budget. Read more Continue reading Check out what’s in new NC budget for Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties

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Casino plan – including one operated by Lumbee in southeastern NC – is dead for now

NC lawmakers say they have reached a budget deal that does not include four casinos, including one that would be operated by the Lumbee. Read more Continue reading Casino plan – including one operated by Lumbee in southeastern NC – is dead for now

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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As lawmakers tie casinos to Medicaid, questions remain for Lumbee and southeastern NC

Newly proposed legislation ties four casinos, including one that would be operated by the Lumbee tribe, to Medicaid expansion in NC. Read more Continue reading As lawmakers tie casinos to Medicaid, questions remain for Lumbee and southeastern NC

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023
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NC is preparing for its first elections under voter ID law. Is the Border Belt ready?

As North Carolina gears up for its first elections in which voters have to show photo identification, officials are urging people to get IDs.Read more Continue reading NC is preparing for its first elections under voter ID law. Is the Border Belt ready?

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Columbus County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Voters across Columbus County, including those in Whiteville, will go to the polls Nov. 7 to choose mayors and local board members. Read more Continue reading Columbus County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Border Belt IndependentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023
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Scotland County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Voters across Scotland County, including those in Laurinburg, will go to the polls Nov. 7 to choose mayors members of local boards. Read more Continue reading Scotland County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Border Belt IndependentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023
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Bladen County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Voters across Bladen County will go to the polls on Nov. 7 for municipal elections. Bladenboro, Elizabethtown and other towns have contests. Read more Continue reading Bladen County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Border Belt IndependentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023
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Robeson County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Several towns in Robeson County will have municipal elections on Nov. 7. Nearly 60 candidates are running. Read more Continue reading Robeson County’s municipal elections are Nov. 7. Here are the candidates

Border Belt IndependentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023
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North Carolina is expanding Medicaid. What does that mean in the Border Belt?

Rural regions, including Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties, are expected to particularly benefit from Medicaid expansion in NC. Read more Continue reading North Carolina is expanding Medicaid. What does that mean in the Border Belt?

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMarch 28, 2023April 4, 2023
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In a rural NC county rife with turmoil, voters elect first Black woman to county board

Barbara Featherson, who was sworn into office this month, is the first Black woman to serve on the Columbus County Board of Commissioners. Read more Continue reading In a rural NC county rife with turmoil, voters elect first Black woman to county board

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