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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

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldDecember 13, 2022December 13, 2022
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Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales

Bladen County voters have spoken: Alcohol can be sold anywhere throughout the county. Read more Continue reading Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term

Bladen County voters have reelected Jim McVicker for a third term as sheriff.Read more Continue reading Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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Robeson County voters flip NC House seat to GOP; Lowery wins

Republican Jarrod Lowery cruised to a win on Tuesday to represent most of Robeson County in the N.C. House. Read more Continue reading Robeson County voters flip NC House seat to GOP; Lowery wins

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022
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Rouzer keeps US House seat representing southeastern NC counties

David Rouzer was on his way to securing another term in the U.S. House, beating a well-known Democrat to represent part of southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Rouzer keeps US House seat representing southeastern NC counties

Sarah NagemSarah NagemNovember 8, 2022November 9, 2022
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North Carolina sheriff who made racist remarks wins reelection

Jody Greene, who resigned as Columbus County sheriff last month, won reelection on Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Read more Continue reading North Carolina sheriff who made racist remarks wins reelection

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldNovember 8, 2022November 9, 2022
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Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in NC’s Border Belt counties

The 2022 election is well underway in North Carolina’s Border Belt region, where thousands of voters have already cast their ballots. Read more Continue reading Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in NC’s Border Belt counties

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldNovember 3, 2022November 8, 2022
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Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

David Rouzer and Charles Graham are vying to represent North Carolina’s District 7 in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 26, 2022November 8, 2022
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In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

In-person early voting in NC begins Oct. 20 and ends Nov. 5. Here’s what to know in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022
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Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

In Columbus County, suspended sheriff Jody Greene has dominated headlines in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 election. But voters will also decide on several other races, from the U.S. Senate to local school boards. Read more Continue reading Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 17, 2022November 2, 2022

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