Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Says it Worked with ICE on Traffic Checkpoint
A sheriff’s spokesperson said deputies arrested two people on drug charges on September 24. An immigration advocacy group says more people were detained.
Columbus County Considers a Moratorium on Data Centers
County commissioners will host a public hearing on October 5 as more North Carolina communities weigh potential regulations.
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Robeson County Sweepstakes Case
The attorney for a video sweepstakes operator says the state Court of Appeals was wrong to ban kiosks in Robeson County.
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Preventing Youth Crime in Robeson County
The sheriff’s office launched a program over the summer aimed at helping young people make good decisions and understand consequences.
Two Former Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputies File Discrimination Complaints
Their attorneys say the allegations highlight ongoing racial inequities at the department.
State Issues Warning to Rowland Over Finances
The Robeson County town has been on the Local Government Commission’s watch list for years.
More Politics & Government Coverage
How North Carolina Wasted the Chance To Fix Hog Pollution
Some say a pact between the state and Smithfield Foods “failed miserably.” Those who worked on the agreement explain why.
State Elections Board Nixes Sunday Voting in Columbus and Scotland Counties
North Carolina officials largely sided with Republicans to limit Sunday voting across the state ahead of the November election.
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.
Scotland County Detention Center Has Dire Needs, Local Officials Say
The jail in Laurinburg hasn’t passed a state inspection since 2022. But replacing it poses challenges for the poor county.
Remembering the Life and Death of Sara Graham
A 911 dispatcher who answered a call in 2015 about a young woman’s disappearance wanted to keep her memory alive.
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