Both health care systems had public hearings this month about their proposals to build community hospitals along the U.S. 74 corridor.
Health
Scientists Say This Chemical Could Cause Irreversible Harm. It’s Everywhere in Eastern N.C.
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Shaking Up Health Care in N.C.
Some on the private market are already seeing higher premiums for 2026, and others who rely on Medicaid could lose coverage.
Here’s How Robeson County is Spending Opioid Settlement Money
Robeson County will receive more than $16.4 million through 2038 from national opioid settlements.
How Rural N.C. Lowered Overdose Deaths—But Will Struggle to Keep Pace
After years of fighting rising rates of overdoses, communities have been reversing the trend.
Border Belt Sees Drop in Fatal Drug Overdoses
Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties saw significant decreases in the number of fatal drug overdoses in 2024.
How Are Border Belt Counties Spending Opioid Settlement Money?
Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties will get millions of dollars through 2038 from national legal settlements with drugmakers.
Scotland Health Leader Wins Statewide Rural Health Award
David Pope, president and CEO of the Scotland Health Care System, was named a Community Star for his commitment to improving rural health.
Here’s How Scotland County is Spending Opioid Settlement Money
Scotland County will receive more than $5.4 million through 2038 from national settlements to combat the opioid epidemic.
Here’s How Columbus County is Spending Opioid Settlement Money
Columbus County will receive nearly $14.7 million through 2038 from national settlements to combat the opioid epidemic.

