Skip to content
  • About the Border Belt Independent
  • Newsletter
  • Contact Us
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • facebook

Border Belt Independent

Journalism For The Greater Good in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson & Scotland Counties

  • Home
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Justice
  • Profiles
  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Donate

Category: Justice

Sticky post
Justice

New program will help Bladen County residents with criminal records get a clean slate

Legal Aid of North Carolina now offers record expunction services for free to qualifying residents in Bladen County. Read more Continue reading New program will help Bladen County residents with criminal records get a clean slate

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023
Sticky post
Justice

NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has hired a former Bladen County deputy who resigned last year after he was accused of beating a suspect with a flashlight following a high-speed chase.  Read more Continue reading NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 28, 2022November 8, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office now has a “soft” for crime victims and survivors of abuse. Other agencies can use the space, too. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?

Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended Columbus County sheriff in NC be reelected?Read more Continue reading Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 5, 2022October 9, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

Judge suspends North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments

Jon David, the local prosecutor, filed a court petition Tuesday asking for Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene to be suspended. Read more Continue reading Judge suspends North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 4, 2022October 9, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

Could North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments be forced out of office?

Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said he will not resign after he was heard making racist comments. But could he be forced out? Read more Continue reading Could North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments be forced out of office?

Sarah NagemSarah NagemOctober 3, 2022October 5, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

As North Carolina courts work through backlog, some counties don’t have enough lawyers

Some NC counties are so short on lawyers that they’ve become “legal deserts” – and state officials have few plans to fill the void.Read more Continue reading As North Carolina courts work through backlog, some counties don’t have enough lawyers

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 14, 2022September 16, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

A young mother was abused. Then her dismembered body was found in Robeson County 

Wendy Jones was the second Native American in three months who Robeson County investigators say was killed in a domestic violence situation. Read more Continue reading A young mother was abused. Then her dismembered body was found in Robeson County 

Sarah NagemSarah NagemSeptember 6, 2022September 9, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges

When North Carolina sheriffs make pleas to a state commission dominated by other sheriffs, employees with job troubles are more likely to keep their jobs.
Read more Continue reading North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges

Border Belt IndependentJuly 5, 2022July 5, 2022
Sticky post
Justice

Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

A detention officer with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office who was charged in connection with a suspect who was booked and released from jail under a false name was previously suspended from his job three times, officials say. Read more Continue reading Robeson County detention officer charged with obstruction had history of suspensions

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 16, 2022June 17, 2022

Posts navigation

Older posts
Border Belt Independent
Who We Are

The Border Belt Independent is a nonprofit, online newsroom that focuses on issues and challenges that affect Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties.

Subscribe to Border Belt Independent Weekly Newsletter

Why you should sign up for our newsletter




Archives

  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021

Recent Posts

  • NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam
  • Here are some family-friendly events this summer in NC’s Border Belt counties
  • Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site
  • Private school voucher plan would hurt public districts in rural NC, educators say
  • From crafting to dancing, Lumbee tribe celebrates culture in workshops open to all

Archives

  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021

Recent Posts

  • NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam
  • Here are some family-friendly events this summer in NC’s Border Belt counties
  • Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site
  • Private school voucher plan would hurt public districts in rural NC, educators say
  • From crafting to dancing, Lumbee tribe celebrates culture in workshops open to all

Search

Subscribe to receive new stories

Enter your email address to receive notification of new stories.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • About the Border Belt Independent
  • Newsletter
  • Contact Us
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • facebook
Proudly powered by WordPress