Marshall Melton is accused of swindling more than $1 million from investors in a real estate scheme in downtown Laurinburg. Read more Continue reading NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam

Here is a list of some events happening this summer in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading Here are some family-friendly events this summer in NC’s Border Belt counties

After hearing residents’ concerns, Robeson County commissioners voted to deny a special-use permit for a bomb-detonation training site. Read more Continue reading Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site

Sovereign Aerospace now offers flight lessons at the Curtis L. Brown Jr. Field Airport in Elizabethtown in Bladen County.Read more Continue reading Company brings new opportunities to Bladen County airport, including flight lessons

Social and civic groups, once very popular in Columbus County, are struggling. But some say the groups will make a comeback. Read more Continue reading Are civic groups on their way out in Columbus County?

Encouraged by new vacation homes and crowded camp sites, White Lake in Bladen County wants to become more than a summertime adventure spot.  Read more Continue reading Could White Lake become a year-round tourist destination in North Carolina?

Garland Pierce, a Democratic lawmaker in NC, said he ultimately voted against a 12-week abortion ban after talking to women. Read more Continue reading NC lawmaker says he voted against 12-week abortion ban after talking to women

State Sen. Danny Bitt, one of the most powerful Republicans in NC, said he does not plan to run for state attorney general next year. Read more Continue reading Sen. Danny Britt says he won’t run for NC attorney general in 2024 

Lumbee Chairman John Lowery says chances are “very high” that Congress will grant full recognition to the tribe this year. Read more Continue reading Lumbee leader confident Congress will grant full recognition this year

New affordable housing is going up in Lumberton, a Robeson County city devastated by hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Read more Continue reading Seven years after Hurricane Matthew, Lumberton sees new housing. Is it enough?