Hope Alive, a nonprofit that plans to open a drug-treatment center in Robeson County, got a victory in court. Read more Continue reading Judge gives plans for controversial drug-treatment center green light in Robeson County

Patriotic Millionaires, an advocacy group that pushes for higher taxes for the rich and an increase in the minimum wage, launched a pilot program in Whiteville last summer. Read more Continue reading Patriotic Millionaires picks a small NC town to push for higher taxes for the rich

Some Bladen County farmers say agritourism could be the key to supplementing their income and sustaining centuries-old farms. Read more Continue reading Turkey hunt and lunch: New generation of Bladen County farmers looks to agritourism

After a series of lawsuits, some hog farmers in Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina say they worry about their future. Read more Continue reading The hog industry rules in Bladen County. But some farmers worry about their future

Chadbourn, a town of about 1,600 people in Columbus County, has been securing funds to revitalize and rebuild its downtown. Read more Continue reading ‘Sitting on a goldmine.’ Chadbourn makes gains toward a downtown revitalization

Extra food benefits for North Carolina’s poorest residents will come to an end in March as grocery prices remain high. Read more Continue reading Food stamps are being reduced in NC as grocery prices remain high. Here’s what to know

The Lower Bladen County Citizens Group is asking county commissioners for ARPA funds to repair its building and host new programs. Read more Continue reading Bladen County community devastated by dike failure wants to rebuild nonprofit site