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NC man accused of bilking investors out of $1 million in Scotland County scam

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

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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Here are some family-friendly events this summer in NC’s Border Belt counties

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

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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Robeson County commissioners say no to proposed military training site

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

Sarah NagemSarah NagemJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023
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Company brings new opportunities to Bladen County airport, including flight lessons

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

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Are civic groups on their way out in Columbus County?

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?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Could White Lake become a year-round tourist destination in North Carolina?

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?

Ivey SchofieldIvey SchofieldMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023
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NC lawmaker says he voted against 12-week abortion ban after talking to women

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

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 16, 2023May 17, 2023
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Sen. Danny Britt says he won’t run for NC attorney general in 2024 

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 

Sarah NagemSarah NagemMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
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Lumbee leader confident Congress will grant full recognition this year

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

Sarah NagemSarah NagemApril 26, 2023April 27, 2023
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Seven years after Hurricane Matthew, Lumberton sees new housing. Is it enough? 

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? 

Sarah NagemSarah NagemApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023

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