Lumbee Tribe Rejects Amendment Opening the Door for a Casino
Tribal leaders said a casino could bring well-paying jobs to rural southeastern N.C., but critics worried about the speed and transparency of the decision.
Casino Vote Divides Lumbee Tribe
Some tribal members say they support gaming but question who should hold the power to make big decisions.
Data Point: Border Belt’s Biggest Cities See Population Losses
Meanwhile, some smaller towns grew or held steady between 2020 and 2025, Census figures show.
Drought, Rising Fuel Costs Strain North Carolina Farmers
Despite recent rainfall, the state is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades.
Small Airports in Rural Southeastern N.C. Are Expanding
The Laurinburg-Maxton Airport plans to open a new terminal to keep up with demand and potentially attract aviation businesses.
Diesel and Fertilizer Cost Spikes Put Squeeze on N.C. Corn Farmers
War in the Middle East is driving up the price of liquid nitrogen used to produce corn fertilizer.
Robeson County Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Duke Energy Rate Increase
The N.C. Utilities Commission is hosting public hearings across the state to get feedback from customers.
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State Wants Public Feedback on Planned Upgrades for Downtown Lumberton Street
The N.C. Department of Public Transportation plans to make Second Street safer for pedestrians.
Judges Clear Way for Trial in Cumberland County’s Contaminated Water Lawsuit
County wants Chemours, DuPont to pay damages for allowing PFAS forever chemicals into drinking water and fund water infrastructure in affected areas.
As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes
A new housing recovery program created to avoid the delays and cost overruns that plagued past efforts is already seeing similar problems.
CBD, Hemp, and Other Marijuana Products May Not Be Available This Year. Here’s Why.
Hemp growers and business owners in North Carolina say a federal ban would kill the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Data Point: Border Belt Counties Are Among the Most Economically Distressed in N.C.
Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties rank among the most challenged in four key economic development indicators.
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