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Pastor Jerome Bullard of the Bridge of Life Church in Leland, N.C., conducted the funerals of his father, brother and son, all of whom died from COVID within a span of 18 days in late July and August. Read more Continue reading Pastor keeps faith despite losing father, brother and son who died from COVID in 18 days
Today the Border Belt Independent highlights staff writer Ivey Schofield, who majored in languages but has found her calling in journalism. She splits her time between The News Reporter in Whiteville and the BBI. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in a small town in South Carolina called Eastover. After graduating high school, I moved almost 1,000 miles away to …Read more Continue reading Writer profile: Ivey Schofield
Sarah Nagem will join the staff of the Border Belt Independent as editor June 1. “Sarah brings with her a passion for journalism that gives voice to the most vulnerable people in society,” said BBI Publisher Les High. “Growing up poor in West Virginia, she saw firsthand how generational poverty can limit access to many basic needs, including health care, transportation and education. She is …Read more Continue reading Sarah Nagem named editor of the Border Belt Independent
Welcome to the Border Belt Independent, ‘Journalism serving the Greater Good’ in four countiesRead more Continue reading Welcome to the Border Belt Independent, ‘Journalism serving the greater good’ in four counties
Q&A: Publisher Les High on the new online nonprofit news site, the Border Belt IndependentRead more Continue reading Q&A: Publisher Les High on the new online nonprofit news site, the Border Belt Independent
New nonprofit reporting center will examine issues in four rural countiesRead more Continue reading New nonprofit reporting center will examine issues in four rural counties
