The University of North Carolina at Pembroke could face budget cuts as the UNC System looks to reduce administrative costs. Read more Continue reading UNC Pembroke could face budget cuts amid declining enrollment
The Lumbee tribe in NC has partial federal recognition. Full recognition would bring money for education, health care and more.Read more Continue reading For the Lumbee, full federal recognition is closer than ever
A three-judge panel voted unanimously on Wednesday to clear Clarence Roberts, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 2017.Read more Continue reading NC Innocence Commission exonerates man convicted of Robeson County murder 8 years ago
Border Belt school districts saw lower teacher attrition rates in 2024 than in recent years, but vacancies continued to increase. Read more Continue reading Fewer teachers are leaving schools in rural southeastern NC, data shows
A new bill in the state House would set aside money for a presidential library in honor of Donald Trump at UNC Pembroke.Read more Continue reading Trump’s presidential library at UNC Pembroke? NC House bill would set aside money for it
The U.S. Department of Education said it is terminating pandemic-era funds.Read more Continue reading Robeson County schools abruptly lose $14.6 million in federal funding
Residents with private wells in Lumberton and Pembroke can get their water tested by Chemours for PFAS, known as “forever chemicals.”Read more Continue reading Expanded well testing for PFAS: what you need to know
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The Lumbee will protect nearly 1,400 acres of wetlands and forest in Robeson County through a first-of-its-kind large land donation to the tribe. Read more Continue reading Lumbee tribe celebrates donation of 1,400 acres in Robeson County
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Nearly 200 students from wealthier families are using taxpayer-funded vouchers to attend private schools this year in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties, data shows. Read more Continue reading More students are using private school vouchers in rural southeastern NC
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A new bridge on N.C. 130 over I-95 honors James H. Marshburn, an N.C. Highway Patrol trooper who was killed in the line of duty.Read more Continue reading Robeson County bridge honors Highway Patrol trooper killed in 1964
