The small private school in Laurinburg has faced the threat of closure for decades. On Friday, school officials told faculty the university will cease operations in less than two weeks.Read more Continue reading St. Andrews University to close on May 5
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
The Scotland County Stop the Violence Community Coalition hosted a forum to address youth violence following a fatal shooting. Read more Continue reading Youth violence rattles Scotland County as leaders call for unity
A judge heard oral arguments in a case alleging that St. Andrews University in NC mishandled a rape investigation. Read more Continue reading Judge hears arguments in case alleging St. Andrews University mishandled rape investigation
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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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Bladen and Columbus counties are expected to see significant growth in the next five years, newly released projections show. Read more Continue reading Bladen and Columbus counties are set to grow by 2030, state projections show
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Federal funding is especially crucial for low-income schools like those in rural southeastern North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Rural schools in NC’s Border Belt brace for federal funding cuts
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Farmers say they’re waiting for payments linked to conservation programs, projects aimed at combating climate change, and disaster loans.Read more Continue reading North Carolina farmers reel from Trump administration payment delays
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North Carolina churches are raising concerns that letting ICE enforce within congregations will deter immigrants from attending worship services and make it harder to offer a safe community haven. Many of those fears are already being realized. Read more Continue reading Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners
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Two former St. Andrews University students are suing the Laurinburg school, alleging that it knowingly admitted the convicted sex offender who later sexually assaulted them.Read more Continue reading Two former students sue St. Andrews University over sex offender on campus
