• A Taxing Proposal
    Republican leaders say proposed constitutional amendments will save taxpayers money, but critics warn of long-term consequences.
  • N.C. Cotton Farmers Contend With a New Pest
    The cotton jassid is a looming threat to agriculture in North Carolina. Farmers already struggling to stay afloat fear what’s next.
  • Scotland County Nonprofit Coalition Gets New Life
    The group is in a new era but has the same goal: to improve the county’s poor health and economy by maximizing collaboration between local organizations.
  • Is the Lumbee Casino Plan Dead?
    Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.”
  • Lumbee Tribe Rejects Amendment Opening the Door for a Casino
    Tribal leaders said a casino could bring jobs to rural southeastern N.C., but critics worried about speed and transparency.