- Bladen County has the highest teacher vacancy rate in North Carolina
Bladen County Schools had the highest teacher vacancy rate of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts. Read more - Shortages at North Carolina schools lead to stress, exhaustion and some creativity
Throughout southeastern North Carolina, staff shortages at schools have led to exhaustion and frustration. Read more - Robeson County school board likely violated state law by banning public, attorney says
The full Robeson County school board has met several times in person while barring the public from attending, which is a violation of state law, an attorney says. Read more - Could pay raise help this rural NC school district find teachers? Leaders hope soThe Bladen County school system has money to hire teachers and teacher assistants. But it’s struggling to find people who want the job. Read more
- UNC Pembroke gets record investment from state, a sign of the school’s rising reputation
UNC Pembroke is set to get a record investment from the state budget. Chancellor Cummings says it will be “transformative” for the school.Read more
Border Belt Independent
Journalism For The Greater Good in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson & Scotland Counties
