- North Carolina is expanding Medicaid. What does that mean in the Border Belt?
Rural regions, including Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties, are expected to particularly benefit from Medicaid expansion in NC. Read more - In a rural NC county rife with turmoil, voters elect first Black woman to county board
Barbara Featherson, who was sworn into office this month, is the first Black woman to serve on the Columbus County Board of Commissioners. Read more - Bladen County voters say yes to alcohol sales
Bladen County voters have spoken: Alcohol can be sold anywhere throughout the county. Read more - Bladen County sheriff is elected to third term
Bladen County voters have reelected Jim McVicker for a third term as sheriff.Read more - Robeson County voters flip NC House seat to GOP; Lowery wins
Republican Jarrod Lowery cruised to a win on Tuesday to represent most of Robeson County in the N.C. House. Read more
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