- Robeson County environmental advocates call for more regulations on poultry farms
Two environmental activists in Robeson County have filed a federal complaint alleging that NC fails to adequately regulate poultry plants. Read more - Funding for NC program that provides food to Medicaid recipients is in jeopardy
Healthy Opportunities Pilots launched last year to help Medicaid recipients in NC get help with food, transportation and more. Read more - Are mobile clinics the key to addressing mental health needs in rural North Carolina?
Mobile health clinics have gained popularity in rural NC, as officials say they eliminate some barriers to mental health treatment. Read more - More pregnant women need prenatal care in North Carolina’s Border Belt. But how?
Health care providers and pregnancy centers want to increase access to prenatal care in southeastern North Carolina. Read more - North Carolina health departments have struggled to hire COVID-19 school liaisons
North Carolina allocated nearly $10 million in 2021 for health liaisons for schools. But health departments have had trouble filling the jobs. Read more
Border Belt Independent
Journalism For The Greater Good in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson & Scotland Counties
