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The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina
Robeson, Scotland, Bladen and Columbus County continue to rank among the least-healthy states in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading The fight for better health (and health care) in rural North Carolina
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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 Continue reading Bladen County has the highest teacher vacancy rate in North Carolina
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By Les High Publisher There’s a line from the Apple TV series Ted Lasso in which Ted is told: “The truth will set you free, but first, it will really piss you off.” The truth, however, is hard to come by today. That’s one of the reasons why we founded the Border Belt Independent in May, and why we need your continued support. Newsrooms like …Read more Continue reading Subscribe to our free newsletter and never miss a story
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Home prices in rural Columbus County show the housing boom extends beyond NC cities
The median home sale price in Columbus County rose nearly 82% during a two-year span, showing the housing boom extends beyond NC’s cities.Read more Continue reading Home prices in rural Columbus County show the housing boom extends beyond NC cities
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Between place and party
Charles Graham has rejected party orthodoxy, gone internet viral, and run a dozen points ahead of the Democratic ticket. Now, his bid for an upset congressional victory highlights the challenge for North Carolina’s moderate rural Democrats.Read more Continue reading Between place and party
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Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in NC’s Border Belt
Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties in NC.Read more Continue reading Here’s what to know ahead of the May 17 primary election in NC’s Border Belt
Here are races to watch as Scotland County voters go to the polls for May 17 primary
Scotland County voters will go to the polls on May 17 for a statewide primary. Here are races to watch. Read more Continue reading Here are races to watch as Scotland County voters go to the polls for May 17 primary
Robeson County voters will go to the polls May 17. Here are some primary races to watch
Robeson County voters will vote in the primary election on May 17. They will help set the stage for the 2022 midterm election in November. Read more Continue reading Robeson County voters will go to the polls May 17. Here are some primary races to watch
Columbus County voters will go to the polls in May. Here are some primary races to watch
Voters in Columbus County will head to the polls on May 17 for the primary election. Read more Continue reading Columbus County voters will go to the polls in May. Here are some primary races to watch
Here are some primary races to watch in Bladen County for May 17 election
When Bladen County voters go to the polls May 17, they will choose who they want to run next fall in the 2022 general election.Read more Continue reading Here are some primary races to watch in Bladen County for May 17 election