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NC elections director denies protests of Columbus County sheriff’s race
The director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections has denied two protests of the Columbus County sheriff’s race.Read more Continue reading NC elections director denies protests of Columbus County sheriff’s race
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Robeson County teen in foster care part of new lawsuit against NC’s top health agency
A 14-year-old Lumbee from Robeson County is a plaintiff in a case accusing N.C. DHHS of of unfairly housing children with disabilities who are in the foster care system. Read more Continue reading Robeson County teen in foster care part of new lawsuit against NC’s top health agency
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Bladen County town hopes to revitalize a Black neighborhood with new community center
Elizabethtown plans to build a community center in New Town, a predominantly Black neighborhood. Read more Continue reading Bladen County town hopes to revitalize a Black neighborhood with new community center
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Swearing-in delayed for NC sheriff-elect under fire for racism and other allegations
A North Carolina sheriff-elect who made racist comments about Black deputies won’t be sworn into office on Monday as scheduled.Read more Continue reading Swearing-in delayed for NC sheriff-elect under fire for racism and other allegations
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Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office
Turmoil continues in the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, where Jody Greene was re-elected on Nov. 8 amid controversy. Read more Continue reading Turmoil continues for rural North Carolina sheriff’s office
Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina Lumbee, reaches new high: No. 1 in college hoops
Kelvin Sampson, a Lumbee from Robeson county, reached a new high this week in his career as a college basketball coach. Read more Continue reading Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina Lumbee, reaches new high: No. 1 in college hoops
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Downtown Lumberton envisions a big transformation, starting with Carolina Civic Center
Lumberton leaders hope to revitalize its historic downtown, starting with a $3 million annex for the Carolina Civic Center. Read more Continue reading Downtown Lumberton envisions a big transformation, starting with Carolina Civic Center
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Support the trusted journalism you’ve come to expect; donate today
Help the Border Belt Independent kick off our 2022 fundraising campaign on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29.Read more Continue reading Support the trusted journalism you’ve come to expect; donate today
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Scotland County family thankful for 11-year-old who saved them from house fire
Kaliyah Harrington, 11, and her family have a lot to be thankful for this year. Kaliyah saved them from a house fire in Scotland County in late October. Read more Continue reading Scotland County family thankful for 11-year-old who saved them from house fire
Columbus County restaurant opens its door and its heart on Thanksgiving
Penn’s Grill, which reopened in 2016 in Whiteville, provides Thanksgiving meals to first responders and families in need. Read more Continue reading Columbus County restaurant opens its door and its heart on Thanksgiving