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Border Belt schools start new year with teacher vacancies

Bladen County, Columbus County, Education, Health, News, Recent Stories, Robeson County, Scotland County

Will Methodist University’s new medical school ease the regional doctor shortage?

Pencil on mathematic formula exercise test paper in education school.
Bladen County, Columbus County, Education, News, Recent Stories, Robeson County, Scotland County

Most Border Belt schools see academic gains, but still lag behind pre-pandemic scores

Bladen County, Columbus County, Education, News, Recent Stories, Robeson County, Scotland County

More Border Belt students get religious exemptions for vaccines

Money saving for Education in the glass bottle
Bladen County, Columbus County, Education, News, Recent Stories, Robeson County, Scotland County

With new year, Border Belt school leaders are frustrated by federal funding whiplash

Politics / Government

Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

David Rouzer and Charles Graham are vying to represent North Carolina’s District 7 in the U.S. House. Read more Continue reading Here’s where David Rouzer and Charles Graham stand on some key issues in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
October 26, 2022November 8, 2022
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News

After sheriff resigns, Black residents say racism is part of life in Columbus County

Some Black residents in Columbus County say the controversy surrounding Jody Greene, who resigned as sheriff, highlights a larger problem of racism. Read more Continue reading After sheriff resigns, Black residents say racism is part of life in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
October 24, 2022November 8, 2022
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NC sheriff resigns during hearing to decide if he would be removed from office

Suspended Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned from office on Monday during a hearing to decide whether he’d be removed from office. Read more Continue reading NC sheriff resigns during hearing to decide if he would be removed from office

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
October 24, 2022October 25, 2022
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Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Jody Greene, who was suspended from his duties as Columbus County sheriff earlier this month for making racist comments, engaged in a monthslong sexual relationship with a detective in his office, the local district attorney said in newly filed court records. Read more Continue reading Suspended NC sheriff accused of extramarital affair with detective

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
October 21, 2022October 24, 2022
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Justice

Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office now has a “soft” for crime victims and survivors of abuse. Other agencies can use the space, too. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
October 21, 2022October 21, 2022
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Economy

Food processing company plans to bring 440 new jobs to Scotland County

SO-PAK-CO, which has its headquarters in Mullins, S.C., plans to create 440 jobs in Scotland County, N.C. Read more Continue reading Food processing company plans to bring 440 new jobs to Scotland County

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
October 18, 2022October 18, 2022
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Politics / Government

In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

In-person early voting in NC begins Oct. 20 and ends Nov. 5. Here’s what to know in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties. Read more Continue reading In-person early voting starts Oct. 20. Here’s what to know in NC’s Border Belt counties

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
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Politics / Government

Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

In Columbus County, suspended sheriff Jody Greene has dominated headlines in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 election. But voters will also decide on several other races, from the U.S. Senate to local school boards. Read more Continue reading Here’s a list of every candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
October 17, 2022November 2, 2022
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Politics / Government

Here’s who is on the ballot in Scotland County for Nov. 8 election

Voters in Scotland County will cast ballots in the Nov. 8 midterm election that could have major impacts at the state and federal levels. Read more Continue reading Here’s who is on the ballot in Scotland County for Nov. 8 election

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
October 17, 2022October 19, 2022
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Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?

Voters in Bladen County will decide on several races for the Nov. 8 midterm election, from federal offices to a local referendum on alcohol sales. Read more Continue reading Who is on the ballot in Bladen County for Nov. 8 election?

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
October 17, 2022October 19, 2022

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