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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

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Culture

Is recreation the key to growth in southeastern North Carolina?

Some southeastern North Carolina counting hope new recreational opportunities will lure visitors and lead to growth. Read more Continue reading Is recreation the key to growth in southeastern North Carolina?

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
July 14, 2022July 14, 2022
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Economy, News

Need help feeding your family? Here are some resources in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Here is a list of organizations in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties that operate food pantries. Read more Continue reading Need help feeding your family? Here are some resources in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Border Belt Independent
July 13, 2022July 18, 2022
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News

‘Really make a difference.’ Roadside food pantry helps fill need in Columbus County

Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus County built a free food pantry that is stocked with free canned goods and home supplies. Read more Continue reading ‘Really make a difference.’ Roadside food pantry helps fill need in Columbus County

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
July 11, 2022July 13, 2022
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Politics / Government

Scotland County lowers property tax rate, but it’s still the highest in North Carolina

Scotland County’s new budget has a property tax rate of 99 cents per $100 of value. While the rate has steadily dropped over the years, it remains the highest in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading Scotland County lowers property tax rate, but it’s still the highest in North Carolina

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
July 7, 2022July 17, 2022
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Culture

Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Here are some free and cheap things to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt. Read more Continue reading Free and cheap stuff to do this summer in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Border Belt Independent
July 6, 2022July 6, 2022
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Justice

North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges

When North Carolina sheriffs make pleas to a state commission dominated by other sheriffs, employees with job troubles are more likely to keep their jobs.
Read more Continue reading North Carolina sheriffs carry clout when defending officers at risk of losing their badges

Border Belt Independent
July 5, 2022July 5, 2022
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Health, News

What to know about abortion in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties have lower abortion rates than the statewide figure in North Carolina. Read more Continue reading What to know about abortion in North Carolina’s Border Belt

Sarah NagemSarah Nagem
June 29, 2022July 18, 2022
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Health

Weight loss can be a struggle in rural NC. Just ask these ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants

Nearly six years after they appeared on “The Biggest Loser,” a mother-duo from Bladen County reflects on weight loss and motivation. Read more Continue reading Weight loss can be a struggle in rural NC. Just ask these ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants

Ivey SchofieldIvey Schofield
June 29, 2022June 29, 2022
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Politics / Government

NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges

The district attorney for Scotland County has so far declined to pursue a criminal case against East Laurinburg’s financial officer. Read more Continue reading NC town set to cease existence as state treasurer calls for criminal charges

Border Belt Independent
June 29, 2022July 5, 2022
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News

Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

A survey aims to identify news gaps in rural North Carolina communities that have limited access to broadband. Read more Continue reading Where are the news gaps in southeastern NC? Take a survey to make your voice heard

Border Belt Independent
June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

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