- He occupied an NC newspaper 35 years ago to protest corruption. Now he has more to sayby Sarah NagemThirty-five years ago, on Feb. 1, 1988, Eddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs took over the newspaper in Robeson County to protest corruption. Read more
- Oldest living Lumbee dies at 103, leaving behind a legacy – and a crop of collardsby Sarah NagemEvert Locklear was the oldest living member of the Lumbee tribe. He died in Robeson County on Oct. 8. Read more
- Inflation pinches this Columbus crab shackby Ivey SchofieldBy Ivey Schofield iveyschofield@borderbelt.org At 18, De’Maya Berry started selling seafood from home to earn money before pursuing graduate school. At 26, she has expanded, turning her dream into a restaurant in southeastern North Carolina. Maya’s Crab Shack, located in the eastern Columbus County community of Riegelwood, serves crab legs, shrimp and grits, lobster tails and more – offerings that locals say aren’t available within …Read more
- The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school seniorby Border Belt IndependentCutler Bryant isn’t yet old enough to vote. But he has emerged as a political strategist for Republican candidates in Robeson County. Read more
- New Lumbee leader talks about NC tribe’s future – and federal recognitionby Sarah NagemJohn Lowery, who is the new chairman of the Lumbee tribe in North Carolina, said he will continue to push for full federal recognition. Read more