- The best political strategist in Robeson County might be this high school senior
Cutler 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 recognition
John 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 - Rural North Carolina hospital leader emerges as outspoken critic of COVID ‘noise’
Joann Anderson, president and CEO of UNC Health Southeastern in Robeson County, has emerged as a Facebook-posting, say-it-how-it-is advocate for COVID vaccines and a fighter against misinformation, conspiracy theories and political divides.Read more - Pastor keeps faith despite losing father, brother and son who died from COVID in 18 days
Pastor Jerome Bullard of the Bridge of Life Church in Leland, N.C., conducted the funerals of his father, brother and son, all of whom died from COVID within a span of 18 days in late July and August. Read more - Writer profile: Ivey Schofield
Today the Border Belt Independent highlights staff writer Ivey Schofield, who majored in languages but has found her calling in journalism. She splits her time between The News Reporter in Whiteville and the BBI. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in a small town in South Carolina called Eastover. After graduating high school, I moved almost 1,000 miles away to …Read more
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