Thom Tillis to the Lumbee Tribe: ‘Make Me Proud’
Tribal members gathered to celebrate federal recognition–and to honor their ancestors and lawmakers who helped along the way.
Border Belt Schools Say They Need More Local Money to Fill Budget Gaps
Meanwhile, county leaders say they are also struggling to keep up with rising costs for services.
Border Belt Counties Push Back Against Proposed Changes to Property Taxes
Local leaders say counties should determine property revaluations and tax rates, not the North Carolina legislature.
What the Medicaid Deal Means for the Border Belt
The legislature approved $319 million to keep the program afloat for more than 3 million recipients across North Carolina.
Robeson County Residents Want Commissioner to Resign Over Post Calling Obama ‘Racist’
Board Chairman David Edge said he posted a meme about the former president because he wanted to hear other people’s opinions on it.
A Family’s Fight for Education Spans Generations
Long before the Leandro case began in 1994, Angus Thompson’s ancestors advocated for equality in Robeson County public schools.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care Set to Open in Robeson County
The facility will be open 24 hours a day to help patients who are experiencing a mental health or substance misuse crisis.
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Small Airports in Rural Southeastern N.C. Are Expanding
The Laurinburg-Maxton Airport plans to open a new terminal to keep up with demand and potentially attract aviation businesses.
Will Federal Recognition for the Lumbee ‘Transform’ Southeastern North Carolina?
Members of the Lumbee tribe, which won full federal recognition last December, can soon access more federal programs and may open a casino.
Why Border Belt Counties Lag Behind Wealthier Communities in School Funding
The gap between the richest and poorest schools continues to widen, even as low-wealth counties tax themselves more heavily, a report shows.
Why This N.C. Farmer Is Fighting to Change the Poultry Production System
As Craig Watts’ legal battle drags on, the Trump administration moves to delay rules on how farmers get paid.
Robeson County Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Duke Energy Rate Increase
The N.C. Utilities Commission is hosting public hearings across the state to get feedback from customers.
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