Voters will cast ballots in national, state, and local elections in a March primary and November general election.
Scotland County
Posted inHealth Care
Scotland Health Leader Wins Statewide Rural Health Award
David Pope, president and CEO of the Scotland Health Care System, was named a Community Star for his commitment to improving rural health.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Here’s How Scotland County is Spending Opioid Settlement Money
Scotland County will receive more than $5.4 million through 2038 from national settlements to combat the opioid epidemic.
Posted inHealth
A Crisis for Rural Hospitals
Without a state budget, the health department reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates. Hard-hit rural hospitals are now bracing for major federal budget cuts.
Posted inElections
Here are the winners in Scotland County town elections
More than 1,800 Scotland County residents voted in Tuesday’s municipal elections.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Flawed Economic Tier System Not Opening Doors for Growth in Struggling Communities
The shortcomings of the economic distress tier system used to promote economic development in N.C. are rooted in its convoluted history.
Posted inHealth
Local Food Pantries Prepare to Help Families Struggling Without Food Stamps
Food banks are preparing to help feed families affected by the suspension of SNAP, commonly known as food stamps.
Posted inEducation
State Schools Superintendent Mo Green Stops in Robeson County to Tout Success Plan
Achieving Educational Excellence is a five-year strategy that aims to make North Carolina’s public schools the best in the nation by 2030.
Posted inElections
Municipal Elections Are Underway in the Border Belt. But Most People Won’t Vote
The rural region typically sees low voter turnout, even when candidates for president and governor are on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics & Government
At ‘No Kings’ Protest, Scotland County Residents Push Back Against Trump’s Policies
About 50 people gathered in Laurinburg on Saturday for a demonstration organized by Young Democrats of Scotland County.