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By Hallie Golden Associated Press As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.
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Rural southeastern North Carolina matters. That’s why we dig deep into the power and people of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.
Incumbents in NC’s Border Belt keep seats in NC General Assembly
Nov 6, 2024 · Voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties elected their representatives in the North Carolina General Assembly to new terms. Every state legislature incumbent in the four-county region who was up for re-election won on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the state Board of ...
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“Rural southeastern North Carolina matters. That’s why we dig deep into the power and people of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.” . . . . . . The Border Belt Independent is a nonprofit, digital newsroom that focuses on issues and challenges that affect Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties in southeastern North Carolina. We …
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Oct 16, 2024 · The Border Belt Independent has received $110,000 in grants to support its reporting team. The Border Belt Independent (BBI) is one of 205 local news outlets to secure a Press Forward grant of $100,000 to be used over two years.
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Rural southeastern North Carolina matters. That’s why we dig deep into the power and people of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.
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Nov 13, 2024 · By Jennifer Berry Hawes and Mollie Simon, ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. Read more in this series. Private schools across the South that were established for white children during desegregation are now benefiting from tens of millions in taxpayer dollars flowing from rapidly expanding voucher-style programs, a …
Elections Archives - Border Belt Independent
Nov 26, 2024 · By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Democratic incumbent on North Carolina’s Supreme Court expanded a very small lead over her Republican challenger as the last counties worked late Monday to complete their official tallies from the Nov. 5 …
Here are some economic development projects to watch for in …
Jan 29, 2024 · Here’s a look at some of the region's biggest economic development projects announced since 2022, along with future projects and the impact beyond dollar signs.
How did hospitals in NC's Border Belt fare in latest safety grades?
Nov 7, 2023 · Hospitals in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties received B and C safety grades from The Leapfrog Group.