Border Belt Independent
WEBThe abandoned pools of Columbus County. By Ben Rappaport benrappaport@borderbelt.org This story is published in partnership with The Assembly. It was a sight that ruined Lauren Cole’s childhood …
Health - Border Belt Independent
WEBJun 18, 2024 · August 1, 2024. By Rachel Baldauf rachelbaldauf@borderbelt.org When Brenda Hunt helped start the Borderbelt AIDS Resources Team in 1996, the small …
Helping the homeless in Robeson County - Border Belt …
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Homelessness across the country reached a record high in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In North Carolina, the number of people experiencing …
About the Border Belt Independent
WEBWe are a North Carolina nonprofit corporation founded in April 2021 that was initially funded by a three-year, $495,000 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust of North …
News Archives - Border Belt Independent
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Border Belt Independent wins 5 awards from NC Press Association. The Border Belt Independent won five awards at the North Carolina Press Association’s …
Schools in NC’s Border Belt see post-pandemic academic gains
WEBSep 4, 2024 · sarahnagem@borderbelt.org. Schools in North Carolina’s Border Belt saw small academic gains last school year as districts continue to recover from the COVID …
How the latest COVID surge compares to previous spikes in NC's …
WEBJan 18, 2022 · As of Monday, UNC Health Southeastern in Robeson County reported five patients in the ICU and three on ventilators. On the final day of August, it had 10 ICU …
Topics - Border Belt Independent
WEBRecent Posts. Border Belt Independent wins 5 awards from NC Press Association; CDC unveils strategic plan aimed at combating rural health issues; Scenes from Columbus County, where heavy rain caused flooding
Profiles - Border Belt Independent
WEBMay 16, 2024. By Kerria Weaver kerriaweaver@borderbelt.org Stacie Kinlaw of Bladen County has worked for various nonprofits in southeastern North Carolina. She is …
Environment - Border Belt Independent
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Environment. Lumbee tribe returns fire to the soil to restore cultural and ecological heritage. by Ben Rappaport. July 29, 2024. By Ben Rappaport …