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Check out scenes from a rare snow day in North Carolina’s Border Belt
When it snows in southeastern North Carolina, it’s a really big deal. In the Border Belt counties of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland, social media users posted images from their communities.
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More than 1,500 ballots in Border Belt challenged in NC Supreme Court race
More than 1,500 voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties had their votes challenged in the disputed Supreme ...
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Court of Appeals rules against Robeson County sweepstakes operator
The NC Court of Appeals ruled against a video sweepstakes operator in Robeson County, saying the games violate state law.
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Robeson County saw fewer murders in 2024, unofficial tally shows
By Sarah Nagem [email protected] Robeson County saw a significant drop in reported murders in 2024 after experiencing ...
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NC’s Border Belt sees increase in homelessness
Ninety-five people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties were identified as homeless in 2024, a 90% increase ...
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UNC Health Southeastern updates maternity ward with a focus on comfort
When Mary Campbell gave birth to her first daughter in 2021, her maternity room at UNC Health Southeastern was cramped and loud. The hospital’s thin walls did little to muffle the sounds of crying ...
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Stories that mattered most in NC’s Border Belt in 2024
Looking back at 2024, the Border Belt Independent brought readers in-depth news coverage about the election, the economy, education, health care and so much more. Most importantly, we told stories ...