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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 …
Stories that mattered most in NC’s Border Belt in 2024
Dec 29, 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 …
NC’s Border Belt sees increase in homelessness
1 day ago · Ninety-five people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties were identified as homeless in 2024, a 90% increase from the prior year. The local numbers, …
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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.
News Archives - Border Belt Independent
2 days ago · 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.
About the Border Belt Independent
“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 …
US House passes Lumbee recognition bill - Border Belt Independent
Dec 18, 2024 · The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lumbee Fairness Act on Tuesday, moving North Carolina’s largest Native American tribe a step closer to its 136-year fight for full …
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Dec 18, 2024 · By Ben Rappaport [email protected] The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lumbee Fairness Act on Tuesday, moving North Carolina’s …
2023: The year in pictures in North Carolina’s Border Belt
Dec 26, 2023 · Eckie Lancaster holds his hands in prayer after receiving communion at a Grace United Methodist Church service in Elizabethtown. The Border Belt Independent examined the …
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.