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 …

New nonprofit reporting center will examine issues in four rural counties The Border Belt Reporting Center will use a three-year, $495,000 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable …

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 …

Feb 4, 2025 · By Ben Rappaport [email protected] A shallow thrum can be heard along U.S. 74 in western Robeson County near a 40-acre solar farm that generates enough …

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Feb 4, 2025 · Executive orders from President Donald Trump calling for increased deportation of immigrants are stoking fears across rural southeastern North Carolina. Sheriff’s offices in …

“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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · By Ben Rappaport. [email protected] g . Ninety-five people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties were identified as homeless in 2024, a 90% …

Feb 4, 2025 · By Ben Rappaport [email protected] More than 1,500 voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties had their votes challenged in the disputed election …

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 …