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Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law
06/09/2026

Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law

Some N.C. law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.

Data Point: Border Belt’s Biggest Cities See Population Losses
06/05/2026

Data Point: Border Belt’s Biggest Cities See Population Losses

Meanwhile, some smaller towns grew or held steady between 2020 and 2025, Census figures show.

Bladenboro Gets $1.6 Million to Prevent Flooding
06/04/2026

Bladenboro Gets $1.6 Million to Prevent Flooding

The project, funded by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, aims to improve drainage and keep water away from downtown.

Bladen County Board of Commissioners Remains Intact
06/02/2026

Bladen County Board of Commissioners Remains Intact

Bladen County Commissioners dropped a proposal to decrease its number of representatives after criticism from residents and advocacy organizations.

UNC Health Southeastern Partners with Local Nonprofit to Improve Care
06/01/2026

UNC Health Southeastern Partners with Local Nonprofit to Improve Care

The director of the Robeson County Church and Community Center director called the partnership “revolutionary” for health care access in rural areas.

UNC Pembroke Wants To Train More STEM Teachers
06/01/2026

UNC Pembroke Wants To Train More STEM Teachers

A new program will offer free tuition to students who pledge to teach math and science in several districts in the Sandhills.

Should Bladen County Have Fewer Commissioners?
05/29/2026

Should Bladen County Have Fewer Commissioners?

The county’s governing board is larger than most in N.C. But some skeptics fear shrinking it could diminish Black voters’ power.

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Dropped in Every N.C. County This Year
05/27/2026

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Dropped in Every N.C. County This Year

Data show North Carolina recorded the sharpest drop nationwide in residents enrolling after Congress let premium subsidies expire.

North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
05/27/2026

North Carolina’s Medical School Boom

New medical schools from Methodist University and Wake Forest University could help ease the North Carolina's doctor shortage.

Bladen County School Closure Puts Summer Camp at Risk
05/26/2026

Bladen County School Closure Puts Summer Camp at Risk

The Men and Women United for Youth and Families hosts a 10-week program at East Arcadia School, which will close in August.

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