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State Elections Board Nixes Sunday Voting in Columbus and Scotland Counties
08/21/2026

State Elections Board Nixes Sunday Voting in Columbus and Scotland Counties

North Carolina officials largely sided with Republicans to limit Sunday voting across the state ahead of the November election.

N.C. Cotton Farmers Contend With a New Pest
08/20/2026

N.C. Cotton Farmers Contend With a New Pest

The cotton jassid is a looming threat to agriculture in North Carolina. Farmers already struggling to stay afloat fear what’s next.

Data Point: What Are the Top-Ranked High Schools in the Border Belt?
08/18/2026

Data Point: What Are the Top-Ranked High Schools in the Border Belt?

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 rankings of public schools across the nation.

Out-of-State Police Search UNC Pembroke’s Flock Cameras, Records Show
08/18/2026

Out-of-State Police Search UNC Pembroke’s Flock Cameras, Records Show

A Wilmington attorney wanted to know who was accessing surveillance footage on the college campus. The answer surprised him.

Scotland County Detention Center Has Dire Needs, Local Officials Say
08/12/2026

Scotland County Detention Center Has Dire Needs, Local Officials Say

The jail in Laurinburg hasn’t passed a state inspection since 2022. But replacing it poses challenges for the poor county.

Remembering the Life and Death of Sara Graham
08/11/2026

Remembering the Life and Death of Sara Graham

A Robeson County 911 dispatcher who answered a call in 2015 about a young woman's disappearance has tried to keep her memory alive.

Dallas Woodhouse Suggested Early-Voting Changes in Columbus County, Text Shows
08/05/2026

Dallas Woodhouse Suggested Early-Voting Changes in Columbus County, Text Shows

The state elections board will set the early-voting schedules for Columbus and Scotland counties ahead of the November election.

Data Point: Robeson County Schools Search for New Superintendent
08/04/2026

Data Point: Robeson County Schools Search for New Superintendent

Here’s a look at the district by the numbers as the search begins to replace Freddie Williamson, who announced his retirement in June.

The Lumbee Tribe Wants Better Health Care. It May Be On Its Own.
08/03/2026

The Lumbee Tribe Wants Better Health Care. It May Be On Its Own.

Researchers and health care providers say money from the Indian Health Service won't be enough to meet the tribe's needs.

Scotland County Nonprofit Coalition Gets New Life
07/31/2026

Scotland County Nonprofit Coalition Gets New Life

but has the same goal: to improve the county’s poor health and economy by maximizing collaboration between local organizations.

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