More than 1,500 voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties had their votes challenged in the disputed Supreme ...

The NC Court of Appeals ruled against a video sweepstakes operator in Robeson County, saying the games violate state law.

By Sarah Nagem sarahnagem@borderbelt.org Robeson County saw a significant drop in reported murders in 2024 after experiencing ...

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton upgraded its maternity ward with a focus on comfort, aesthetic and convenience.

Ninety-five people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties were identified as homeless in 2024, a 90% increase ...

Looking back at 2024, the Border Belt Independent brought readers in-depth news coverage about the election, the economy, ...

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 proud to announce Heidi Perez-Moreno has joined the staff as a full-time reporter. Perez-Moreno is a graduate of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. As a ...

Bladen County wants its money back. The county gave Elizabethtown $100,000 in April 2023 to create a master plan for a mixed-use project at the town’s industrial park. Elizabethtown then opted to veer ...