Going in depth into the stories that touch the lives of people in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties in southeastern North Carolina. https://teapaw.org/t.co/IJCzrulvTm
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Border Belt Independent retweeted
If we wanted a news media system that would actually serve people, communities and democracy, what might that look like?
Thoughts and concrete ideas in the conclusion of our 8th season, The News. With @catchatweetdown, @VWPickard, Les High of @BeltBorder.
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Border Belt Independent retweeted
Via @BeltBorder | The federal government approved more K-12 education visas for North Carolina in 2025 than any other state except Texas. Now that might be grinding to a halt.
theassemblync.com/news/educa…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
A Columbus County judge has issued an order requiring the county and the sheriff’s office to release additional public records to @TheAssemblyNC & @BeltBorder
concerning former sheriff Jody Greene and operations at his office. #ncpol theassemblync.com/politics/c…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
Today kicks off this year’s @BeltBorder #NewsMatch campaign. With your help, we can raise funding to keep our independent newsroom strong. If you contribute by Dec. 31, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
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Border Belt Independent retweeted
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was in Columbus County on the campaign trail today. Supporters there said the media has created an unfair narrative to hurt his campaign.
He said to expect an update on his lawsuit against CNN at some point this week. #ncpol
borderbelt.org/mark-robinson…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
By 2023, the country was estimated to have a shortfall of as many as 23,000 surgeons, according to a 2019 report. The squeeze is especially evident at rural hospitals, which can struggle to offer competitive salaries.
@BeltBorder has the story ⤵️
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Border Belt Independent retweeted
On Due South, @BeltBorder's @b_rappaport talks about his reporting on how there are no public pools in Columbus County, NC.
His piece, "The Abandoned Pools of Columbus County," with The Assembly, is a story of economics, rural decay, and racism.
wunc.org/show/due-south/2024…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
Murky water, overgrown weeds and hundreds of waterbugs. Swimming pools have been left to become eyesores across Columbus County. The lack of access to a pool is a reflection of racism, rural decay and lost opportunity.
For @TheAssemblyNC and @BeltBorder
borderbelt.org/the-abandoned…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
While Dems currently have a stronghold on the fundraising battle in NC, the Border Belt region tells a different story. Republicans in legislative races are heavily out earning Dems.
That’s especially true for incumbents.
For @BeltBorder. #ncpol
borderbelt.org/republican-in…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
It was supposed to be beautiful: Sweet corn as far as the eye could see across Ethan Jordan’s farm in Columbus County. Then came June, and the rain stopped.
The drought in Columbus County is hurting farmers financially and mentally
For @BeltBorder
borderbelt.org/columbus-coun…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
Remember ETI, the Red Springs co that got $2m in state funds to operate a military training center/STEM ed program? When it came time to get reimbursed, ETI provided ZERO receipts, just said, give us the money. 1/2
ncnewsline.com/2024/05/14/re… @NCNewsline @beltborder #ncpol #ncga
Border Belt Independent retweeted
About 41,000 households in Robeson, Columbus, Bladen and Scotland counties are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program that gives some low-income families a $30 monthly discount on internet. The program is set to end this month.
borderbelt.org/thousands-of-…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
We are working on a story about teachers leaving the profession in southeastern North Carolina for @BeltBorder.
If you are a current or former teacher, I'd love to speak with you about some of the challenges facing education today. Feel free to DM me. #journorequest #nced
Border Belt Independent retweeted
In historic North Carolina Racial Justice Act hearing, Joe Freeman Britt’s troubled past as prosecutor looms. borderbelt.org/nc-racial-jus… @BeltBorder @garrisonproj @jacobbiba @NCCADP #deathpenalty
Border Belt Independent retweeted
At a community listening forum we hosted last summer, Columbus Co. residents talked about growth in housing development at the county's border with South Carolina with @TheAssemblyNC, @BeltBorder, & more. Great to see collaborative reporting on the topic:
theassemblync.com/business/d…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is among the 13 schools within the UNC System that will get money from sports betting. borderbelt.org/nc-sports-bet…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
Anti-establishment candidates from both parties performed well in southeastern NC primaries yesterday. One reason: they showed up.
That and other takeaways from the primary in our rural region. #ncpol
For @BeltBorder
borderbelt.org/election-take…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
Scotland County represents a microcosm for North Carolina Democrats in 2024. The party’s success or failure in wooing rural Black voters to the ballot box could help determine key races in November.
For @BeltBorder w/ @KeKe_4110
borderbelt.org/democrats-foc…
Border Belt Independent retweeted
@BeltBorder recently spoke with Jessica Cory, lecturer in the Department of English, about her writing and interest in the Lumbee tribe.
Read the interview at borderbelt.org/jessica-cory-….
