Samuel Croom, who previously served as deputy county manager in Pitt County, became the Bladen County manager in September.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke took further action this year to comply with the UNC System's anti-DEI policy.

Jarrod Lowery, a Republican who has represented Robeson County in the N.C. House since 2022, said he is leaving the state ...

The Robeson County landfill has more PFAS than any other in North Carolina, according to the sampling data from the state.

The Border Belt Independent was recognized during the North Carolina Press Association’s annual awards banquet on Thursday.

This story was originally published by CityView. Fayetteville Technical Community College broke ground Monday on the first phase of the Regional Supply Chain Management & Logistics Center, a $21.2 ...

This story was co-published by the Border Belt Independent and The Assembly. The aroma of cigarettes, coffee, and Snickers bars fills the air outside of Fowler’s Supermarket on a rainy Sunday morning.

This story is a collaboration between the Border Belt Independent and The Assembly. Eddie Hatcher insisted he had proof of corruption in the sheriff’s office he wanted to bring to light. Timothy ...