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Incumbents in NC’s Border Belt keep seats in NC General Assembly
By Sarah Nagem sarahnagem@borderbelt.org Voters in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties elected their representatives in the North Carolina General Assembly to new terms. Every state legislature incumbent in the four-county region who was up for re-election won on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections. To keep up with more election news, sign up for our free newsletter. None of the …Read more Continue reading Incumbents in NC’s Border Belt keep seats in NC General Assembly
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Robeson County, home to Lumbee tribe, sees small voter turnout but big support for Trump
By Sarah Nagem sarahnagem@borderbelt.org The campaigns for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris courted Lumbee voters ahead of the election, with both pledging support for full federal recognition for the Native American tribe. As polls closed Tuesday night, tribal members in Robeson County had spoken: Trump, a Republican, won 63.3% of the vote in the county, where the Lumbee tribe has its headquarters, according to unofficial …Read more Continue reading Robeson County, home to Lumbee tribe, sees small voter turnout but big support for Trump
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Rural southeastern NC, already known for low voter turnout, sees further drop
By Ben Rappaport benrappaport@borderbelt.org Voter turnout in rural southeastern North Carolina was lower this year than it was in the 2020 general election, unofficial results show. All of the Border Belt counties — Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland — saw fewer voters than in 2020 and lagged behind the statewide turnout rate of 73%, according to unofficial vote counts from the North Carolina State Board …Read more Continue reading Rural southeastern NC, already known for low voter turnout, sees further drop
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Political signs target Whiteville Democrats. They say it’s voter intimidation
By Ben Rappaport benrappaport@borderbelt.org A Whiteville woman was surprised when she went to her mailbox on Thursday and noticed a yard sign planted across the street from her home. “ILLEGALS WELCOME,” it read in large blue lettering, with an arrow pointed at her front door. The woman, Laura — the Border Belt Independent is identifying her by her first name only to protect her privacy — …Read more Continue reading Political signs target Whiteville Democrats. They say it’s voter intimidation
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
By Hallie Golden Associated Press As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election. From a voting rally in Minneapolis featuring food, games and raffles to a public talk about the Native vote at Virginia Tech, the …Read more Continue reading Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
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Scotland County Voter Guide 2024
By Sarah Nagem and Ben Rappaport Scotland County voters will cast ballots in federal, state and local races this fall. Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2. See locations and times here. Election Day is Nov. 5, when polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find your polling place and see a sample ballot here. At the top of the …Read more Continue reading Scotland County Voter Guide 2024
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Robeson County Voter Guide 2024
By Sarah Nagem and Ben Rappaport Robeson County voters will cast ballots in federal, state and local races this fall. Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2. See locations and times here. Election Day is Nov. 5, when polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find your polling place and see a sample ballot here. At the top of the …Read more Continue reading Robeson County Voter Guide 2024
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Columbus County Voter Guide 2024
By Sarah Nagem and Ben Rappaport Columbus County voters will cast ballots in federal, state and local races this fall. Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2. See locations and times here. Election Day is Nov. 5, when polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find your polling place and see a sample ballot here. At the top of the …Read more Continue reading Columbus County Voter Guide 2024
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Bladen County Voter Guide 2024
By Sarah Nagem and Ben Rappaport Bladen County voters will cast ballots in federal, state and local races this fall. Early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2. See locations and times here. Election Day is Nov. 5, when polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find your polling place and see a sample ballot here. At the top of the …Read more Continue reading Bladen County Voter Guide 2024
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Mark Robinson, under-fire candidate for NC governor, finds support in Columbus County
By Ben Rappaport benrappaport@borderbelt.org Dot Gore knows Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has a history of making controversial comments. But Gore said she believes Robinson is a good person at his core, which is why she plans to vote for him for governor in November. Robinson has drawn criticism for his remarks on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and more. A report by CNN last month said …Read more Continue reading Mark Robinson, under-fire candidate for NC governor, finds support in Columbus County