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Possible federal cuts to HIV program worry patients and medical providers in NC
Potential federal cuts to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program could affect patients in North Carolina, especially amid Medicaid uncertainty.Read more Continue reading Possible federal cuts to HIV program worry patients and medical providers in NC
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For the Tuscarora, tradition and politics clash in quest for state recognition
The Tuscarora created a unified government. The only problem? Many longtime leaders aren’t on board with the plan.Read more Continue reading For the Tuscarora, tradition and politics clash in quest for state recognition
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PFAS concerns plague the Robeson County Landfill
Robeson County commissioners voted to delay a decision on a potential landfill expansion amid concerns about PFAS.Read more Continue reading PFAS concerns plague the Robeson County Landfill
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Small businesses feel the pain of tariffs and economic uncertainty
Many small business owners say they are struggling with rising costs, shipping delays, and economic uncertainty amid higher tariffs.Read more Continue reading Small businesses feel the pain of tariffs and economic uncertainty
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New health care center will offer eye care services with UNC Pembroke
A new medical center in Robeson County will offer optometry services through a partnership with The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.Read more Continue reading New health care center will offer eye care services with UNC Pembroke
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Judge orders Columbus County sheriff to release additional records
The ongoing legal dispute would give The Assembly and Border Belt Independent access to important public records about former sheriff Jody Greene.
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Saying goodbye to St. Andrews University
St. Andrews University, which announced its closure last month, had its final graduation ceremony in Laurinburg.Read more Continue reading Saying goodbye to St. Andrews University
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NC Supreme Court hears case of injured Robeson County sheriff’s deputy
A case before the NC Supreme Court could provide clarity about who is responsible for a law enforcement officer working off-duty. Read more Continue reading NC Supreme Court hears case of injured Robeson County sheriff’s deputy
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NC lawmakers file bills to address ‘forever chemicals,’ make polluters pay for cleanup
Bills aimed at addressing water contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin have been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly.Read more Continue reading NC lawmakers file bills to address ‘forever chemicals,’ make polluters pay for cleanup
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Possible cuts to Medicaid and food stamps raise concerns in rural southeastern NC
More than 118,000 residents in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties—about half the population—receive Medicaid services.Read more Continue reading Possible cuts to Medicaid and food stamps raise concerns in rural southeastern NC