Rural southeastern North Carolina needs more dentists. The Columbus County Health Department has the Toothmobile.

The Hispanic population is growing in much of rural southeastern North Carolina, which has seen major population losses ...

Republican Donald Trump said he would sign legislation granting the Lumbee tribe full federal recognition if he is elected ...

Attorneys for the BBI and The Assembly argue in a new lawsuit that the county's handling of public records requests violates ...

Heavy rains pummeled Columbus County on Monday, flooding roadways and leading to water rescues. The county saw 8.5 inches of rain in 24 hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Coastal North ...

The Office of Rural Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unveiled a new strategic plan last week aimed at combating health issues in rural areas across the country. The new plan, ...

The Border Belt Independent won five awards at the North Carolina Press Association’s annual ceremony on Thursday.

The Border Belt Independent won five awards at the North Carolina Press Association’s annual ceremony on Thursday. Editor Sarah Nagem and reporters Rachel Baldauf and Ben Rappaport won individual ...

Rural southeastern North Carolina matters. That’s why we dig deep into the power and people of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties.