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Here are the winners in Columbus County town elections

Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann kept his seat, while Lake Waccamaw Mayor Matthew Wilson was defeated in the Nov. 4 election in Columbus County.
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Here are the winners in Robeson County town elections

Nearly 2,900 voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s election for mayors and board members in many Robeson County towns. Here are ...
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Flawed Economic Tier System Not Opening Doors for Growth in Struggling Communities

The shortcomings of the economic distress tier system used to promote economic development in NC are rooted in its convoluted ...
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Local Food Pantries Prepare to Help Families Struggling Without Food Stamps

Food banks are preparing to help feed families affected by the suspension of SNAP, commonly known as food stamps.
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State Schools Superintendent Mo Green Stops in Robeson County to Tout Success Plan

Maurice “Mo” Green, North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, speaks at Lumberton High School on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Photo by Heidi Perez-Moreno) Four students from Purnell Swett High ...
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In Cumberland County, a Focus on Indigenous Community and Revitalization

The sign for the Cumberland County Association for Indian People stands outside the Downing Road community center. (Photo by Tony Wooten / CityView) The Cumberland County Association for Indian People ...