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Here’s how UNC Pembroke fared in latest US News rankings

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke improved its ranking in the 2026 report from U.S. News & World Report.
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New Bladen County manager talks tourism, inflation, and more

Samuel Croom, who previously served as deputy county manager in Pitt County, became the Bladen County manager in September.
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Fayetteville State University wants to train more nurses to work in southeastern NC

The nursing school at Fayetteville State University is now the Cape Fear Valley Health School of Nursing after a $2 million donation.
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Jarrod Lowery is leaving NC House for Trump-appointed job in Washington

Jarrod Lowery, a Republican who has represented Robeson County in the N.C. House since 2022, said he is leaving the state legislature.
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How is UNC Pembroke complying with the university system’s anti-DEI policy?

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke took further action this year to comply with the UNC System's anti-DEI policy.
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Border Belt Independent wins awards from North Carolina Press Association

The Border Belt Independent was recognized during the North Carolina Press Association’s annual awards banquet on Thursday.
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Robeson County commissioners delay vote again on landfill expansion amid PFAS concerns

Larry Lowery and his wife have grown accustomed to losing their appetites when odor from the Robeson County landfill wafts into their home in St. Pauls. Sometimes, especially on hot and humid days, ...
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Fayetteville Tech breaks ground on regional training center for truck driving

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 ...