Will Federal Recognition for the Lumbee ‘Transform’ Southeastern North Carolina?
Members of the Lumbee tribe, which won full federal recognition last December, can soon access more federal programs and may open a casino.
Why This N.C. Farmer Is Fighting to Change the Poultry Production System
As Craig Watts’ legal battle drags on, the Trump administration moves to delay rules on how farmers get paid.
The Next Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Could Come Out of UNC Pembroke
Ben Bahr leads the university’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Lab, which is working to develop a low-cost treatment for the brain disorder.
Advocates Say N.C.’s System for CAFO Complaints Is Falling Short
The state has only 14 inspectors for thousands of hog, poultry, and cattle farms, making it impossible to evaluate every complaint.
How Tupac Came to Rest in North Carolina
The cremated remains of the rapper, still omnipresent three decades after his death, now lie in a Lumberton grave.
How Rural N.C. Lowered Overdose Deaths—But Will Struggle to Keep Pace
After years of fighting rising rates of overdoses, communities have been reversing the trend.
Downtown Lumberton, Gritty and Historic, Looks for New Life
For the first time in a long time, business owners and town officials say, Lumberton is on the precipice of becoming a true destination.
More Robeson County Coverage
In Red Springs, a Flaming Robo-Vacuum Raises Concerns About the Electric System
Town officials call the April power surge an ‘Act of God.’ Municipal financial documents suggest otherwise.
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.
For the Lumbee, Full Federal Recognition Is Closer Than Ever
One of Trump’s earliest executive actions directed the Interior Department to find a path forward for the tribe, with a deadline of this week.
For the Tuscarora, Recognition Has Been A 40-Year Fight
The Tuscarora people want official state recognition as a tribe, but centuries of history and politics stand in their way.
How South of the Border Keeps Going After All These Years
South of the Border is not what it used to be, but people keep stopping.
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