Climate Change’s Compounding Pressures on Rural N.C.
Areas like Robeson County face some of the greatest climate risks, but have fewer resources to cope.
Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
The company will pay the sum over the next 15 years for contamination caused by its plant on the border of Cumberland and Bladen counties.
Is the Lumbee Casino Plan Dead?
Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.”
Casino Vote Divides Lumbee Tribe
Some tribal members say they support gaming but question who should hold the power to make big decisions.
Crowded N.C. Jails Grapple with Iryna’s Law
Some law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.
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.
More Robeson County Coverage
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.
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