Special Report

North Carolina 2024

New York University’s Reporting the Nation-Reporting New York cohort traveled to Robeson County in North Carolina the weekend before the 2024 election. Robeson County was historically a Democratic stronghold, before voting for Donald J. Trump in 2016 and 2020. RTN-NY students reported on the Lumbee community, the county’s voting patterns and how locals were leaning in the days leading up to the election.

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

3 arrested, union president fired at Amazon’s Garner, N.C. warehouse

Three people were arrested on Dec. 6 while distributing food and gathering union authorization cards for Carolina Amazonians United for […]

Emma Lucía Llano • December 13, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

The unknown state champions: The cheer girls of St. Pauls are the backbone of high school football

The announcement came over the P.A. system in the fourth quarter. It was met by quiet applause, a stark reminder […]

Miles Bolton • December 6, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Lifelines in Lumberton: A nonprofit organization combats youth violence through mentorship and support

In Lumberton, N.C., a small nonprofit is making a profound difference in the lives of at-risk youth. Through grant-funded programs, […]

Miranda Santos • December 4, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Voices of Robeson County, North Carolina

Take a peek into a slice of life from Robeson County, North Carolina. A poverty stricken community in the southeast […]

Ben Land • December 2, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Robeson County Democrats and Republicans split over handling of public schools in aftermath of Trump re-election

In the teacher’s lounge of Lumberton High School in Lumberton, NC, surrounded by motivational posters and teaching supplies, James Bell, […]

India Rice • November 20, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Robeson County’s domestic violence epidemic disproportionately impacts Lumbee Native Americans

In the parking lot of the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex in Pembroke, N.C., grandparents and parents lined up for a […]

Amanda DeJesus • November 20, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

In one politically polarized North Carolina county, an art gallery strives to foster unity

When LaTonya Colvin heard about George Floyd’s murder at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020, the […]

Maya Boddie • November 17, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Road full of promise: In Robeson County, football is the golden ticket out of poverty and crime

One: Robeson County The white Chevrolet van was headed south on Interstate 95 in North Carolina, halfway between Fayetteville and […]

Miles Bolton • November 16, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

In a Right-to-work state, Amazon workers fight for their right to organize

This election season, workers at Amazon’s Garner, North Carolina warehouse have a different vote on their mind. In September, the […]

Emma Lucía Llano • November 5, 2024

Special Report: North Carolina 2024

Republicans look to three-peat in this rural North Carolina county

Larry Martin grew up cropping tobacco in Robeson County, North Carolina. “I cropped for $3 a day,” said Martin, now […]

Randi Richardson • November 5, 2024