Party switch gives GOP edge in Robeson County

Robeson County's shift toward the GOP trickles down to the local level

The Robeson County Board of Commissioners is now ruled by Republicans for the first time in history after three members switched political parties. The move underscores a deeper political shift that has been building in the county for years.Read more The post Robeson County’s shift toward the GOP trickles down to the local level appeared first on Border Belt Independent.

Party switch gives GOP edge in Robeson County

Republicans now hold a majority on the Robeson County Board of Commissioners for the first time in history, after Faline Locklear Dial, Judy Sampson, and Lance Herndon officially changed their party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, according to a press release from the North Carolina Republican Party. The move now gives Republicans a 6-2 majority on the board.  Robeson County has trended more Republican in recent years, shifting from a l…