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Contributed Town Manager’s Update – April 2024 In a recent Town Council meeting, Terri...
Staff report Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital reminds Bladen County residents the third week of April...
Contributed The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting at 5:00pm...
Have folks comment on my heading from time to time … No special thing...
CERRO GORDO – East Bladen connected for 17 hits and capitalized on 11 errors...
CERRO GORDO – East Bladen scored the 1st 6 runs, and West Columbus scored...
BLADENBORO – Pitcher Luke Bryant’s double highlighted a 6-run 4th inning that rallied Bladenboro...
BLADENBORO – Maycee Kinlaw and Allison Hickman combined to pitch a 2-hitter and strike...
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Bladen at St. Pauls, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 19: 1. Book Sale: Today-Saturday,...
1892 – Charles Duryea takes the first American-made automobile for a test drive. 1906...
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen’s girls rode a strong showing in the hurdles and...
Staff report Mark your calendars for an evening of excitement and intellect. Bladen County...
Staff report The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced today that the Elwell...
Contributed A Special Meeting of the Bladenboro Board of Commissioners has been called to...
Contributed The regularly scheduled Thursday, April 18, 2024, Meeting of the Town of White...
Staff report Contributed photos Bladen County Schools and Elizabethtown Christian Academy proudly announced the...
Contributed Lumberton, NC – Lumber River United Way announced today that Deborah Lennon has...
A staff report As the 54th Earth Day approaches on Monday, April 22, followed...
Grieving the loss of a loved one is not an easy task. And, it...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen and East Columbus battled to a scoreless tie Wednesday night...
SHALLOTTE – Senior Hailey Woodard launched a walk-off solo home run over the center...
ELIZABETHTOWN- Whiteville Central pounded out 9 hits and defeated Elizabethtown 15-0 Wednesday in Waccamaw...
ELIZABETHTOWN- Whiteville Central racked up 14 hits and defeated Elizabethtown 25-1 Wednesday in Waccamaw...
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at West Columbus, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 18: 1. Child Abuse Prevention...
1880 – An F4 tornado strikes Marshfield, Missouri, killing 99 people and injuring 100....
BLADENBORO – Senior Yomaris Vasquez and sophomore Angel Purcell slugged home runs Tuesday night...
CERRO GORDO – A 10-run 3rd inning rally overcame a 5-3 Elizabethtown lead and...
A staff report The National Association of State Fire Marshals reported garage fires are a significant...
Staff report April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging...
Staff report As the warmer months approach, mosquitoes buzz, bringing with them the risk...
Contributed Elizabethtown, N.C., April 16, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)...
Contributed Currie, NC- On Saturday April 20, from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm, Moores...
Staff report Cape Fear Turf Farm, a trusted name in landscaping and turf supply...
Yesterday’s high temp was 88 degrees … after 89 on Monday … Weather folks...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Jake Futrell pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 7 batters in...
BLADENBORO — Freshman Ashton Davis walloped a 3-run triple that highlighted an 8-run 4th...
BLADENBORO – Junior O’Mara McDonald fired in a 2nd half goal off an assist...
ELIZABETHTOWN –East Bladen exploded for 13 runs in the 1st inning and cruised to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Easton Bostic and Zach Sholar combined to pitch a 7-hitter Tuesday and...
WHITEVILLE– Whiteville defeated East Bladen 8-1 Tuesday in Waccamaw Conference boys’ tennis action. Singles...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen swept East Columbus 9-0 Monday in Waccamaw Conference boys’ tennis...
HALLSBORO – Corben Chadwick pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 10 batters Tuesday to...
HALLSBORO –Unbeaten East Columbus rode a 2-run, 2-out last inning rally to a 3-2...
CERRO GORDO– West Columbus scored 7 runs in the 1st inning and went on...
FAIRMONT – Midway bounced back from dropping their 1st match of the season last...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament at Land ‘O Lakes...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 HIGH SCHOOL Softball East Bladen at West Brunswick, 6 p.m. Girls’...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 17: 1. STEM Fun Day:...
1864 – Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina during the Civil War. 1892 – The...
Staff report In an update that will stir the hearts of music fans, White...
A staff report Photos by Jamie Corbett with www.whitelakelifenc.com The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted...
Staff report The Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency’s recent press release confirmed...
December 10, 1931 ~ April 13, 2024 (age 92) Wynona Harding Blount, 92, of Fayetteville passed away...
First published on Apr 15, 2024 at 11:04 am Written by Charlotte Smith Photos...
Contributed Front row, from left, award winners Keith Gallaher, M.D., Physician Assistant Kathy Jones...
Contributed Join Cape Fear Valley on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month...
Staff report The serene grounds of Harmony Hall Village are opening up for a...
Staff report The Bladen County Board of Elections has announced a temporary change in...
Carvers Creek Community Date: April 20, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM...
Staff report To reduce accidents and fatalities, state officials emphasized the importance of driving...
Staff report Event organizers have announced that tickets are now on sale for the...
Contributed WILMINGTON, NC – After an extensive search, WARM NC’s Board of Directors has...
By Charlotte Smith Bladen Community College (BCC) is hosting its annual plant sale, an event...
High temp Monday … officially 89 degrees, hottest day of this year, so far...
BLADENBORO –Junior Garrett Dunham pitched a complete game 8-hitter as West Bladen’s Knights defeated...
BLADENBORO – Midway pounded out 15 hits and defeated West Bladen 17-4 Monday night...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Whiteville’s Wolfpack posted a team total of 342 to win Monday’s Waccamaw...
NAKINA – A 6-run 4th inning closed out a 12-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference...
WHITEVILLE– Tayler Rose pitched a 3-inning no-hitter and struck out 5 batters to lead...
LUMBERTON – Maycee Kinlaw pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 6 batters to lead...
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball St. Pauls at West Bladen, 6:30 p.m. West...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 16: 1. Bladen County Schools...
1900 – Post Office issues first books of postage stamps. 1912 – Pittsburgh Pirates...
By: Jair McElveen Striving for the best, this week’s high school senior spotlight is...
Staff Report Photos by Noelia Hatchell Bladen Community College (BCC) recently hosted its annual Touch-A-Truck...
RALEIGH – A pair of flood-prone locations in North Carolina will benefit from federal funding...
Staff Report Dublin, NC – The Small Business Center Network of the NC Community...
Staff report Things I Love Gifts and More is a charming gift store in...
Staff report [Gold Hill, NC] – Working Lands Trust (WLT), a statewide land trust...
If you thought yesterday was a good day, weather-wise … You should really like...
BURGAW- East Bladen’s Brihanna Autry, Savanna Howell, Gracey Clark and Janiya Reed have been...
MONDAY, APRIL 15 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Midway at West Bladen, 5:30 p.m. Softball Midway...
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 15: 1. Meet the Girl...
1878 – Harley Procter introduces Ivory Soap. 1892 – General Electric Company, formed by...
Contributed The Bladen County Animal Control Board will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00...
Staff report The Bladen County Board of Commissioners is gearing up for its regular...
A staff report In the colossal clash of titans, “Godzilla vs. Kong: The New...
Staff report As the seasons shift and change, so too do the rhythms of...
Yesterday’s high temp was 73 degrees at the local weather station … Forecast for...
Recent sports photo galleries Baseball: East Bladen vs. West Columbus Softball: East Bladen vs....
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 14: 1. Pastries & Print...
1828 – First American Dictionary: Its author, Noah Webster, registers its copyright for publication....
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Actually,...
*The Kelly Rescue Squad held a BarBQue dinner at the educational building of the...
A staff report Bladen County, North Carolina, boasts a rich agricultural legacy that continues...
A staff report The Town of Elizabethtown recently announced repairs to the section of...