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SURVEY ON NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES BEING CONDUCTED
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The Town of Elizabethtown, in conjunction with Main Street America, is seeking input from current and potential small business owners to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Elizabethtown Area.
Businesses and potential business owners are asked to fill out an online survey at https://elizabethtownnc.org/small_business/ by January 27, 2025. READ MORE
Bladen County Solid Waste Hours of Operation for Monday, January 20
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Bladen County Solid Waste Hours of Operation for Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, the Transfer Station will be closed in observance of the holiday. READ MORE
Bladen Community College’s Ms. Lewis Named Faculty Member of the Year Finalist
Contributed
Dublin, NC — January 13, 2025 — Bladen Community College is proud to announce that Ms. Audrey Lewis, a dedicated instructor in the Cosmetology program, has received the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award at the college level and is now a finalist in the prestigious statewide competition. Ms. Lewis was selected through a rigorous peer nomination process, which recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional teaching, leadership, and commitment to student success. READ MORE
ELIZABETHTOWN – WHITE LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS
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The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will honor several individuals and businesses at their Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. The awards are presented in five categories to worthy individuals and businesses who have impacted Bladen County in 2024. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 14
Anyone else see the big old beautiful moon late Monday … Beautiful…
Time for change at the highest level of government in the USA … Pray for a smooth transition…
Growing old can be difficult… READ MORE
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3 Things To Know For January 14
1. Story Time: Today, 4 p.m., Clarkton Public Library, 10413 North College Street.
2. 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade: Monday, 11 a.m., downtown Elizabethtown. Lineup starts at 9 a.m.
3. Casino Night: February 8, 7-10 p.m., Cape Fear Winery, 218-B Aviation Parkway, Elizabethtown. READ MORE
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This Day In History For January 14
1952 – “Today Show” premieres with Dave Garroway and Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV.
1960 – Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant.
1979 – President Jimmy Carter proposes Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday be a federal holiday. READ MORE
STORIES FROM MONDAY, JANUARY 13
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Southeast NC: Below-Normal Temperatures and Chilly Winds Ahead
Contributed
Residents of southeast North Carolina should prepare for a cold week ahead, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued a weather briefing for the period from Monday, January 13, through Friday, January 17. Below-normal temperatures are expected for much of the week, with the potential for hazardous wind chills in certain areas. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 13
The National Weather Service indicates wind chills may drop to 15 degrees Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning … A cold weather advisory is possible…
So much hurt … in so many different forms … We must hold our heads high and move forward… READ MORE
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STORIES FROM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
Thoughts While Shaving For January 12
Anyone interested in a change in the weather? Saturday’s high temp for the area … 47 degrees … and at times wind gusts as high as 18 to 20 mph…
On the bright side … Ten of 12 months in 2024, above normal temperatures for the area, and it was tied for the hottest year on record in Lumberton … READ MORE
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Bladen County Headlines … 50 Years Ago
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1975:
• 24 area high school seniors from 12 counties in the area will be interviewed in Elizabethtown by the district Morehead Selection Committee. READ MORE
STORIES FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 13, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the boardroom at the District Administration Building. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 11
We should begin to see temps rise through mid-morning , gradually reaching 47 degrees … windy, gusts as high as 17 mph … Chance of rain … 30%…
Bladen County’s Solid Waste Convenience sites will operate today (Saturday) on a two (2) hour delay. The sites will open at 9 a.m. and close at the regularly scheduled time of 7 p.m. … READ MORE
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STORIES FROM FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
Save the Date for the Inaugural Pheasant Tower Shoot Fundraiser
Contributed
Dublin, NC — The Bladen Community College Foundation is excited to announce its first-ever Pheasant Tower Shoot Fundraiser, set for March 1, 2025, at Allen Brothers Outdoors in Bladenboro. This exciting event will raise essential funds to support student scholarships and academic programs at Bladen Community College. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 10
Baby, it’ cold outside … remember the song from years ago…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY …
Western North Carolina will be receiving a $1.65 billion, federal disaster grant… READ MORE
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STORIES FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 9
Rabies Positive Cases Identified in Bladen County
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On January 8, 2025, the Bladen County Health Department was notified of an additional rabies case. This is the second confirmed rabies case for 2025 in Bladen County, the first domestic animal. READ MORE
Bladen Community College Celebrates Successful Completion of Master Educator Academy
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Dublin, NC – The Bladen Community College Foundation proudly congratulates the dedicated educators who have successfully completed the Master Educator Academy, made possible through a mini-grant from the Bladen Community College Foundation. This initiative highlights the college’s ongoing commitment to enhancing faculty development and improving student outcomes. READ MORE
Bladen County Announces Swap Shop Reopening
A staff report
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has approved the reopening of the Swap Shops at the county’s Solid Waste Convenience sites. These facilities will officially reopen during the week of January 20, 2025, following a decision made during the board meeting on January 6, 2025. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 9
The cold weather continues … Yesterday’s high temp at the local weather station recorded a high of 42 degrees … bone chilling cold.
WENC radio station is off the air after 8 generations … My first full-time job in radio in Whiteville … When … 1960s… READ MORE
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STORIES FROM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor Warns of Cold Weather Dangers: Space Heaters, Candles and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Contributed
January 8,2025 – Raleigh, NC – As temperatures drop across North Carolina, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents to take precautions to stay warm safely and avoid life-threatening hazards. Improper use of space heaters, candles, and the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning pose significant risks during the cold weather season. READ MORE
Town Of Elizabethtown Public Notice
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This is notice to the public that the Elizabethtown Airport/Economic Development Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. in the Terminal Building located at 466 Airport Road. READ MORE
Smithfield Foods Returns To The U.S. Stock Market (Reprint From Business North Carolina Magazine)
Staff report
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer with a massive N.C. operation, filed for an initial public offering that will return the maker of Farmer John sausage and Gwaltney bacon to the U.S. stock market. The IPO comes 12 years after the Chinese-owned WH Group took the Smithfield, Virginia-based company private in a $4.7 billion acquisition. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving For January 8
Yesterday’s high was a “cool” 44 degrees … Overnite low … brrrrr … low 20s … It’s been a long time since we had such low temps…
A friend shared this news … “Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producers with a massive N.C. Operation, filed for an initial public offering that will return the maker of Farmer John sausage and Gwaltney bacon to the U.S. stock market.” READ MORE
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