Two mayors and one commissioner file for upcoming elections
Monday has been a scorcher with temperatures rising into the high 90’s. However, the hot weather did not deter a few from making their way to the elections office. READ MORE
Bladenboro officials work to drain swamp, pursue nuisance violators and repair damages
By Charlotte Smith
The Town of Bladenboro Board of Commissioners met on Monday, July 8th at Town Hall to discuss several items of business. Since the meeting, progress has been made in the Bryant Swamp Canal Clearing Project, the Ordinance has been updated and facilities are receiving repairs. READ MORE
Blood drive to be held tomorrow in Clarkton
BladenOnline.com is partnering with Cape Fear Heating & Cooling, LLC and Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center to hold a blood drive tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. due to the blood shortage in our area. The two businesses located in Clarkton are working together to help save lives.
There will be give-aways and a chance to win a free Google Home Mini for all people who come out to donated. READ MORE
SoutheasternTimes: Columbus County Shooting results in homicide
Clarendon, NC – On July 12, 2019, at approximately 11:40 am Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of Walter Todd Road in Clarendon in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies located Timothy Tyrone Riggins, 31, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. CCSO Deputies quickly secured the scene. CCSO Investigators arrived shortly after to interview witnesses and to conduct an extensive crime scene investigation. READ MORE
Champion’s booklet to help support Dixie Youth
The Elizabethtown Dixie Youth are the NC DYB State AAA (Minors) Tournament Champions! The championship victory secured a berth for the Elizabethtown team in the Dixie Youth World Series in Ruston, Louisiana that begins with opening ceremonies Aug. 2. Elizabethtown will play the Alabama state champion on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. Central Time. READ MORE
Thoughts While Shaving for July 15
By Robert G. Hester
If you have been praying for hot weather, maybe you need to take a break. Forecast for the next week or so expected to be in the mid 90s, with triple digit heat values. One bright spot, a slight chance of rain, like 20% daily. READ MORE
Extremes for Bladen County on July 15
Highest Temperature 98 degrees 1962
Lowest Temperature 60 degrees 1984
Greatest One-Day
Precipitation 3.03 inches 1959
Yesterday’s High Temperature was 94 degrees
This Day in History for July 15
1870 – Georgia becomes last confederate state to be readmitted to US.
1916 – 22.22″ of rain falls in Altapass, NC (state record)
2002 – “American Taliban” John Walker Lindh pleads guilty to supplying aid to the enemy and to possession of explosives during the commission of a felony. READ MORE
North Carolina Byways
The N.C. Department of Transportation has designated 60 scenic byways to give visitors and residents a chance to experience a bit of North Carolina history, geography and breathtaking scenery while raising awareness for the protection and preservation of these treasures. READ MORE
Clarkton High School Graduate Is Dermatology Physician Assistant
Crystal C. Edwards is a Physician Assistant (PA) – General practicing in Lumberton, NC . She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants Society of Dermatology. READ MORE
STATE CHAMPIONS!
Elizabethtown Dixie Youth advances to World Series
DUNN – Elizabethtown swept both games of a doubleheader from Stanley on Friday by identical 6-4 scores to win the Dixie Youth Baseball AAA (Minors) State Tournament.
The championship victory secured a berth for the Elizabethtown team in the Dixie Youth World Series in Ruston, Louisiana that begins with opening ceremonies Aug. 2. Elizabethtown will play the Alabama state champion on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. Central Time. READ MORE
Verizon representatives speak with NC House Representative on poor service experiences
On Wednesday, July 10th, District 46 Republican House Representative Brenden Jones announced he had a meeting with a Verizon Wireless executive in Raleigh. Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless telecommunications provider in the United States, according to reports. READ MORE
Bladen County Headlines…35 Years Ago
The White Oak High School class of 1934 was having a 50 year class reunion.
Officials of White Lake reported a drowning. READ MORE
We are honored to have our heritage!
White Lake mayor, 2 East Arcadia commissioners file for re-election
Lawyer Goldston Womble Jr. will seek another term as White Lake mayor and East Arcadia commissioners Carlee Carter and Horace Munn filed for re-election Friday, according to the Bladen County Board of Elections.
Fourteen candidates filed during the first week. Filing ends Friday, July 19 at noon, according to the Elections office. The filing fee is $5. READ MORE
In case you missed it…
Cool Heat kicks off the Summer Sounds in Elizabethtown
The Summer Sounds Concert Series got off to a hot start on Thursday evening with temperatures in the mid-90s, but the crowd didn’t seem to notice as they danced into the evening to the sounds the Cool Heat band. The concert series in Elizabethtown is presented by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley Hospital. READ MORE
Reward raised; FBI puts Abby Lynn Patterson on Most Wanted list for missing persons
Abby Lynn Patterson has been missing from Lumberton since 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. In September of the same year a reward was offered for her safe return.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation now features a downloadable poster of Miss Patterson on their FBI Most Wanted list for kidnapped/missing persons list. READ MORE
Dad kills daughter, son, himself and wounds another
By Charlotte Smith
An Elizabethtown resident and mother was murdered by her father’s own hands this week. Jada Swindell, 21, texted, “He’s killing us,” to her mother on Monday as her father was stabbing her to death, according her sister’s report. READ MORE
Flowers Foods Recalls Burger and Hot Dog Buns For Foreign Material
Flowers Foods is recalling hot dog and hamburger buns and other bakery products because they may contain foreign material, more specifically pieces of plastic. These hard plastic bits may pose a choking hazard. No reports of injury or adverse reactions have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The company initiated the recall after finding the plastic in production equipment. READ MORE
Nathan Dowless Named Emergency Services Director
Nathan Dowless has been named Bladen County Emergency Services Director. He will begin his new duties on July 15.
As Emergency Services Director, Dowless is responsible for overseeing the functions of Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Geographic Information Systems/E-911 Addressing, as well as Planning, Building Inspections, and the Fire Marshal’s Office. READ MORE
Look out for Spotted Lanternfly this summer
RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division is asking travelers to several northeastern states to take precautions against the spread of the highly destructive Spotted Lanternfly this summer.
North Carolina has no reports of the invasive pest. Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to China. READ MORE
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Being Accepted
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations for county committee members through Aug. 1. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate.
The Bladen County Farm Service Agency is located at 450 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown. READ MORE
Pembroke multi-specialty clinic adds general surgeon
General Surgeon Dr. DuBose Medlock Jr. will begin treating patients at Southeastern Multi-Specialty and Urgent Care Pembroke on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon beginning Aug. 6, Southeastern Health announced Wednesday.
Dr. Medlock earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1986. READ MORE
‘Understanding White Lake’ Workshop Has Standing Room Only Crowd
By Joy Warren
The first in a series of educational workshops titled “Understanding White Lake” was held Tuesday afternoon at White Lake Town Hall. Citizens and property owners filled the room to hear Dr. Diane Lauritsen (pictured), PhD with LIMENOSCIENC, give an overview of White Lake and the data that has been compiled over the last year. READ MORE
Bladen Community College to Register Students for 2019 Fall Semester
Bladen Community College will welcome new and returning students to campus as the fall semester registration begins next week. Counselors and faculty advisors will be on hand to assist students in registering for classes and obtaining information for a successful community college experience. READ MORE
Wooten named principal at East Arcadia Elementary
Bladen County Schools announced the appointment of Ursula Wooten as the new principal of East Arcadia Elementary School effective July 1. READ MORE
Update on Road Closings in Bladen County; Reminder-Elwell Ferry is open
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Bladen County’s upcoming road closings according to Faye M. Boyne, Administrative Specialist I, Division of Highways with NCDOT. Also, as a reminder, the Elwell Ferry is back open. READ MORE
Town of White Lake Regulates Use of Multi-Use Path
By Joy Warren
During the regular session of the Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners meeting Tuedsay night, an ordinance was approved to regulate the use of self-propelled vehicles such as golf carts, four wheel utility vehicles, mopeds or electric bicycles on the multi-use path. READ MORE
Spring Lake man sentenced for Bladenboro Family Dollar armed robbery
Rakeem Sincere Douglas of Spring Lake entered guilty pleas Monday afternoon in Bladen County Superior Court for an armed robbery of the Family Dollar store in Bladenboro in 2017. READ MORE
Community Announcements, Upcoming events and fundraisers
Bladen County Board of Elections to conduct educational seminar on voter ID requirement and election administration
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Bladen County Board of Elections will hold an educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements and general election administration at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 th 2019, at Bladen Community College Auditorium 7418 NC Hwy 41W, Dublin, NC 28332. READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting for new Bladen County Schools Read & Feed program
Bladen County Commissioner, Arthur A. Bullock announced a ceremony to help kick off a new program in the area to feed and educate local children. The new Read and Feed Summer Feeding Van sponsored by Smithfield Foundation, Inc will hold a Ribbon Cutting on July 16 from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Bladen County Board of Education. READ MORE
Dementia Friends NC plans informational session July 26
Dementia Friends of North Carolina has scheduled a one-hour informational session on Friday, July 26 ath the Bladen County Division of Aging & Senior Center on McLeod Street in Elizabethtown.
The session, which will begin at 2 p.m., will teach participants what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease and tip for communicating with people who have dementia. READ MORE
Bladen County DHHS collecting school supplies
The Bladen County Department of Health and Human Services is collecting school supplies through Friday, July 19 for students who are living with their grandparents and may need extra help for the upcomig school year.
Donations are being accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at: READ MORE
Free Grief Workshop Focuses on Supporting Those Who Have Lost a Loved One
Elizabethtown, NC – Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering 90-minute “Navigating Grief” workshops in Elizabethtown on the second Tuesday of each month.
Each workshop focuses on a specific aspect of grief and the grieving process. Upcoming topics include: Supporting a Griever on Aug. 13, Grief in the Workplace on Sept. 10, Healthy Coping in Grief on Oct. 8, Hope for the Holidays on Nov. 12, and Hope for the Holidays on Dec. 10. READ MORE
Bladen County Task Force holds Community Forums
Bladen County Commissioners and Citizens continue their concern for the Opioid, Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issue in Bladen County.
The Opioid, alcohol, and other substance abuse issue continue to take a dramatic toll on the residents and families of Bladen County. Because of this continued concern, the county requested assistance from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation to conduct a county-wide needs assessment in order to develop a strategic action plan. READ MORE
ForestHer Workshops Engage Women in Woodland Stewardship
RALEIGH – Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited to attend one of three ForestHer NC workshops, which will be held across the state in August. READ MORE
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