News
Read more on our page: REGIONAL NEWS <<<click link for regional news
Crime | Sports | Ag News | Obits | Lifestyles | Classified | Events | Guestbook | Churches | Helpful Links | Service Directory | Regional News | Opinion | Politics
TRENDING NOW
NEWS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Lifestyles: For Better Living: Pick a Pear
By Sandra Cain
Sandra Cain
The pear is a fruit that has been cultivated for centuries. Though there are thousands of varieties of pears, only about ten are grown and sold commercially. READ MORE
Crime: Sheriff’s Office searching for two suspects in Clarkton armed robbery
By Erin Smith
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects in an armed robbery which took place in Clarkton on Thursday night.
According to Bladen County Chief Deputy Larry Guyton, a clerk was behind the counter in the Scotchman store on U.S. 701 in Clarkton when a tall black male entered the store and pointed a gun at her. READ MORE
Rotarians learn about Vocational Rehabilitation
Michael D. Ramey from N.C. Vocational Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown addressed the Bladenboro Rotarians at their Monday night meeting. READ MORE
Event: Events for Bladen County Residents
By: Dora Brogdon
On Friday, an online webinar called Ten Tips and Tricks for Your Pitch from 10 until 11 a.m. will take place through Bladen Community College. All seminars are open to the public and provided at no charge due to special funding arrangements for the Small Business Center and Bladen Community College. READ MORE
Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving
High School football action slated for tonight. East Columbus at West Bladen and East Bladen travels to Red Springs. Kick-off for both games is 7 PM.
East Bladen boys soccer team 7-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play and the Knights ladies tennis team is off to a 9-0 start. READ MORE
This Day in History – September 22
1817 – John Quincy Adams becomes US Secretary of State.
1851 – City of Des Moines, Iowa incorporated as Fort Des Moines. READ MORE
Extremes for Bladen County, NC, on September 22
Highest Temperature 92 degrees 1957
Lowest Temperature 49 degrees 2006
Greatest One-Day
Precipitation 2.06 inches 1958
NEWS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Single vehicle crash claims life of one
By Erin Smith
A single vehicle crash in the Ammon community took the life of one Bladen County man on Wednesday. READ MORE
Youth Ambassadors program teaches leadership skills to teens
By Erin Smith
Men and Women United for Youth and Families’ Youth Ambassadors program is a unique program that teaches leadership skills and self sufficiency to teens in Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties. The program boasts about 20 teens who are working to make a difference in their communities and schools. READ MORE
Chemours to supply bottled water to homeowners after positive preliminary tests
By Erin Smith
Preliminary results on water samples from residential wells which were tested by Chemours are back and at least 11 of the residential wells sampled by the company were shown to be contaminated with the chemical GenX. Chemours has been directed by state officials to make bottled water available to those impacted. READ MORE
Today is World Peace Day
By Erin Smith
Today marks World Peace Day. It is a day celebrated annually on September 21st specifically to recognize and call for the absence of war and violence. The theme of the 2017 World Peace Day is “Respect, Safety, and Dignity for All.” READ MORE
Bankers offer tips for those dealing with Equifax breach
By Erin Smith
Bladen County’s bankers have offered some tips to those who have been impacted by the Equifax security breach. The most important thing you can do is to monitor your bank account for any type of suspicious activity. READ MORE
Bladen County to benefit from Crime Commission grants
By Erin Smith
Bladen County law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office for the 13th Prosecutorial District will receive $97,123 from the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission to assist them in performing their duties. READ MORE
Event: Lower Cape Fear Hospice offers Family Day for Families with Children Coping with Grief
WILMINGTON, NC – Lower Cape Fear Hospice (LCFH) will offer a no cost, one-day camp for families with children coping with the death of a loved one. It will be from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21st, at New Life Church of God, 107 Maultsby Street in Whiteville. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, call 910-515-66899 or 910-796-7991. READ MORE
Farmers say fall harvest is going well
By Erin Smith
Farmers in Bladen County are beginning to gather their fall crops and most say their fields are looking good. They say good weather and a good moisture content in the soil is helping the harvest. READ MORE
NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Eastpointe Board learns about Compliance Monitoring
By Erin Smith
The Eastpointe Board of Directors received training from Theresa Edmundson regarding compliance monitoring of providers and Eastpointe staff. She told the board it is important to have a strong compliance program in place.
“When you handle the amount of money Eastpointe handles, you have to have compliance monitoring in place,” said Edmondson. READ MORE
Bladen Community College hosts diversity speaker
DUBLIN – Dr. Robert Canida, II, Director for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, will speak on the BCC campus on Tuesday, October 3, at 11 A.M., in the Student Resource Center (building 7). READ MORE
Campbell Oil Company helping with relief efforts after hurricanes
By Tonya Bockover
As residents of North Carolina keep a wary eye on Hurricane Maria, a local company has been active in the relief efforts since hurricane Harvey.
“We sent our first crews to Katy, Texas, on August 29th,” said Tracy Hardin, manager of the Fuel Products division at Campbell Oil in Elizabethtown. Campbell Oil has had multiple fuel truck crews out continually since Harvey. The company currently has several crews in south Florida distributing fuel. READ MORE
NEWS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Bladen County hurricane victims put on hold
Last week Bladen County Emergency Services told eight county residents funding had been approved for them to receive assistance due to their damages from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. This week, County officials are having to call the eight residents back to inform them the funding has been frozen according Emergency Services Director, Bradley Kinlaw. READ MORE
Bladen County Emergency Responders announce training
When you have an emergency it is nice to know the personnel responding to the situation are trained and ready to assist in your needs. From time to time, BladenOnlie.com reports about the training occurring with Bladen County first responders.
Bladen County Emergency Director, Bradley Kinlaw announced a training will be held today for emergency responders at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE
Bladen County Chemours fighting DEQ; settles lawsuit for similar issues in Ohio Valley
By Erin Smith
For residents of Parkersburg, West Virginia, the news of the dumping of GenX and Nafion chemicals into the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, brought back memories of a similar incident which resulted in a lawsuit against DuPont and Chemours. READ MORE
Bladen County: Boiled Peanuts are in season
A Bladen County staple is boiled peanuts. Every September the communities across the county enjoy the salty, tasty treats. READ MORE
Superintendent Pitches School Construction/Consolidation plan to County Commissioners
By Erin Smith
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and heard a presentation from Bladen County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor regarding proposed school construction and consolidation plans.
Dr. Taylor told the Board of Commissioners the Bladen County Board of Education has been studying the issue for some time now of how best to handle declining enrollment numbers and how to handle aging school facilities which are in need of repairs and upgrades and recruitment of teachers. READ MORE
Boil Water Advisory for Forest Hills area rescinded
The Boil Water Advisory for the Forest Hills area, and the area in close proximity has been rescinded. READ MORE
Elizabethtown Christian Academy to conduct first annual golf tourney
The Elizabethtown Christian Academy is conducting their first annual golf tourney and space is rapidly filling up. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. READ MORE
NEWS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Bladen County Young Professionals: Making financial dreams come true for clients is his goal
By Erin Smith
For one Bladen County resident, helping clients to achieve their financial goals is one thing he enjoys. After working in Fayetteville and Raleigh, returning home to Bladen County has been refreshing, said Jeremy White. READ MORE
Bladen County Special Olympics invited to invitational Bocce competition
The Bladen County Special Olympics has been invited to participate in an invitational in New Hanover County on Sunday, October 8th, in the sport of Bocce. READ MORE
Clarkton School of Discovery is ‘Boasting the B!’
By Erin Smith
The team of teachers, staff and students at Clarkton School of Discovery are celebrating a B grade on their school report card. READ MORE
NEWS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
International Education Leader has Bladen ties
When it comes to Halle Jordan Stanley, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Halle is the 16 year old daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Stanley, of All Tied Up Clothing Store in downtown Whiteville, and Dr. Jennifer Smith, an International Education Leader and Superintendent, from Clarkton. READ MORE
NEWS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
The end of the Dublin Peanut Festival
Photos by Jeff Owen: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm2XqoYb
The 25th Annual Dublin Peanut Festival may be the last. The roads were overflowing with people in the local Bladen County town which was great, but organizers confirmed rumblings of this being the festival’s final year. READ MORE
Board of Elections meeting gets contentious over poll workers
By: Erin Smith
Discussions of how to proceed with the selection of Chief Judges, Judges and Poll Workers for the upcoming November election cycle became contentious on Thursday afternoon. The meeting was conducted at the Bladen County Board of Elections office in Elizabethtown. READ MORE
Lifestyles: For Better Living: Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day
By Sandra R. Cain
You have often heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many studies have shown that starting your day with breakfast offers many benefits.
If breakfast is so important, why is it often skipped? Almost every excuse for not eating breakfast has a simple solution. READ MORE
Opinion: You Decide: What Are The Good And Bad In Today’s Economy?
By Dr. Mike Walden
Although my late mother never finished high school, she still was a wise person. One of her favorite sayings was, there’s two sides to every story. Of course when I tried to use this logic after I disobeyed one of her rules, she would reply – there are exceptions!
I’m frequently reminded of my Mom’s advice when I give presentations about the economy around the state. READ MORE
MORE NEWS
Residents say “no” to proposed Black River State Park
Officials answer questions about GenX well water testing
Man exits vehicle during road check in Bladen County
Elizabethtown Rotary Club learns about Cooperative Extension
Walking the Mountains to Sea Trail in Bladen County
The Times, The Towns, The Tales: Home is where your heart is
Bladen County conducts opioid forum
White Lake Multi-Use Path Project Set to Begin
NC Theological Seminary of Bladen County Open House
Share:
