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NEWS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Income Taxes, Sales Taxes and Hunting Rights on the Ballot
By Erin Smith
Voters have begun heading to the polls to cast their ballots with One Stop Voting having started on Wednesday. As of 2 p.m. Friday, 1,275 ballots had been cast, according to the Bladen County Board of Elections. READ MORE
County employees questioned pay after storm
By Erin Smith
During an emergency event or major storm, county employees are extremely busy. The county employs many to provide numerous services for its residents and the workload sometimes doubles when there is a storm. READ MORE
No responsibility taken in flooded homes due to dike damage
Kelly and Rowan Flooding by Blake Bryan
The Kelly community is seeking answers for how to repair and maintain the White Oak Dike system that protects the community from flooding.
The Kelly Dike system was one of the topics of discussion on Monday during the Bladen County Commissioners’ Hurricane Florence briefing. READ MORE 
Slow moving processes to repair extraordinary issues with bridge and cemetery
By Charlotte Smith
Hurricane Florence devastated many areas of Bladen County. Elizabethtown, the county seat, did not have as many residents reporting damages, but issues involving a main bridge and cemetery in the town has many citizens eagerly awaiting answers.
An extreme amount of debris under the U.S. Highway 701 bridge over the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown caused concerns about possible damages to the bridge. READ MORE 
Are You Prepared for Flu Season?
Flu Season is just around the corner! Did you get your flu vaccine? The flu can affect people of all ages, even those in good health. Protect against the flu by getting a flu shot, and use these tips to stay healthy during flu season: READ MORE
Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving
NFL action last night – Denver Broncos 45, Cardinals 10.
High school action tonight:, 7:30 PM READ MORE
Extremes for Bladen County, NC, on October 19
Highest Temperature 86 degrees 1968
Lowest Temperature 33 degrees 2015
Greatest One-Day
Precipitation 1.90 inches 1916
Yesterday’s High Temperature was 67 degrees.
This Day in History for October 19
1765 – Stamp Act Congress meets in New York City, writes the Declaration of Rights and Grievances.
1781 – British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2 pm; US Revolutionary War ends.
1870 – 1st African Americans (4) elected to US House of Representatives. READ MORE
NEWS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
Bladen County Pet of the Week
By Dora Brogdon
This week a 1 to 2 year old female bulldog mix named Autumn has been picked to be Pet of the Week. READ MORE
Damages are still being reported from Hurricane Florence
By Erin Smith
The damage assessment is still under way in Bladen County from Hurricane Florence. Reports of property damage are still being received from various county departments and organizations. READ MORE
Cactus Collecting
By Timothy J. Malinich
Cacti (singular cactus) catch the eye of many hobbyists. They are easy and rewarding to grow, fun to display, and readily available. People are often hesitant to grow them because they fear the reputation of these desert denizens. Here are a few tips that will hopefully de-mystify the collecting of cacti. READ MORE
Ag News: USDA Issues Safety-Net and Conservation Payments to State Farmers
USDA State Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that approximately $1,524,159.00 will be paid to State farms that enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2017 market downturns. Additionally, State FSA will distribute $158,563.00 in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to landowners for their commitment to conservation stewardship. READ MORE
Photos of procession from Elizabethtown, Bladenboro and Whiteville in honor of Fallen Trooper Kevin Conner, B551 on 10/17/2018
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, Erin Smith and Charlotte Smith
Fallen Trooper recognized by hometown, colleagues
By Erin Smith
There was an air sadness as residents, family members and friends gathered along the sidewalks of Main Street in Bladenboro to say goodbye to a favorite son. READ MORE
Sports: East Bladen Accepting Canned Food Items at Friday Night Football
Friday night East Bladen will be accepting canned food items at both gates during the varsity football game to help with the canned food drive for Bladen Crisis. READ MORE
Event: West Bladen High to Host Veterans Recognition Ceremony
West Bladen High School will host it’s annual Veteran’s Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. READ MORE
Officers Learning Valuable Driving Skills
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Although Wednesday started with heartbreaking news of a fallen law enforcement officer, officers from the Whiteville Police Department, Elizabethtown Police Department, and the Bladen County Sheriffs Office trained together on Tuesday and Wednesday in Precision Law Enforcement Driving and Defensive Maneuvers. The training took place on the taxi-way of the Elizabethtown Airport. READ MORE
NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Suspect in Shooting of Highway Patrol Trooper Makes First Appearance
By Erin Smith
Raheem Davis’ booking photo
The suspect in the early morning shooting of a NC Highway Patrol Trooper made his first appearance before Judge Scott Ussery in a Columbus County Courtroom on Wednesday afternoon. READ MORE
Subdivision Expansion in the Works
By Erin Smith
An expansion is in the works for the Oyster Shell Ridge subdivision off of Owen Hill Road near Elizabethtown. READ MORE
Bladen County Tax Office Implements New Procedures
By Erin Smith
The Bladen County Tax Office will review and implementing new procedures to help improve the County’s tax collection rate.
On Monday night, Bladen County Tax Administrator, Renee Davis, told the Bladen County Board of Commissioners the ad valorem tax collection rate for the county is at 95.6 percent. READ MORE
Bladen County Commissioners Recognize Employees
Erin Smith
Several Bladen County employees were recognized for their years of service to the county on Monday night, by the Bladen County Board of Commissioners. READ MORE
Light up your community; go local for the holidays
When you shop, eat or stay local you help create more local jobs. According to a report 28 more jobs are reported when you shop with independent retailers. READ MORE 
Small Business Center reaches out to community; incubator back on track
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Since Hurricane Florence struck Bladen County businesses with a mighty blow in September, many have been searching for answers. Todd Lyden, Director with the Small Business Center at Bladen Community College met with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club to explain options for storm victims. READ MORE 
Update: NC Highway Patrol Trooper Killed in Columbus County
By Erin Smith
The Trooper who was shot and killed in line of duty has been identified. READ MORE
In-person early voting begins Wednesday
RALEIGH, N.C. – In-person early voting for the 2018 general election begins Wednesday (October 17) in North Carolina.
Statewide, more than 300 early voting sites will offer approximately 50,000 combined hours of voting through Saturday, November 3. Election Day is November 6. READ MORE
Junior Livestock Sale of Champions draws record $190,000
RALEIGH – Junior winners in the N.C. State Fair livestock shows drew a record $190,000 for the top steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys in the Junior Livestock Sale of Champions at the N.C. State Fair on Oct. 13. READ MORE
FEMA assistance grants are available to assist Hurricane Florence victims
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FEMA assistance grants are available to victims of Hurricane Florence. READ MORE
Bladen County Commissioners Heated in Personnel Discussion
By Erin Smith
A large crowd gathered at the Bladen County Courthouse on Monday night, forcing the Commissioners’ meeting to be moved to the Superior Court Room. They were present for a discussion regarding a personnel matter at the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, which became heated. READ MORE
NEWS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Crime: Joint Operation Leads To Two Arrests
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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Elizabethtown Police Department and North Carolina Probation and Parole have completed an investigation into the distribution of Controlled Substances in the Jones Street area of Elizabethtown. READ MORE
SoutheasternTimes.com: North Carolina Wins $27 Million in Federal Funding to Fight Opioid Misuse
RALEIGH: North Carolina will receive $27 million over the next year to fight the state’s opioid epidemic by getting people off opioids and preventing others from misusing them, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Grants include $23 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and $4 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will administer both grants. READ MORE
Ag News: Farmland preservation grants available through NCDA&CS
RALEIGH – County governments and nonprofit groups pursuing farmland preservation projects have until Dec. 14 to apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. This year’s request for proposals includes statewide funding for conservation easements, agricultural development projects and agricultural plans. READ MORE
Places of Worship with Hurricane Damage
Any places of worship that received damage from Hurricane Florence are encouraged to attend a Public Assistance meeting to receive details on how to apply for the FEMA Public Assistance program which may provide financial assistance to help in your recovery process. READ MORE
Bladen Disaster Relief Distribution Announces Site New Hours
Bladen Disaster Relief Distribution site was launched as a concerted effort with Foundation Bible Church, Bladen Crisis Assistance, Bladen County United Way, and the County of Bladen. The organization has been staffed entirely by volunteers from many local churches and residents from in-and-around Bladen County. READ MORE
Learning more about what you’re voting on
Would you like to attend an event featuring the candidates, learn their positions and learn more about the proposed six amendments on the November ballot? READ MORE
Groundbreaking held for new STEM facility
By Erin Smith
Excitement could felt all around the Bladen Community College campus on Monday morning. The prospect of a groundbreaking for a new STEM facility on the campus brightened an otherwise grey morning. READ MORE
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State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open in Bladen County
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Campbell joins Hilton Auction & Realty for new career
Bladen County Public Library to Host Children’s Monster Bash
Canned food collection challenge to schools
Arrest made in Bladenboro after narcotics investigation
Grape Festival Provides Fun For All
Achieving Self Support with Social Security
Bladen County Headlines 35 Years Ago
Bladen County residents place in NC State Fair Competition
Church: Pastor Brunson released from Turkish Prison
White Oak Fire Department to hold Pancake Breakfast
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Mold found in Bladen County Courthouse, remediation under way
Massage Therapy, Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Stress
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