A program on growing herbs is planned for Monday, Sept. 25th, at the Bladen...
Month: September 2017
If you have items that are upcycled and repurposed, there will be a display...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102764′] Contributed Currie, NC- Moores Creek National Battlefield will be kicking off its...
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released this statement as he reflects on the 16th anniversary...
Staff report August was certainly one of the slowest months for lottery winners in...
By Erin Smith Flags flew at half mast on Monday in Bladen County in...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102731′] Almost one year later, there are victims of Hurricane Matthew who still...
By Jefferson Weaver A month after Sept. 11, 2001, a young man named Dillon...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline...
Bladen Community College is offering preparatory sections for potential BCC nursing students who will...
RALEIGH – As Hurricane Irma approaches, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is urging...
The regular monthly meeting of the Bladen County Board of Education scheduled for tonight (Monday, September...
The most accomplished female in the history of cue sports, Allison Fisher will be...
Bladen County Schools will be closed for students today (Monday, September 11) due to...
East Bladen’s Eagles are ranked No. 7 in MaxPreps current North Carolina High School...
Due to Hurricane Irma, Bladen County Schools will be closed for students on Monday,...
1773 – Benjamin Franklin writes “There never was a good war or bad peace”...
It was all about Glitz, Glamour and Sparkles this past Saturday night, as the...
White Lake was loaded this past weekend with runners, swimmers and bikers. 550 athletes...
All Bladen County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, September 11...
Bladen County is under a wind advisory from Monday 2 AM EDT until Tuesday...
The Thundering Herd Finale was played Saturday, September 9 at Vineyard Golf at White...
Hilda Coleman was named acting Bladen County Clerk of Court following the passing of...
In the fourth year of the state’s A-F grading system, the percentage of A...
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Irma rapidly approaches Florida, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)...
Pray for residents of Florida. Early Sunday, Hurricane Irma was just off the...
Last night we had two Atlantic storms with 150+ mph winds simultaneously. (Irma and...
West Bladen junior Carley Dawson has verbally committed to continue her softball and academic...
1776 – George Washington asks for a spy volunteer, Nathan Hale volunteers. 1847 –...
The Battle of Elizabethtown DAR Chapter would like to invite the citizens of Bladen...
By: Tonya Bockover A beautiful day greeted a large crowd in Bladenboro as the...
Two bedroom, one bath, newly renovated home for rent in Elizabethtown. $600 per month...
Three Rivers Conference East Bladen 14, Whiteville 6 Fairmont 22, West Bladen 12 South...
DUBLIN- West Bladen failed to capitalize on a pair of second half scoring opportunities...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102534′] Photos by: Ken Armstrong WHITEVILLE- East Bladen’s Eagles rallied in the...
Sunday, September 10th, service for the Lake Church will be held under the tent...
DUNN – Midway defeated West Bladen 6-4 Tuesday night in non-conference men’s soccer action....
The annual Cry Out America event planned for Monday, September 11th, 2017, at the...
By Erin Smith When a crime occurs, one of the first things responding officers...
1753 – 1st steam engine arrives in north American colonies. 1776 – Congress...
Dedication for the new Bladen County Law Enforcement Center and Detention Center on Friday...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102488′] By Erin Smith The bright morning sun made for a celebratory mood...
By Erin Smith Helping people to find their voice is the passion of...
The team of Warren Baker, Jimmy Davis and Charles DeVane won the front side...
By: Charlotte Smith The State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality representatives and...
With Hurricane Irma’s path still remaining uncertain, now is a good time to think...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued an updated list of road openings...
FAIRMONT – Sophomore Dashawn Hines and freshman Shy’Ron Adams combined for five touchdowns Thursday night as...
By Congressman Robert Pittenger America is a nation of laws, and we function best...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on...
By: Dora Brogdon The Bladen County Animal Shelter will not be participating in the...
Contributed Bladen County Emergency services will begin taking applications Monday, September 11, 2017 through...
RALEIGH – Correction Enterprises and Nash Community College have had a great relationship thanks to...
1565 – 1st permanent European settlement in the US founded at St. Augustine, Florida....
Powerful storm Irma is on a path that could hit the Miami, Dade County...
Whew, I’m kind of glad August is over, it was such a hot month...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102388′] By Erin Smith A farmers cooperative was searching for a place to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Fairmont defeated East Bladen 8-1 Tuesday in Three Rivers Conference women’s tennis...
ST. PAULS – St. Pauls defeated East Bladen 3-0 Thursday night in Three Rivers...
DUBLIN – West Bladen’s jayvee volleyball team lost their first set Thursday then rallied...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102441′] Photos by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN – Freshman Jay McKoy and sophomore Jay...
ST PAULS – East Bladen defeated St. Pauls 6-3 Thursday in Three Rivers Conference...
DUBLIN – West Bladen’s Lady Knights claimed their first volleyball victory of the season...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102350′] Photo by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophmore Xavier McKoy recovered a blocked...
DUBLIN – West Bladen’s Lady Knights ran their unbeaten streak to seven matches Thursday...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102557′] Photos by: Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s unbeaten Eagles blitzed...
By: Dora Brogdon This Saturday the Bladen County Master Gardeners will be having a Fall...
From US Congressman David Rouzer As our state prepares for Hurricane Irma, I wanted...
By Joy Warren During the regular session of the Elizabethtown Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, Police...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded Secretary Ryan Zinke and the...
WASHINGTON – During Wednesday’s U.S. House debate on appropriations, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) requested a colloquy to...
By Sandra R. Cain With the upcoming storm predictions, I thought it might be...
By Erin Smith After state officials learned groundwater test wells located on the grounds...
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Bipartisan State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement (State Board)...
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s...
By Erin Smith North Carolina was placed under a state of emergency at 8...
Rosa Lee Leggett, age 95, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She...
We should enjoy beautiful weather for the next 72 hours or so prior...
1630 – The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded. 1813 – “Uncle Sam” 1st...
By Erin Smith North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency...
East Bladen’s Eagles moved up to No. 9 this week in NCPreps.com’s Class 2A...
East Bladen senior Xavier Wooten has been named the WWAY-TV3 5th Quarter Player of...
West Bladen Knights have been named the WWAY-TV3 Team of the Week after posting...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102238′] The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has been conducting training on Forced Vehicle...
By Charlotte Smith The old saying, “In God We Trust,” is now seen on...
Contributed Riders in the Sky will salute Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys, will...
RALEIGH – As directed by the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Division of Motor...
Contributed WILMINGTON–This week Congress returns from recess to tackle the 2018 budget in an...
Contributed MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., September 6, 2017 – CresCom Bank, a community-banking leader within...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) joined a bipartisan majority to pass Hurricane Harvey...
Bladen County residents need to remain vigilant and continue to monitor the progress of...
By Erin Smith The Bladen County Firefighters Association received a $500 donation for the...
WASHINGTON – Robeson County Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) on Wednesday hosted Lumbee Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin as...
By Erin Smith The town of Bladenboro is gearing up to celebrate the Centennial...
By Erin Smith The Clarkton Town Board voted in their Tuesday meeting to approve...
A series of public meetings has been scheduled to discuss the creation of a...
Did your mom ever tell you ‘it’s time for a cleaning out”. At...
1620 – The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew...
By Joy Warren Elizabethtown Town Council has adopted an ordinance regulating the operation of...