By Charlotte Smith Bladenboro Town Commissioner Sarah Jane Benson introduced the new Town Administrator,...
Month: February 2020
Over the past several months, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has received...
* Hard Freeze Tonight; Warming Up Next Week * Impacts Patchy black ice, especially...
The roundabout at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 410 and 41 in Dublin...
The Kelly Spring Fest will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020, according to...
Bladen County Schools are closed today due to the inclement weather. We thought you...
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has published a large selection of...
On February 19th, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags...
Here is a list of reported closings and delays in Bladen County related to...
Here are Three Things to Know for Friday, February 21: 1. Bladen County Schools...
The snow came, as promised, and at the Hester household, best description appears to...
West Bladen/Whiteville Play-in Game Saturday Three Rivers Conference President David Smith announced Thursday that...
1792 – US Congress passes Presidential Succession Act. 1842 – 1st known sewing machine...
*****Latest updates in red***** FAYETTEVILLE – Feb. 20, 2020 – Due to inclement weather, the...
Due to the threat of winter weather overnight, please be advised of the following...
FAYETTEVILLE – February 20, 2020 – Due to forecasted inclement weather in the region, Cape...
Bladen Community College will be closed for all students, faculty, and staff on Friday,...
Emereau: Bladen will be closed Friday, February 21st due to inclement weather and possible...
By Charlotte Smith Farms must ensure an abundant food supply for consumers to help...
Due to the threat of inclement weather this evening, the Reptiles at the Library...
Weather is the big story today… Forecast for today and tonight … Rain before...
The inclement weather that is expected on Thursday night has created a number of...
Here are Three Things to Know for Thursday, February 20: 1. Bladen County Schools...
RALEIGH – Summerlin Ward of Tar Heel, who attends Emereau Bladen Charter School, placed...
LAKE WACCAMAW – St. Pauls pulled away with a closing 8-2 run and defeated...
By Charlotte Smith Lennon Lacy, who was a 17-year old West Bladen High School...
1792 – US postal service created, postage 6-12 cents depending on distance. 1809 –...
By Charlotte Smith Two males and one female have all died due to suspected...
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County business owner, Fletcher Collins, also known as “Bigshow” is...
88 Projects Funded with a focus on Infrastructure Resiliency View the projects here: Feb.-2020-State-Water-Infrastructure-Authority-Funding-Approvals...
On Thursday afternoon, Valerie Newton, Public Relations & Information Officer with Bladen County Schools...
As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North...
Bladen Community College’s Spring 2020 Humanities and Fine Art Series will host Dr. Joseph...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Iveonna Ward and Laila Smith combined for 32 points Tuesday to lead...
ELIZABETHTOWN – West Columbus clinched the Waccamaw Middle School Conference’s AA Division boys basketball...
TAR HEEL – Hezekiah Adams and Chase Williams combined for 26 points to lead...
TAR HEEL – Mallory Bryan and Noria Singletary keyed a 14-5 opening surge that...
Here are Three Things to Know for Wednesday, February 19: 1. The West Bladen...
1856 – Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambler, Ohio. 1878 – Thomas Edison...
Contributed RALEIGH – ReBuild NC is seeking public input on the state’s draft action...
Let me think for a minute … Temp at 5 a.m. today … 60...
Bladen County Emergency Services shared the National Weather Service’s announcement on Tuesday, February 18th....
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday evening in...
Elizabethtown – The NC Disability Rights Disaster Recovery Project is coming to Baldwin Branch...
Impacts Slick roadways will bring increasing traffic and longer commute times Snow covered roadways and...
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered a preliminary injunction of North Carolina’s voter...
Audentes Therapeutics to add 200 new jobs in Lee County SANFORD: Today, Governor Roy...
Visit North Carolina Farms has a scheduled learning session schedule at Lu Mil Vineyard...
More than 800 ballots were cast in Bladen County during the first five days...
Here are Three Things to Know for Tuesday, February 18: 1. NAACP West Bladen...
ST. PAULS – Sophomore Jeyvian Tatum fired in 15 points to lead St. Pauls...
I ‘rose’ early this morning, as I usually do. Had a good nights rest,...
BLADENBORO – Senior Lexie Corrothers poured in 13 of her game-high 21 points as...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Patience Ward sparked a 37-13 second-half blitz that carried East Bladen’s...
1879 – Sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi is awarded a patent for the Statue of Liberty....
WILMINGTON, N.C.- On January 15th the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (Corps)...
Rain played havoc with the first NASCAR race of the 2020 season. After President...
Here are Three Things to Know for Monday, February 17: 1. The Three Rivers...
SMITHFIELD – West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent racked up 24 points, 13 rebounds and...
DUE WEST, SC – West Bladen grad Trevor Lesane batted 4-12, scored 5 runs...
HARRISONBURG, VA – East Bladen grad Lacey Suggs contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds...
1621 – Myles Standish is elected as the first commander of the Plymouth Colony....
The Bladen County Board of Elections remained in the news. There was the issue...
Here are the rules for the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association: Fees: Dues are $15.00...
East Bladen grad Rick Hester spoke to the student-athletes at East Bladen Friday. Hester...
Here are Three Things to Know for Sunday, February 16: 1. A Steam Exploration...
A little of this ‘n that…. Polls in Bladen County will be open this...
1838 – Kentucky passes law permitting women to attend school under conditions. 1852 –...
The Bladen County Victory Bell is back in action. The Battle of the Bell...
The Three Rivers Conference Basketball Tournament begins Monday with the higher seeded teams hosting...
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Bladen County Board of Elections complaints...
The Dublin Peanut Festival (DPF) works every month during the year to serve their...
Seven organizations working to help people recovering from Hurricane Florence will receive state grants totaling...
Ricky Leinwand was elected President of the Elizabethtown Jaycees. All District Band members from...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Patience Ward scored 23 of her 25 points in the fourth...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Juniors Javant McDowell and Lefrederick Wooten played key roles during a 17-9...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s jayvee boys built an early 14-7 lead en route to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles defeated West Bladen 22-16 Friday in their Three...
Early voting continues today….Cast your ballot early, or on Tuesday, March 3rd in the...
Here are Three Things to Know for Saturday, February 15: 1. NAACP West Bladen...
Bladen County Dispatch confirmed Saturday morning that Cynthia Tholen Inman had been found safe...
1768 – 1st mustard manufactured in America advertised. Philadelphia. 1842 – 1st adhesive postage...
FAMILY REUNION FOR ALL DESCENDANTS OF JOHN LENNON , who came to Lennon’s Crossroads...
You may need a laugh on this day of love. We searched the Inter-webs...
The 2020 Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association season will begin at 10:00 A.M. on March...
By Dr. Mike Walden Sometimes we receive news that is both good and bad....
By NC Culture Omar Ibn Said, one of the best documented practicing Muslim slaves...
CLARKTON – C. J. Waddell sparked a 20-14 third period surge that carried Hallsboro...
CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery edged Hallsboro 21-20 Thursday to claim a share...
Elections 2020 underway. … Early voting began yesterday (Thursday) … in Bladenboro, East Arcadia...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Iveonna Ward fired in 25 points to lead Elizabethtown to a 49-23...
BLADENBORO – Amari Best sparked a 17-9 third period rally that propelled Whiteville Central...
BLADENBORO – Mallory Bryan and Holland Davis sank free throws in overtime Thursday that...
TAR HEEL – Unique Kelly and Tristan Tubbs keyed a 33-12 first-half surge that...
TAR HEEL – Tierra Braddy fired in 19 points Thursday to lead West Columbus...
Contributed RALEIGH — The board of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina...
Here are Three Things to Know for Friday, February 14: 1. West Bladen will...
1849 – In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes first serving US President...
Obituaries are the last story most of us ever tell, but there’s so much...
The 2020 election process begins today at three locations in the county. They include:...
