Thought I heard the sound of heavy rain overnight, and I was correct …...
Month: July 2020
A pesar de la pandemia COVID-19 de Carolina del Norte, Elizabethtown y White Lake...
Despite the North Carolina COVID-19 Pandemic Elizabethtown and White Lake has crowds flocking to the...
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 232: Repeal Death...
On Friday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m., Bladen County Sheriff’s Deputies and Elizabethtown Police...
This week the COVID-19 (coronavirus) related deaths total increased to five in Bladen County....
This is a notice to the public of a Special Called Meeting (Virtual Meeting)...
RALEIGH – The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft...
WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held onboard the USS North Carolina,...
In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Orders #117 & 120, Participating in Mass...
On Thursday afternoon, July 9, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and the United States...
Governor Cooper to speak at the first North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in...
Contributed Recently, local government “Stay-at-Home” orders are causing consumers to stock their freezers with...
West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent, the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Player...
A beautiful July weekend is what we dream of in January and February …...
By Jefferson Weaver I was a lousy athlete, but I have always loved baseball....
1862 – US begins construction of Central Pacific Railroad. 1892 – 1st concrete-paved street...
The Bladen County Commissioners and other local leaders organized a meeting to address community...
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force...
RALEIGH: An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in...
Maria Edwards with the County of Bladen released the agenda for the upcoming Bladen...
Yesterday Governor, Roy Cooper, ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be...
El gobernador Cooper y los miembros de la Fuerza de Tarea de Coronavirus están...
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to share an...
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 168: DHHS & Other Revisions....
From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On Tuesday, June 16th, at approximately 5:30 pm, the...
Latest stats on COVID-19… Bladen County … confirmed cases 411 and 4 deaths. North...
Contributed RALEIGH – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr. advised the public Wednesday...
RALEIGH — A Bladenboro man was sentenced Wednesday to 14 months in prison and...
1785 – James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt. 1878 – American...
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held a virtual press conference Wednesday with...
WILMINGTON, N.C. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will hold a Change of...
Bladen County Board of Education approved a contract for Driver’s Education Services with a...
Bladen Smart Start is now registering students for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly...
On June 18, 2020, the 4-H and FFA from counties across the Southeast region...
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Livestream. Click the link below to join. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxdgh80SZQ&feature=youtu.be
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce will their monthly meeting via Zoom due to...
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte informa una cuarta...
El clima cálido está aquí para quedarse un tiempo y con él viene la...
Warm weather is here to stay awhile and with it comes the opportunity to...
El Departamento del Tesoro y la Administración de Pequeños Negocios han publicado datos detallados...
Steven Pfaff, Meteorólogo de Coordinación de Advertencias del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional lanzó la última...
El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Carolina del Norte (NCCDD) está buscando aportes...
The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have released detailed, updated data about...
Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service released the latest update...
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking input from individuals with...
In accordance with N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the Rescheduled July 13, 2020 Town of...
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the National Federation of High Schools and...
4 deaths now linked to COVID-19 in Bladen County… Federal government will pay vaccine...
1797 – 1st US Senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment. 1835 –...
Bladen County Schools recently stated on their website, “Productive partnerships between schools and our...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports a fourth COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
Contributed Lake Church “GOD & COUNTRY” Celebration (rescheduled) for Sunday, July 26 at 8:32...
Yesterday, July 6, was the last day to file for the Bladen County Soil...
Today’s Council of State meeting concluded before members of the Council of State had...
Revised on July 8th, 2020 From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On July 6th, 2020,...
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for...
A stolen mower and trailer were recovered and returned to the owner after an...
Dear Friend, I hope you and your loved ones had a safe, happy Fourth...
1863 – 1st military draft by US (exemptions cost $100) 1898 – US President...
Stock market soaring, temperature is dropping and weeds are growing… Dow Jones Industrial Average...
White Lake Patrolman Saves Life Patrolman Brooks Yandle was dispatched to a Russ Street...
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 case counts for North Carolina and...
Charles Edward Daniels, better known as Charlie Daniels, from Wilmington, North Carolina born on October...
North Carolina compensation of precinct officials and assistants for the elections became more lucrative...
The annual July 4th Sidewalk Sale started last Wednesday and continues on offering savings...
The Dominion Energy and Duke Energy 600-mile (965-kilometer) project designed to cross West Virginia...
Duke Energy and Dominion Energy announced Sunday afternoon that the companies have canceled plans...
It appears the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the county, state, nation and all around...
On July 4th, a day when many Bladen County citizens celebrate America’s birthday, Bladen...
“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is,...
1841 – Thomas Cook opens first travel agency. 1865 – US Secret Service begins...
Church Day … Services in person, drive up & Internet … maybe others… Hope...
Contributed This weekend, Americans celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when our...
1776 – US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence from Britain. 1796 – 1st...
Happy 4th of July … Checking the weather forecast … Sunny, with a high...
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Bladen lanzó hoy la última actualización de...
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update today. Dr. Terri Duncan, Bladen...
By Dr. Mike Walden I usually pepper my public presentations with some humor. After...
Contributed Riddle Me This Adventures is a live-action riddle adventure game, the player will...
Independence Day is a holiday to celebrate freedoms in America. The right to bear arms is...
By Charlotte Smith As the celebration of freedom takes place across America this holiday...
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. Ian Boatman with...
The North Carolina Board of Elections published a survey for election workers recently on...
North Carolina Phase 2 orders continue to restrict gyms in the state from opening....
Sidewalk Sale continues in downtown Elizabethtown … bargains galore… We celebrate July 4th tomorrow...
By Blake Proctor The Dublin Town Commission met in what was a quick half-hour...
Yates A. Lennon of Bladenboro received his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine from...
1819 – 1st savings bank in US (Bank of Savings in NYC) opens its...
Contributed by Dr. Terri Duncan 2020 is proclaimed as “Year of the Nurse.” Visit...
Bladen County Health Department released the latest numbers for COVID-19 in the area before...
The White Lake Water Park has been a favorite destination for locals and tourists...
Bladen County Schools has taken considerable time to determine how our student-athletes will participate...
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to use extreme caution with fireworks to...
Contributed Governor Cooper announced on Wednesday that North Carolina would continue working with schools...
The below message was recently distributed to the UNC Wilmington campus community. Dear Seahawk Community:...
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of...
By Jefferson Weaver Note to my readers: I do not like to reprint columns,...
(Elizabethtown, N.C.), July 2, 2020 – Agricultural producers in Bladen County must complete crop...