1799 – Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan) 1862...
Month: August 2020
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday an extension to his executive order that...
A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as five...
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating three schemes between March and...
The 2020 Census response deadline is September 30, and nearly 25% of NC households...
The influenza season is expected to be harder than usual this year due to...
August 31,2020 – Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. The day is recognized by...
Contributed Update on September 12, 2020 House of Raeford joined forces with Toys for...
The Bladen County COVID-19 daily positive cases percentage increased by .5%, and North Carolina’s...
Dr. Cathy Gantz, Director of Bladen County Substance Abuse Task Force, wants to remind...
RALEIGH – This Labor Day, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining forces with the North Carolina Trucking...
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to...
The 2020 Vineyard Golf Club Championship was held August 30-31 at the club located...
Contributed RALEIGH – The North Carolina Judicial Branch has announced the launch of eCourts...
Contributed RALEIGH – The State Board of Elections has launched a new and improved...
1909 – A J Reach Co patents cork-centered baseball. 1910 – Theodore Roosevelt makes...
CONCORD – The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association will play with no fans...
1890 – President Benjamin Harrison signed the first U.S. law requiring inspection of meat...
Just when you think we are on the verge of a COVID-19 recovery, another...
There is so much activity going on at Vineyard Golf At White Lake. The...
CONCORD – The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) announced Friday that it...
The citizens of Clarkton passed a $150,000 sewer bond. The vote was 164 for,...
1861 – American Civil War: US Navy squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, North...
Tired of political ads? … Only ’bout 64 days remaining, just over 9 weeks,...
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of...
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the latest COVID-19 update today, along...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jim McVicker would like to remind everyone...
On August 28, 2020, the National Association of Development Organizations announced the winners of...
Fish Fry Fundraiser happening now until 2 p.m. for Cape Fear Teen Challenge at...
Bladen County is requesting proposals in the form of a sealed bid to replace...
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31,...
By Dr. Mike Walden My father grew up on a hog farm in southwest...
Nearly 20 years ago, Brooks Brothers bought a textile factory there and made expensive...
1837 – Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins manufacture Worcestershire Sauce. 1861 – Battle...
National political parties have held their political conventions, now the gloves come off …...
By Charlotte Smith Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, some have questioned the...
As of 6:30 p.m., Aug. 27, 2020, UNCW has identified two (2) clusters of COVID-19 cases...
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of this year’s elections. Safety concerns have been the...
Smithfield supports education opportunities in rural Bladen, Duplin, Robeson and Sampson Counties in North...
Report Explores Options to Modernize NC’s Transportation Revenue Formula RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, at the...
Contributed Bladen County Division of Aging Director, Kelly Robeson, MSN, RN, CNL announced an...
On August 25, North Carolina Health and Human Services announced East Coast Migrant Head...
Prayer for those suffering with COVID-19 By Rev. Dr. Chris Denny on Aug 26,...
On October 17, 2018, southeastern North Carolina lost a public servant and humanitarian, North...
Contributed RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a recommended budget, Support for...
An Elizabethtown woman with roots in Columbus County who lost her home to fire...
By Jefferson Weaver She made the perfect image of a pretty Saturday morning. I...
1859 – 1st successful oil well drilled, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, by Edwin Drake. 1881...
Sometimes we get so ‘wrapped up’ in our own little world, we forget where...
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency announced the latest COVID-19 Update today. The...
Contributed Evangelist David Pait announced details about a Men’s Prayer meeting. He said, “We’ve...
On Tuesday, August 25, Troopers Gary White and Justin Hern of the North Carolina...
According to NationalDogDay.com, National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate...
RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday $175 million to help North Carolinians with...
In observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Southeastern Health is offering free...
1843 – Charles Thurber patents a typewriter. 1895 – Electric generator at Niagara Falls...
Social Distancing, Zoom, Distance learning … Guess you could say we are all learning...
Wilmington, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare will offer a multi-week, no-cost virtual grief care...
Today is the last Tuesday of the month, which means it is time for...
Contributed Be aware of a new phishing scam targeting Small Business Administration (SBA) PPP...
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the latest COVID-19 update. Bladen County currently...
Complete the census online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020. Jan Hester Maynor, Special Projects...
Dr. Duncan added a limited number of COVID-19 vaccines may be available for high-risk...
Contributed On Sunday, August 23, an exciting tradition took place at Harrells Christian Academy....
Kelsey Edwards, Director of Bladen County Library, announced the library has free online tutoring...
So much going on all around us …. Republican National Convention in Charlotte, a...
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order Monday extending and modifying several...
The Town of Dublin announced Monday that 14,000 gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged...
1829 – President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas, but Mexican government refuses....
Vineyard Golf at White Lake has released first-round tee times for its club championship...
Monday, August 31 will be the last day that Bladen County Schools will provide...
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. Dr. Teresa (Terri)...
A Touch of Country Venue is ready to celebrate events. The company announced on...
RALEIGH, N.C. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students at colleges and universities who choose to...
I enjoy Bladen County Headlines … 35 Years Ago, and the most recent version...
1857 – The Panic of 1857 begins, setting off one of the most severe...
The low scores keep rolling in at Vineyard Golf At White Lake. Vineyard Golf...
John D. Mercer, a Bladenboro mail carrier for 45 years, announced his retirement. Mr....
1869 – 1st carload of rail freight (boots & shoes) arrives in San Francisco,...
Good Sunday, been an interesting week … One national convention completed (Democrat) and one...
Raleigh – Earlier this week, the family of Representative Mary McAllister announced her passing....
Remember when making moonshine was a serious problem in our area? When I was...
The North Carolina Farmed Animal Save and Animal Activism Mentorship has planned a demonstration...
Contributed The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the North Carolina Division of Employment Security’s...
1762 – 1st female (Ann Franklin) US newspaper editor, Newport, Rhode Island. 1848 –...
MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming...
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 8.5 percent, increasing 1.0...
It only takes a few minutes. Submit your census today for needed federal and...
On August 20, 2020, Farm 2601-2, located at 7301 N.C. Hwy 210 West, Garland,...
1841 – John Hampton patents venetian blinds. 1897 – Oldsmobile first manufactured by Olds...
Days are getting shorter, highs are lower and overnight lows are in the low...
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. Dr. Teresa (Terri)...
Recently there was another shooting in the Elizabethtown area. Lt. D. Cheshire, with the...
The Fall 2020 semester officially began this week at Bladen Community College. As the...
Submitting the 2020 census only takes a few minutes. Bladen County will lose $20,000...
Why Virtual Learning is Awesome Hi there. I’m a current local teacher. I’ve asked...
Many farmers are busy gathering corn … Hopefully a good crop. Do some folks...
CHARLESTON, SC – Former West Bladen athletic director and baseball coach Kim Cain has...
RALEIGH — People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed...
