Bladen County United Way Day of Caring has reached its 10 year anniversary. Stacie C. Kinlaw and Barbara Knight co-chairs of Bladen County’s United Way…
Posts published in September 2020
Photo of Elizabethtown Police Chief, Marvin James Bell – End of Watch Saturday, September 30, 1972. On this day in the 1972 the Town of…
Photo by Chairman of Bladen County Democratic Party Larry Hayes published on his Facebook page. By Blake Proctor With all five members present, the Bladen…
Company’s Employees Collect Additional 57,000 Pounds of Food as Part of Annual Hunger Action Month Food Drive SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today,…
On September 21, 2020, Mr. Levi Roberts was at GoGas in Elizabethtown on US Hwy 701. While at the gas station, he found a wallet…
North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, announced today NC will move into Phase 3 on Friday, October 4, 2020, and will continue in Phase 3 until…
A Bladen County man has been charged with three (3) counts of Food Stamp Fraud after an investigation by the Bladen County Department of Social…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the latest COVID-19 update. Bladen County is up to 914 positive COVID-19 cases. Daily reminders of the…
East Bladen Athletic Director Patty Evers has been honored with the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award. This is the 11th year that the North Carolina…
What if you were in the 7th, 8th, maybe 9th grade in school, and your assignment was to write a paper on last night’s presidential…
1841 – Samuel Slocum patented the stapler. 1898 – City of New York established. 1919 – Avery Hopwood’s “Gold Diggers” premieres in NYC. 1922 –…
RALEIGH – U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. for the Eastern District of North Carolina today announced that the First Fruit Ministries received a $500,000…
The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a special called session on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be…
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part JB, Public Law 108,466) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that the…
According to the latest Bladen County Health and Human Services COVID-19 (coronavirus) update, cases continue to increase. The latest North Carolina Department of Health and…
Currie, NC- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Moores Creek National Battlefield will not be able to host the annual Candlelight Tour Program this year.…
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will conduct a training exercise on military installations in Virginia and North Carolina from Sept. 27…
The sun is out, the day is bright, Everyone wants the bets just right. There is one problem we all see, He’s standing right there…
On Wednesday, September 23, Harrells Christian Academy participated in the global prayer event known as See You At the Pole. Students stood, socially distanced, on…
Taylor “TJ” Tatum, 81, received his wings after a battle with many health issues. He passed away on Sept. 21 st , 2020, in New…
In accordance with the N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the October 5, 2020 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting and the Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting will…
On Monday afternoon, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a homeowner on Highway 87 near Dublin, N.C. The caller stated a possible break-in…
Office of Pandemic Recovery has distributed 75% of CRF funds as of September 21 RALEIGH: North Carolina has distributed over $2.6 billion in coronavirus relief…
Pamlico Air to invest $1.4 million in Washington RALEIGH: Pamlico Air, an air filtration manufacturing company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new…
Late NFL score … KC Chiefs 34 – Baltimore Ravens 20. Tonight … Presidential debate … President Donald Trump (R) and Joe Biden (D) in…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sophomore Walker Ward recovered a fumble in the end zone for the game’s only touchdown Monday night as Harrells Christian edged Trinity Christian…
1875 – US-Spanish relations decline in wake of Cuban relations. 1907 – Construction begins on Washington National Cathedral. 1914 – Boston Braves, who were in…
The Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the daily COVID-19 update this afternoon. The fact is, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a real virus, that is…
(Raleigh, N.C.) – It’s your money, and State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, is eager to put it back in the hands and wallets of…
Bladenboro, N.C. – On Sunday September 27, 2020, the Bladenboro Police Department conducted a multi-agency traffic checkpoint. The Bladenboro Police Department was assisted by Bladen…
The Bladen County Health Department shared a survey link on their social media. The survey is collecting data to see how COVID-19 is affecting the…
Robert Michael “Mike” Mills, 61, of Kelly passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital. He was born September 2, 1959 in…
Contributed Throughout the month of October, SeHealth is sponsoring initiatives designed to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun distributing nearly $132.7 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, also known as Powell Bill funds, to…
Contributed The National Weather Service of Wilmington announced a weather briefing today for the week of September 28 through October 2, 2020. Highlights Heavy rain…
Contributed Both lanes of the North bound US Highway 701 bridge over the Cape Fear River are closed. Traffic will be rerouted to the Southbound…
Both East Bladen soccer teams –girls and boys – have received the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as…
Our work is not over! The Census Self Response Deadline has been extended until October 31st! Please think about what we can do in this…
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you will impact the lives of abused/neglected children in our community? Virtual Training for new volunteers in…
Late NFL score … Packers 37 – Saints 30. A couple of other scores… Panthers 21 – Chargers 16 Titans 31 – Vikings 30 Tonight…
1787 – Congress sends Constitution to state legislatures for their approval. 1887 – Yellow River of Huang He floods in China, killing between 900,000 and…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Stephen Gostkowski nailed a 55-yard field goal with 1:44 left to play that lifted the Tennessee Titans to a 31-30 National Football…
Former East Bladen football coach Bob Lewis was at Leinwands on Saturday to sign copies of his autobiography “My Story.” The book contains Lewis’ recollections…
College football is underway … COVID-19 issues hopefully being dealt with… College scores of interest: Virginia 38 – Duke 20 Virginia Tech 45 – NC…
AUBURN, AL – Tar Heel native Brandon Council played a key role on the offensive line Saturday as his No. 8 Auburn Tigers opened their…
BOONE – Appalachian State exploded for 4 touchdowns in 10 minutes en route to a 52-21 non-conference football victory over Campbell Saturday. It was the…
1852 – George L Aiken’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” premieres in Troy, NY. 1892 – Book matches are patented by Diamond Match Company. 1903 – Wreck…
1772 – New Jersey passes a bill requiring a license to practice medicine. 1872 – The first Shriners Temple (called Mecca) was established in New…
One final reminder, former East Bladen HS football coach Bob Lewis will be at Leinwands for an hour or so, beginning at 9 this AM.…
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you will impact the lives of abused/neglected children in our community? Virtual Training for new volunteers in…
Dedication ceremonies for the Clarkton Housing Project were to be held in the month of September. Municipal elections were to be held in Elizabethtown. Three…
RALEIGH: In preparation for flu season, Governor Roy Cooper got his flu shot today at the Wake County Public Health Center and encouraged North Carolinians…
Both East Bladen soccer teams –girls and boys – have received the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as…
Bladen County Schools learned on September 24 that an employee at Clarkton School of Discovery has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy requirements, we…
On Thursday afternoon, deputies of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, Community Impact Team, stopped a vehicle driven by Christopher Blake Caroll on Highway 211 near…
Contributed Friday- September 25, 2020 – On Friday, two Bladen County students donated eight (8)sensory emergency bags to Bladen County EMS. The sensory emergency bags,…
By Dr. Mike Walden When I speak to groups – virtually for the last six months – I perceive two concerns. One is fear about…
The Emereau: Bladen Board of Directors decided Wednesday to allow students in grades K-5 to return to classes beginning Oct. 19, the school announced in…
Two people who were wanted by other jurisdictions were charged Tuesday after reports that a motorcycle had been stolen from Tractor Supply in Elizabethtown, according…
Coach Bob Lewis will be at Leinwands in Elizabethtown Saturday, ’bout 9 a.m. for an hour or so autographing his new book about his football…
Bob Lewis, who coached East Bladen to the NCHSAA Class 3A state championship in 1973, will be at Leinwand’s in Elizabethtown Saturday morning to autograph…
The Bladen County Board of Elections has scheduled the first of several meetings for Tuesday to approve or correct any deficiencies for absentee by mail…
The ladies of Wesley’s Chapel Church in Elizabethtown recently held a fundraiser for Southeastern Carolina Crossroads addiction rehabilitation facility. They presented a check for $1,400…
1789 – US Congress proposes the Bill of Rights. 1804 – Twelfth Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the procedure for electing the President and…
I hardly know where to begin … BladenOnline’s website has been compromised … in everyday language, it’s not working as it should … and the…
Bladen County Board of Elections will be meeting the following dates to approve or correct any deficiencies for Absentee by Mail Ballots. Meeting Date Meeting Time Purpose…
when: Friday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. where: Streamed Live details: N.C. FIRST Commission is making progress and will meet on Friday, Sept. 25, to review…
FAYETTEVILLE – September 22, 2020 – The Breast Care Center at Cape Fear Valley Health has been re-accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers…
Middle School Volleyball Won 2-0 (Parrott Academy) – Home match Set 1 25-18 Set 2 26-24 Varsity Soccer Lost 3-0 (Epiphany) – Home match JV…
Southeastern Health’s St. Pauls walk-in clinic, The Clinic at Brisson Drugs, will re-open on Monday, Oct. 5. Family Nurse Practitioner Matthew Herring will return to…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The inaugural class has graduated from the Senior Leadership Development Institute (SLDI). SLDI was established in late 2019 to foster the development…
Hunters in Bladen County are anxious for the 2020 deer season to get in full swing. Archery season is now going on and will continue…
Wilmington, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare will offer Hope for the Holidays, a no-cost grief workshop for those coping with the death of a loved…
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) mourns the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg authored the most important United States Supreme Court…
I think we need a lovefest in the USA…..Look, listen….Dems don’t like the Republicans and vice versa, one race doesn’t like or trust the other,…
I think we need a lovefest in the USA … Look, listen … Dems don’t like the Republicans and vice versa, one race doesn’t like…
After the coronavirus shutdown all of the usual summer sports activities – Dixie Youth Baseball, Recreation Softball and others, the Bladen County Parks and Recreation…
Former West Bladen star Brandon Council will start at right guard Saturday for No. 8 Auburn as the Tigers host No. 23 Kentucky in their…
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that effective October 2, large outdoor venues…
RALEIGH — Some North Carolina small businesses that have experienced extraordinary disruption to their operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic may benefit from a…
The Bladenboro Historical Building has been closed for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday, the Historical Society Board of Directors announced that the…
Camp Clearwater at White Lake traditionally has welcomed thousands for Harvest Party each October, but this year things will be a different. “As with much…
Bladen County Schools learned Tuesday that an employee at East Arcadia Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, the system’s public relations and information officer…
1806 – Lewis and Clark return to St Louis from Pacific Northwest. 1879 – Richard Rhodes invented a hearing aid called the Audiophone. 1911 –…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Tuesday announced changes to the absentee voting process to make it easier for a voter to fix…
RALEIGH – While state officials are concerned that Mecklenburg County’s seat belt use rate dipped by almost 8% last year, the majority of the region’s residents…
Contractor can begin work after Oct. 26 ELIZABETHTOWN – A state contractor will soon begin replacing the twin U.S. 701 bridges in Bladen County. The N.C.…
Baseball (Ages 13-14) – $35 *Age as of April 30, 2020* *Registration ends 10/06/2020* Girls Softball (Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-16) – $35 *Age as…
Mike served the Seventh Congressional District in Congress from 1997-2015. He joins Ward and Smith as the Senior Advisor to Government Relations and Economic Development. With close…
ELIZABETHTOWN – A state contractor will soon begin replacing the twin U.S. 701 bridges in Bladen County. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $23.3…
By Blake Proctor The Bladen County Commissioners met in the Superior Courtroom of the County Courthouse as Chairman Ray Britt gaveled the meeting to order…
MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory in Oak Island. The advisory was lifted because floodwaters have rescinded, and…
Currie, NC- – Following guidance from the White House, as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and state and local public health authorities,…
North Carolina seniors are at risk. Here’s how we’re helping support them. Adjusting to our new routines during COVID-19 looks different for everyone. For some,…
By Ray Britt Bladen County Board of Commissioners Chairman Eight days left. The Census Bureau stated Bladen County may lose 2,000 people since the 2010…
NFL score from Monday Night Football … Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) 34 – New Orleans Saints (1-1) 24… Failed to mention latest NASCAR winner was…
1789 – US Congress passes act requiring the first Postmaster General to report to the President through the Secretary of the Treasury. 1862 – US…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Director’s has rescheduled its special called meeting that was scheduled Tuesday to Wednesday, September 23 at 5 p.m. The purpose…
Clarkton School of Discovery newspaper staff has done it again. Check out this awesome 2nd edition of News of the Blues!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJMX-U6Q-fgqs5qE19n4pTmdZJFxOu3_/view?usp=sharing
LUMBERTON – The N.C. Department of Transportation would like public feedback on plans underway to widen and upgrade a nearly nine-mile section of Interstate 95…