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Posts published in September 2020
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,…
Zoom Invite: Youth Food Policy Lunch and Learn Friday, September 25 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Good afternoon, You are being invited to…
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,…
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and the Coronavirus Task Force have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 from the Emergency Operations…
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 Share:
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…
Lots of sports action yesterday… 27-year-old Bryson DeChambeau won the Men’s US Open, picked up $2.2 million. His -5 was the only under-par score. 21-year-old…
1827 – According to Joseph Smith, Jr., the angel Moroni gave him a record of gold plates, one-third of which Joseph translated into The Book…
NASHVILLE, TN – Former East Bladen star Larrell Murchison recorded a tackle Sunday as he saw his first National Football League action for the Tennessee…
Remember the tune from years gone by, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” As I begin to think, 5:15 a.m., 54 degrees at the NWS location at…
1814 – “Star Spangled Banner” published as a song, lyrics by Francis Scott Key, tune by John Stafford Smith. 1904 – Orville & Wilbur Wright…
The Substance Use Task Force met this month at Bladen Community College for subgroup reports on achievements and continued to follow through on its strategic…
The Town of Bladenboro was awarded a grant in the amount of $200,000 from North Carolina legislators with the help of NC House Representative William…
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg The following notice and directive was sent out by the White House:…
Average high temp for September is 84 … early on, temps in upper 80s & low 90s … Today, September 19 … our high expected…
CONWAY, SC – Quarterback Grayson McCall threw for 273 yards and 2 touchdowns Friday night to lead Coastal Carolina to a 41-23 victory over Campbell.…
1796 – George Washington’s farewell address as president. 1849 – 1st commercial laundry established, in Oakland, California. 1925 – US National Championship Men’s Tennis, Forest…
Contributed The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club is making a difference even during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The local civic group met at San Jose to discuss business…
The percentage of Bladen County positive daily tests decreased a little according to the latest update. The current ratio is now at 9.0%; yesterday, the…
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Friday, September 18, 2020 until sunset…
Raleigh, N.C. – All North Carolina households – about 4.7 million in all – will soon receive the Judicial Voter Guide 2020. The 2020 guide contains information…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
The organizers of the Grape Escape Bike Ride have announced that the metric century and half-century bicycle ride through Bladen County will take place on…
Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21 WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 – President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Containing the same tools and equipment you would find in a real life clinical setting, simulation labs give students the chance to practice their learned…
The National Weather Service announced the weekend weather outlook today. The overview states a cold front will users in some cooler air. Dry, cooler air…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 6.5 percent, decreasing 2.0 percentage points from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 1.8…
Rev. and Mrs. Fred Davis were honored at Trinity Methodist Church in Elizabethtown for 25 years of service to the church. The Bladen County Board…
RALEIGH — After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that beginning on…
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the final standings for the 2019-2020 Wells Fargo Conference Cup for each conference across the state Wednesday.…
1789 – 1st loan is made to pay salaries of the president & Congress. 1837 – Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young co-found a…
Yesterday was a perfect day to stay inside and do nothing … and that was about all for me … Did watch the Men’s US…
National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 11 p.m. The following location locations are under the advisory. THE CITIES OF BLADENBORO, BOILING SPRING LAKES,…
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…
PUBLIC NOTICE On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the scheduled monthly meeting of Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will be conducted in…
The Baltimore Center in Carvers Creek held a 2020 Census and Get Out To Vote (GOTV) drive-thru on Wednesday, September 16. The event went very…
At its September 14 regular monthly meeting, the Bladen County Board of Education approved Jason Folsom as the new principal of Bladen Lakes Primary School.…
Contributed Beginning on Constitution Day, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, join Census Bureau partners nationwide in reminding your network that time is running out to…
Between 1,700 and 2,400 abused, neglected children go to court each year in North Carolina. These children need an adult to help be a voice…
Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, announced the latest update regarding Hurricane Sally that hit landfall early Wednesday in Alabama. According…
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Cape Fear River at William O. Huske Lock and Dam 3 beginning Saturday morning. The…
Golf fans should enjoy a great few days … the delayed U.S. Open is being played at Winged Foot course in Mamoroneck, N.Y. The virus…
East Bladen senior Lefrederick Wooten announced on his twitter account @FredyWooten that he is verbally committed to play baseball in the 2021-2022 season at Fayetteville…
1787 – The US Constitution is signed by delegates at the Philadelphia Convention. 1859 – Joshua Abraham Norton, English-born resident of San Francisco, proclaims himself…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) update. Cases continue to increase in the county. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan stated, “Increases…
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2020 flags will be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in honor of Fort Bragg Paratroopers, Sgt.…
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) is working with researchers this month to determine the statewide official seat belt use rate. “Researchers…
The 2019-2020 Dublin Peanut Festival Queen Alyssa Bell held her title proudly this year. Miss Bell represented her small town throughout the year with acts…
Varsity Volleyball (HCA vs. Wayne Country Day School) – lost 3-1 Set 1 WCDS 25-23 Set 2 HCA 25-21 Set 3 WCDS 25-23 Set 4…
Election Day is 51 days away … Sometimes I forget how active candidates can be and how much controversy can be exhibited. And, begins with…
East Bladen High School announced on their twitter account @EBHSathletics Tuesday that seniors Kayleigh Raynor and Zach Meares will be continuing their academic and athletic…
1782 – Great Seal of the United States of America used for the first time. 1858 – 1st overland mail for California. 1908 – Carriage…
By Blake Proctor The Bladenboro Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6pm. After Mayor Rufus Duckworth gaveled the meeting to order, an…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) update. The report has another COVID-19 related death. The total is up to 12…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held on campus of Emereau…
Local men are meeting together once a week for a prayer service. This week’s meeting will be held today, Tuesday, September 15, at 7 pm…
By Jefferson Weaver with columbuscountynews.com Sabrina Troy of Elizabethtown was killed Monday when her automobile went out of control on Chanceytown Road. Troy — who…
East Bladen and North Carolina State star Larrell Murchison was moved to the Tennessee Titans Inactive List before Monday night’s season opener for the Titans.…
I watched the first half of the Titans/Broncos NFL game, hoping to see rookie Larrell Murchison, but gave up at halftime, lost the battle to…
By Blake Proctor In a quorum-delayed meeting, Mayor Perry Blanks gaveled the regular monthly meeting to order at 7:10pm; only Councilmember Rhonda Hall was not…
Although an exact date has not been set, Bladen County athletes may get to begin workouts soon in preparation for the 2020-2021 high school sports…
1798 – US Department of Foreign Affairs, renamed Department of State. 1857 – Timothy Alder of NY patents a typesetting machine. 1887 – Philadelphia celebrates…
Vote now for the Best of the Best Essential Workers and Business Contest. Times are tough, but there is enduring beauty all around us. BladenOnline…
The Bladen County Board of Education held a virtual meeting on Monday, September 14, at 6 p.m. Those in attendance were Chairperson Mr. Roger Carroll,…
By Joy Warren Elizabethtown Town Council met Monday evening via virtual Zoom meeting. Town Manager Eddie Madden reported that the Sales Tax report for the…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the daily COVID-19 update. The report has a total of 11 deaths related to the virus in Bladen…
Access Virtual Meeting Link Here (link will be activated 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting) The Bladen County Board of Education will…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives can now apply for $32 million in pandemic relief grant funding to help bring high-speed internet…
State employees may use up to 24 hours of Community Service Leave (CSL) to serve in roles needed by their County Board of Elections during…