Year: 2020
May 5, 1965 – March 22, 2020 Obituary Michael Luis Maxey passed away on March 22,...
By Charlotte Smith Many Bladen County residents are concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak. Local...
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Testing for COVID-19 in Bladen County continues for people meeting the North Carolina Department...
By Charlotte Smith North Carolina child care facilities must complete a COVID-19 Emergency Child...
The Bladen County Educational Foundation would like to take this opportunity to let all...
Following are some highlights announced by U.S. 7th District Congressman, David Rouzer. Highlights of...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Future Investment Resources for Sustainable Transportation Commission is requesting video and online public...
“The Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion emergency relief bill Wednesday night aimed at...
With all NCAA Division II spring sports being cancelled due to the coronavirus, Tar...
1790 – US Congress passes Naturalization Act, requires 2-year residency. 1820 – Future Mormon...
Bladen County Schools and Star Communications gave updates on Wednesday, March 25. Bladen County...
Dear Friend, A bipartisan deal on a major coronavirus relief package was reached late...
Update: As of 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 North Carolina has a total...
By Charlotte Smith The total number of positive COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases in North Carolina...
By Charlotte Smith Goody’s, a local clothing department store located at 314 S Poplar...
The Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Scholarship deadline has been extended, according to Emily Dowless...
By Charlotte Smith Today, March 25 is the last day of work for Hairstylists...
Hopefully, a deal has been struck by US Congressional leaders of both political parties...
1863 – 1st US Army Medal of Honor awarded. 1882 – 1st demonstration of...
As of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon Bladen County Emergency Services Director, Nathan Dowless,...
As the County offices are closed to the public to provide safety to the...
In an age where the Internet is ubiquitous and essential, it’s also a reality...
Tuesday morning, Bladen County Schools received a donation from Bladen Community College to help...
Contributed Funding will provide loans to help small businesses suffering economic losses related to Coronavirus...
Contributed The Town of Elizabethtown is helping its local dine-in restaurants meet requirements of...
According to North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services the COVID-19 confirmed positive...
Let’s start today off on a positive note. Who is thankful for old country...
Saw a few cute quotes on Internet … will share a few. … “Our...
WHITEVILLE – East Bladen’s Makia Johnson, Abby Cooley and Jessica Johnson and West Bladen’s...
1832 – Mormon Joseph Smith beaten, tarred & feathered in Ohio. 1883 – 1st...
Today, Town of Dublin Board of Commissioners agreed to close the town hall building...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDPHHS) reported 297 positive COVID-19...
FAYETTEVILLE – March 23, 2020 – Following the guidelines of the Centers for Medicare and...
CHAPEL HILL, NC – In response to Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order closing all...
Today, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper expanded the list of public places he is...
Bladen Community College’s Small Business Center continues to offer assistance online and over the...
Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced...
By Jennifer Marlowe As we all navigate this uncharted situation COVID-19 has created, many...
Breaking News: North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper orders all K-12 public schools remain closed...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to President Trump supporting...
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting...
Did not attend church yesterday, in person … even missed my usual early Sunday...
1775 – Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death” in speech...
The total cases of COVID-19 has increased to 297 cases in North Carolina as...
The NWGA Egg-Land’s Best Spring Hill C.C. tournament in Tifton, Ga. has been cancelled...
All burn permits are being issued online only until further notice. Effective Fri., March...
Schools remain shuttered and prepared for online instruction, restaurants could no longer offer dine-in...
Good morning. … It’s Sunday and for many congregations, no church services that we...
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees have scheduled an emergency meeting Monday at...
By Melissa Martin What did I do with the unexpected time off due to...
1861 – 1st US nursing school chartered. 1871 – William Holden of North Carolina...
Leadership at Southeastern Health has been closely monitoring and responding to the evolving COVID-19...
By Charlotte Smith Businesses are adjusting as Bladen County changes under the State of...
There were 2,030 deer reported killed in Bladen County in 1984. John Franklin and...
By Charlotte Smith Yesterday, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners declared a State of...
To get you thinking, stop with us for just a few minutes to remember...
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities...
The NCAA’s Division II administrative committee announced Friday that spring sports athletes at the...
My thoughts are my thoughts only … not for the purpose of spreading fear...
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in...
Elizabethtown Mayor Sylvia Campbell reminded residents Friday that although Town Hall offices are not...
1844 – The original date predicted by William Miller of Massachusetts for the return...
Update: Important news and information will now be offered in Spanish. Ahora se ofrecerán...
U.S. Senator for North Carolina, Thom Tillis released resources for small businesses and business...
By Charlotte Smith North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday morning...
United States President, Donald J. Trump, announced the Tax Deadline moved from April 15,...
The North Carolina unemployment insurance system pays temporary assistance to eligible individuals who are...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, Bladen Community College will transition to online instruction for...
Drive-thru screening site opens soon, elective procedures will be rescheduled and changes to visitation...
Contributed In an effort to help patients feel less anxious about going out in...
By John Clark SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Less than one week before the coronavirus shutdown...
Today is the first day of Spring … Looking forward to a new planting...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office began limiting access to its offices on Smith Circle...
The Town of Clarkton has closed access to the public of Town Hall because...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners have scheduled an emergency meeting Friday at 4...
The coronavirus outbreak has led all people to take extra precautions to protect against...
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” published in Boston. 1886 – 1st...
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health will open a drive-thru screening site for COVID-19 beginning Saturday...
RALEIGH – The State Board of Elections is investigating a possible scam targeting North...
Bladen County’s Kayla Thompson is scheduled to play in the National Women’s Golf Association...
Raleigh, N.C. – The public comment period for the amended rule cited as 08...
WASHINGTON – As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus...
CHARLESTON, S.C., Mar. 19, 2020 – CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and...
Many parents and students are reporting feeling overwhelmed with the new learning model in...
Bladen County Animal Control/Shelter will be waiving the adoption fees on all dogs starting...
FAYETTEVILLE – March 19, 2020 – Effective Friday, March 20, 2020: To protect staff and...
Today, Thursday March 19, 2020 is the first day of Spring. Also today, Climate.gov...
By Charlotte Smith Many in the area have concerns for the elderly and the...
Update: Citizens may call 2-1-1 for COVID-19 information related to symptoms, testing, and North...
Woke up early this AM, as usual, but with the state of the union...
1822 – Boston, Massachusetts incorporated as a city. 1883 – Jan Matzeliger invents first...
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal...
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County Schools announced Tuesday the district will be transitioning to...
The Bladen County Relay For Life event scheduled April 25 has been postponed, according...
The fourth annul Bladen County Aim For A Cure ALS Archery Shoot with Steven’s...
United States President, Donald J. Trump invokes the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand...
By Charlotte Smith During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, local officials have encouraged aggressive...