Pictured: Trina Davis-Chapter President presents gift cards to Sheila Manuel, Supervisor of Bladen County...
Month: January 2021
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday at 6:30 p.m....
Here are the first semester honor rolls for East Bladen High School. Superintendent’s List...
Church Day … Pray for our nation … so many issues … If one...
1851 – San Francisco Orphan’s Asylum founded, 1st in California. 1865 – Congress passes...
Contributed In mid-January, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) issued a proclamation outlining significant changes to...
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY/WNCN) — Several North Carolina hospitals and health departments received fewer...
Contributed CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the order determining the...
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — A political operative accused by North...
Contributed Washington, DC – A new report from the Brookings Institution estimates that President...
Contributed “At the Very Heart and Soul: A Common-Sense Guide to Appreciation and Gratitude...
By Jefferson Weaver Gentlemen, fix your sons. The other night, I had stopped at...
Justice … What we want for others … Mercy, what we want for ourselves…...
1800 – US population: 5,308,483: African American population 1,002,037 (18.9%) 1873 – “Around the...
LAKE WACCAMAW- Sophomore Rylee Chadwick poured in 16 points Friday to lead West Bladen...
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Columbus connected on 10 of 12 free throws in the...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Maegan Burney and junior Alexus Mitchell combined for 34 points to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Triston Locklear bombed in six 3-point baskets and scored 22 points to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Juniors Kris Oxendine and Noah Chavis blistered the nets with five 3-point...
The Town of Elizabethtown’s regular February 1, 2021, 7 pm, Town Council meeting will...
Contributed Audrey Hehl’s 5th-grade class connected with Israeli students via a 30-minute Zoom session....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of this year’s March For Life event, U.S....
RALEIGH – In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for...
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of...
Rick McKenzie, lineman with the Elizabethtown High School Cougar football team, was selected to...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – On January 27, North Carolina reported administering 99% of its...
With the help of community sponsors and support, the Bladen County Animal Control Advisory...
A Public Hearing regarding a proposed $200,000 Forgivable Loan is on the Bladen County Board...
By Dr. Mike Walden The unemployment rate is the most watched economic indicator by...
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. The staff stated,...
Bridge will operate in a one-lane pattern overnight next week ELIZABETHTOWN – The U.S. 701 South bridge...
LUMBERTON — In an ongoing effort to protect and care for the community, UNC...
Hardee, Hunt and Williams, for the eleventh straight year, is the number one real...
I have stated in the past … I am a dreamer. Some of my...
BLADENBORO – Red Springs connected on six 3-point shots in the 1st half as...
1892 – The Coca-Cola Company is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia. 1907 – Charles Curtis...
BLADENBORO –Freshman Megan Pait and sophomore Lainey Autry keyed a 12-4 closing spurt that...
The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 and 4, for...
A video recording of Thursday’s virtual meeting has been added to NCDOT’s YouTube channel and...
The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is accepting applications online for the 2021-2022 school...
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Trustee Dennis Troy has been recognized by the Board...
Contributed The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing...
RALEIGH, N.C.- North Carolina residents can now view results from the ongoing North Carolina...
Today is National Have Fun at Work Day and we made the most of...
In an ongoing effort to protect and care for the community, UNC Health Southeastern...
by Charlotte Smith Yesterday it was confirmed, Town of Elizabethtown Manager Eddie Madden has...
I thought it was much later than it is … so I’m up about...
1864 – Battle of New Bern, North Carolina. 1878 – 1st telephone exchange (New...
TABOR CITY – Lee Barnes and Jacob Nixon combined for 18 points Tuesday to...
In October of 2020, an Elizabethtown resident reported the theft of a vehicle. Although...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will...
According to Prevent Child Abuse America evidence shows that children’s early experiences impact them...
Contributed Because the supply of first-dose vaccines will not be provided by the state...
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, remaining unchanged...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced an update on road closings for Bladen...
Bladen County Health Department released the COVID -19 Update. The report shows, active COVID-19...
The Town of Elizabethtown will be looking for a new manager because the rumors...
When I look at the stock market and see the huge moves, mostly upward,...
Vineyard Golf At White Lake continues to have the best winter season that this...
1870 – After accepting 15th amendment, Virginia is re-admitted to the Union. 1880 –...
TABOR CITY – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles rolled to leads of 20-2 and 33-6...
BLADENBORO – Unique Kelly and Ethan Brown sparked a 2nd half West Columbus rally...
TABOR CITY – Seniors Javant McDowell and Rasean McKoy combined for 28 points Tuesday...
An East Bladen High School graduate and beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away...
The Bladen County Healthy Collaborative meets every month for round table discussions to help...
Contributed January 26, 2021 Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national...
2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Grade – A Honor Roll Isabel Gardner Gael Ortiz Aguilar...
by Nicole Smith Are you looking for a reason other than a birthday to...
2020-21 2nd Nine Weeks Superintendent’s List – Grades of 96 and above in all...
2nd 9-weeks Bladen County Schools released the honor lists for Bladen Early College. View...
Eight Harrells Christian Academy students were recognized as Terrific Kids for the 2nd nine...
Update at 8 a.m. On January 27, 2021- Law Enforcement reported receiving a tip...
In video announcement, Senator Jackson pledges a 100 county campaign Charlotte – Today, Democratic Senator...
FAYETTEVILLE – January 19, 2021 – Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation has appointed new board...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released...
Interesting note on the weather … High temperature Monday was 48 degrees … overnight...
1905 – World’s largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan, is found in South Africa. 1907...
In February last year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced they were considering...
The Bladen County Health Department released the daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) update today. From Elizabethtown...
January 25, 2021 – Beach Waves Radio launches a brand new internet radio station...
Although the COVID-19 Pandemic made celebrating Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Junior Day different...
by Charlotte Smith Take the survey about the issue now by following the link...
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting virtually...
Super Bowl 2021 … Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Bucs, Sunday, February 7...
1799 – 1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont. 1877 –...
ACC basketball results… UNC 86 – NC State 76 Louisville 70 – Duke 65...
1899 – Rubber heel for boots or shoes patented by American Humphrey O’Sullivan. 1908...
WHITEVILLE – Junior Trinity Smith poured in 19 of her game-high 27 points in...
WHITEVILLE – Junior Wendell Smith keyed a 26-12 closing surge that rallied Whiteville to...
Beginning Monday, January 25, all branches of the Bladen County Public Library will offer...
ACC basketball games today… 2 PM NC State vs UNC 4 PM Duke vs...
1849 – US Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and...
by John Clark KERNERSVILLE – East Bladen senior A. J. Smith placed 61st and...
By Sonny Jones As you most likely know, Hank Aaron died Friday. He was...
by Nicole Smith June 6th, 2006… The day I left Bladen County. It was...
The Bank of Elizabethtown elected their new officers and board. James H. Clark, Jr....
By Joy Warren After a short closed session Board Meeting, White Lake Mayor Goldston...
Time to begin locating all the tax info needed to file 2020 taxes …...
1908 – Katie Mulcahey is arrested for lighting a cigarette, violating the 1-day old...
