Woke up with a song on my mind … “This is the day that...
Month: February 2021
1784 – John Wesley charters Methodist Church. 1854 – Republican Party formally organized in...
SOUTHERN PINES – For the second year in a row Lumberton’s Pirates defeated Pinecrest...
Washington, DC – THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. For a few weeks now, an...
Severe weather season is upon us, and March 7-13 has been designated Severe Weather...
Impacts Low lying property and roads will have water from flooding. For specific impact...
(NewsUSA) – The COVID-19 pandemic and historically low mortgage interest rates have caused a...
(NewsUSA) – Now more than ever, we worry about maintaining our good health, and...
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement after last night’s passage by the...
by Danna Martínez Have you ever wondered the name of that voice in our...
1813 – 1st federal vaccination legislation enacted. 1872 – Charlotte Ray, 1st African American...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Malcolm Bolden converted a pass from senior Garrett Melvin into the...
Should re-name for today … Thoughts while lying in the bed, wide awake …...
By Jefferson Weaver It surprises, even shocks, some people when they realize the woman...
Coach Steve Thurman has announced that Bladenboro Middle School will begin soccer tryouts Tuesday,...
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination...
by Danna Martinez Erudite, a very little-known word but one that has a curious...
by Charlotte Smith The photo above is of Ms. Mildred Jackson, owner of Faith...
The Bladen County First Responders work no matter the weather conditions and even when...
Bladen County’s population in 1970 was 26,477, down 8.3% from the 1960 census of ...
By Dr. Mike Walden The Biden Administration has identified addressing climate change – specifically,...
Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt joins employers, educators, and state leaders in recognizing...
Here are some of the low scores recently posted at Vineyard Golf at White...
The Bladen County Board of County Commissioners’ next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday,...
Ever just need to hear something positive, or read something uplifting … Me too…...
1802 – Congress passes an act calling for a US Capitol library. 1871 –...
Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on Three Rivers Conference athletics as St. Pauls and...
By Danna Martinez We have all heard the expression “unprecedented.” It’s considered a common...
UNC Health Southeastern’s drive through COVID-19 testing site at the main entrance to the...
The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, March 3 and 4, for...
North Carolina Department of Transportation released an update on Bladen County road closings this...
Raleigh, NC — Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been selected for the North Carolina...
February 25, 2021 -The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a special...
Chadbourn Man Charged with Missing Mother’s Murder https://bladencounty.org/chadbourn-man-charged-with-missing-mothers-murder/ Many in Bladen County have been...
Today is National Chili Day, the fourth Thursday in February. The day is made...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Students at the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)...
by Leyton Ezzell February 24, 1836, enter the show of an Alabama native known...
The photo above is of UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer...
Bladen County educators’ first shot day was held this week. The Schools posted on...
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint against...
Ever felt like life is a roaster-coaster? Highs and lows come more often …...
1799 – US Congress passes 1st federal quarantine legislation. 1836 – Samuel Colt patents...
The West Bladen at South Columbus football game that had been rescheduled for Saturday...
LAKE WACCAMAW – Senior Garrett Melvin and sophomore Malcolm Bolden both recorded ‘Hat Tricks’...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reintroduced the Conscience Protection Act of 2021 to...
Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in...
The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating two break-ins that occurred early Saturday morning, February...
Contributed RALEIGH – In its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and...
by Danna Martinez The behavior of the human being, acclaimed by some, criticized by...
Sergeant Willie Thompson is a detective on the Elizabethtown Police Department. Recently, Sgt. Thompson...
Teachers and all school personnel who are currently in or returning to in-person roles...
Blood supplies at local health care centers are critically low. Lu Mil Vineyard has stepped up...
Students in Bladen County will join millions of their peers across the country to...
The photo above was taken at the HBCU Fly-In in 2020. WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
Been thinking about operating an electric vehicle … I understand much research is underway...
1868 – US House of Representatives vote 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew...
Friday night’s Whiteville at East Bladen football game has been postponed since Whiteville High...
by Danna Martínez Sometimes we think something is wrong when it is right, and...
by Danna Marinez Every little life story, every lesson, innovation, and learning make up...
The March 1, 2021 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting and the Elizabethtown Planning...
The above photo is of Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. Superintendent of Public...
by Charlotte Smith During the last Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, a Bladenboro resident...
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and...
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated the...
Contributed Governor Roy Cooper on Monday ordered all United States and North Carolina flags...
Ponds, creeks and rivers appear to be full … added about 3/10 of an...
1813 – 1st US raw cotton-to-cotton mill founded in Waltham, Massachusetts. 1886 – Aluminum...
CERRO GORDO – West Columbus defeated West Bladen 7-2 Monday in Three Rivers Conference...
P-EBT Update: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with...
by Danna Martinez George Washington was born on this day in Virginia in 1732....
The local non-profit, Boost the Boro, Inc., has remained cautiously optimistic with leadership and planning. The...
https://youtu.be/c-68nDVstLU https://bladencounty.org/chadbourn-man-charged-with-missing-mothers-murder/ Orginal article: Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and citizens continue searching for...
Philanthropy, the satisfaction of sharing and celebrating by Danna Martinez Help without thinking of...
Bladen County Students are participating in extracurricular activities this year. Sharon Anderson with West...
Contributed RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol recognized the promotions of 51 sworn and 5...
GREENSBORO, N.C. – United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin today announced that he has...
Pilot allows participants to buy gas with a smartphone and transponder Contributed RALEIGH – North...
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a Weekly Weather Briefing today. The briefing...
Columbuscountynews.com reported this morning, East Bladen athlete Lamont Pridgen has died from bullet wounds he...
Contributed RALEIGH – As North Carolinians observe Black History Month with virtual and social-distance celebrations...
Four-year study reveals trespassing hot spots in effort to improve safety Contributed RALEIGH – A...
Elizabethtown, N.C. – Bladen County Schools has announced the BCS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics scheduled...
By Danna Martínez Human beings have stood out for their extraordinary imagination and creative...
WILSON – Former West Bladen star Trevor Lesane batted 3-for-7, drove in 3 runs...
Farm subsidies are government financial benefits paid to a specific industry – in this...
1860 – Organized baseball played in San Francisco for 1st time between the Eagles...
Hard to believe we are beginning the last week of February … been a...
By Danna Martínez Consecration is the solemn dedication to a sacred place, thing, or...
Sunday … When I was a youngster, I was very much aware of Sundays...
BLADENBORO – Senior Katie Evans drained a trio of long shots, and juniors Alexis...
BLADENBORO- Sophomore Malcolm Bolden and senior Javant McDowell combined for 50 points Saturday to...
1899 – Opel manufactures its first automobile. 1915 – Kiwanis International founded in Detroit....
Por Danna Martínez Una declaración es aquel argumento que se asevera o expone públicamente....
By Danna Martinez A declaration is an argument that is publicly asserted or exposed....
Currie, NC- – Due to the large amounts of rain and flooding in the...
By Danna Martinez What a curious animal! It has long, hardened, and plate-shaped scales...
First things first … The weather forecast for today is for sunny skies, with...
The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that eleven wrecks took place in Bladen County...
