1829 – President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas, but Mexican government refuses....
Month: August 2021
Por Danna Martinez Dudar sobre algo pone en duda qué es verdad y qué...
By Danna Martínez Doubting about something calls into question what is true and what...
On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive. RALEIGH, N.C. (August 24,...
FAYETTEVILLE – August 24, 2021 – As Cape Fear Valley Health System is facing an...
NCDOT on pace to set a litter collection record as statewide sweep nears RALEIGH...
The photo above is the Lead Singer for the band 87 & Pine, Brent...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Antwon Montgomery racked up 273 yards of total offense, scored 2...
CERRO GORDO – Freshman Kevyn Labra fired in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals,...
LELAND – East Bladen defeated North Brunswick 3-1 Monday night in non-conference volleyball action....
High School football Monday night … Wallace Rose-Hill 62 – East Bladen 16 …...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 24: 1. Bladen Recreation Soccer...
1814 – British forces capture Washington, D.C. and destroy many landmarks (War of 1812)...
By Cara Beth Lewis Boost the Boro is the volunteer committee behind the annual...
By Cara Beth Lewis United Way of Bladen County and Lumber River United Way...
Bladen County Health Department staff are now administering the “booster” (third doses) of Pfizer...
The photo above is of the suspect Robby Ernest Mills of White Oak. The...
Por Danna Martínez Los íconos son representaciones significativas de algo. Una imagen, una forma,...
By Danna Martínez Icons are meaningful representations of something. An image, shape, color, and...
The photo above is of suspect Roy Anthony Potter, a 59-year-old male, of Kelly....
The older I get the faster I turn the pages on my calendar …...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Aug. 23: 1. First day of...
1869 – 1st carload of rail freight (boots & shoes) arrives in San Francisco,...
Carlton Sligh of Elizabethtown was named Scouter of the Week by the Cape Fear...
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, decreasing 0.2...
FAYETTEVILLE – The Fayetteville Commandos defeated the Carolina Bengals 14-0 Saturday night in Coastal...
NFL late yesterday (Saturday) … Baltimore Ravens 20 – Carolina Panthers 3 … Next...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Aug. 22: 1. Photo Exhibit: Today,...
1865 – William Sheppard is issued the first US patent for liquid soap. 1901...
The Bladen County Board of Education voted Friday to require masks covering the mouth...
ELIZABETHTOWN- East Bladen’s home football and boys’ soccer games were postponed Friday. East Bladen’s...
The 2021 high school football season is underway … or will be soon …...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Aug. 21: 1. First day of...
1841 – John Hampton patents venetian blind. 1897 – Oldsmobile first manufactured by Olds...
Contributed RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments and nominations to North Carolina boards and...
By Danna Martínez World Mosquito Day is celebrated annually, on this day, August 20th....
By Cara Beth Lewis Meteorologists have storms on the mind, and it’s safe to...
Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state...
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – August 20, 2021 – Starting August 20, Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19...
By Cara Beth Lewis Toys For Tots has been making a difference in the...
By Cara Beth Lewis Community Baptist Academy in Bladenboro started a new school year...
By Cara Beth Lewis The last week of August is an annual celebration of...
Por Danna Martínez La insurgencia es el levantamiento contra la autoridad. El concepto de...
By Danna Martínez Insurgency is the uprising against authority. The concept of insurgent designates...
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the...
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting on Friday, August...
By Sonny Jones It’s been awhile since I’ve tried picking football games … if...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s Eagles will open the 2021-2022 football season Friday when they...
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 3-0 Thursday night in the Lady Eagles volleyball...
BLADENBORO – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 6-3 Thursday in the non-conference girls’ tennis...
Thoughts While Shaving For August 20 I love fooling around with statistics … thought...
Contributed RALEIGH — The 2021–22 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens on...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Aug. 20: 1. High school sports:...
1865 – President Andrew Johnson proclaims an end to “insurrection” in Texas. 1896 –...
On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North...
Por Danna Martínez Todas las personas tienen una identidad. La identidad se conoce como...
By Danna Martínez All people have an identity. Identity is known as those characteristics...
The Lumber River Council of Governments needs your help in bringing Bladen County better...
Public voting opened for annual statewide manufacturing contest Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC...
After topping a ball on the 10th hole, which has a water hole fronting...
Clarkton School of Discovery will kick off football practice Monday, August 23rd, and girls’...
One inch of rainfall recorded yesterday at the NWS site at the nearby airport...
By Sonny Jones With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote “A Visit from...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Aug. 19: 1. Bladen County Schools...
1849 – NY Herald reports gold discovery in California. 1909 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway,...
In the photo above with Bladen Community College President, Dr. Amanda Lee and Director,...
There is a lot of talk about COVID-19 spreading, masks, and vaccines. However, the...
Por Danna Martínez El espectáculo en el cielo cuando hay una tormenta también es...
By Danna Martínez Although the sky can often dazzle us with a series of...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S....
The Licensure and Preparation and Entry subcommittees of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards...
Facebook is a popular social media platform used by many to connect with friends...
There appears to be a renewed interest in folks getting vaccinated for COVID-19 …...
Registration for Bladen Recreation Soccer is open now and will end August 27th. •...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Aug. 18: 1. Community Baby Shower:...
1817 – 60-70 ft sea serpent sightings reported offshore in Gloucester, Massachusetts. 1872 –...
Health officials warn the highly contagious Delta variant has caused a spike in new...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners received recognition and gave recognition at their Monday,...
Bolton’s The Healing Green Space is one of the award winners. SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 16,...
By Danna Martínez The chances of getting into controversies are more common than they...
by Cara Beth Lewis When a person dies, the cause of death is ruled...
by Charlotte Smith Over the past several years mental health issues and substance misuse...
Bladen County Hospital patients can only have one visitor from 4 to 8 p.m....
The West Bladen varsity and junior varsity football teams have canceled workouts and games...
Here are some one liners heard recently at Vineyard Golf At White Lake Lady...
TABOR CITY – Junior Malcolm Bolden poured in 6 goals as East Bladen rolled...
BLADENBORO – The West Columbus boys’ soccer team was unable to make the trip...
BLADENBORO – Boost the Boro will be sponsoring the ‘Smash The Beast’ Tennis Tournament...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro Middle School’s football and girls’ soccer practices have been rescheduled to...
Nation still in turmoil … From one issue to another … I decided to...
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners took no action Monday night after...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 17: 1. Bladen Recreation Soccer...
1807 – Robert Fulton’s steamboat Clermont begins first trip up Hudson River. 1891 –...
By Cara Beth Lewis On September 18th, 1993, the first Dublin Peanut Festival occurred...
By Cara Beth Lewis Today, you have a free pass to tell all the...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting to discuss potential...
A Bladen County man receives a sentence of up to 20 years in prison...
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: House Bill 73: Temporarily...
Por Danna Martínez Un sándwich puede satisfacer el gusto de muchas personas. Además de...
By Danna Martínez A sandwich can satisfy the taste of countless people. Besides being...
