By: Jair McElveen As you may know, February 24, 2022, was a devastating day...
Month: September 2022
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
The National Weather Service of Wilmington stated in an email yesterday there is an...
FAYETTEVILLE – Sept. 9, 2022 – Cape Fear Valley Health has been awarded an $8,000...
Contributed White Lake is known for its amazing sunsets and beautiful white sand beaches....
September 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN...
*Rain and wet roads led to a rash of accidents in Bladen County. *Republican...
By Mike Walden The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is now in the process of...
Early fall usually offers the best weather conditions for painting projects. Therefore, Ed Clark...
An updated list of road closures for Bladen County has been announced by the...
‘Bout this time of the year, I think about the Clarkton Tobacco Festival …...
BLADENBORO — Karli Priest had 21 assists and four service aces and Emma Turbeville...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Freshman Lauren Douglas and the doubles team of sophomore Yuri Santana and...
BLADENBORO — East Bladen pulled out a hard-fought straight set win over West Bladen...
By Sonny Jones It’s not a good sign when you get 67% of your...
SHALLOTTE – Seniors Jacob Nixon and Malcolm Bolden teamed up for a pair of...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen blistered the net with 10 goals Thursday night as the...
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 22-8 Thursday night in non-conference junior...
WILMINGTON – Wilmington Laney defeated East Bladen 58-8 Thursday night in non-conference junior varsity...
WHITEVILLE– Katherine Mejia Rodriguez fired in a 2nd half goal that lifted Tar Heel...
NAKINA – Nakina scored a pair of 2nd half goals to pull away to...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 HIGH SCHOOL Football Wilmington Laney at East Bladen, 7 p.m. East...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 9: 1. High School Football:...
1776 – Congress officially renames the country as the United States of America (from...
The Bladen County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) members met in Elizabethtown on August...
Bladen County Schools announced on their social media that they have partnered with Lumber...
Ed Clark and Steve Hancock of Elizabethtown teamed up to win second place in...
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September...
Fair is Oct. 13-23 RALEIGH – It’s almost time for the N.C. State Fair and one of...
Read the Proclamation RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September as National Recovery Month to emphasize the importance...
By Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter GODWIN, N.C. — Newlyweds Katie and Dawson Tew...
By Sonny Jones The first of many East Bladen-West Bladen athletic competitions are scheduled...
Thanks for your Thoughts about my Thoughts While Shaving … much appreciated… Too many...
CLINTON – Three Bladen runners – 2 from East Bladen, 1 from West –...
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ soccer East Columbus at West Bladen, 6 p.m....
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 8: 1. Story Time: Today,...
1892 – 1st appearance of “Pledge of Allegiance” (Youth’s Companion) 1916 – US President...
Raleigh, N.C. – Live Oak Bank, a digitally-focused bank, will create 204 new jobs in...
By Cara Beth Lewis For many, Summer’s end brings disappointment. For me, personally, Fall...
The deadline for applying to be a vendor at the Pork and Beats Festival...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for storytellers to share their...
The impact of outdoor recreation on rural economies and a new North Carolina initiative...
LELAND – West Bladen won the first junior varsity soccer match that the school...
In an article entitled “Proven Performers” Business North Carolina Magazine announced their list of...
By Cheryl Thurston Hello Bladen County and welcome to September. I’m guessing that your...
Despite recent temps in the low 90s, autumn begins on September 22 … Not...
ELIZABETHTOWN- East Bladen rallied to win the final 2 sets and defeated Clinton 3-2...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen exploded for 5 first-half goals and cruised to an 8-1...
LELAND – North Brunswick juniors Kevin Manzanares and Vance Wheeler scored 2nd half goals...
By Sonny Jones Got your NFL fantasy football team(s) yet? Late Tuesday afternoon, the...
The Chemours Company will hold two public information sessions on plans to expand its...
ELIZABETHTOWN – South Columbus defeated West Bladen 6-3 Tuesday in non-conference girls tennis action....
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clinton defeated East Bladen 9-0 Tuesday in Southeastern Athletic Conference girls’ tennis...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Mollie Tolar poured in 17 service points as East Bladen rallied...
Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association held a tournament at Land ‘O Lakes Golf Course on...
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state...
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 HIGH SCHOOL Cross country East Bladen, West Bladen in Southeastern Athletic...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 7: 1. Concert: Sunday, 3...
1813 – “Uncle Sam” 1st used to refer to the US, by Troy Post...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department was on campus this morning to investigate a report that a student...
On September 4th, 2022, in Clarkton, NC, the first Bladen Craft & Food Truck...
ROCKY MOUNT – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a reduction in North Carolina counties...
In support of military veterans statewide and across the country, this Veterans Day, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charlotte, NC Sept 5th, 2022: Charlotte’s own Black Business Owners Corp...
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday,...
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 13,...
By Sonny Jones County high schools East Bladen and West Bladen square off in...
Clemson Tigers 41 – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 10 … College football 2022 season...
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ soccer Whiteville at East Bladen, 5:30 p.m. West...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 6: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1716 – 1st lighthouse built in North America (Boston). 1863 – After 59 day...
A day off for many, to celebrate Labor Day … Ever wonder why Labor...
By Sonny Jones The LIV Golf series is changing the sport. Time will tell...
MONDAY, SEPT. 5 No games scheduled Master Sports Schedule | Conference Standings East Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 5: 1. Bladen County Solid...
1882 – 10,000 workers march in 1st Labor Day parade in NYC. 1901 –...
By Sonny Jones Wow! Wow! Wow! College football is back! Yes, N.C. State and...
Results of selected college football games yesterday UNC 63 App State 61 NC State...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – East Bladen was one of only 27 schools nationwide to...
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 No games scheduled Master Sports Schedule | Conference Standings East Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 4 1. Bladen Craft &...
1882 – In its 1st large-scale test, Thomas Edison’s light bulb is used to...
According to a FOX report, Burney’s Sweets & More made the top ten best...
Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than your own hometown!...
Do you love the arts? Do you have a few minutes to spare for...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior quarterback Luke Odham threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Ashton Hammonds...
BOILING SPRING LAKE – Junior Jameson Prince threw for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns...
High School football results from Friday night play Whiteville (2-1) 43 – East Bladen...
FOCUS Broadband announced Friday that the company received $2.9 million in funding through the...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m....
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 No games scheduled Master Sports Schedule | Conference Standings East Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 3: 1. College Football: Today,...
1833 – New York Sun begins publishing (1st daily newspaper) 1891 – Cotton pickers...
By: Jair McElveen Throughout September, the Bladen County Animal Control will have an adoption...
By: Jair McElveen Bladen County resident Alyssa Bell is climbing her way to the...
The Neither One of Us Concert: Yolanda Rabun Sings Gladys 7pm Friday September 23...
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts. “These...
*John F.E. Normile. veteran education administrator, retired after serving Bladen County for 27 years....
The economy has gone south … anyone taking care of our government? Think I...
By Sonny Jones The football scores were coming in last Friday night. East Bladen...