Q. Which of the following is not a golf ball manufacturer: Wilson, Top Flite,...
Month: February 2023
Checking local weather … Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high...
The Town of Bladenboro was recently awarded $1,000,000 by the state for sorely needed...
By Sonny Jones If the high school basketball playoff pairings had been announced Sunday...
FAIRMONT – Fairmont’s jayvee boys held off East Bladen 33-30 Friday to remain unbeaten...
MONDAY, FEB. 6 RECREATION 7-9 Girls Basketball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown Tarheels vs....
Here are three things to know for Monday, Feb. 6: 1. Blood Drive: Today,...
1820 – US population announced at 9,638,453, African Americans 1,771,656 (18.4%) 1869 – Harper’s...
NCAA basketball results Duke 63 – UNC 57 Wake Forest 81 – Notre Dame...
By Sonny Jones Duke and North Carolina had split its last 100 games and...
Former West Bladen star John Bowen is continuing his basketball career at Elon this...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Feb. 5: 1. Volunteer Income Tax...
1870 – 1st motion picture shown to a theater audience, Philadelphia. 1900 – The...
BLADENBORO – Sophomore Darren Wilkins poured in 10 of his game-high 19 points in...
It’s Saturday … February 4, 2023 … Remember the old song, “Baby It’s Cold...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – The Ringling Brothers Circus was once billed as the...
FAIRMONT – Junior Isaac McKellar’s baseline jumper with 2.8 seconds on the clock lifted...
The Elizabethtown Town Council is expected to approve an agreement Monday for a $2.575...
FAIRMONT – Seniors Karli Priest and AnnaGrey Heustess fired in 3-point baskets in the...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Sophomore Monica Washington recorded a double-double of 16 points...
SATURDAY, FEB. 4 RECREATION Lil Knights Basketball at West Bladen High School Atlantic Division...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Feb. 4: 1. Community Day: Today,...
1887 – Interstate Commerce Act authorizes federal regulation of railroads. 1914 – US Congress...
This week, the Bladenboro Middle School Junior Beta Club won over 20 awards at...
Tar Heel Middle School announced this week that their Junior Beta Club won many awards...
Clarkton School of Discovery announced this week their Junior Beta Club won a multitude...
By Haylie Robinson Have you ever been sitting in your house wishing you had...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are expected to hold a public hearing Monday...
Contributed The Town of Elizabethtown will be celebrating its 250th anniversary this year with...
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a work session on Monday, February...
Contributed CURRIE — Members of the Cape Fear Revolutionary War Round Table donated $500...
Games are played at West Bladen High School Atlantic Division (Grades 1-3) Main Gym...
The Mother County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday February 11 at 12:30 p.m....
We have asked for rain recently, we have received … not more than needed...
BLADENBORO – Nevaeh Brown scored 5 of her game-high 7 points in the 2nd...
BLADENBORO –Center Kendell Lesane battled inside for 15 points Thursday night to lead undefeated...
TAR HEEL – Sana’a Singletary and Aaliyah Monroe fired in 8 points each Thursday...
TAR HEEL – Nathan Demery and Jaden Lewis combined for 20 points Thursday night...
FAYETTEVILLE – Emereau Bladen closed the game with a 13-5 run that secured a...
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Red Springs at West Bladen, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. East...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Feb. 3: 1. High School Basketball:...
1876 – Albert Spaulding invests $800 to start sporting goods company, manufacturing first official...
Happy Groundhog’s Day to one and all. I know that our friend Punxsutawney Phil...
Contributed More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks...
By Cara Beth Smith Wednesday was February 1st. In stores, you are probably seeing...
By John Clark FAIRMONT – Sophomore Hezekiah Adams filled up the stat sheet with...
Selected College Basketball Results NC State 94 – Florida 66 Pitt 65 – UNC...
By John Clark FAIRMONT – A 15-2 2nd quarter spurt propelled Fairmont to a...
By Sonny Jones Down the stretch we come and still a lot on the...
FAIRMONT – Alex Stephens tossed in 10 points and Xavion Pittman added 7 points...
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL Basketball Clarkton School of Discovery at Bladenboro, 4/5:15 p.m....
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Feb. 2: 1. Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
1802 – 1st leopard exhibited in US, Boston (admission 25 cents) 1869 – James...
Contributed The 31st Annual NC Junior Beta Club Convention was held January 29-31 in...
The Huskies defeated the Tigers 12-4 on Tuesday night in the Bladen County Recreation...
Heavyn Smith, a junior at East Bladen High School, was recently inducted into the...
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 96 of North Carolina’s counties in December...
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will present an evening of...
Contributed About 440 fewer teachers left North Carolina’s public schools during the 2021-22 school...
By Cara Beth Smith What started as a part-time venture became a full-time small...
The Celtics defeated the Heat 24-19 on Tuesday night in the Bladen County Recreation...
An explanation is in order … I produced Thoughts for Tuesday, January 31 …...
By Sonny Jones Basketball season is red-hot. Take Monday’s East Bladen at West Bladen...
Bladen Recreation’s Blastball registration is now open and will continue through March 3. Blastball...
Bladen Recreation’s Adult Co-Ed Volleyball registration is now underway and will continue through February...
Q. Carnoustie, Turnberry and Royal Troon are frequently used courses for what major tournament?...
From Vineyard Golf at White Lake To some golfers, the greatest handicap is the...
Contributed CHARLOTTE – Duke Energy has proposed a major expansion to its Green Source...
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball West Bladen at Fairmont, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Feb. 1: 1. Community Naloxone Training:...
1790 – US Supreme Court convenes for 1st time (NYC) 1840 – Oldest continuous...