WILMINGTON – Former East Bladen star Maya McDonald scored the game-winning goal with 12...
Month: October 2023
Here are three things to know for Sunday, October 22: 1. Compass Course: Today,...
1879 – Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb. 1907 – Panic of...
1902 – A five month strike by United Mine Workers ends. 1915 – William...
A Staff Report Nestled within the scenic Vineyard Golf at White Lake, The Upper...
On October 19, 2023, the Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG) celebrated 51 years...
Rain arrived on time… less than expected… Just over a quarter of an inch...
The four Bladen County girls tennis players who qualified for NCHSAA regional tournaments were...
Bladen County’s Kayla Thompson played her best round during LPGA/Epson Tour Stage 2 qualifying...
KANSAS CITY, MO – The East Bladen girls’ soccer team was one of 37...
SATURDAY, OCT. 21 VOLLEYBALL NCHSAA 2-A Playoffs West Bladen at Camden County, 11 a.m....
Here are three things to know for Saturday, October 21: 1. Fish Fry Fundraiser:...
By Trever Lloyd. The Carolina Bengals are coming back for another season. After taking...
By Blake Proctor, Interim Administrator. The Town of Bladenboro will hold a public hearing...
A Staff Report Men and Women United For Youth & Families Board of Directors and...
Q. How did golf become an Olympic sport? A. In August 2009, the IOC...
“Golf is a game, but it is a game that goes beyond the boundaries...
By Trever Lloyd If you are an athlete or former student in the Bladen...
“The Bladen County Board of Commissioners approved low bids on buildings for the welfare...
A Staff Report Legal Aid lawyers in Wilmington are extending a helping hand to...
A Staff Report As we approach the crisp and colorful days of November 2023,...
First things first… Weather for the next few hours…. Today… Showers and possibly thunderstorms...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – On a night of missed opportunities by both teams,...
WHITEVILLE – Senior quarterback Luke Odham threw for 4 touchdowns Thursday night as Whiteville’s...
Bladen County’s Kayla Thompson shot a third-round 78 Thursday in the LPGA/Epson Tour Stage...
CLINTON – Bristol Allen and Julia Flowers hammered in 15 aces and tallied 23...
FRIDAY, OCT. 20 HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Tennis NCHSAA 2-A Regionals in Wake Forest West...
Here are three things to know for Friday, October 20: 1. Fall Festival: Today,...
A Staff Report Bladen County, NC – In an exciting development for local businesses,...
A Staff Report In a world filled with challenges and obstacles, it’s heartwarming to...
Contributed October 16, 2023 – Rev. Arnold Walker, along with the Session of Second...
The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council will be conducting a Special Called Meeting on...
A celebration to remember is coming back to town. Fans of Whoville, you are...
Contributed The Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development (CFRCD) is partnering with MS Consultants,...
To Whom It May Concern: A recent report on WECT raised questions about early...
Contributed Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch MBC food pantry, “From His Table to Yours”...
72 degrees was our high temp at the local airport yesterday… Today’s forecast… Mostly...
Bladen County’s Kayla Thompson shot 7 over par 79 Wednesday in the second round...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Jamie Delgado knocked in a pair of goals Wednesday night to...
NEWTON GROVE– West Bladen junior Demon’tre Love was the runner-up Wednesday in the Southeastern...
KENLY – North Johnston defeated West Bladen 7-2 Wednesday in the opening round of...
ST PAULS –St. Pauls scored 3 goals in each half and defeated West Bladen...
ST PAULS –St. Pauls snapped a 1-1 tie with a pair of 2nd half...
THURSDAY, OCT. 19 HIGH SCHOOL Football Fairmont at West Bladen, 7 p.m. East Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, October 19: 1. High School Football:...
The Fairmont at West Bladen football game has been moved to Thursday night because...
The East Bladen at Whiteville football game has been moved to Thursday night because...
A Staff Report In a commitment to ensuring women make informed decisions about pregnancy,...
In a heartfelt announcement, Bladen County Animal Hospital proudly declares the commencement of Veterinary...
A Staff Report The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will host this year’s...
Checking the weather forecast for the next couple of days… looking good… Partly sunny...
BLADENBORO – Freshman Greer Pope filled up the stat sheet with 27 service points...
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen senior Sabara McLean claimed 8th place in the girls...
BLADENBORO – Kimberly Dowless and Shanna Lewis combined for 18 service points, and Tah’lea...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament Tuesday at at Land...
Elizabethtown’s Cade Hancock finished tied for 63rd place in the recently completed Barton College...
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Tennis NCHSAA Dual Team 2-A Playoffs...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, October 18: 1. Toys for Tots...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Lakota Schmale and Jason Velasquez fired in 2 goals each to lead...
A Staff Report On October 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced...
First things first … Happy Birthday to Ms. Annie W. Sasser. Miss Annie is...
The NCHSAA Dual Team Playoff brackets for girls’ tennis were released Monday and both...
CERRO GORDO – Senior Jamie Delgado poured in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals...
BLADENBORO – Midway defeated West Bladen 5-1 Monday night in Southeastern Athletic Conference boys’...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen and Midway battled to a 3-3 tie Monday in Southeastern...
TUESDAY, OCT. 17 HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Red Springs at West Bladen, JV 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, October 17: 1. Blood Drive: Wednesday,...
A Staff Report In defiance of the weather forecast, this year’s North Carolina Grape...
A Staff Report In its 5th year, the 2023 Kevin Conner Memorial race held...
A Staff Report In a world where kindness and acceptance are increasingly vital, Bladen...
A Staff Report View more photos at kenarmphoto.com The West Bladen High School Homecoming celebration...
NFL results… Commanders 24 – Atlanta Falcons 16 Miami Dolphins 42 – Panthers 21...
Bladen County’s Kayla Thompson will be playing in Venice, Florida on October 17-18 in...
PETERSBURG, VA – Former East Bladen star Maya McDonald fired in 2 of Cape...
MONDAY, OCT. 16 HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ Soccer Midway at West Bladen, JV 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Monday, October 16: 1. Toys for Tots...
A staff report Photos courtesy of Bladen County Schools Facebook page Elizabethtown, NC – The...
A Staff Report Bladen County, North Carolina – As we head into the crisp...
Recent College Football Scores… UNC 41 – Miami 31 Duke 24 – NC State...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, October 15: 1. Cannon Day: Today,...
1878 – Edison Electric Light Company incorporated. 1895 – Henry Perky patents a machine...
Bladen County High School football results.. West Columbus 24 – East Bladen 8 (1st...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — With first place on the line West Columbus came...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen rallied to within 35-21 of St. Pauls...
Vineyard Golf at White Lake announced Friday afternoon the Member-Guest tournament scheduled this week...
Retired East Bladen High School football coach Lenon Fisher on Friday afternoon, had a...
Phil Mickelson is right-handed. Do a simple task, such as writing, with your opposite...
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, October 14: 1. North Carolina Grape...
FAYETTEVILLE – Julia Flowers, Harlie Shaw and Bristol Allen combined for 22 service points...
FAYETTEVILLE – Jason Velasquez lit up the scoreboard with a ‘Hat Trick’ plus one...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Oct. 13, 2023 – The Breast Care Center at Cape Fear Valley...
A Staff Report Elizabethtown, North Carolina – Nestled at 203 W Swanzy St, you’ll...
A Staff Report Every year on October 12, National Farmer’s Day is observed, dedicated...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
This year, a dozen North Carolina school districts will benefit from a total of...
* In a light turnout, voters in Bladen County turned down a bond issue...
A staff report Moores Creek National Battlefield Adjusts Plans for October 14 Event Currie,...
A Staff Report Edward “Ed” Tatum, a cherished resident of the Bladen County community,...
Headline early Friday AM…’No endgame in sight, for GOP-led House: Scalise ends speaker bid’…Republicans...