RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, decreasing 0.1...
Year: 2023
I seldom purchase a MegaMillions ticket, and for the record I have never won...
SOUTHERN PINES – Steve Hancock of Elizabethtown won the Carolinas Golf Association One Day...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 22: 1. Food Pantry and...
1893 – Katherine Lee Bates writes “America the Beautiful” in Colorado. 1916 – A...
A Staff Report The highly anticipated “Barbie Movie” bursts onto the big screen today,...
By Charlotte Smith In the serene landscapes of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, a beacon...
A portion of Owen Hill Road at Cape Owen Manor Road will be closed...
Just can’t seem to catch a break, weatherwise … 90 plus daily with heat...
Clarkton’s Kayla Thompson shot 75-73=148 this week to miss the cut by one stroke...
Three teams tied for first place at 7-under par in the Vineyard Golf July...
West Bladen’s girls’ tennis practice will begin Monday, July 31st at 3:30 p.m. Players...
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 21: 1. Car Seat Check:...
1853 – Central Park in New York was created when New York State Legislature...
By Charlotte Smith Contributed photo: Pictured L to R: Tammie Hester (Wife), Haley Hester...
By Charlotte Smith In a groundbreaking move to address the nationwide truck driver shortage,...
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity...
Will Walters, playing out of Vineyard Golf At White Lake, missed the cut in...
Stormy weather yesterday, not that far away … A tornado near Rocky Mount …...
New champions will be crowned on the weekend of August 12-13 at Vineyard Golf...
East Bladen volleyball tryouts will be held August 1, 2 and 3 from 4-6...
East Bladen’s boys soccer tryouts will begin Monday, July 31st at 6 p.m. Players...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 20: 1. Teen Anime Club:...
1868 – 1st use of tax stamps on cigarettes. 1890 – Snow and hail...
By Charlotte Smith Contributed photos ELIZABETHTOWN – The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce...
By Charlotte Smith DUBLIN – In an exciting development for small business owners and...
Contributed DURHAM – Building on its commitment to North Carolina’s long-term health and well-being,...
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Kayla Guiterrez is from Hammonton, New Jersey and is the granddaughter of Vineyard’s owner...
Robert Taylor, who previously served 10 years as superintendent of Bladen County Schools, fills...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 19: 1. Summer Reading Program:...
Contributed DUBLIN – Registration is underway for the fall semester at Bladen Community College...
Contributed Ann Brown, Chief Officer of Operations and Administrative Services for Bladen County Schools,...
Bladen County Schools is offering four surplus vehicles for auction through sealed bids. The...
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to its Family & Friends Day scheduled...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association held a Texas scramble format tournament Tuesday at Land...
By Haylie Robinson Photos Contributed ELIZABETHTOWN — In the heart of Elizabethtown, one name...
On Monday, July 17th, the Bladenboro Rotary Club held their 56th Annual Awards and...
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church food pantry, “From His Table to Yours,” will...
REGINA, SK – Tar Heel native Brandon Council has started 3 of the 1st...
And the heat goes on, and on, and on … If there is anything...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 18: 1. Summer Reading Program:...
1864 – President Abraham Lincoln asks for 500,000 volunteers for military service. 1907 –...
RALEIGH – North Carolinians sensitive to air pollution should exercise caution this week as...
RALEIGH – With great thanks for the vital public service provided by the state’s...
By the BladenOnline team The Trooper Kevin Conner 5K and 1-mile run, along with...
Elwell Ferry, the cable-operated ferry that crosses the Cape Fear River and connects N.C....
A new, all-inclusive playground at Bladen County Park officially opened Thursday with Commissioner Charles...
It’s been hot, it will be hot today and tomorrow and over the next...
PEMBROKE – T. Garces tripled home the tying runs then scored the go-ahead run...
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending limits...
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 17: 1. Summer Reading Program:...
1861 – Congress authorizes paper money. 1897 – 1st ship arrives in Seattle carrying...
No winner in the latest PowerBall drawing Saturday night … Next drawing will be...
PEMBROKE – Winter Park jumped to an early 9-0 lead and defeated Elizabethtown 10-0...
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1973: •...
Q. When was the first Master’s tournament held? A. 1934 Q. Which year did...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 16: 1. Pastries & Print...
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf...
1867 – D.R. Averill of Ohio patents ready mixed paint. 1902 – John McGraw...
The old expression of ‘hot as blazes’ pretty much describes our weather in recent...
BLADENBORO – For 3 days this week, the gyms at West Bladen resounded repeatedly...
PEMBROKE — The Elizabethtown Majors team is scheduled to open the Dixie Youth Baseball...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are expected to recognize 11 employees for their...
Contributed (Photo by Jody Johnson/PhotoRad Photography) The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 15: 1. Family Day: Today,...
1912 – American athlete Jim Thorpe is placed in top 4 in all 10...
Have you announced your candidacy for President of the United States? As of July,...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -East Bladen was one of 36 girls soccer teams across the...
Contributed HARRELLS – Harrells Christian Academy’s Elementary, Junior, and Senior Beta Clubs recently attended...
The low number this week for the Thundering Herd was 7-under par. This score...
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 14: 1. Benefit Ride: Saturday,...
1864 – Gold is discovered in Helena, Montana. 1870 – Congress grants Mary Todd...
Weather continues to be a big issue at many locations across the US. In...
BLADENBORO – The West Bladen vs. West Columbus Junior American Legion Baseball playoff series...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 13: 1. Playground Ribbon Cutting:...
1923 – The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los...
By BladenOnline Team ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County is now home to a newly established...
Elwell Ferry, the cable-operated ferry that crosses the Cape Fear River and connects N.C....
Contributed Boost the Boro, Inc. (BTB) is gearing up for another highly successful Beast Fest...
While many in the east slept, National League Baseball All-Stars defeated the American League,...
CERRO GORDO– West Columbus defeated West Bladen 10-4 Tuesday night in the opening game...
OCEAN ISLE BEACH – Brunswick County defeated Bladen County 18-3 Tuesday in an elimination...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen Recreation’s Youth Soccer Registration is underway and will continue through August...
SOUTHPORT – Elizabethtown’s Steve Hancock and Lumberton’s John Haskins teamed up to win the...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a net two balls score tournament at Vineyard...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 12: 1. Bridger Memorial Library...
The Bladen County NC PreK Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 13...
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that traffic will be switched to a...
First things first … 4/100th of an inch of rain over the past few...
By Haylie Robinson Contributed photos BLADENBORO – Sykes Paving, a locally owned and operated...
OCEAN ISLE BEACH – Bladen County battled back from a 10-5 deficit with a...
A Staff Report Get ready to don your favorite turtle shell and grab a...
East Bladen seniors Masion Brooks and Rodney Lacewell have both been invited to the...
The West Bladen vs. West Columbus Junior American Legion Baseball 2nd round playoff series...
BLADENBORO – For any girls interested in trying out for West Bladen High School...
TUESDAY, JULY 11 BASEBALL JUNIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS West Bladen at West Columbus,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 11: 1. Summer Reading Program:...
1916 – Congress passes Federal Road Act. 1934 – Franklin Roosevelt became the 1st...
Contributed Bridger Memorial Public Library in Bladenboro was dedicated on December 10, 1958. Now,...