Here are three things to know for Sunday, June 4: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
Year: 2023
1895 – Henry Ford takes the 1st Ford through the streets of Detroit. 1912...
Out of a tragedy came a golf tournament which proved to be a remembrance...
The team of Mark Mendell, Seth Faircloth, Blake Davis and Richard (last name unknown)...
The Stock Market is showing some positive times … Important to all, especially retirees…...
By Cheryl Thurston Happy ‘June is busting out all over’, Bladen County; and how...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – A year ago West Bladen’s Gary Parker appeared to...
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a...
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Coach Pitch Tournament Championship:...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, June 3: 1. Touch A Truck:...
1888 – Baseball poem “Casey at the Bat” 1st published by the San Francisco...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners agenda for the June 5, 2023, Board of...
By Charlotte Smith After a United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown disaffiliated from the state conference, a...
By Bladen County Schools Students at Dublin Primary School (DPS) will have plenty to...
The Diamondbacks defeated the Royals 13-6 on Thursday night in an Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
The Pirates defeated the Mets 11-4 on Thursday night in an Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
By Mike Walden I often receive comments from readers about my columns. Some agree...
Correction … I mistakenly related to congressional approval of the debt limit as budget...
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Force completed an undefeated season Tuesday with a victory over the...
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s 100...
Here are three things to know for Friday, June 2: 1. Whack Smack It...
1901 – Benjamin Adams arrested for playing golf on Sunday in New York. 1913...
The Braves defeated the Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night in an Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
The Cubs defeated the Athletics 10-6 on Wednesday night in an Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
By Charlotte Smith Contributed photos White Lake and surrounding residents have been asking, “When...
Contributed The State Board of Education on Thursday approved 18 proposals through a competitive...
The Mother County Genealogical Society will meet on June 10 at 12:30 in the...
Bladen County has hundreds of graduates this spring, and local businesses wanted to take...
US House of Representatives voted 314-117 to approve the proposed federal budget for the...
DUNN – Four players from East Bladen – senior Acee Campbell, juniors Heidi Rebollar...
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Diamondbacks won the Elizabethtown Dixie Youth Baseball Coach-Pitch Regular Season Championship...
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Coach Pitch Tournament Royals...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, June 1: 1. Bladen Early College...
By Haylie Robinson This Saturday is the opening of White Lake Water Park for...
Contributed RALEIGH – North Carolina organizations will get $4 million to help North Carolinians...
Contributed ROCKY MOUNT – Starting this weekend, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will...
Contributed HOPE MILLS – Drivers will encounter a series of ramp closures in June...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning that Baldwin Branch Church Road...
Contributed DUBLIN – At the regularly scheduled meeting for the Bladen Community College Board...
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1973: •...
Q. Which Two Northern Irishmen won the US Open back-to-back in 2010 and 2011?...
Here are some humorous golf comments courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “The...
The Dublin Peanut Festival donated $500 to the Dublin Fire Department. DPF Chairman Richard...
64 degrees at 4:30 a.m. Patchy fog early. Mostly cloudy … High today near...
DUNN – Four East Bladen players – seniors Evan Pait, Zamar Lewis and Garrison...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a Stableford format tournament at Land ‘O Lakes...
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Major League Braves at...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, May 31: 1. Blood Drive: June...
1885 – Dr. John Harvey Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan files application for patent...
ELIZABETHTOWN – The plan to reduce the U.S. 701 bridge over the Cape Fear River to one...
It is with sadness that I write this letter as to why the Bladen...
1908 – First Federal workman’s compensation law approved. 1916 – Indianapolis 500: Dario Resta...
Contributed WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Estate Sale scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled...
Professional couple & dog looking for yearly rental. We have references. Prefer Elizabethtown, Dublin...
Hope your holiday was good … Been away for a short time … Mostly...
TUESDAY, MAY 30 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Coach Pitch Tournament Royals...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, May 30: 1. EcoExplore Live Animal...
DUNN – West Bladen’s Isaac Mendoza and Daniel Gustafson and East Bladen’s Chase Knight...
BLADENBORO – The Clarkton Blue team completed an undefeated season with a victory over...
Here are events scheduled for June at Land O Lakes Golf Club located at...
MONDAY, MAY 29 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Major League Cubs at...
Here are three things to know for Monday, May 29: 1. Whack Smack It...
Rain, rain go away … come again another day … Actually, don’t think we...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Six different students earned Most Valuable Player honors Thursday night as Elizabethtown...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, May 28: 1. EcoExplore Live Animal...
1892 – Sierra Club formed by John Muir and others in San Francisco, for...
Ever feel like you were operating with one-hand tied behind your back? I have...
CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery held their sport awards program for the 2022-23...
BLADENBORO – With their family members, friends, teammates, coaches and administrators in attendance, a...
Amy Bailey made the following statement on behalf of Patricia Augustine and Billy Augustine,...
Contributed RALEIGH – As North Carolina braces for a soggy weekend, drivers should pay...
In observance of Memorial Day, the White Lake Municipal Complex will be closed Monday,...
RALEIGH – With approximately 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, May 27: 1. Poetry Night: Today,...
1896 – Tornado hit St. Louis, killing 255, leaving thousands homeless. 1904 – New...
Elizabethtown, NC – A large crowd gathered Thursday morning to celebrate a ribbon cutting...
By: Haylie Robinson Summer is coming up, meaning it’s time for vacation with family,...
At the beginning of May, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced the new bridge...
First thing first … Let’s check the weather… Forecast for next few days …...
ELIZABETHTOWN – With his family, coaches and administrators in attendance, East Bladen senior tackle...
With family, friends and administrators in attendance, West Bladen senior cheerleaders Shanyla Hunter and...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Karli Priest was named the Female Athlete of the Year, and...
DUBLIN – A 6-run last-inning Tar Heel rally fell short, and Bladenboro claimed a...
A Member-Member Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 3-4 at Vineyard Golf At White...
The winning team in the May 25 Thundering Herd at Vineyard Golf At White...
Contributed RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is...
Contributed ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles on Thursday welcomed 57...
Here are three things to know for Friday, May 26: 1. EcoExplore Live Animal...
1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted by the Senate by one vote during...
The photo above is of previous East Bladen High School Graduates wearing stoles and...
“The debate over the budget continues in D.C. The debt ceiling was raised 74...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Tatum Allen was named the Female Athlete of the Year and Jayce...
Elizabethtown’s Cade Hancock’s attempt to qualify for the North Carolina Amateur Golf Tournament was...
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state...
THURSDAY, MAY 25 ELIZABETHTOWN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL at Leinwand Park Coach Pitch Mets at...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, May 25: 1. Poetry Night: Saturday,...
1895 – Oscar Wilde sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for gross indecency. 1919 –...
Contributed A meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 pm on Monday, June 5, 2023....