Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “When...
Year: 2023
1858 – R.H. Macy & Co opens 1st store at 6th Ave, New York...
In the realm of education, recognition for outstanding academic achievements is a testament to...
The State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, October 31 at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, November 1 at 9...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
Contributed. Ag’em Up, a two-day Agricultural Field Day Adventure for Bladen County 3rd graders,...
Vineyard Golf At White Lake co-owners Patricia and Billy Augustine have announced that due...
I woke early this a.m., humming ‘What A Wonderful World”, the old Louis Armstrong...
On November 18-19 Vineyard Golf at White Lake will host a two-man golf tournament...
FRIDAY, OCT. 27 HIGH SCHOOL Football West Bladen at Red Springs, 7 p.m. Sports...
Here are three things to know for Friday, October 27: 1. 16th Annual Beast...
1871 – Democratic leader of Tammany Hall, New York, Boss Tweed is arrested after...
Contributed. Currie, NC- On Saturday November 11, 2023, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be...
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a...
Now is the time to sell. We get asked all the time, “Is this...
Contributed Tenth Annual Roger’s Wish donations were extended until November 3 at the Bladen...
Contributed Tutoring A+ da Branch – Tutoring is being held on the Baldwin Branch...
The undersigned Mayor of the Town of White Lake hereby calls a PUBLIC HEARING...
What’s next? Another horror story in the US, this time in Lewiston, Maine. Wednesday...
ROCKY POINT – Senior Jamie Delgado and sophomore Tevin McClean scored 2nd half goals...
BLADENBORO – Four different West Bladen players scored goals Wednesday night as the Knights...
BLADENBORO – Sophomore Enrique Rodriguez-Gonzalez fired in 2 goals and West Bladen’s jayvees pulled...
THURSDAY, OCT. 26 MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball at Clarkton, 4 p.m.: Clarkton vs. Tabor City,...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, October 26: 1. Fine-Free Friday: Friday,...
1881 – Gunfight at the OK Corral: The most famous shootout in the Wild...
Contributed In the world of automobiles and community, Tristan Tatum, one of the founders...
A Staff Report A precious gold ring with a distinctive green gemstone was lost...
A Staff Report Bladen County, NC- Tuesday night in Bladen County proved to be...
A Staff Report As the leaves turn to vibrant shades of red and gold,...
2023 World Series… Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers in game one Friday night. The...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score Texas Scramble tournament Tuesday at...
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High...
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ Soccer Red Springs at West Bladen, JV 4:30...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, October 25: 1. Spooky Campfire Stories:...
1870 – Postcards first used in the United States. 1905 – 1st College Football...
A Staff Report Education is a journey of hard work, dedication, and commitment, and...
Contributed Bladen County Public Library is excited to announce a special “Fine-Free Friday” taking...
A Staff Report The crisp autumn air, laughter of children, and the vibrant colors...
March 8, 1946 – October 21, 2023 Ann Rhodes Williamson Hall, the wife of...
NFL Monday night results… Minnesota Vikings 22 – 49ers 17 The 49ers have not...
GOLDSBORO- Goldsboro Rosewood defeated East Bladen 9-0 Monday in the 2nd round of the...
Four friends met on a golf course. All are from the Burlington area. They...
ELIZABETTHTOWN – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 14-6 Monday night in Waccamaw Conference junior varsity...
TUESDAY, OCT. 24 MIDDLE SCHOOL Football Jamboree at Bladenboro, 5 p.m. RECREATION at Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, October 24: 1. Trunk or Treat:...
1908 – Billy Murray hits the charts with “Take Me Out To the Ball...
FULL–TIME RECEPTIONIST needed for law firm in Elizabethtown, NC. This position provides support to...
A Staff Report Dublin, NC – The Town of Dublin has announced a change...
A Staff Report Elizabethtown, NC– As the holiday season approaches, the Bladen County Department...
A Staff Report In a bid to harness the economic potential of its natural...
A Staff Report In Elizabethtown, NC, a local senior at UNC Wilmington, Luke Norton,...
Experience the revival with the Brown Family live at White Oak Baptist Church Recreation...
Contributed by Kaitlyn Thornton, Social Media & Corporate Brand Manager As the crisp autumn air settles...
A Staff Report Bladen County, North Carolina – The North Carolina Department of Transportation...
Harrells Christian Academy hosted its annual Homecoming celebration on October 6, 2023. During Spirit...
Busy weekend? Time to begin a new week… Yesterday’s high temp … nice 75...
The state’s seasonally adjusted September 2023 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, an increase of...
MONDAY, OCT. 23 HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Tennis NCHSAA Dual Team 1-A Playoffs East Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Monday, October 23: 1. Bladen Relay For...
1915 – 1st national horseshoe throwing championship at Kellerton, Iowa. 1917 – 1st Infantry...
A Staff Report October is a significant month for Christian congregations around the world...
College Football results… Florida State 38 – Duke 20 Virginia 31 – UNC 27...
CAMDEN – Camden County, the No. 2 seed in Class 2A East, defeated No....
CREEDMOOR – Falls Lake Academy, the No. 1 seed in Class 1A East, defeated...
WILMINGTON – Former East Bladen star Maya McDonald scored the game-winning goal with 12...
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...