Two hundred thirty North Carolina school districts and charter schools will benefit from $35...
Month: January 2024
Contributed The postcard mailings that were sent out to Elizabethtown #1 and Hollow precincts...
The Bladen County Parks and Recreation Department has begun its youth basketball season. There...
A staff report In a bid to connect residents and visitors with the vibrant...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is currently hiring! The Sheriff’s Office now has vacancies...
Contributed East Arcadia School hosted their 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday,...
Former President Trump won the New Hampshire presidential primary … Early reports indicated over...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Defense was the star at ‘The Castle’ Tuesday night...
TAR HEEL – Carnell Lewis and Demarious Guions combined for 24 points Tuesday night...
TAR HEEL – Ten different players scored Tuesday as Bladenboro defeated Tar Heel 44-10...
NAKINA – Tiekeriah Tisdale bombed in a pair of 3-point shots in the final...
BLADENBORO — Senior Jashontae Harris fired in 12 of her game-high 19 points in...
BLADENBORO – Yoshua McBryde pumped in 14 points to lead St. Pauls to a...
NAKINA – Nakina blew open an 18-12 game with an 11-0 closing run and...
ELIZABETHTOWN – A. Webb threw in 2 baskets in overtime that lifted East Columbus...
ELIZABETHTOWN – K. Bowens and J. T. Hudson combined for 23 points Tuesday night...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Jan. 24: 1. Clarkton DYB Registration:...
1901 – Denmark and the United States sign a treaty under which Denmark will...
The water consumers of TOWN OF BLADENBORO, in BLADEN County: The boiling water advisory...
A staff report National School Choice Week 2024 is marking a significant milestone as...
Contributed Bladen County Schools released Bladen County Board of Education Meeting Highlights. Students from...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Jan. 22, 2024 – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is experiencing...
Contributed The Assessment and Performance Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January...
Elizabethtown, N.C. – The new year brings new opportunities to offer exciting, educational workshops....
LUMBERTON, NC (1/22/2024) – Lumber River United Way is celebrating a successful 2023 Campaign,...
Yesterday’s high temp topped out at 51 degrees, mid afternoon. Felt good, especially those...
TUESDAY, JAN. 23 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball St. Pauls at West Bladen, JV boys 4:30...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 23: 1. Adult Pickleball Open...
1845 – Uniform US election day for President and VP authorized. 1889 – Daniel...
By a Contributing Writer A Musical Journey through Generations In 1987, the world of...
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Michael Easley announced efforts to combat human trafficking,...
A staff report Elizabethtown, North Carolina – Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce...
A staff report January 22, 2024 -Bladenboro, North Carolina – A Boil Water Advisory...
Gain a firsthand look into the discussions and decisions made during the recent Bladen...
Hopefully, temps return to more normal levels in coming days … High temp yesterday...
A staff report Sayaun Dent’s journey at Sandhills Community College was nothing short of...
MONDAY, JAN. 22 MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls/Boys Basketball Riverside at Emereau Bladen, 4 p.m. RECREATION...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Jan. 22: 1. Youth Basketball: Today,...
1908 – Katie Mulcahey is arrested for lighting a cigarette, violating the one-day old...
A staff reportIn our fast-paced lives, finding moments of calm and serenity is essential....
A staff report Love, as depicted in the Bible, transcends earthly understanding and embodies...
Yesterday’s high temp for our area was 37 degrees … and more of the...
VIERA, FL – Bladenboro’s Ty Thurman was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player and...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is an interesting and/or humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Jan. 21: 1. Adult Pickleball Open...
1899 – Opel manufactures its first automobile. 1915 – Kiwanis International founded in Detroit....
*New Farm Bureau officers were elected. They were Byron Melvin, President, Colvin Council, Vice...
A Staff report Winter is synonymous with soups and stews. Here’s a recipe for...
A staff report In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time to relax...
Contributed On January 16th, HCA crowned Georgia Pope Miss Crusader during half-time of the...
No bigger news over the next few days than the weather … Cold, windy,...
DUNN — Sophomore Jackson Pait blistered the nets with 25 points Friday night to...
WHITEVILLE — Juniors Iveonna “NeNe” Ward and Laila Smith poured in 54 points Friday...
WHITEVILLE — D.J. Shipman’s follow-up of his own missed free throw in the closing...
DUNN — Junior Kara Beth Benton poured in 22 points and her Midway Lady...
DUNN — Damarion Bryant, Keonta Hill and JaQuan Lesane combined for 43 points and...
WHITEVILLE — Kamari Smith poured in 24 points, and Whiteville raced to leads of...
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 RECREATION at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown 10-12-Year-Old Boys Basketball Hornets vs....
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Jan. 20: 1. Snakes: Today, 2...
1887 – Senate approves naval base lease of Pearl Harbor. 1920 – The American...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro rolled to leads of 12-0 and 18-2 en route to a...
Contributed Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association announces upcoming Conceal Carry Class. Date: Saturday, ...
Shanelle B. Harris, M.P.A., Town Administrator, with the Town of Bladenboro, announced employment opportunities with the...
A staff reportAs we approach January 24, 2024, mark your calendars for a significant...
A staff reportIt’s finally Friday. To help celebrate, we found five funny jokes to...
This week, NCDHHS announced it will launch the Children and Families Specialty Plan, a first-of-its-kind...
A staff report The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revised its mileage rates for...
A staff reportThe National Weather Service (NWS) of Wilmington has issued a weekend briefing...
A staff reportPickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis,...
Contributed by Meghan McGuire, Public Relations Coordinator, FOCUS BroadbandRaleigh, NC – FOCUS Broadband customers Edward and Emma...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
We are moving in on a busy sports weekend … NFL, PGA, College Basketball,...
TAR HEEL — Carnell Lewis and Cedrick McKiver combined to score 27 points and...
TAR HEEL — Clarkton School of Discovery raced to a 10-3 lead and used...
BLADENBORO – Sincere McKinley and Gaston Russ sank 4 free throws each in the...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown poured in 16 points in the final quarter to overcome a...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Ellen Battle and Zariyahh Riddy combined for 22 points Thursday to lead...
LAURINBURG – Molly Wright threw in 8 of her game-high 10 points during a...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Free throws by Zoe Washington and Olivia Mason in the final 2...
ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Patrick’s Catholic raced to leads of 24-2 and 38-7 en route...
FRIDAY, JAN. 19 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball East Bladen at Whiteville, JV boys 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Jan. 19: 1. Clarkton DYB Registration:...
1883 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison,...
Contributed. The food pantry “From His Table to Yours” and the clothing closet at...
This is a friendly reminder from Tocarra Osborne with the Resilient Bladen Coalition about...
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will be holding auditions for...
A Staff Report Kaitlyn McCormick with the Town of Bladenboro announced a special called meeting...
Contributed Calling all young athletes and parents in Tar Heel! It’s time to lace...
Contributed The NC Council on the Holocaust will hold a meeting on Thursday, February...
ContributedIn the heart of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, the Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center stands...
Contributed by Smith & Sons Heating & Cooling As the winter chill sets in, staying...
Contributed Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in...
A staff report The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has taken a stand against...
Contributed Third grade: Gunner Arce, Emma Bailey, Crawford Bass, Brooks Beasley, Bella Cavenaugh, Abigail...
Wanda Monroe, Director of Bladen County Board of Elections, announces precinct changes for Elizabethtown...
County commissioners are opposing a hefty increase in premiums proposed by insurance companies on...
LAKE WACCAMAW — J.T. Hudson scored 21 points in leading East Columbus to a...
LAKE WACCAMAW — Kevi Worley scored 10 of her game high 16 points in...
THURSDAY, JAN. 18 MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls/Boys Basketball Williams Township at Bladenboro, 4 p.m. Clarkton...
