A staff reportThis March, Jones Lake State Park invites nature enthusiasts, families, and the...
Month: February 2024
A staff reportIn a recent update from the Bladen County Board of Elections, Wanda...
A staff report In today’s digital age, where technology connects us in countless ways,...
A staff report On the morning of February 28, 2024, the Law Enforcement Center...
Lest we forget, today is Thursday, February 29th … Leap Year. Interesting day yesterday,...
Bladen County Schools announced Wednesday in a statement on Facebook that the Bladen County...
The NCHSAA State Basketball Playoffs continue Friday night as all 3 Bladen County teams...
THURSDAY, FEB. 29 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball South Columbus at West Bladen, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Feb. 29: 1. Story Time: Today,...
1892 – Britain and United States sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea....
BLADENBORO — Bladenboro’s Bulldogs poured in 60 points in 24 minutes Tuesday night and...
BLADENBORO — Hailey Taylor and Tiekeriah Tisdale combined for 15 points Tuesday to lead...
BLADENBORO — Tuesday night’s Elizabethtown/Bladenboro game in the opening round of the Bladen County...
BLADENBORO — Tar Heel’s Panthers raced to leads of 13-3 and 30-5 Tuesday night...
A staff reportNorth Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is joining forces with 20 other...
Contributed Businesses and organizations can show support for the Elizabethtown Dixie Youth Baseball by...
Office Manager /Bookkeeper needed at Hester, Grady, Hester, PLLC Position available immediately. Position will...
Checking the weather … early February 28, 2024 … Midnight temp was 66 degrees...
By John Clark BLADENBORO — Eastern Wayne’s Warriors would not go away Tuesday night....
By John Clark OCRACOKE — Two days and almost 200 miles of travel plus...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — NeNe Ward exploded for 40 points and East Bladen...
SHALLOTTE – West Brunswick snapped a 7-7 tie with 4 runs in the home...
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball South Columbus at West Bladen, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, February 28: 1. High School Sports:...
1903 – Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buy Philadelphia Phillies for $170,000. 1909 –...
Bladen Soil & Water Conservation District announced an upcoming Water Conservation District supervisors’ meeting....
Contributed Agency replaces office that closed in November. ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor...
Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh Garden Club announces and invites you to join us...
Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns to the Carolina Civic...
Bladen County Schools is proud to announce that the Beta Club at Clarkton School...
DUNN — West Bladen’s Daniel Gustafson placed fifth and the Knights finished third Monday...
Spring officially arrives in about 3 weeks … but outside, it’s beginning to be...
ELIZABETHTOWN – There will be a District 9 Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) umpires meeting...
TUESDAY, FEB. 27 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball NCHSAA Playoffs-1st Round Girls: North Edgecombe at East...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Feb. 27: 1. High School Basketball...
1901 – National League rules committee decrees that all foul balls are to count...
A staff reportWhite Lake Marine in White Lake, NC, recently played host to an...
A staff report Contributed photos Over the weekend, volunteers at Harmony Hall Village rolled...
RALEIGH – March will officially cue the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina,...
A staff reportThis week, residents and commuters in towns within Bladen County, North Carolina,...
Contributed Chancellor Aswani Volety, College of Health and Human Services Dean Jack C. Watson,...
Contributed Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of North Carolina...
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s rail system contributes over $20 billion into the state’s economy and...
A staff reportThe National Weather Service of Wilmington has issued an insightful overview of...
A staff report Camp Clearwater announced upcoming events. The tourist destination is gearing up for its...
A staff report The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced an update for Bladen...
A staff report In the heart of Clarkton, North Carolina, Circle H Thrift Store...
It’s Monday again… Checking weather for our area … Monday (today) … Partly sunny,...
The NCHSAA State Basketball Playoffs begin Tuesday night with the West Bladen boys and...
Registration is underway for Bladen Recreation’s Blastball and will continue thru March 1st. Registration...
Registration is underway for Bladen Recreation’s Girls Softball and will continue through March 15th....
Here are three things to know for Monday, Feb. 26: 1. Healthy Bladen Collaborative...
1907 – Royal Oil and Shell merge to form British Petroleum (BP) 1907 –...
A staff reportMigration, directed by Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy, is a delightful, animated...
A staff reportIn times of adversity and challenges, finding strength can often feel like...
A staff reportIn a world where technology often facilitates superficial interactions and social media...
A staff report In Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Browns Creek Nature Trail and Mountain Bike...
A staff report In a recent edition of the Town of Elizabethtown’s newsletter, the community gained...
Three Elizabethtown citizens were honored at the Elizabethtown Jaycee DSA Banquet. Joseph B. Chandler,...
Ever get the feeling, time is flying by. Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Washington’s...
Three Bladen County teams – West Bladen boys, East Bladen girls and East Bladen...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association has released its 2024 schedule. The weekly Tuesday tournaments...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Feb. 25 1. Youth and Kids...
1836 – Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf is...
*Three Elizabethtown citizens were honored at the Elizabethtown Jaycee DSA Banquet. Joseph B. Chandler,...
Saturdays present the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity, and...
A staff report Looking to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary...
A staff report In a bid to address a critical issue affecting adolescents, Families...
Check our Sports Page for Girls and Boys basketball championship results … John Clark...
By John Clark FAIRMONT — West Bladen’s 6-7 junior Chase Williams and St. Pauls’...
ROCKY POINT — East Columbus fought off a 12-2 East Bladen closing run and...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Feb. 24: 1. Black History Month...
1888 – Louisville, Kentucky, becomes first government in US to adopt Australian ballot (secret...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation today announced the winners of...
A staff reportThe Town of Elizabethtown recently unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of...
Contributed In an effort to keep the residents and businesses more informed of initiatives,...
POLICE SERGEANT Salary Grade: 17 Salary Range: $47,095 – $72,997 based on training and...
A Staff Report As the Primary Elections on March 5th, 2024, draw nearer, Bladen County residents...
By Charlotte Smith On February 19, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Bladen...
As usual, first things first, need to check the weather, past, present and future....
By John Clark ROCKY POINT — Juniors Laila Smith and Iveonna “NeNe” Ward combined...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen seniors Joseph Cooper and Travis Baxley signed Wednesday to continue...
FRIDAY, FEB. 23 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Waccamaw Conference Tournament Championship at Heide Trask High...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Feb. 23: 1. High School Basketball:...
1896 – Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hershfield. 1903 – The United States and...
Contributed Bladen County Youth Focus Project, Inc. held its 14th Annual Miss Bladen County...
By Charlotte Smith In 2023, Campbell Oil Company proudly celebrated an impressive milestone—75 years...
Elizabethtown, NC (February 19, 2024) – Calling all beach bums and mountain bike enthusiasts! The North...
Contributed Acute pain can be described as incapacitating, moderate to severe. In general, acute pain...
I like to begin with a look at the weather forecast … Sunny, today,...
By John Clark FAIRMONT — Juniors Chase Williams and Hezekiah Adams combined for 41...
BLADENBORO — Carnell Lewis and Cedrick McKiver combined for 21 points to lead Tar...
CLARKTON — Tykee Hill and Jayden Lewis combined to score 25 points Wednesday in...
BLADENBORO — Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs raced to an early 13-3 lead enroute to a...
CLARKTON — Ellen Battle scored 15 of her game-high 17 points in the first...
THURSDAY, FEB. 22 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Waccamaw Conference Tournament at Heide Trask High School...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, February 22: 1. Battle of Moores...
1882 – James Saunders wins New York City’s 24 hour race and $100 prize...
