Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 23: 1. Bladen County Schools...
Month: April 2024
1789 – President-elect George Washington moves into Franklin House in New York. It’s the...
Staff report Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22, dedicated to...
Pretty good shower overnight … Nearly an inch of rain … maybe more …...
BOLIVIA – Former East Bladen star Evan Pait recorded his 6th victory of the...
MONDAY, APRIL 22 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at Hobbton, 6 p.m. Softball East...
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 22: 1. North Carolina Alligator...
1914 – Babe Ruth’s first professional game as a pitcher is a 6-hit, 6-0...
Staff report When the weekend rolls around, it’s time to relax and enjoy a...
Staff Report “Unsung Hero” is an inspiring tale of resilience and hope that charts...
Staff Report Angels have long been a subject of fascination and reverence within Christian...
Interesting day, yesterday, weather-wise … A storm to our west came east … Not...
Bladen County professional golfer Kayla Thompson shot rounds of 70-70-76-72=288 to finish tied for...
CLINTON – Clinton’s boys rode a strong showing in the jumping events to a...
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen’s girls rode a strong showing in the hurdles and...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro Navy defeated Bladenboro 8-1 Saturday in Bladen County DYB Coach-Pitch action...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 21: 1. Story Time: Monday,...
1794 – New York City formally declares the coast of Ellis Island publicly owned...
Your summer job awaits. Don’t miss your chance to make this summer unforgettable—apply now...
A staff report Former Miss Dublin Peanut Festival, Hailey Hudson, was honored on February 28th,...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted March 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged...
Harrells, NC – Harrells Christian Academy had an exciting evening as the 19th annual...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf...
*Mrs. Alma Farris was named Woman of the Year by the Gray Moss ABWA....
Yesterday’s high temp was 79 degrees, no doubt it varied greatly, by a mid-afternoon...
ST PAULS – Winning pitcher Skylar Lancaster’s bunt single brought home Cailen McNeill with...
ST PAULS – Freshman Jerzey Jacobs and senior Roni Hightower both slugged 2-run triples...
ST PAULS – St. Pauls rallied with 2 goals in the 2nd half to...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro Navy defeated Clarkton Lions 10-1 Friday night in Bladen County DYB...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 20: 1. Carvers Creek Community...
Staff report Photos by Noelia Hatchell In April, Bladen County residents actively support National...
CERRO GORDO – Sophomore Davion Lewis scored the deciding run on a wild pitch...
First published on April 18, 2024, at 10:51 am. Staff Report In an exciting...
Contributed Women’s Day will be observed at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday,...
Contributed Town Manager’s Update – April 2024 In a recent Town Council meeting, Terri...
Staff report Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital reminds Bladen County residents the third week of April...
Contributed The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting at 5:00pm...
Have folks comment on my heading from time to time … No special thing...
CERRO GORDO – East Bladen connected for 17 hits and capitalized on 11 errors...
CERRO GORDO – East Bladen scored the 1st 6 runs, and West Columbus scored...
BLADENBORO – Pitcher Luke Bryant’s double highlighted a 6-run 4th inning that rallied Bladenboro...
BLADENBORO – Maycee Kinlaw and Allison Hickman combined to pitch a 2-hitter and strike...
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Bladen at St. Pauls, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 19: 1. Book Sale: Today-Saturday,...
1892 – Charles Duryea takes the first American-made automobile for a test drive. 1906...
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen’s girls rode a strong showing in the hurdles and...
Staff report The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced today that the Elwell...
Contributed A Special Meeting of the Bladenboro Board of Commissioners has been called to...
Contributed The regularly scheduled Thursday, April 18, 2024, Meeting of the Town of White...
Staff report Contributed photos Bladen County Schools and Elizabethtown Christian Academy proudly announced the...
Contributed Lumberton, NC – Lumber River United Way announced today that Deborah Lennon has...
A staff report As the 54th Earth Day approaches on Monday, April 22, followed...
Grieving the loss of a loved one is not an easy task. And, it...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen and East Columbus battled to a scoreless tie Wednesday night...
SHALLOTTE – Senior Hailey Woodard launched a walk-off solo home run over the center...
ELIZABETHTOWN- Whiteville Central pounded out 9 hits and defeated Elizabethtown 15-0 Wednesday in Waccamaw...
ELIZABETHTOWN- Whiteville Central racked up 14 hits and defeated Elizabethtown 25-1 Wednesday in Waccamaw...
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at West Columbus, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 18: 1. Child Abuse Prevention...
1880 – An F4 tornado strikes Marshfield, Missouri, killing 99 people and injuring 100....
BLADENBORO – Senior Yomaris Vasquez and sophomore Angel Purcell slugged home runs Tuesday night...
CERRO GORDO – A 10-run 3rd inning rally overcame a 5-3 Elizabethtown lead and...
A staff report The National Association of State Fire Marshals reported garage fires are a significant...
Staff report April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging...
Staff report As the warmer months approach, mosquitoes buzz, bringing with them the risk...
Contributed Elizabethtown, N.C., April 16, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)...
Contributed Currie, NC- On Saturday April 20, from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm, Moores...
Staff report Cape Fear Turf Farm, a trusted name in landscaping and turf supply...
Yesterday’s high temp was 88 degrees … after 89 on Monday … Weather folks...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Jake Futrell pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 7 batters in...
BLADENBORO — Freshman Ashton Davis walloped a 3-run triple that highlighted an 8-run 4th...
BLADENBORO – Junior O’Mara McDonald fired in a 2nd half goal off an assist...
ELIZABETHTOWN –East Bladen exploded for 13 runs in the 1st inning and cruised to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Easton Bostic and Zach Sholar combined to pitch a 7-hitter Tuesday and...
WHITEVILLE– Whiteville defeated East Bladen 8-1 Tuesday in Waccamaw Conference boys’ tennis action. Singles...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen swept East Columbus 9-0 Monday in Waccamaw Conference boys’ tennis...
HALLSBORO – Corben Chadwick pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 10 batters Tuesday to...
HALLSBORO –Unbeaten East Columbus rode a 2-run, 2-out last inning rally to a 3-2...
CERRO GORDO– West Columbus scored 7 runs in the 1st inning and went on...
FAIRMONT – Midway bounced back from dropping their 1st match of the season last...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament at Land ‘O Lakes...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 HIGH SCHOOL Softball East Bladen at West Brunswick, 6 p.m. Girls’...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 17: 1. STEM Fun Day:...
1864 – Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina during the Civil War. 1892 – The...
Staff report In an update that will stir the hearts of music fans, White...
A staff report Photos by Jamie Corbett with www.whitelakelifenc.com The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted...
Staff report The Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency’s recent press release confirmed...
December 10, 1931 ~ April 13, 2024 (age 92) Wynona Harding Blount, 92, of Fayetteville passed away...
First published on Apr 15, 2024 at 11:04 am Written by Charlotte Smith Photos...
Contributed Front row, from left, award winners Keith Gallaher, M.D., Physician Assistant Kathy Jones...
Contributed Join Cape Fear Valley on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month...
Staff report The serene grounds of Harmony Hall Village are opening up for a...
Staff report The Bladen County Board of Elections has announced a temporary change in...
Carvers Creek Community Date: April 20, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM...
Staff report To reduce accidents and fatalities, state officials emphasized the importance of driving...
Staff report Event organizers have announced that tickets are now on sale for the...
Contributed WILMINGTON, NC – After an extensive search, WARM NC’s Board of Directors has...
By Charlotte Smith Bladen Community College (BCC) is hosting its annual plant sale, an event...