High temp Monday … officially 89 degrees, hottest day of this year, so far...
Month: April 2024
BLADENBORO –Junior Garrett Dunham pitched a complete game 8-hitter as West Bladen’s Knights defeated...
BLADENBORO – Midway pounded out 15 hits and defeated West Bladen 17-4 Monday night...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Whiteville’s Wolfpack posted a team total of 342 to win Monday’s Waccamaw...
NAKINA – A 6-run 4th inning closed out a 12-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference...
WHITEVILLE– Tayler Rose pitched a 3-inning no-hitter and struck out 5 batters to lead...
LUMBERTON – Maycee Kinlaw pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 6 batters to lead...
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball St. Pauls at West Bladen, 6:30 p.m. West...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 16: 1. Bladen County Schools...
1900 – Post Office issues first books of postage stamps. 1912 – Pittsburgh Pirates...
By: Jair McElveen Striving for the best, this week’s high school senior spotlight is...
Staff Report Photos by Noelia Hatchell Bladen Community College (BCC) recently hosted its annual Touch-A-Truck...
RALEIGH – A pair of flood-prone locations in North Carolina will benefit from federal funding...
Staff Report Dublin, NC – The Small Business Center Network of the NC Community...
Staff report Things I Love Gifts and More is a charming gift store in...
Staff report [Gold Hill, NC] – Working Lands Trust (WLT), a statewide land trust...
If you thought yesterday was a good day, weather-wise … You should really like...
BURGAW- East Bladen’s Brihanna Autry, Savanna Howell, Gracey Clark and Janiya Reed have been...
MONDAY, APRIL 15 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Midway at West Bladen, 5:30 p.m. Softball Midway...
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 15: 1. Meet the Girl...
1878 – Harley Procter introduces Ivory Soap. 1892 – General Electric Company, formed by...
Contributed The Bladen County Animal Control Board will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00...
Staff report The Bladen County Board of Commissioners is gearing up for its regular...
A staff report In the colossal clash of titans, “Godzilla vs. Kong: The New...
Staff report As the seasons shift and change, so too do the rhythms of...
Yesterday’s high temp was 73 degrees at the local weather station … Forecast for...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 14: 1. Pastries & Print...
1828 – First American Dictionary: Its author, Noah Webster, registers its copyright for publication....
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: “Actually,...
*The Kelly Rescue Squad held a BarBQue dinner at the educational building of the...
A staff report Bladen County, North Carolina, boasts a rich agricultural legacy that continues...
A staff report The Town of Elizabethtown recently announced repairs to the section of...
Staff report Get ready to kick-start your engines for a heartwarming cause as The...
Contributed At Hilton Companies, we recognize that every team member plays a vital role...
Interesting weather Friday (yesterday) … Windy, gusts 30 plus mph, about a quarter of...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Tyler Eason and Braylon Cromartie teamed up to pitch a 3-hit shutout...
ELIZABETHTOWN – A trio of 2-out hits in the 7th inning snapped a 5-5...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Heide Trask edged East Bladen 3-2 Friday night in Waccamaw Conference girls’...
BLADENBORO – A powerful thunderstorm knocked out the power at West Bladen Friday night...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen and Midway battled to a scoreless tie for 55 minutes...
ELIZABETHTOWN – A 10-run 6th inning broke open a 7-2 game and propelled Heide...
BLADENBORO – Sophomore Jackson Campbell pitched a 3-hit shutout and struck out 6 to...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 13: 1. For the Glory...
1796 – First elephant arrives in the United States from India. 1865 – Raleigh,...
A staff report Bladen County offers a treasure trove of activities this weekend, ensuring...
Staff report The Carvers Creek Community is excited to announce its annual May Day...
A staff report The Southeastern Carolina Crossroads is set to host its First Annual...
We celebrate the life of Carolyn Rose Butler, beloved family matriarch, who for many...
FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19) Can Open the Door to Free College Financial Aid...
Staff report With nearly one-third of U.S. adults grappling with prediabetes, awareness is key...
A staff report As the verdant landscapes of North Carolina burst into life in...
Thursday (yesterday) was tough, weather-wise … wind, rain off and on all day long...
The Twins played the Dodgers on Wednesday night in an Elizabethtown DYB Minor League...
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Heide Trask at East Bladen, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 12: 1. Touch a Truck:...
1869 – North Carolina legislature passes anti-Ku Klux Klan law. 1877 – Catcher’s mask...
LAKE WACCAMAW (April 8, 2024) – The 10th Annual Light the Lake event will...
Staff report Elizabethtown is gearing up for a day of joyous celebration with its...
A staff report As the seasons turn and we find ourselves drawn to the...
Staff report The prominent community organization, Men & Women United for Youth & Families,...
A staff report April marks Stress Awareness Month, and in its timely recognition, the...
A staff report Book enthusiasts and casual readers alike, mark your calendars for a...
A staff report In a concerning turn of events, High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI)...
A staff report The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a trusted source for weather forecasts, planting...
Staff report In an effort to set the course for the fiscal year ahead,...
Deadline for filing Federal and State tax returns is Monday, April 15 … Request...
WHITEVILLE – For the first time since West Bladen joined the Southeastern Athletic Conference,...
CLINTON – West Bladen pounded out 19 hits and snapped an 8-8 tie with...
CLINTON –Senior Nelson Vann’s 2-run single keyed a 5-run, 5th inning that rallied Clinton...
CLINTON – Seniors Ava Williford, Kenzy Yang and Sophia Jackson scored 2 goals each...
RIEGELWOOD – Whiteville’s Wolfpack posted a team total of 346 to win Tuesday’s Waccamaw...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Fox Sutton pitched a 3-hitter and struck out 11 batters to lead...
ELIZABETHTOWN –Tabor City pulled away with a pair of 12-run innings enroute to a...
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 MIDDLE SCHOOL Baseball/Softball Whiteville at Bladenboro, 4 p.m. West Columbus at...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 11: 1. For the Glory...
1865 – Abraham Lincoln urges a spirit of generous conciliation during reconstruction. 1898 –...
A staff report Expectant mothers in the area are in for a treat with...
Contributed HCA (Harrells Christian Academy) will host the 19th Annual Miss Harrells Christian Academy Pageant...
Staff report Few roles in public safety and service are as pivotal as those...
Contributed WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) is now accepting submissions for the...
Staff report The Lumber River United Way is once again championing the spirit of...
Staff report This April, families in Bladen County are in for an exciting opportunity...
Staff report The Carolina Civic Center is set to bring a splash of magic...
A staff report The Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency has dedicated April...
A staff report The “Working Together Online Learning Series,” a dedicated initiative for educators...
By Charlotte Smith Contributed photo from Tiny Miss Dublin Peanut Festival, Ayrabella Johnson’s social...
Contributed The Elizabethtown Town Council will conduct its Annual Budget Retreat on Thursday, April...
Yesterday’s high temp … 72 degrees … a brief threat of precipitation, no measurable...
ROCKY POINT – Senior Jake Futrell pitched an 8-hitter and struck out 11 batters...
DUNN – Senior John McLamb pitched a 5-hit shutout and struck out 14 batters...
ROCKY POINT – Heide Trask edged East Bladen 2-1 Tuesday night in a battle...
DUNN – Midway scored 4 goals in the 2nd half to snap a 1-1...
ROCKY POINT – Senior Chloe Barnhill pitched a 3-hitter and struck out 6 batters...
DUNN – Junior Jordyn Christopher and freshman Kyleigh Stonerock combined on a 1-hitter, and...
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen built an early 8-0 lead enroute to an 11-6...
DUNN- Midway exploded for 8 runs in the 3rd inning and rallied from a...
CLARKTON – Bladenboro Navy built leads of 4-0, 7-2 and 9-3 enroute to a...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association had 40 members play at Timberlake Golf Club in...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Bladen at Clinton, 6 p.m. Softball West...