Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 10: 1. Bladen County Shrine...
Month: April 2024
1849 – Safety pin patented in New York City by Walter Hunt. He sold...
CLARKTON – East Columbus held off several Clarkton rallies and edged the Blue Devils...
Staff report Photos contributed by Elizabethtown Fire Department‘s social media page. On April 6th, the...
Contributed The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday,...
Staff report Photos from social media On a day marked by cosmic wonder, business...
A staff report In a dedicated effort to nurture an educational environment where every...
Staff report The North Carolina Weather Service of Wilmington has issued its routine weather...
Staff report Dublin, NC—The spirit of community and worship is set to rise as Dublin...
Contributed by UNCFSU.edu Dublin, N.C. Fayetteville State University and Bladen Community College (BCC) agrees to Bronco...
Contributed KURE BEACH, NC — In the interest of visitor safety and security, the...
Navigating Tax Season: Avoid Scams and File with Confidence Staff report As we find...
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE, NC – April 8, 2024 – Starting Wednesday, April 10, Cape Fear Valley...
Well, we’ve had another amazing eclipse day. I enjoyed it very much. I hope...
Yesterday’s high temp in the mid 70s … Partly cloudy today with a high...
BURGAW – Six East Bladen girls’ basketball players – Iveonna “NeNe” Ward, Laila Smith,...
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at Heide Trask, JV 4 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 9: 1. Bladen County Shrine...
1909 – Congress passed the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act, raising certain tariffs on goods entering...
Staff report Photos by Town of Elizabethtown The Stand Down event in Elizabethtown, North...
By Jair McElveen Back at West Bladen High School, we had the opportunity to...
A staff report Mark your calendars and prepare for excitement as Bladen Community College...
Staff Report In a recent social media post, the Bladen County Public Library announced the upcoming...
The state Department of Transportation has issued a request for proposals for businesses interested...
A staff report The recent release of the Elizabethtown Town Council meeting agenda promises...
A staff report As North America awaits the celestial dance of a total eclipse, Cape...
Please keep the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and Capt. Clark’s family and friends in...
Contributed Mother County Genealogy Society will meet on Saturday, April 13th at 12:30, in...
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday,...
Yesterday’s high temp was 67 at the local weather station … with a cool...
LELAND – Bladenboro’s Dixie Belles softball team opened their season Sunday by sweeping a...
Vineyard Golf at White Lake played a two-person Masters Tournament on Saturday leading up...
MONDAY, APRIL 8 MIDDLE SCHOOL Baseball/Softball East Columbus at Clarkton, 4 p.m. Riverside Christian...
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 8: 1. Blood Drive: Tuesday,...
1904 – New York City changes the name of Longacre Square to Times Square...
Staff report In times of struggle, uncertainty, or despair, many turn to the Bible...
Staff report In cinema, there’s a special place for guilty pleasures – those films...
Ladies basketball semi-finals… Iowa 71 – UConn 69 South Carolina 78 – NC State...
WINGATE – Elizabethtown native Ann Hancock coached her Wingate Bulldogs to the women’s basketball...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 7: 1. Dig Day Weekend...
A staff report Bladen County Sheriff’s Office held its highly anticipated 2024 Awards Ceremony...
Contributed RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of...
Program on April 20 will educate about health issues unfairly affecting Native Americans Contributed...
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday,...
*Julie Davis of Elizabethtown won the Bladen County Spelling Bee held at the Dublin...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is an interesting golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake “Golf...
Yesterday’s high temp was 65 degrees … West to Northwest winds made it feel...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 6: 1. Spring Fling: Today,...
1889 – George Eastman begins selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first...
Contributed I am now a small business owner. Since retiring from North Carolina State...
Contributed Ruth Huggins of the Bladen County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) has recently...
Staff report Join Boost the Boro, Inc. for its annual Spring Fling event, set...
Contributed If you’re passionate about food and dreaming of running your own culinary business,...
Checking our weather forecast … Sunny, today, with a high near 65, windy, gusts...
BURGAW — East Bladen’s Dominick Collins, Lee Barnes and Rodney Lacewell have been named...
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 5: 1. ABE Branch Emmanuel...
1915 – Jess Willard knocks out Jack Johnson after 26 rounds to win the...
Staff report Two important governmental meetings are taking place on April 8, offering you...
A Staff reportBoost the Boro, Inc., a beloved local nonprofit, is gearing up to...
Staff report As the date of the highly anticipated solar eclipse approaches, Bladen County Schools is...
Contributed Ruth Huggins with the Bladen County LICC announced Family Support Network’s Workshop Series...
Staff report The home, a place meant for safety and comfort, surprisingly emerges as...
Staff report The 2024 Gathering of Friends, an eagerly awaited annual event celebrating the...
Checking our highs and lows over the past 24 to 36 hours … High...
The Astros played the Braves on Monday night in an Elizabethtown DYB Major League...
The Cubs played the Athletics on Monday night in an Elizabethtown DYB Major League...
The Dodgers played the Twins on Monday night in an Elizabethtown DYB Minor League...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 4: 1. Trinity Methodist Men’s...
1818 – Congress decides on the US flag: 13 red and white strips and...
In picture: Lane Greene, owner of Bladen Builders Supply. Photo by Noelia Hatchell. Staff...
Staff report The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Traffic has an announcement for Bladen...
A staff report Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ensure your beloved pet’s...
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Spotlight: Tracy Hatcher Exemplifies Compassion and Dedicated Service
Staff report In the photo above is Bladen County Sheriff, Jim McVicker presenting Administrative Employee...
Contributed Hammocks Beach State Park’s Bear Island will close campsites and ferry service through...
A staff report Contributed photos In a heartfelt gesture of recognition and appreciation, Liberty...
Contributed ROCKY MOUNT – A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will...
Contributed Get ready for an awesome summer of learning and fun at Bladen Community...
Contributed Dublin, NC – Join us for a special celebration in honor of Administrative...
Feels like summer … Yesterday’s high temp was 78 degrees at the local weather...
HOPE MILLS — Overhills used a single, a hit batter, 2 errors and 4...
SHALLOTTE — Cherryville snapped a 3-3 tie with 4 runs in the 4th inning...
FAYETTEVILLE — Senior Connor Tepatti and junior Nate Lowry combined on a 1-hit shutout...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament Tuesday, April 2 at...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 HIGH SCHOOL Softball East Bladen vs. Scotland in Beach Diamond Invitational...
Here are three things to for Wednesday, April 3: 1. Story Time: Thursday, 10...
1889 – Savings Bank of Order of True Reformers opens in Richmond, Virginia. 1910...
By Charlotte Smith In the heart of Bladen County, the passing of Captain Daniel...
A staff report Join the community on April 6 for a meaningful event to...
Staff report Bladen County Schools is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its...
Contributed RALEIGH – The weather is warming up and gardening and lawn activities will soon...
Contributed The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m....
Staff report In Bladen County, the facts present a sobering reality. With one in...
Staff report Bladen County residents are preparing to take to the streets for a...
A staff report April marks a significant period orchestrated by Families First, as they...
Yesterday’s high temp was in the low to mid 80s … throughout the area...
HOPE MILLS – West Bladen snapped a 3-3 tie with 4 runs in the...
SHALLOTTE — Sophomores Niyah Wooten and Jenna Brice combined to pitch a no-hitter and...
FAYETTEVILLE – Senior Braxton Davis and sophomore Kason Brown combined to pitch a 1-hitter...
WILMINGTON – Senior Eliana Padilla fired in the game-winning goal with just under 3...