By Leyton Ezzell This time of year, everyone goes out and about to enjoy...
Month: June 2024
By Zaire Jones The East Bladen Cougars asserted dominance against their opponent New Brunswick 17-4. The Cougars started...
Contributed Get ready for a night of unforgettable country music as The Eli Young Band...
Contributed TAR HEEL, NC— Bladen County Schools proudly celebrated the official grand opening of the new...
Contributed Maria C. Edwards, NCCCC, Assistant to County Manager/Clerk to the Board of Commissioners...
by Kayla Bell The call of the wild, the crisp mountain air, crackling campfires...
A staff report Juanita Hester of the Town of Elizabethtown has announced that agenda...
A staff report *The Health Planning Section Office of the N.C. Department of Human...
Contributed From a loyal reader with a newspaper background Day after day the sun...
Hot weather continues throughout the region … A brief sprinkle Friday afternoon was welcomed,...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Stryker Pait pitched 3.1 innings of 1-hit scoreless relief and struck out...
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...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, June 22: 1. Pet Vaccination Clinic:...
1915 – Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company (BRT), later the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT), begins...
Travis Tritt to Perform Live at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery in Elizabethtown, NC on September 14th
Contributed Elizabethtown, NC – June 21, 2024 – Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery is...
Please help the cause by completing the Community Mental Wellness Survey A staff report...
by Kayla Bell Flower crowns have adorned heads for centuries, symbolizing everything from festivity...
by Kayla Bell In a move that sent shockwaves through the social media landscape,...
by Kayla Bell June 21st marks a pivotal moment in the year. In the...
Yesterday’s high temp in our area was 90.3 degrees, temp recorded at the local...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Omar Powell pitched a complete game 6-hitter and struck out 7 to...
FOUR OAKS – Teams from Rock Ridge have been added to the Tar Heel...
The team of Blake Davis, Walker Clifton, Bullard Collins, Kent Fisher and Hutchins Glenn...
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 RECREATION Bladen Dixie Boys Baseball at Bladen County Park Yard Goats...
Here are three things to know for Friday, June 21: 1. Clarkton Lions Club...
1879 – Frank Winfield Woolworth opens his first successful “Woolworth’s Great Five Cent Store”...
A staff report Elizabethtown, NC—The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its...
A staff report Contributed photos by https://www.kenarmphoto.com/ Bladen County recently commemorated Juneteenth with a series...
Contributed Join New Center Baptist Church from June 23-27, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM!...
by Kayla Bell Our feline companions have captivated us for centuries with their independent...
by Kayla Bell The summer movie season is in full swing, and theaters are...
by Kayla Bell Crocheting, the art of creating fabric using yarn and a single...
by Kayla Bell After a long, stressful day, unwinding and finding moments of peace...
By Charlotte Smith White Lake, NC – When it comes to selecting the perfect...
by Kayla Bell For centuries, cultures around the world have harnessed the power of...
A staff report The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will convene for their...
Stormy weather in numerous places across the USA … Heavy rainfall in South Texas...
DUNN – Three West Bladen Lady Knights – juniors O’Mara McDonald and Jazmy Funez...
FOUR OAKS – The Bladen 12U All-Stars will begin play Monday night at 6:30...
FOUR OAKS – The Bladen 10U All-Stars will begin play Tuesday night at 6:30...
RICHBURG, SC – Charleston Guyton, from Bladenboro’s Carolina Karate, competed at the Richburg National...
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 RECREATION Bladen Dixie Boys Baseball at Bladen County Park Braves vs....
Here are three things to know for Thursday, June 20: 1. Grand Opening: Friday,...
1867 – President Andrew Johnson announces the Alaska Purchase. 1921 – 11.5 inches of...
Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
Contributed WASHINGTON, – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on...
A staff report Elizabethtown, N.C. – June 19, 2024 – The Town of Elizabethtown is...
A staff report Dublin, NC — In a significant enhancement to its educational offerings,...
Contributed June is Outdoor Recreation Month, and people are encouraged to explore their local...
by Kayla Bell The line between reality and imagination can be surprisingly blurry. Many...
Contributed Elizabethtown – Vacation Bible School will be held on “da Branch” campus...
by Kayla Bell We’ve all felt it before. That feeling of being stuck in...
A staff report Bladen County School Nutrition continues to roll out its Summer Feeding...
A staff report In observance of Independence Day, Bladen County’s solid waste services will...
Yesterday’s high temp was 90 degrees … Hot weather, and more is on the...
DUNN – Four West Bladen Lady Knights – Gracie Faircloth, Marlene Crabtree, Kallie Bass...
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Yard Goats swept both ends of a doubleheader Tuesday night from...
The East Bladen Junior Eagles Soccer Camp will be held June 25th-27th from 9:30-11:30...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score Texas Scramble format Tuesday at...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, June 19: 1. Children’s Paint Class:...
1865 – Union General Gordon Granger declares slaves are free in Texas which is...
Contributed MOREHEAD CITY – Coastal Recreational Fishing License fees will increase July 1. The N.C. Wildlife...
by Kayla Bell The Amazon rainforest is like the coolest place on Earth (well,...
Image Courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Contributed RALEIGH,...
A staff report Photos courtesy of Bladen County 4-H social media. A special congratulations goes out...
Goodwin emphasizes modernized testing platforms Contributed RALEIGH – As students, parents, teachers, and administrators wrap...
by Kayla Bell Have you ever dreamed of strolling down the Riviera conversing with...
by Kayla Bell Have you ever been captivated by the calming rhythm of a...
If you enjoy hot weather … You are in for a treat … Maybe...
PEMBROKE – Fairmont rallied from a 4-2 deficit to defeat Elizabethtown 7-5 Monday night...
CERRO GORDO – Columbus County rode a 5-run 3rd inning to a 6-0 victory...
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Braves swept both ends of a doubleheader Monday night from the...
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 RECREATION Bladen Dixie Boys Baseball at Bladen County Park Rock Hounds...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, June 18: 1. Juneteenth Parade: Wednesday,...
1898 – Steel Pier, the first amusement pier, opens in Atlantic City, New Jersey....
A staff report The Bladen County Animal Shelter is spotlighting three special animals in...
by Kayla Bell Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The Sun’s harmonious ingress into...
A staff report Bladen County Schools is thrilled to invite you to the ribbon-cutting...
A staff report Photos by: https://www.kenarmphoto.com/ The Sayaun Dent Memorial Foundation successfully held its first...
A staff report The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC, has released a routine...
by Kayla Bell Feeling stuck in a rut? Longing to add a spark of...
Update: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: June 24, 2024. (When first published we had the...
Hot weather appears to have settled in for a while in our area… Sunny,...
PEMBROKE – Colt Lewis and Aiden Wooten combined to pitch a 5-hitter and strike...
CERRO GORDO – Whiteville National overcame an early 5-0 Bladen County lead with a...
PEMBROKE– Fairmont defeated Elizabethtown 13-3 Sunday in an elimination game in the Diamond Youth...
MONDAY, JUNE 17 RECREATION Bladen Dixie Boys at Bladen County Park Rays vs. Braves,...
Here are three things to know for Monday, June 17: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1901 – The College Board introduces its first standardized test, the forerunner to the...
By Van Yandell Leviticus 5: 17: If a person sins and does what is...
A staff report June 16, 2024 – Happy Father’s Day! What better way to celebrate than by sitting...
by Kayla Bell Pancit, a beloved noodle dish in Filipino cuisine, offers a vibrant...
Anonymous In the garden of life, where love abides, Stand fathers of many, in...
Contributed Bladenboro, NC – June 2024 – The First Baptist Church body and friends...
Happy Fathers Day to all fathers … Saw a post by one of my...
CERRO GORDO – Joseph Burney’s 2-run triple highlighted a 3-run 6th inning that secured...
PEMBROKE – West Robeson exploded for 7 runs in the 2nd inning to grab...
PEMBROKE– Lumberton Gold defeated Elizabethtown 13-2 Saturday in the opening round of the Diamond...
WINNABOW – South Columbus defeated Bladen County 21-3 Saturday in an elimination game in...
SUNDAY, JUNE 16 RECREATION DYB District 2 Majors Tournament at Cerro Gordo Bladen County...
