by Kayla Bell Garden parties are a delightful way to celebrate warm weather, good...
Month: July 2024
by Kayla Bell Superheroes have captured our imaginations for decades, inspiring us with their...
Hopefully more rain is on the way … over the next couple of days…...
Winter Park defeated Hope Mills 8-5 on Thursday to advance to the championship game...
Twenty-two players showed up Thursday at Vineyard Golf at White Lake on a day...
FRIDAY, JULY 12 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament Championship at Clarkton DYB Complex Topsail...
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 12: 1. First Responders Day:...
1882 – The first pier along the Atlantic City Boardwalk — Ocean Pier —...
Contributed RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair will be returning to the fairgrounds Oct....
Contributed CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across the Carolinas this...
A staff report Bladen County’s Babe Ruth 13U all-star team finished 2nd place in the...
by Kayla Bell There’s a reason why Margherita pizza remains a timeless favorite. This...
by Kayla Bell Science isn’t all beakers and Bunsen burners! Behind the groundbreaking discoveries...
Contributed The Men and Women United for Youth & Families organization is set to...
By: Jair McElveen On July 27, 2024, the Whimsical Florist Ballroom will host the...
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE, NC – July 10, 2024 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has received...
By: Jair McElveen Now that the graduation season has concluded here in Bladen County,...
Contributed HOPE MILLS – Travel south of Fayetteville became easier Wednesday, after another section of...
by Kayla Bell The allure of faraway lands, exotic cultures, and unforgettable experiences is...
A staff report Bladen County has scheduled a public meeting for Monday, July 15,...
by Kayla Bell Imagine opening your closet and having every outfit possibility at your...
A staff report The Classic Cruisers Car Club of Elizabethtown, NC, is gearing up...
Temps are still in the 90s … Yesterday’s high temp at the local weather...
WINNABOW – The Bladen County Dixie Boys and Junior Dixie Boys All-Stars will begin...
Hope Mills knocked off previously unbeaten Winter Park 8-7 and Topsail eliminated Wilmington Supper...
THURSDAY, JULY 11 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Hope Mills...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 11: 1. Free Food Distribution:...
1914 – Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth makes his Major League...
Contributed by NCDOT The Elwell Ferry in Bladen County is operating under new management...
A Staff report Contributed picture by WARM NC WARM NC, a nonprofit organization that...
Contributed Elizabethtown – Cape Fear Masonic Lodge #300, PHA under the leadership of Worshipful...
Contributed Dublin First Baptist Church of Dublin, NC is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor...
Contributed Currie, NC – Moores Creek National Battlefield invites you to join us for...
by Kayla Bell The kitchen can seem like an intimidating place, especially for beginners....
Please join us for our VBS events. It’s 3 days at different times and...
by Kayla Bell The world of cooking can feel overwhelming for beginners. Navigating the...
And the rain came down … best I can determine, from a total of...
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Bladen County beginning Wednesday...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament Tuesday at Vineyard Golf...
Winter Park will enter the semifinals of the Diamond Youth Baseball Division 1 AAA...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Semifinals Topsail...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 10: 1. Summer Reading: Thursday,...
1911 – State record 105 degrees in North Bridgton, Maine. 1919 – President Woodrow...
A staff report Justin P. Hern, known to many as Trooper Hern, has dedicated...
by Kayla Bell Extreme heat can be dangerous, posing significant health risks. As temperatures...
by Kayla Bell Imagine a balmy summer evening, the company of loved ones, and...
by Kayla Bell In today’s hyper-connected world, the concept of unplugging – taking a...
by Kayla Bell Red velvet cake is a timeless favorite, enjoyed for its vibrant...
Rain, rain, oh rain, where aren’t thou? More on the topic later… Yesterday’s high...
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Bladen County beginning Tuesday...
Wilmington Supper Optimist rolled to a 12-1 win against Stanley on Monday in a...
TUESDAY, JULY 9 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Hope Mills...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 9: 1. Cooking for One...
1878 – Inventor Henry Tibbe patents an improved corn cob pipe design. 1910 –...
A staff report Bladenboro, NC – Kindal Blanks, a native of Bladenboro with a...
by Kayla Bell Nestled in the heart of White Lake, North Carolina, lies a...
A staff report Bladenboro, NC—The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular...
A staff report White Lake, NC – The highly anticipated White Lake Fall Swim...
A staff report The Elizabethtown Town Council announces a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday,...
by Kayla Bell Cancer (June 21 – July 22): This week, Cancerians are advised to...
by Kayla Bell Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of carefree...
Contributed Wilmington, NC – Ella Gray Hester Huffman, 82, of Thomasville, NC, passed from...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown native Larrell Murchison hosted his 4th annual Community Fun Day and...
For our area … a new day, but same old story … Hot, hot,...
Three teams made it through the weekend unbeaten in the Diamond Youth Baseball Division...
MONDAY, JULY 8 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Columbus County...
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 8: 1. Summer Reading: Tuesday,...
1870 – North Carolina Governor William Woods Holden declares Caswell County to be in...
by Kayla Bell Getting a good night’s sleep can feel like a luxury. Between...
Staff report Director: Roger Donaldson Writer: Roger Donaldson Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Iain...
by Van Yandell Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who...
by Kayla Bell Verrines, the charming little French word translating to “glasses,” represent a...
By Zaire Jones It was a bad day to be on the Tar Heel Panthers on April 14, 1987....
Another very hot day yesterday … High temp at local weather station … 100.6...
Four of the six games were halted early because of the 10-run rule and...
SUNDAY, JULY 7 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Columbus County...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 7: 1. Summer Reading: Monday,...
1900 – Boston Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols notches his 300th career Major League Baseball...
A staff report Photos by Kenneth Armstrong Amidst the warm summer breeze and festive spirit...
A staff report The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled...
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1974: •...
By Kayla Bell When the sun is blazing and temperatures soar, staying motivated to...
By Kayla Bell Communication, conveying information, and understanding, are a cornerstone of human civilization....
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Bladen County beginning...
It was hot yesterday, overnight and a Heat Advisory in effect for today… Yesterday’s...
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...
SATURDAY, JULY 6 RECREATION DYB AAA State Tournament at Clarkton DYB Complex Bessemer City...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 6: 1. Main Event Fun...
1785 – Congress unanimously resolves the name of United States currency to the “dollar”...
by Kayla Bell The modern world throws a relentless barrage of demands at us....
A staff report Bladen County continues to experience economic growth with the incorporation of...
A staff report Wilmington, NC – July 3, 2024 – The U.S. National Weather Service...
By Leyton Ezzell College will always be a fundamental time to expand a person’s...
by Kayla Bell Ah, the backyard barbecue. A quintessential summer tradition, a gathering of...
Hope your July 4th holiday was good … thousands appeared to enjoy a colorful...
DUNN – West Robeson, the District 9 Champions, rolled undefeated through the 2024 Diamond...
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 5 1. DYB AAA State...
1891 – Hail kills 16 horses in Rapid City, South Dakota. 1904 – New...
A staff report The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a...
