Here are three things to know for Wednesday, February 28: 1. High School Sports:...
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1903 – Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buy Philadelphia Phillies for $170,000. 1909 –...
Bladen Soil & Water Conservation District announced an upcoming Water Conservation District supervisors’ meeting....
Contributed Agency replaces office that closed in November. ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor...
Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh Garden Club announces and invites you to join us...
Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns to the Carolina Civic...
Bladen County Schools is proud to announce that the Beta Club at Clarkton School...
DUNN — West Bladen’s Daniel Gustafson placed fifth and the Knights finished third Monday...
Spring officially arrives in about 3 weeks … but outside, it’s beginning to be...
ELIZABETHTOWN – There will be a District 9 Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) umpires meeting...
TUESDAY, FEB. 27 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball NCHSAA Playoffs-1st Round Girls: North Edgecombe at East...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Feb. 27: 1. High School Basketball...
1901 – National League rules committee decrees that all foul balls are to count...
A staff reportWhite Lake Marine in White Lake, NC, recently played host to an...
A staff report Contributed photos Over the weekend, volunteers at Harmony Hall Village rolled...
RALEIGH – March will officially cue the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina,...
A staff reportThis week, residents and commuters in towns within Bladen County, North Carolina,...
Contributed Chancellor Aswani Volety, College of Health and Human Services Dean Jack C. Watson,...
Contributed Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of North Carolina...
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s rail system contributes over $20 billion into the state’s economy and...
A staff reportThe National Weather Service of Wilmington has issued an insightful overview of...
A staff report Camp Clearwater announced upcoming events. The tourist destination is gearing up for its...
A staff report The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced an update for Bladen...
A staff report In the heart of Clarkton, North Carolina, Circle H Thrift Store...
It’s Monday again… Checking weather for our area … Monday (today) … Partly sunny,...
The NCHSAA State Basketball Playoffs begin Tuesday night with the West Bladen boys and...
Registration is underway for Bladen Recreation’s Blastball and will continue thru March 1st. Registration...
Registration is underway for Bladen Recreation’s Girls Softball and will continue through March 15th....
Here are three things to know for Monday, Feb. 26: 1. Healthy Bladen Collaborative...
1907 – Royal Oil and Shell merge to form British Petroleum (BP) 1907 –...
A staff reportMigration, directed by Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy, is a delightful, animated...
A staff reportIn times of adversity and challenges, finding strength can often feel like...
A staff reportIn a world where technology often facilitates superficial interactions and social media...
A staff report In Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Browns Creek Nature Trail and Mountain Bike...
A staff report In a recent edition of the Town of Elizabethtown’s newsletter, the community gained...
Three Elizabethtown citizens were honored at the Elizabethtown Jaycee DSA Banquet. Joseph B. Chandler,...
Ever get the feeling, time is flying by. Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Washington’s...
Three Bladen County teams – West Bladen boys, East Bladen girls and East Bladen...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association has released its 2024 schedule. The weekly Tuesday tournaments...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Feb. 25 1. Youth and Kids...
1836 – Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf is...
*Three Elizabethtown citizens were honored at the Elizabethtown Jaycee DSA Banquet. Joseph B. Chandler,...
Saturdays present the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity, and...
A staff report Looking to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary...
A staff report In a bid to address a critical issue affecting adolescents, Families...
Check our Sports Page for Girls and Boys basketball championship results … John Clark...
By John Clark FAIRMONT — West Bladen’s 6-7 junior Chase Williams and St. Pauls’...
ROCKY POINT — East Columbus fought off a 12-2 East Bladen closing run and...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Feb. 24: 1. Black History Month...
1888 – Louisville, Kentucky, becomes first government in US to adopt Australian ballot (secret...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation today announced the winners of...
A staff reportThe Town of Elizabethtown recently unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of...
Contributed In an effort to keep the residents and businesses more informed of initiatives,...
POLICE SERGEANT Salary Grade: 17 Salary Range: $47,095 – $72,997 based on training and...
A Staff Report As the Primary Elections on March 5th, 2024, draw nearer, Bladen County residents...
By Charlotte Smith On February 19, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Bladen...
As usual, first things first, need to check the weather, past, present and future....
By John Clark ROCKY POINT — Juniors Laila Smith and Iveonna “NeNe” Ward combined...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen seniors Joseph Cooper and Travis Baxley signed Wednesday to continue...
FRIDAY, FEB. 23 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Waccamaw Conference Tournament Championship at Heide Trask High...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Feb. 23: 1. High School Basketball:...
1896 – Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hershfield. 1903 – The United States and...
Contributed Bladen County Youth Focus Project, Inc. held its 14th Annual Miss Bladen County...
By Charlotte Smith In 2023, Campbell Oil Company proudly celebrated an impressive milestone—75 years...
Elizabethtown, NC (February 19, 2024) – Calling all beach bums and mountain bike enthusiasts! The North...
Contributed Acute pain can be described as incapacitating, moderate to severe. In general, acute pain...
I like to begin with a look at the weather forecast … Sunny, today,...
By John Clark FAIRMONT — Juniors Chase Williams and Hezekiah Adams combined for 41...
BLADENBORO — Carnell Lewis and Cedrick McKiver combined for 21 points to lead Tar...
CLARKTON — Tykee Hill and Jayden Lewis combined to score 25 points Wednesday in...
BLADENBORO — Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs raced to an early 13-3 lead enroute to a...
CLARKTON — Ellen Battle scored 15 of her game-high 17 points in the first...
THURSDAY, FEB. 22 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Waccamaw Conference Tournament at Heide Trask High School...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, February 22: 1. Battle of Moores...
1882 – James Saunders wins New York City’s 24 hour race and $100 prize...
A staff reportAs the iconic blue jackets flood communities across the nation, it can...
A staff reportIn a world where technology dominates communication and cultural norms evolve rapidly,...
Contributed Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 5853 US...
The Educator Preparation Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 22 at...
Contributed February 13, 2024, Regular and Absentee Meeting Minutes The meeting was delayed for...
RALEIGH, N.C. — Education has always been a core mission of the North Carolina Department...
Yesterday’s high temp was 59 degrees … Overnight low expected to be 32. Today...
By John Clark WHITEVILLE – Whiteville’s Wolfpack bombed in nine 3-point shots – 7...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — After a pair of 40-point-plus victories against West Columbus...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Levi Velasco-Garcia keyed an 11-4 Tar Heel 3rd quarter run that propelled...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Sana’a Singletary and Ellen Battle pumped in 8 points each Tuesday to...
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament at Fairmont Boys: West Bladen...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Feb. 21: 1. Middle School Basketball:...
1887 – Oregon becomes first US state to make Labor Day a holiday. 1895...
Contributed December 25, 1981 – December 14, 2023. Timothy James (“Jamie”) Pedro, born on...
A staff report The construction of the $23.3 million US 701 bridge project in...
A staff report We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on local businesses in Bladen...
Featured in the photo above is Brad Johnson, Director of the Bladen Community College...
A staff reportAs we approach another season, it’s crucial to remember the importance of...
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time...
A staff reportAs tax season approaches, many individuals find themselves grappling with the complexities...
A staff reportLooking for the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some fantastic live...
Welcome to Trivia Tuesday, where we dive into the depths of random knowledge to...