Contributed Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband recently awarded Community Connections grant funds totaling $40,000...
Year: 2024
A Staff Report *Over 5,000 voters in Bladen County called for a runoff in...
The Harrells Christian Academy Varsity Golf team was named Coastal Independent Conference (CIC) champions...
A staff report Located on the historic family farmland of Lucille and Miller Taylor...
High temp yesterday in Bladen was 87 degrees… Checking the weather forecast for the...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Senior Jordan Hester lined a walk-off single down the...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Senior Gracie Faircloth celebrated ‘Senior Night’ by pitching a...
BLADENBORO – Senior Brookee’ Singletary and juniors Anna Campbell and O’Mara McDonald fired in...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Emereau Bladen scored 13 runs in the 1st 2 innings and went...
CLARKTON – Bladenboro Navy defeated the Clarkton Lions 15-4 Friday night in Bladen County...
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, May 4: 1. May Day Celebration:...
1904 – The United States begins construction on the Panama Canal. 1915 – At...
Contributed The regularly scheduled meeting of the Bladen County Board of Education for Monday,...
A check of the weather … Yesterday’s high temp was 88 degrees … It...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Eli Woodell smacked a 2-run double to right field that snapped a...
East Bladen’s men’s tennis team received a bye in the first round of the...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro Navy defeated Bladenboro 15-1 Thursday night in Bladen County DYB Coach-Pitch...
An old tradition was begun again Thursday at Vineyard Golf At White Lake. It...
FRIDAY, MAY 3 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Red Springs at West Bladen, 6:30 p.m. Softball...
Here are three things to know for Friday, May 3: 1. Bladen County Relay...
1901 – Fire destroys 1,700 buildings in Jacksonville, Florida. 1910 – Intercollegiate Athletic Association...
Staff report Bladen County School Nutrition has unveiled its annual Summer Feeding Program, extending...
Henry Willis Nance, 91, of Bladenboro passed away on April 30, 2024. He was...
Staff report The Bladen County Board of Elections has announced a change in their...
Staff report This weekend marks an important and solemn occasion as communities nationwide participate...
Staff report RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 44 of North...
Contributed Photo credit: Jody Johnson/Photorad Photography The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown...
Contributed Women’s Day will be observed at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday,...
Contributed Dublin, NC – Lu Mil Vineyard is thrilled to announce the return...
Yay for May, Bladen County, this is one of my favorite months. The weather...
May has arrived … Yesterday’s high temp was 83 degrees… Today’s forecast … partly...
BEAULAVILLE –East Bladen capitalized on a trio of East Duplin errors to take the...
BEULAVILLE – East Bladen and East Duplin battled to a 1-1 tie Wednesday night...
BEAULAVILLE –Senior Addison Tuck’s 2-run double tacked on a pair of insurance runs late...
ELIZABETHTOWN –Fox Sutton pitched a 1-hitter and struck out 14 batters to lead Elizabethtown...
ELIZABETHTOWN –Tar Heel scored 15 runs in the top of the 1st inning then...
THURSDAY, MAY 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL Baseball/Softball Tar Heel vs. Emereau Bladen at Bladen County...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, May 2: 1. 22nd Pastoral Anniversary:...
1908 – Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer register their popular song “Take Me...
Staff report Contributed photos The Town of White Lake, NC, is proud to announce...
Staff report On May 2, 2024, the Bladen County Public Library will host a...
Staff report Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery is gearing up to host the 2nd...
A staff report Bladen County Schools is excited to announce the upcoming district-wide Beta...
The month of May is here … Today … Looking back, high temp yesterday...
RED SPRINGS – Sophomore Hunter Hester pitched a 5-hitter and struck out 11 batters...
RED SPRINGS – Juniors Jazmy Funez Aranda and O’Mara McDonald fired in 2nd half...
RED SPRINGS – West Bladen pounded Red Springs 18-3 Tuesday night in Southeastern Athletic...
CLINTON – Midway won the final Southeastern Athletic Conference golf match of the season...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score tournament Tuesday at Land ‘O...
There is a group of “old guys” who play together 3-4 times a week...
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at East Duplin, JV 4 p.m,...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, May 1: 1. May Day Jamboree:...
1900 – Premature blast collapses mine tunnel killing 200 people in Scofield, Utah. 1912...
MONDAY, MAY 20 HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Soccer NCHSAA 1-A playoffs: East Bladen at Lejeune,...
Southeastern 2-A Baseball | Waccamaw 1A/2A Baseball | Southeastern 2-A Softball | Waccamaw 1A/2A...
Staff report Attention Bladen County motorists! Please take note of the following important updates...
The team of Junior Nance, William McMillan, Bobby Davis and Brian Tart shot 52...
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE, NC – April 30, 2024 – Jennifer Tartaglia, M.D., of Cape Fear Valley...
Today is the last day of the month of April 2024… Yesterday’s high temp...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Juniors Iveonna “NeNe” Ward and Anna Miranda fired in 2nd half goals...
BLADENBORO – Senior Gracie Faircloth pitched a 4-hitter, struck out 9 batters and walked...
ELIZABETHTOWN –Clinton pounded out 16 hits and opened up an 11-5 lead with a...
TUESDAY, APRIL 30 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Bladen at Red Springs, 6 p.m. Softball...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 30: 1. Bladen Gardeners Plant...
1864 – New York becomes first state to charge a hunting fee. 1900 –...
Staff report Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital is extending a cordial invitation to the...
As usual, a quick look at the weather … Yesterday’s high temp was a...
WINTERVILLE – Former East Bladen star Zamar Lewis smacked 3 hits and scored 4...
MONDAY, APRIL 29 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Clinton at East Bladen, 6:30 p.m. Softball West...
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 29: 1. Story Time: Thursday,...
1905 – Two inches of rain falls in 10 minutes in Taylor, Texas. 1918...
Staff Report A Timeless Tale of Healing and Discovery In the heart of Yorkshire...
A staff report A delightful recipe to welcome the vibrant flavors of spring is...
Staff Report As the elders prepare to address the congregations, urging us towards transformation...
Yesterday’s high temp recorded at the local weather station was 78 degrees and occurred...
ST PAULS – Clinton’s girls rode a strong showing in the distance races to...
BURGAW – East Bladen’s girls rode a strong showing in the sprints, hurdles and...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Whiteville’s jayvees exploded for 12 runs in the 3rd inning and defeated...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladenboro Navy defeated the Elizabethtown Pirates 15-5 Saturday in a DYB Coach-Pitch...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro Navy defeated Bladenboro 15-1 Friday night in Bladen County DYB Coach-Pitch...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 28: 1. Bladen County Relay...
1914 – 181 die in coal mine collapse in Eccles, West Virginia. 1919 –...
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...
*The Gardner-Webb College of Boiling Springs presented their Chamber Chorus in Concert at the...
The State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 30 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, May 1...
Yesterday’s high was 74 … reached that high between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Temp...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Four East Bladen hits, 2 walks and 3 Whiteville errors produced 7...
FAIRMONT – West Bladen held off a 4-run Fairmont rally in the 7th inning...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Heidi Rebollar celebrated Senior Night with a “Hat Trick” of 3...
By John Clark FAIRMONT– West Bladen exploded for 9 runs in the 4th inning,...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Sophomore Gabriel Priest and senior Grayson Creech combined on a 4-hitter and...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 27: 1. Bladen Gardeners Plant...
1903 – First time the New York Highlanders (Yankees) were shut out, losing to...
Staff report Brandon Smith with the County of Bladen announces the temporary closure of...
By Jair McElveen Epitomizing the best definition of respect, honor, and hard work, Naziya...
Contributed RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of...
Staff report The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District is committed to environmental stewardship...