Here are three things to know for Friday, Aug. 27:
1. High school football: East Bladen (0-1) is home at 6:30 tonight against West Carteret (1-0) in a nonconference game. The Eagles were scheduled to host South Columbus, but the Stallions have been placed under COVID-19 quarantine. West Bladen (0-0) is scheduled to host West Columbus (0-0) on Monday at 7 p.m. (SPORTS PAGE)
2. Bladen UNITY Fest: Sept. 3-5, Events include a networking event, carnival day and gospel outreach. Information: bladenunityfest.org. (READ MORE)
3. Today’s weather: Mostly sunny with high near 94. Tonight, mostly clear with low around 70.
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