I never ceased to be amazed what volunteers can do when working together… Saturday night, the annual fundraiser for the East Bladen athletic department was…
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Ever pick briar berries? Haven’t seen any in recent years, but spend less time in the woods than 75 years ago… Yesterday would have been…
Ever get the feeling the train you are on is leaving the station and you have left something, somewhere? Thank goodness, it’s Friday … weeds…
A reminder of the East Bladen High School reverse raffle fundraiser … It’s scheduled for Saturday at the high school … Tickets are $100 for…
2nd day of summer, 2022 … 12 days ’til July 4th. Reminder of White Lake fireworks, ’bout dark thirty at the Lake … near 9…
Ever been accused of being stubborn? Sometimes???, what is being stubborn … Checked the dictionary …”having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude…
Father’s Day yesterday, great time … time to move on. Next holiday, 4th of July, 2 weeks from today … More later. Summertime officially arrives…
Happy Fathers Day!!! Church Day… Today is Juneteenth … Weather forecast is great … Sunny, with a high near 85. Clear tonight, low around 58.…
Greetings, a little late but… Hot day … Sunny this afternoon, with a high near 93 … and windy, gust in the 17 mph range.…
I am out of town, out of place for a short time, attending a trade show in Myrtle Beach… Re-establishing contacts with folks from North…
A recent article ‘Getting by in 2022’ reminded me of how tough it really is for families all across this state and nation … The…
Weather folks promised a hot day yesterday, and they delivered … Highest temp I saw for Bladen was 98 degrees. Safe bet of a 100…
Weather folks are stressing hot weather is here … Take care of self and others … loved ones… Forecast … A chance of showers and…
Summer does not officially arrive until next week, Tuesday, June 21, according to the calendar … But today will feel like summertime… Forecast for today…
I do not plan to attend a party anytime soon … concerned about someone having a firearm … Scary… Out and about late Saturday afternoon…
Looking forward to a quiet weekend … just when everything appears to be under control … surprise … not sure where it comes from… Stock…
Blueberries are ripe and delicious … mmm good and apparently plentiful… Another .30 inches of rainfall at the local airport … and I remind, scattered…
Thanks for questions related to Thoughts for Wednesday … Not sure, technical issues at a higher level … much higher level … Crap happens ……
Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Bladen County, today. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. 60% chance of ran… A 40% chance…
Received info from Carolina Crossroads related to what they are doing to assist men who have strayed from the straight and narrow … The faith…
First official storm of the 2022 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Alex, formed early Sunday morning off the coast of Florida and is now moving east,…
Grass, weeds and crops looking better after recent rain … looking for more… NC High School baseball playoffs decided … 2 teams from southeastern NC…
Finally received the much needed rain … arrival and departure times vary, as in any such storm … Rain began in our area shortly before…
It’s Friday and hopefully we will receive rain before the day is over… A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny…
Our weather can be best described as hot and dry … Had an occasion to travel through portions of Bladen and Columbus Counties recently ……
It’s June 1, turn another page on the calendar … Just a month away from mid-year … 2022. Average high in Bladen County for the…
One more holiday observed … time to move on … Today is the last day of May 2022… Spent some time at White Lake the…
Memorial Day weekend, a long weekend for most … Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel…
Just days before school is over for the 2021-22 school year … Drive with care … Youngsters are excited, as they should be … Graduation…
I have been thinking about decisions high school seniors are making about the direction they will be going in … shortly. More education, work, just…
Ever wake up and feel you are in control of nothing? Some days just need to listen to the ‘still small voice’ … Things just…
Sure do wish there was a little good news today … Shooting in Texas school kills many students and one or two adults … an…
Vacation time for many … how far do you plan to drive this year with $4+ gasoline? You’ve worked hard … just do it… A…
Nearing graduation time for the class of 2022. Exciting time for sure … Remember your graduation, classmates, teachers, good times and not so good? I…
Huge crowd yesterday at White Lake for the Water Festival … Good food, music, a parade and much more. Folks appeared to be in the…
A huge party is expected at White Lake this weekend … The White Lake Water Festival 2022 is underway … Begins with a parade around…
Today is the first day of a very busy weekend in our area… Bladen County Sheriff’s Office invites all to a Memorial Ceremony to Honor…
A busy weekend upcoming… Checking weather … 70 degrees at 5:30 a.m. Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today … Mostly sunny, high near…
Congratulations to the winners, condolences to those who did not win … I hesitate to call anyone who seeks public office a loser … I…
Today is primary election day … time to cut the numbers down on the Democratic and Republican ballot … winners advance to the November election.…
Loved the weather yesterday … still need rain … Today’s forecast … A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, mostly…
Early voting in the Primary Election is over in Bladen County and North Carolina … There are over 7 million voters eligible to vote ……
Early voting ends today in North Carolina … at 3 p.m. Primary election set for Tuesday at all voting sites in the county… Lu Mil…
As I age, the past becomes more important…Enjoy sharing tales with friends, wonder where my high school classmates are…wonder who is deceased and if still…
The rain came down. Rainfall totals at the nearby weather station indicated between 3/4 and an inch of rain fell as of midnight last night…
If your schedule includes crossing the Cape Fear River on US 701, a reminder of closing due to construction during the month of May ……
Where were you 52 years ago? … Anyone remember the Kent State shooting … Set the stage, all across the U.S., there was concern about…
For the past 2 or 3 days, BladenOnline has had more than our share of issues … technical issues … Problems above our pay grade…
Hats off to the organizers, supporters and participants in yesterday’s Bladen We Care Golf Tournament hosted by Vineyard Golf at White Lake … Over 250…
Bladen We Care Golf Tournament is underway with a full field today … 33 teams in the a.m. and same number in the p.m. Proceeds…
One Stop Early voting begins in Bladen County and across the state Thursday, April 28 … will continue for 17 days … ending Saturday, May…
This promises to be a busy week in Bladen County… Thursday, the annual Bladen We Care Golf Tournament at Vineyard Golf Course, White Lake. Tee…
A day of rest, reflection and worship … Enjoy. First things first … Worship with friends today at the church of your choice… 60 degrees…
56 degrees at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022… Weather forecast for Bladen County … Mostly sunny today, with a high near 83. Mostly clear…
By Mike Walden Even though COVID-19 continues with its variants, medical experts are hopeful the virus is becoming less deadly and disrupting. In other words,…
Spring time is here… Hester family, 5 out of 6 gathered, last evening for a meal and get-to-gether … So blessed. Shared old times, looking…
After a few days of cool damp weather, Bladen County weather should be very good over the next week or so. Mostly sunny today, with…
NWS warning for berry growers in Bladen, Robeson and inland Pender Couties and Marlboro, Darlington and Dillon counties in South Carolina … Frost Advisory in…
Hope you have completed 2021 tax info and it’s in the mail. If not, could be a penalty. Uncle Sam gets what’s his … most…
By John Clark Whiteville’s MacKenzie Gore fulfilled all the expectations for a No. 3 overall pick from the 2017 major league baseball draft Friday night.…
Happy Easter to all … Easter Egg Hunts, Sunrise services and folks all dressed up for Sunday Worship Services… Remember as a youngster … coloring…
Mackenzie Gore, former Whiteville Wolfpacker, finally got to pitch for the ‘big team.’ He was not the winner, but he was not the loser ……
April 15, usually a day to remember … the deadline for filing tax info from previous year … This year, the deadline is Monday, April…
Easter time is fast approaching, Easter egg time for the youngsters and time to hear the Easter story, again. I enjoy watching youngsters having fun…
Springtime is like a new beginning for many volunteer efforts … Among my favorites is the Bladen We Care fundraising campaign. My records go back…
Every now and then I am reminded of someone from long, long ago … maybe a name from the past that rekindles memories from yesteryear.…
I spent far to much time watching coverage of the Masters Golf Tournament this past weekend … One of the most beautiful places on this…
Former President Donald Trump was in Selma, NC yesterday for a political rally … President Biden is scheduled to visit Greensboro Thursday … Must be…
Anyone else watching the Masters Golf Tournament? Such a beautiful place … Play continues today with 25 year old Scottie Scheffler, of Ridgewood, NJ leading…
By Mike Walden Drivers suffered through almost daily hikes in gas prices when the war in Ukraine began. In the early weeks of the war…
The Masters Golf Tournament is underway on what must be one of the most beautiful courses anywhere, in Augusta, Ga. S.I. Im of South Korea…
Remember school days and warm, sometime hot spring days, no air conditioning? None at home, maybe a fan? Remember WECT personalities, Bob West, the ESSO…
Driving was hazardous last evening, during the rain storm… Rainfall totals at Curtis Brown Airport Weather Station near Elizabethtown between about 6 p.m. til 10…
If you missed the NCAA Men’s Championship, you missed a tale of two teams. UNC won 1st half, 40-25. Kansas won the second half and…
South Carolina ladies are NCAA basketball champs for the 2nd time in 5 years. Final score last night, South Carolina 64 – UConn 49. The…
NCAA finals … Kansas 81 – Villanova 77 and UNC 81 – Duke 77… Coach K retires one game short of his goal, but a…
NCAA men’s basketball finals this weekend, begins today… 6:09 p.m. Villanova vs Kansas 8:49 p.m. Duke vs UNC Winners meet Monday for NCAA Men’s Championship.…
Hopefully, better weather today … Forecast is for sunny, with a high near 74 and west wind, gusts as high as 22 mph. Tonight, mostly…
Wow, last day of March 2022 … Spring planting begins soon, political rhetoric increases, primary election is May 17, General Election is Tuesday, November 8……
McDonald’s girls All American game, seen around the world on ESPN2 last night, and coached by an All-Star coaches team from Bladen County, NC. Did…
Ever ‘rise’ early, look at the clock and think it’s too early to begin a new day … discover shortly you misread the time ……
Bladen County Republicans— Have you had enough yet…? Have you finally figured out–after 14 months of incompetent leadership from the White House–that our last…
NCAA men’s basketball results from Sunday’s action… UNC 69 – Saint Peter’s 49 Kansas 76 – Miami Fl 50 Final Four play resumes Saturday, April…
Like a baby, sometimes I get my days and nights mixed up … Too much inside… College basketball kinda moves to the top of the…
Friday, March 25 Sweet 16 playoff results… Saint Peter’s 67 – Purdue 64 Kansas 66, Providence 61 North Carolina 73, UCLA 66 Miami (Fla.) 70,…
Stock market had a few good days … recently. NCAA basketball scores: Arkansas 74 – Gonzaga 68 Villanova 63 – Michigan 55 Duke 78 –…
69 degrees at 4:40 a.m., .57 inches of rain recorded at the Curtis Brown Airport. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm expected today (Thursday) before 11…
See in the news Georgia and Maryland are considering suspending motor fuel taxes … short period of time, both mentioned 30 days … can always…
Someone asked recently, what kind of salary do Pat Sajak and Vanna White make hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’? Vanna’s salary is in the $10 million…
Winners in yesterday’s March Madness … Houston, Villanova, Duke, Iowa State and Texas Tech … Saturday and Sunday winners continue play Thursday, March 24 and…
A busy weekend in the world of sports … also Sunday is church day… Carolina defeated defending NCAA basketball champs Baylor, 93-86, in a game…
Nice to be able to wear short sleeve shirts … again. Farmers are busy preparing land for spring planting. Flood warnings are up for the…
Golfers, mark your calendar … Bladen We Care Golf Tournament returns after a year off due to COVID-19. Thursday, April 28 is the date. More…
March Madness began yesterday with playoffs involving the first four teams who had matches to determine if they would be in the ‘big show’ or…
Sometime as I grow older I do a lot of day-dreaming … Why this, why not that … Ever do that?… What if my dad…
It’s Monday … and if you are a golfing fan, bet you know the Players Championship continues … Being played in Florida, with a $20…
Interesting few hours weatherwise … Highest temp I saw Saturday was 69 degrees at 7:35 p.m. at local airport weather station. Lowest recorded Sunday morning…
Weather and basketball more than likely tops the agenda for many today… Showers and possibly a thunderstorm is forecast before 10 a.m., then a slight…
By Mike Walden Gas prices are on the rise. As I am writing this column, the average national price just jumped to over $4 per…
A reminder … Change to Daylight Saving time Sunday morning … Spring forward, 1 hour… Our forecast was for some rain over the previous 24…