Harrells, NC – On Monday, May 9, 2022, Harrells Christian Academy senior Devin Gardner signed to play football for the Division I North Carolina State…
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By Cara Beth Lewis Spring Cleaning is a project that many people tackle each year, with a goal to give their homes a nice refresh.…
Barefoot Brew invited the public to the Grand Opening of their second location on May 11, 2022, at John Darrell Page Student Resource Center, Building…
Are you a Candidate for election this year? BladenOnline.com is accepting videos of candidates for election this year to be published on BladenOnline’s YouTube Channel…
Are you a Candidate for election this year? BladenOnline.com is accepting videos of candidates for election this year to be published on BladenOnline’s YouTube Channel…
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. – Home Food Preservation Series! NC Cooperative Extension wants to help ensure you are canning and preserving your foods safely! We invite you…
Elizabethtown, N.C— This summer, students from Bladenboro Middle School, Bladenboro Primary School, Clarkton School of Discovery and Tar Heel Middle School will travel to Nashville,…
More than 11% of Bladen County’s registered voters cast a ballot for the primary during the early voting period that ended Saturday afternoon. There were…
Loved the weather yesterday … still need rain … Today’s forecast … A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, mostly…
The twice daily closing of U.S. 701 that spans the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown is expected to resume Monday. The massive crane that is…
1. High School Soccer: Today. East Bladen will host Graham at 6 p.m. and West Bladen will play at Franklin Academy in Wake Forest at…
1866 – US Congress authorizes the nickel 5 cent piece (replaces silver half-dime) 1891 – George A. Hormel & Co establishes Geo.A.Hormel & Co (Hormel…
Bladen County Schools announced a meeting on the Every Student Succeeds Act that is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Bladen County Schools…
Rev. Corey Lyons, West Bladen NAACP President, announced his organization is planning a rally at the Bladen County Schools District office at 4:30 pm on…
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is (800) 273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK. However, suicidepreventionlifeline.org announced, there is a new number all US citizens may dial for assistance with suicide prevention.…
Early voting in the Primary Election is over in Bladen County and North Carolina … There are over 7 million voters eligible to vote ……
1817 – First private mental health hospital opens in the US, Asylum for the Relief of Persons Deprived of the Use of Their Reason (now…
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…
By Cara Beth Lewis It is a thrift shop with a wide variety of inventory that began thanks to a love for thrifting and reselling.…
New resources include toolkit to help employers advance workplace mental health RALEIGH, N.C. – To celebrate May’s Mental Health Awareness Month and empower employers in supporting…
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant…
Contributed The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a special called virtual meeting on Monday, May 16, at 5:30 PM, for the purpose of discussing…
New Light Church of Bladenboro is excited to host an event for all high school and college students in the community. The “IMPACT” Youth Group…
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…
*Lt. Governor Pat Taylor named Worth Hester of Elizabethtown as his Bladen Campaign Manager in his race for the Governorship of North Carolina.*Bladenboro Businessmen Jabe…
On May 11, 2022, Kenneth L. Clark, PE, District EngineerDivision of Highways, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, gave an update on the Cape…
Contributed There’s a verse in the Bible that talks about the sacrifice a man with great love is willing to make for his friends. In…
By Leyton Ezzell On Saturday, May 7th, Allen Brothers Outdoors hosted “Bladen County Aim for a Cure,” an annual event dedicated to raising money and…
Wish we could get to the bottom of our technical issues…BladenOnline.com. Not due to lack of effort…Early voting comes to a close Saturday. General election…
By Charlotte Smith Updated at 1:45 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 – Bladen County Schools announced the death of Dr. Antonia Beatty, Bladen County…
If you have the time, the Bladen County Board of Elections has an open voting booth available. CORRECTION An earlier version of this story had…
Amber Benton organized a GoFund Me page for a friend who lost a baby this Mother’s Day weekend. In her post Benton says, “Hey everyone.…
By Charlotte Smith May 10, 2022, is a milestone birthday for Bladen County resident Fletcher Kemp. Born in 1922 and raised “a mile and a…
If you have been searching for “Thoughts”, check Facebook … Still some issues with BladenOnline website … Hopefully all will return to normal soon. Early…
The Rockets exploded for 6 runs in the top of the 6th inning to defeat the Bandits 10-5 Monday night in Bladen Recreation 8-10 Softball…
On 04/20/2022 the Elizabethtown Police Department received information from an outside source thatWilliam Bryan Clark 40 years of age of Elizabethtown, NC who is a…
The Bladenboro Class of 1957 held it’s 65 anniversary reunion at noon Saturday May 7 in the Bladenboro Historical Building. Fourteen of the 21 survivors…
By Cara Beth Lewis Gardening can be relaxing, therapeutic, and rewarding. However, the hobby also requires skill, hard work, and knowledge. Maybe you are a…
By Cara Beth Lewis Familiar faces, Glenn and Keri Robertson, have returned “home” to run Goldston’s Sandwich Shop. The couple retired in 2020 due to…
By Leyton Ezzell The annual Relay For Life program was back in town on April 30th, raising thousands of dollars for the program at Elizabethtown…
Contributed Mr. Donald Worsley, a charter member of the Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club, passed away on May 1, 2022. His obituary says, “His desire to put…
By Charlotte SmithDuring the Bladen County Board of Education meeting held on April 11, 2022, the Board unanimously approved extending Dr. Jason Atkinson, Bladen County…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clinton scored 6 goals in the 2nd half en route to a 9-0 Southeastern Athletic Conference girls soccer victory over East Bladen Thursday…
The HVAC-R industry is growing, both within the residential sector and in commercial settings. Consider a career that is in demand, where there is plenty…
Are you a Candidate for election this year? BladenOnline.com is accepting videos of candidates for election this year to be published on BladenOnline’s YouTube Channel…
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…
The crane has been fixed and the traffic jams in Elizabethtown are set to begin. The Cape Fear River bridge girder replacement work is scheduled…
If your schedule includes crossing the Cape Fear River on US 701, a reminder of closing due to construction during the month of May ……
By Joy Warren An amendment to the Town of Elizabethtown Code of Ordinances was presented by Chief Hollis Freeman in reference to Chapter 32, Inspections…
• A banquet featuring the presentation of the Governor’s Award to the Town of Elizabethtown was to be held. • The Bladenboro Rotary Club was…
1. Bladen Schools Career Fair: Today, 4-7 p.m., Elizabethtown Middle School. All 13 schools and district departments will be represented. (READ MORE) 2. Chicken Bog…
Contributed The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), requires that a Local Education Agency (LEA) shall, after…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at…
By Cara Beth Lewis As we are in the heart of Springtime with flowers blooming, leaves turned green, and warmer temperatures creeping in, it is…
Where were you 52 years ago? … Anyone remember the Kent State shooting … Set the stage, all across the U.S., there was concern about…
Here are three things to know for Monday, May 2: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Today, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
The Cape Fear River bridge girder replacement work that was scheduled to begin Monday, May 2 and was to result in the closing of the…
For the past 2 or 3 days, BladenOnline has had more than our share of issues … technical issues … Problems above our pay grade…
By Cara Beth Lewis For the Allen family, the goal was to grow the best pecans and give customers something to talk about– So they…
There were 165 ballots cast Thursday at the four Bladen County polling places on the first day of early voting for the May 17 primary…
WHITEVILLE — William Singletary was found guilty of second degree murder by a Columbus County jury Thursday afternoon, according to District Attorney Jon David. Singletary,…
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…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12, according…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 28: 1. Clarkton Beautification Committee Fundraiser: Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarkton Historic Depot/Town Office. BBQ plates,…
“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another” “People like you have a wonderful gift for taking…
Around 6:31 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, a 911 call came into the Bladen County Communication Center as a traumatic injury in the area…
On April 27, 2022, around 11:19 am call was placed to Bladen County 911 Center regarding shots fired in the area of Moultrie Lane and…
This morning there was a shooting on Peanut Plant Road in Elizabethtown. Elly Johnson with Bladen County Schools stated in an email, “The safety of…
Written by Charlotte Smith Photos by Kenneth Armstrong The Southeastern Economic Development Commission held its 54th Annual Meeting at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery on…
Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels’ historic career will be memorialized at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake, NC. Daniels left behind a musical legacy…
In March 2022, the median listing home price in Bladen County, NC, was $199.5K, trending up 24.7% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square…
The threat of rain Tuesday was just that, a threat. Rainfall totals at the Curtis Brown Airport were in the .03 inch range … as…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 27: 1. High School Sports: Today. Games rescheduled from Tuesday have East Bladen hosting Midway and…
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, April 28, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The State Board of Elections…
Date: May 7, 2022 Time: 12 Noon Location: Baltimore Community Center 2104 S Elwell Ferry Rd Council, NC 28434 Also serving Fried Chicken Dinners with…
The Festival of Lights at Lu Mil Vineyard has been nominated as the Finest Holiday Light Display in the state of North Carolina as part…
The Town of Elizabethtown has announced that Tory Hole Park will be closed during the NCDOT construction of the US 701 bridge in May. NC…
One Stop Early voting begins in Bladen County and across the state Thursday, April 28 … will continue for 17 days … ending Saturday, May…
By Joy Warren White Lake Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting Monday evening to discuss the completed Asset Management Plan. Jean Klein…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 26: 1. High School Sports: Today’s games have been postponed because of the threat of inclement…
A primary election is needed for some Bladen County races. Thursday, April 28, 2022, begins the 17-day one-stop early voting period for the 2022 statewide primary, ending…
The undersigned Mayor of the Town of White Lake hereby calls a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the White Lake Town Board of Commissioners at the…
By Cara Beth Lewis With the extreme summer heat quickly approaching, many struggle with what to wear to maintain a professional image while being comfortable.…
A dedication ceremony was held on April 19, 2022, to honor the late Lieutenant Ronald Phillip Allen for his service. At 11:00 a.m., Mr. Allen’s…
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…
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 25: 1. Dublin Primary School Fundraiser: Friday. Students complete laps in fun run to raise money…
A day of rest, reflection and worship … Enjoy. First things first … Worship with friends today at the church of your choice… 60 degrees…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 24: 1. Clarkton Beautification Committee Fundraiser: Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarkton Historic Depot/Town Office. BBQ plates,…
Contributed On Thursday, April 21st, 2022, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team conducted a vehicle stop near the intersection of Pages Lake Road…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting public comments on a draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the…
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…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 23: 1. Snakes of Southeastern NC: Today, 10 a.m., Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N.C. 242…
The FBS website continues to be updated with COVID-19 policies and information related to School Business, as well as our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS…
By Cara Beth Lewis For 75 years, family-owned and operated Bladen Builders Supply has offered quality materials and personal service to those in and around…
Planned closures will allow for emergency access ELIZABETHTOWN – A significant milestone in the construction of the new U.S. 701 bridge in Bladen County will occur in May…
Dear Folks: This letter is to inform all of you that we will be having our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
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…