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Clarkton High School defeated Orrum High School 79-38 in the Tri-County 1-A Conference Tournament.
The Bladen Lakes Players were presenting the play BUSSTOP.
December 1983 housing starts in Bladen County amounted to $202,600.
Newly formed EAVFD met with County Commissioners to request aid.