03/29/2024
Bladen County Headlines... 35 Years Ago
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East Bladen High School boy’s basketball team won the North Carolina Class 3A State Championship with a 63-54 victory over West Caldwell. Leon Cromartie was the game’s MVP. Cromartie made 9 of 15 shots for 18 points. East Bladen shot 56.8% for the game.

The East Bladen golf team had a record of 6-0. The team players were Lin Melvin, Jimmy Hill, Stevie Tatum, Jeff Hall, John Melvin and Mark Hester.

Tornados swept thru Bladen County causing severe damage.

More than 1,000 people attended a Democratic Rally.

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