Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1973:
• Dan Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker of Elizabethtown, was presented the Boy Scouts of America God and Country Award.
• Sheriff John B. Allen appointed Broadus Hester of Bladenboro Chief Sheriff’s Deputy.
• Pam Pait was announced Bladenboro FFA Chapter Sweetheart.
