Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1973:
• Senator Jesse Helms announced a grant to the Southeastern Development Commission of $21,721. Members of the SEDC were Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Hoke, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland.
• 3,978 citizens of Bladen County received $388,000 in Social Security benefits.
• Bladenboro High School FFA Chapter named top chapter in the state.
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