Spent the night in Washington, D.C. … in my dreams. So happy to wake up at home… College results from Saturday’s football games Miami, Fla.…
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Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 24 1. “Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, Elizabethtown. There…
1901 – First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (Anna Taylor) 1908 – Billy Murray hits the charts with “Take Me Out…
BUIES CREEK – Former East Bladen star Chris Cromartie made 6 tackles Saturday, but his Campbell Camels dropped a 30-7 Big South Conference decision to…
DEEP RUN – South Lenoir, the No. 3 seed, defeated East Bladen 3-0 Saturday in the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 2A volleyball playoffs…
Many good comments about Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Some that were heard: “Have you ever seen as much grass on this golf course.” “Boy…
FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses linked to whole, fresh onions. Do not eat, sell, or serve certain onions from ProSource Produce and Keeler Family…
High School football results from last night’s play… East Bladen 49 – Midway 35 Clinton 49 – West Bladen 16 Read all about both games…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 23: 1. E-town Ramp Massacre 5 Skateboard Competition: Today, King Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored by Friends of…
BLADENBORO – Junior Onias Robinson ran for 3 touchdowns as Clinton built a 43-0 halftime lead then withstood a couple of big touchdown plays by…
BURLINGTON – East Bladen’s Heather Hardin, West Bladen’s Kaden Thurman and the East Bladen doubles team of Jayden Willington and McKenzie Williams were all eliminated…
1813 – The Pacific Fur Company trading post in Astoria, Oregon is turned over to the rival British North West Company (the fur trade in…
By Sonny Jones Needing a win Friday night to keep its playoff hopes alive, East Bladen executed its game plan to near perfection in outscoring…
On Saturday, November 6th, members of the Clarkton Lions Club, along with their friends and families, will walk in their Seventh Annual Strides: Lions for Diabetes…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
por Danna Martínez “En un mundo lleno de tendencias, quiero seguir siendo un clásico”. -Iman. El término tendencia proviene de la palabra protogermánica “trandijan”. La…
by Danna Martínez “In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic.” -Iman. The term trend comes from the Proto-Germanic word “trandijan.”…
By Cara Beth Lewis Earlier, Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency shared new vaccine hours on social media. Additionally, the Health Department will now…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bullying is a timeless issue that challenges children and adults worldwide. In October, the world recognizes Bullying Prevention Month, and the…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.2 percent ,decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate…
By Cara Beth Lewis On the fourth Saturday of October each year, Make A Difference Day is celebrated internationally. This year, Make A Difference Day…
Rufus Duckworth (left), LRCOG Board Member Mary Jo Adams (right) Lumber River Council of Governments Annual Meeting and Award Winners Contributed On October 21, 2021,…
The decrease in animal-related vehicle crashes last year was 8.5%, NCDOT data show RALEIGH – The frequency of vehicle crashes involving animals decreased last year across…
By Dr. Mike Walden Trillions of dollars were added to the national debt during the COVID-19 pandemic as the federal government poured money into the…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners appointed the following persons to positions at the Bladen County sanitary landfill: Russell L. Priest, heavy equipment operator, Craven…
Today is Friday, October 22, 2021 … Just a week away from Halloween and from Beast Fest 2021 in Bladenboro… Reminder of the fundraiser for…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 22: 1. High School Football: Both Bladen County schools are scheduled to play at home at…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown swept a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball matches Thursday over Tar Heel and West Columbus. The Lady Eagles defeated Tar…
ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Pauls senior Anthony Sosa scored the winning goal on a long shot in the 92nd minute and edged East Bladen 2-1 in…
CHAPEL HILL – East Bladen’s volleyball team received a berth in the NCHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Playoffs Thursday when the brackets were released. Coach Jordan…
DUNN – Midway defeated East Bladen 50-28 Thursday night in Southeastern Athletic Conference junior varsity football action. Malikah Moore ran for a pair of Eagle…
TABOR CITY – Clarkton School of Discovery swept a pair of volleyball matches Thursday defeating Williams Township and Tabor City by identical 2-0 scores. Williams…
1879 – Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb. 1907 – Ringling Brothers Greatest Show on Earth buys Barnum & Bailey circus. 1924 –…
By Sonny Jones East Bladen’s playoff hopes are on the line Friday night when the Eagles host Midway for Senior Night. It figures to be…
por Danna Martínez Desde la interacción en nuestro teléfono hasta el cambio de luces en la carretera y las transacciones en nuestra cuenta bancaria, los…
by Danna Martínez From the interaction on our phone to the change of lights on the road to the transactions on our bank account, algorithms…
Contributed The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 5:00 pm to discuss the Redistricting process…
Entries accepted through January RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging children and teenagers to show off their artistic work by taking part in…
October brings the pumpkins out and today is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day. The fall dessert day is celebrated annually on October 21st. Nicole and Charlotte…
The Bladen Serenity Nails and Spa staff are celebrating their one-year anniversary. They invite the public to load up family and friends and head down…
By Cara Beth Lewis In Bladen County, the public library is so much more than “just books.” Although books are a huge resource, the library…
Currie, NC– On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding its annual Candlelight Tour. Experience the Battleground as you have never…
I am amazed so many EDC prospects know about Bladen County … and all want to know about labor availability and housing … Yes, there…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 21: 1. Storytime in the Courtyard: Today, 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, Elizabethtown. Ages 0-6.…
1902 – In the United States, a five month strike by United Mine Workers ends. 1915 – William Jennings Bryan’s successor as US Secretary of…
CLARKTON – Bladenboro and Clarkton School of Discovery battled to a 24-24 tie Tuesday night in Waccamaw Middle School Conference football action. The Bulldogs scored…
SNOW HILL – Greene Central defeated West Bladen 6-0 Wednesday in the 1st round of the NCHSAA Class 2A girls’ tennis dual team playoffs. Singles…
BLADENBORO – Midway built a 2-0 halftime lead en route to a 4-1 Southeastern Athletic Conference boys’ soccer victory Wednesday night over West Bladen. Photos…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – East Bladen’s boys and girls’ soccer teams were named recipients of the United Soccer Coaches Team Pinnacle Award for the 2020-21…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – East Bladen’s boys and girls soccer teams were both awarded the United Soccer Coaches High School Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award.…
This past weekend Jeffrey Rogerson with WoodmenLife was caught again giving back to the community. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8062 has a facility…
Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 30th 6pm – 8pm Trinity UMC 901 W. Broad St., Elizabethtown All children welcome!
By Danna Martinez Who has not struggled expressing ideas? In some cases, trying to explain or tell something is a challenge, which for various reasons…
Contributed by Terri Dennison, Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Last year, the Chamber took the traditional Shop Local Weekend (weekend after Thanksgiving)…
Current total surpasses previous yearly record of 10.5 million pounds in 2019 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more…
Contributed Bladen County Schools is embarking on the development of a strategic plan. The development of a strategic plan is important as the district seeks to…
FAYETTEVILLE – Oct. 20, 2021 – As the community’s positive test rate and the health system’s COVID-19 admissions have shown a promising downward trend recently, Cape Fear…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played at Timberlake Golf Course on October 19th with 31 players. Next weeks tournament will be at Crown Park Golf…
Watched a little of the baseball playoffs last night … Dodgers eaked out a 6-5 win over the Braves. Braves still lead the series 2-1.…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 20: 1. E-town Ramp Massacre 5 Skateboard Competition: Saturday, King Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored by Friends of…
1817 – 1st Mississippi “Showboat” leaves Nashville on maiden voyage. 1898 – NC Mutual & Provident Insurance Company forms. 1910 – 1st appearance of cork…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clinton dropped the 1st 2 sets of their Southeastern Athletic Conference match to East Bladen Tuesday, but then battled back to take the…
NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLISHED THAT Chairman Jake Womble of the White Lake Planning Board has canceled the Thursday, October 21st, 2021 meeting of the Town…
por Danna Martínez Una vez más, el arte nos recuerda cómo diferentes elementos pueden evolucionar en un resultado espectacular. Un mosaico es la congregación de…
by Danna Martínez One more time, art reminds us how different items can evolve into one spectacular upshot. A mosaic is the congregation of small…
POSITION TITLE: Communications Consultant- Bladen County FUNCTION: Provides system marketing support for the sale and provision of business telecommunications systems and residential service products. Works…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 3-0 Monday night in Southeastern Athletic Conference boys’ soccer action. The Eagles, now 3-4 in league play…
Late NFL score … Tennessee Titans 34 – Buffalo Bills 31 … Both teams have 4-2 records … Larrell Murchison has been on injured reserve…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 19: 1. Bladen County Citizen Cafe: Today, 6-8 p.m., virtual meeting. Goal of the session is…
1901 – Edward Elgar’s “Pomp & Circumstance March” premieres in Liverpool. 1915 – US bankers arrange a $500 million loan to the British and French.…
West Bladen received the No. 14 seed in the Girls’ Tennis Dual Team Class 2A state playoffs. Coach Billy Bryant’s Lady Knights (9-4) were the…
RED SPRINGS – East Bladen swept Red Springs 3-0 Monday night in Southeastern Athletic Conference volleyball action. Coach Jordan Raynor’s Lady Eagles improved to 5-6…
ST PAULS – St. Pauls scored 3 goals in overtime to defeat West Bladen 4-1 Monday night Southeastern Athletic Conference boys’ soccer action. The teams…
CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery dropped their 1st Waccamaw Middle School Conference 2-0 to Nakina Monday, then bounced back to defeat Tabor City 2-0.…
TAR HEEL – Tar Heel’s Lady Panthers dropped their 1st volleyball match of the season 2-0 to West Columbus Monday, but then battled back to…
Photos by Leyton Ezzell By Cara Beth Lewis On Saturday, the third annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run took place in Whiteville in memory of…
By Cara Beth Lewis It is always important to do all that we can to stay safe behind the wheel. This week, National Teen Driver…
Public comment period closes Oct. 28 CHADBOURN – State transportation officials are proposing to construct a roundabout in western Columbus County to improve safety and traffic…
Clarkton’s Carey Cox, a graduate of Bladenboro High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,is now the Senior Director, Integrated Marketing for…
By Cara Beth Lewis National Health Education Week, observed in the third week of October, promotes health education and the role it plays in our…
Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association Conceal Carry Class will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost of the…
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/FIRMS – RFP EMS Billing Bladen County BLADEN County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereby publishes this…
By Danna Martínez The seed is the grain contained within the fruits of plants. Its function consists of different germination and growth processes. And even…
Contributed by Jacob Barber This year Ag’em Up was a three-day event. The field day was held on October 11th, 12th, and the 13th. Due…
BUIES CREEK – Elizabethtown native Chris Cromartie made 5 tackles Saturday, but his Campbell Camels dropped a Big South Conference football game 34-17 to defending…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Former West Bladen star Brandon Council and his Auburn Tigers rallied for a 38-23 Southeastern Conference football victory at Arkansas Saturday. Council…
I delivered BBQ plates (in my dreams) just about all night long … I was delivering for someone, some cause, door to door, 1,000 plates…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 18: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Today, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
1867 – Alaska Purchase: US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia, having paid $7.2 million. 1878 – Edison makes electricity available for household use.…
“Baby, it’s cold outside” Remember that old tune? 56 degrees at 5 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 70 degrees and windy, gusts as high…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 17: 1. Blessing of the Animals: Today, 3 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 West Broad…
TRENTON – The Tri County Crusaders defeated the Carolina Bengals 38-0 Saturday night in a Coastal Football Alliance game. The Bengals, now 1-7, will travel…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen closed out their volleyball season Saturday morning with a 3-1 Southeastern Athletic Conference victory over Red Springs by set scores of…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen finished their junior varsity volleyball season Saturday morning with a 2-0 Southeastern Athletic Conference victory over Red Springs by set scores…
1885 – Baseball sets all players salaries at $1,000-$2,000 for 1885 season. 1904 – Bank of Italy (Bank of America) opens its doors in San…
DUNN – Midway’s offense exploded for 42 2nd half points and rallied for a key 49-33 Southeastern Athletic Conference football victory over West Bladen Friday…
ST PAULS – Southeastern Athletic Conference leader St. Pauls built a 32-6 halftime lead en route to a 46-12 football victory over East Bladen Friday…
High School football results St. Pauls 46 – East Bladen12 Midway 49 – West Bladen 33 Other games… Whiteville 63 – West Columbus 7 Pender…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 16: 1. Yard Sale: Today, 7-11 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Activity Building. Masks required. Proceeds…
1829 – Tremont Hotel, 1st US modern hotel opens (Boston) 1875 – Brigham Young University is founded in Provo, Utah. 1901 – Booker T. Washington…