The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a flash flood watch beginning at noon Tuesday for portions of southeast North Carolina, including Bladen County.…
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ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s Eagles had the “best turnout” for the opening day of football practice Monday that “we have had in awhile,” according to…
BLADENBORO – Former West Bladen star and current Auburn Tiger Brandon Council opened the Knights’ 1st football practice of the season Monday morning by emphasizing…
221 active cases of COVID-19 in Bladen County as of yesterday … 36 more than on Friday. COVID-19 kills and I am a coward, don’t…
1. White Lake businesses meeting: 7 p.m. today, White Lake Town Hall. All businesses in the White Lake area are invited. Businesses do not have…
1882 – US Congress passes 1st law restricting immigration. 1900 – Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded. 1909 – MLB umpire Tom Hurst instigates a…
By Joy Warren With 25.07 total miles of streets in Elizabethtown, a recent survey has indicated that approximately 72% of the streets are in disrepair…
Por Danna Martínez Estudiar nuestro pasado es tan importante como estudiar nuestro presente. Ademas, entendre lo que ha sucecido incluso antes de nuestra existencia nos…
By Danna Martínez Studying our past is as important as studying our present. Also, understanding what has happened even before our existence can help us…
From the United States Department of Justice: A Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tax preparer pleaded guilty today to aiding and assisting in preparing a false tax…
On Thursday, July 29, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation searched multiple areas…
By Cara Beth Lewis Dr. Teresa (Terri ) Duncan shared today’s COVID-19 update with Bladen Online, and again, the numbers have risen. Today, there are…
By Cara Beth Lewis North Carolina Guardian ad Litem is a program that advocates for abused and neglected children in court. With their training complete,…
“Science of Reading” means evidence-based reading instruction practices that address the acquisition of language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language,…
The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, August 4 and 5, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. The agendas…
By Cara Beth Lewis Last week, several business owners from the town of Elizabethtown showed up to a meeting with the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber…
More than $305.5 million in rent and utility assistance already awarded to help NC families The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has announced program…
The North Carolina Office of the State Controller (OSC) released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending July 30, 2021. OSC provides…
Regionals – North Carolina Communities Awarded $153 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects
Regionals – North Carolina Communities Awarded $153 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects
Governor Roy Cooper announced $153 million in loans and grants to help pay for 48 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide. “North Carolina families deserve…
Health professionals are warning again of worse days ahead related to COVID-19 … I hope not … but I have my shots, I wear a…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Aug. 2: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Todaym 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
1865 – Lewis Carroll publishes “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” 1909 – Army Air Corps formed as Army takes 1st delivery from Wright Brothers. 1921 –…
Interesting weather forecast for the next few days … Showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. today. Mostly sunny with a high near 94 and…
1789 – US Customs begins enforcing Tariff Act. 1901 – Burials within San Francisco City limits prohibited. 1907 – Bank of Italy (later Bank of…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Aug. 1: 1. Photo Exhibit: Today, 2-4 p.m., Bladenboro Historical Society Building. Exhibits features the works of…
Contribuido Raleigh, NC – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés), está ampliando el programa…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the COVID-19 Community Health Worker program, bringing it statewide. El Centro…
There is a fundraiser happening today, Saturday, at Open Door Ministries in Elizabethtown for Joan Carroll Skipper. Joan injured her leg and ankle on a…
Raleigh, NC – On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D.,…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – North Carolina received more than $4.9 million federal funds for small rural hospitals in the state to provide COVID-19 testing and…
Contributed RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service, the N.C. Urban Forest Council and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hosting a series of daylong workshops for municipalities…
Nothing more fun for me at my age than to meet up with a friend that I haven’t seen in a long time … Enjoy…
1790 – 1st US patent granted, to Samuel Hopkins for a potash process. 1876 – US Coast Guard officers’ training school established (New Bedford, Massachusetts)…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 31: 1. Bike Ride: Today, Registration 8:30 a.m., kickstands up 10 a.m., Open Door Ministries, 2704…
By Cara Beth Lewis Traveling Sign Co is a locally run business focused on helping you celebrate your special occasions and events. Traveling Sign Co…
By Cara Beth Lewis The annual memorial run for Trooper Kevin Conner will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Trooper Kevin Conner (B-551) lost…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Bladen County Board of Commissioners meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. The next…
Individuals interested in applying for a position will need to complete an application at https://nc.teachermatch.org/signin.do. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please…
By Cara Beth Lewis According to Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, there are 185 current COVID-19 cases in the Mother County. One week ago, on July…
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Meeting materials will be posted on…
By Cara Beth Lewis Camp Clearwater at White Lake has several events in the upcoming weeks. The nearest event is the Camp Clearwater Cardboard Boat…
By Danna Martínez Joining a friend by chance is normal and can even be funny; meeting him a second time is already strange; coinciding with…
By Cara Beth Lewis Foundation Church in Elizabethtown will host a donation and volunteer-based yard sale on September 4th, 2021, at the church. Proceeds of…
By Cara Beth Lewis Christine Hayes Moody, a Bladen County Resident for over 40 years, was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in March…
By Cara Beth Lewis Thanks to the Longleaf Commitments Grant, North Carolina 2021 high school graduates may be eligible for two years of free community…
By Dr. Mike Walden Fifty years ago, I was sitting in a summer school class studying microeconomics. I had just switched my major from architecture…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the…
Bladen County’s professional golfer Kayla Thompson missed the cut in the Babe Zaharis Open held in Beaumont, Texas this week. Thompson shot (round 1) 38-39=77,…
The town of Tar Heel set their 1971-72 tax rate at 60 cents per $100. The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that there were nine…
Few things frustrate me more than traveling the highways and a vehicle ‘jacked’ up, riding my back bumper and headlights in my rearview mirror ……
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 30: 1. Heat Advisory: Today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. from National Weather Service. Heat index values as…
1739 – Caspar Wistar begins glass manufacturing in Allowaystown, New Jersey. 1879 – Staten Island ferry “Westfield” burns, killing 100. 1928 – George Eastman shows…
Contributed The State Board of Education will meet next Wednesday and Thursday, August 4 and 5, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. The agendas for…
27 Students Receive Funds to Pay for College Contributed MILLSBORO, DE – July 29, 2021 — Mountaire Farms, the nation’s fourth largest chicken producer, recently…
The recent COVID-19 news conference was held on Thursday, July 29, at 3 p.m. During the conference, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and his task…
Contributed The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the selection of seven organizations to serve as Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored…
Contributed The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state has surpassed 1,000 reported cases of hepatitis A associated with a…
Por el eqipo de Bladen Online Todos los jueves, el equipo BladenOnline publica un nuevo video con recetas. En el video de recetas de la…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, the Team changed things up…
Contributed RALEIGH, NC, July 29, 2021– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending…
Contributed Pembroke, NC – The 4th annual Lumbee Film Festival returns to the big screen with eighteen new films directed by indigenous filmmakers screening over…
East Bladen High School currently has the following position open: Varsity and JV Cheerleading Coach Interested persons should contact Principal Dr. Jason Wray at jmwray@bladen.k12.nc.us…
by Leyton Ezzell It’s almost time for the children to go back to school and learn all over again. However, this might have effects that…
On Thursday, July 29, 2021 North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Burney Road will be closed on August 2 through August 13 for a crossline…
Contributed During its July 19, 2021, regular monthly meeting, the Bladen County Board of Education opened its meeting with the following members in attendance: Chris…
Por Danna Martínez El delfín es un mamífero que vive en las aguas de todo el mundo. Un delfín promedio mide alrededor de 2,5 m…
By Danna Martínez The dolphin is a mammal that inhabits the waters around the world. An average dolphin is around 2.5m tall, has a grayish…
Project will upgrade highway from exits 72-81 Contributed DUNN – Work to widen another section of Interstate 95 will begin soon, after the N.C. Department of…
Saturday, August 14th, 2021, 11:00 AM, at the Clarkton Cemetery. Comfort Care provided by: Bluefield UMC and Clarkton UMC. Pastoral Contact – sross@nccumc.org
Are your children interested in learning more about environmental health? Are you a high school student considering an education or career in the environmental sector?…
Congratulations to East Bladen soccer coach Jay Raynor. He has been named head coach of the East boys team in the 2022 East-West All-Star soccer…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 29: 1. Bike Ride: Saturday, Registration 8:30 a.m., kickstands up 10 a.m., Open Door Ministries, 2704…
1847 – Cumberland School of Law founded in Lebanon, Tennessee, USA. At the end of 1847 only 15 law schools in the United States. 1905…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in one, according to the N.C. Department…
GREENSBORO – East Bladen Coach Jay Raynor has been named as head coach for the East boys’ soccer team for the 2022 East-West All-Star game…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after the House Agriculture Committee, of which he is a member, unanimously voted to advance the…
The task force is asking for an opportunity to share with your church (parent/youth groups), schools, and civic meetings to provide substance misuse updates. …
Por Danna Martínez Y si aún tienes la duda de que eres único, solo mira las palmas de tus manos. Los estudios han demostrado que…
By Danna Martínez And if you still doubt that you are unique, just look at the palms of your hands. Studies have shown that each…
By Cara Beth Lewis Back-to-school time is approaching, and so is the Bladen Community College Back to School Blast. This is an event for all…
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools to follow…
By Leyton Ezzell National Milk Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 28 in order to honor a beloved treat for people of all ages, chocolate!…
The best part of any trip for me is pulling into my driveway … I love calling Bladen County, NC home… Rain came down ……
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 28: 1. Downtown Elizabethtown businesses meeting: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Cape Fear Farmers Market. A business does…
1858 – First use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by Sir William James Herschel of the Indian Civil Service. 1896 –…
by Charlotte Smith One of Bladen County’s most esteemed community leaders passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. There was standing room only after many…
By John Clark An inspiration, role model, a father figure, a great person, a blessing, a coach and an educator – those were some of…
Now available for sale are handmade Colombian-style necklaces – the perfect gift of a special occasion or a unique statement piece. There is a limited…
By Cara Beth Lewis BladenOnline conducted video interviews with two Bladen County residents: Mattie McLaurin, nurse and parent, and Wayne Schaeffer, Chairman for the Bladen…
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and both the Town of Elizabethtown and the Town of White Lake organized two meetings. The objective of…
Por Cara Beth Lewis El Registro de escrituras del condado de Bladen proporcionó a Bladen Online información sobre el número de muertes y su causa…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Bladen County Register of Deeds provided Bladen Online with information regarding the number of deaths and their cause for 2020…
Por Danna Martínez Pocos tienen el poder de innovar y muchos tienen el talento para desarrollarse. Sin embargo, todas las personas tienen la capacidad de…
By Danna Martínez Few have the skill to innovate, and have the talent to develop. However, all people can create, and we all have the…
photos by Kennth Armstrong written by Charlotte Smith In 1992, Thomas Marchmon was killed in New York, and he left behind an infant, three brothers,…
Officials with UNC Health Southeastern are urging the public to visit their primary care physician or use local urgent care clinics for all health conditions…
Por Danna Martínez Este 18 de agosto, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Bladen asistirá a un baby shower abierto para la comunidad. La…
By Danna Martínez This August 18, the Bladen County Health Department will host an open baby shower for the community. The donations will provide diapers…
Por Danna Martínez El Programa de nutrición para personas mayores ofrece comidas a domicilio a toda la comunidad. El servicio es dirigido a personas mayores…
By Danna Martínez The Aging Senior Nutrition Program offers home-delivered meals to the entire community. The service is leaded for people 60 and older who…