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By Charlotte Smith According to elected and appointed officials Chairperson Louella P. Thompson has stated the Pledge of Allegiance will be added to the agenda…
A pesar de la pandemia COVID-19 de Carolina del Norte, Elizabethtown y White Lake tienen multitudes que acuden a las atracciones locales. Algunos destinos populares…
Despite the North Carolina COVID-19 Pandemic Elizabethtown and White Lake has crowds flocking to the local attractions. Some popular destinations such as the White Lake Water…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 232: Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health&Safety. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 232:…
On Friday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m., Bladen County Sheriff’s Deputies and Elizabethtown Police Officers chased Tommy Lee Harmon, of 1797 Baldwin Branch Road in…
This week the COVID-19 (coronavirus) related deaths total increased to five in Bladen County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the…
This is a notice to the public of a Special Called Meeting (Virtual Meeting) for the Elizabethtown Airport/Economic Development Commission on July 13, 2020, at…
WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held onboard the USS North Carolina, Col. Robert Clark, relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of…
In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Orders #117 & 120, Participating in Mass Gatherings, July 14, 2020, the White Lake Town Board of Commissioners…
On Thursday afternoon, July 9, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service arrested Joseph Wayne Hunt, 26 years of age, from…
Governor Cooper to speak at the first North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice meeting. Watch the meeting live HERE. Share:
Contributed Recently, local government “Stay-at-Home” orders are causing consumers to stock their freezers with meat products more than normal. Because of the demand, there have…
West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent, the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Player of the Year, committed Thursday to continue his basketball career next…
A beautiful July weekend is what we dream of in January and February … and here we are … After a few days in the…
By Jefferson Weaver I was a lousy athlete, but I have always loved baseball. I was always a round little kid, then a somewhat round,…
1862 – US begins construction of Central Pacific Railroad. 1892 – 1st concrete-paved street built (Bellefountaine, Ohio) 1913 – World’s official highest recorded temperature at…
The Bladen County Commissioners and other local leaders organized a meeting to address community concerns. The Local Working Group meeting was held at 2:00 p.m.…
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls…
RALEIGH: An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional…
Maria Edwards with the County of Bladen released the agenda for the upcoming Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, 6:30…
Yesterday Governor, Roy Cooper, ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2020, until sunset on…
El gobernador Cooper y los miembros de la Fuerza de Tarea de Coronavirus están programados para compartir una actualización sobre COVID-19. La actualización tendrá lugar…
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to share an update on COVID-19. The update will take place on Thursday, July…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 168: DHHS & Other Revisions. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 168: “Senate Bill…
From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On Tuesday, June 16th, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man shot…
Latest stats on COVID-19… Bladen County … confirmed cases 411 and 4 deaths. North Carolina … 77,735 confirmed cases and deaths total 1,470 … an…
Contributed RALEIGH – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr. advised the public Wednesday that cards and other documents bearing the U.S. Department of Justice…
RALEIGH — A Bladenboro man was sentenced Wednesday to 14 months in prison and ordered to pay $213,201.05 in restitution for conspiracy to commit embezzlement…
1785 – James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt. 1878 – American inventor Henry Tibbe patents an improved corncob pipe design. 1910 –…
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held a virtual press conference Wednesday with 100 media members that provided insight into the NCHSAA’s plans for…
WILMINGTON, N.C. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will hold a Change of Command Ceremony on July 10 at 9 a.m. on the battleship…
Bladen County Board of Education approved a contract for Driver’s Education Services with a private contractor at the last board meeting. North Carolina driver’s education…
Bladen Smart Start is now registering students for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free,…
On June 18, 2020, the 4-H and FFA from counties across the Southeast region congregated on a Zoom call to host the sixth annual Regional…
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Livestream. Click the link below to join. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxdgh80SZQ&feature=youtu.be Share:
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce will their monthly meeting via Zoom due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Terri Dennison, Chamber Director announced in her weekly…
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte informa una cuarta muerte relacionada con COVID-19 (coronavirus) para el condado de Bladen en…
El clima cálido está aquí para quedarse un tiempo y con él viene la oportunidad de salir un poco. Los siguientes son cinco consejos del…
Warm weather is here to stay awhile and with it comes the opportunity to get out a little bit. The following are five tips from…
El Departamento del Tesoro y la Administración de Pequeños Negocios han publicado datos detallados y actualizados sobre el éxito del Programa de Protección de Cheques…
Steven Pfaff, Meteorólogo de Coordinación de Advertencias del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional lanzó la última actualización para el posible desarrollo tropical y las fuertes lluvias. Los…
El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Carolina del Norte (NCCDD) está buscando aportes de personas con discapacidades intelectuales y / u otras discapacidades del…
The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have released detailed, updated data about the success of the Paycheck Protection Program. According to U.S. Congressman…
Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service released the latest update for the potential tropical development and heavy rainfall. The following are…
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking input from individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, and the community-at-large…
In accordance with N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the Rescheduled July 13, 2020 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting will be conducted virtually and will not…
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the National Federation of High Schools and eKnowledge have announced continued sponsorship of SAT and ACT PowerPrep programs…
4 deaths now linked to COVID-19 in Bladen County… Federal government will pay vaccine maker Novavax $1.6 billion to expedite the development of a coronavirus…
1797 – 1st US Senator (William Blount of Tennessee) expelled by impeachment. 1835 – Liberty Bell cracks (again). 1870 – Governor Holden of North Carolina…
Bladen County Schools recently stated on their website, “Productive partnerships between schools and our students’ parents, caregivers, and staff help support student achievement and create…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports a fourth COVID-19 (coronavirus) related death for Bladen County at this time. However, according to…
Contributed Lake Church “GOD & COUNTRY” Celebration (rescheduled) for Sunday, July 26 at 8:32 a.m. with North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. There will be…
Yesterday, July 6, was the last day to file for the Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor election. There are now three candidates…
Today’s Council of State meeting concluded before members of the Council of State had time to share updates or concerns from their departments. Superintendent Johnson…
Revised on July 8th, 2020 From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On July 6th, 2020, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a…
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that…
A stolen mower and trailer were recovered and returned to the owner after an off-duty deputy saw a person he knew to be involved with…
Dear Friend, I hope you and your loved ones had a safe, happy Fourth of July this past weekend. Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: As we…
1863 – 1st military draft by US (exemptions cost $100) 1898 – US President McKinley signs the Organic Act to annex Hawaii. 1914 – Baltimore…
Stock market soaring, temperature is dropping and weeds are growing… Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to 26,287, still a ways to go to reach 29,500…
White Lake Patrolman Saves Life Patrolman Brooks Yandle was dispatched to a Russ Street address on Saturday, July 04, 2020, at 2:44 a.m. for a…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 case counts for North Carolina and the county. Dr. Terri Duncan stated there are no additional cases since…
Charles Edward Daniels, better known as Charlie Daniels, from Wilmington, North Carolina born on October 28, 1936 passed away on July 6, 2020. The Charlie Daniels…
North Carolina compensation of precinct officials and assistants for the elections became more lucrative for people receiving unemployment benefits after Senate Bill 217 was signed…
The annual July 4th Sidewalk Sale started last Wednesday and continues on offering savings to all shoppers in Elizabethtown until Wednesday, July 8. Merchants are…
The Dominion Energy and Duke Energy 600-mile (965-kilometer) project designed to cross West Virginia and Virginia into North Carolina, known as the Atlantic Coast Pipeline,…
Duke Energy and Dominion Energy announced Sunday afternoon that the companies have canceled plans for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. “This was a necessary decision given…
It appears the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the county, state, nation and all around the world … Checking the latest stats … over 400 cases…
On July 4th, a day when many Bladen County citizens celebrate America’s birthday, Bladen County Health Department reported 111 active COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases. On July…
“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV Letter to the Bladen…
1841 – Thomas Cook opens first travel agency. 1865 – US Secret Service begins operating under the Treasury Department. 1929 – Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: In…
Church Day … Services in person, drive up & Internet … maybe others… Hope your 4th of July was a good day, for some, another…
By Blake Proctor This weekend, Americans celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers declared the separation of the 13 colonies…
1776 – US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence from Britain. 1796 – 1st Independence Day celebration is held. 1803 – The Louisiana Purchase is…
Happy 4th of July … Checking the weather forecast … Sunny, with a high near 96 today … A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms…
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Bladen lanzó hoy la última actualización de COVID-19. La Dra. Terri Duncan, Directora de Salud y Servicios Humanos…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update today. Dr. Terri Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, announced today brings the second…
By Dr. Mike Walden I usually pepper my public presentations with some humor. After all, even I know economics can be a rather dull and…
Contributed Riddle Me This Adventures is a live-action riddle adventure game, the player will receive a series of five (5) riddles, the first riddle will…
Independence Day is a holiday to celebrate freedoms in America. The right to bear arms is one of these freedoms outlined in the United States Constitution. The Bladen…
By Charlotte Smith As the celebration of freedom takes place across America this holiday weekend, it would be prudent to read the Declaration of Independence…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. Ian Boatman with the NWS stated, “Overall, a nice 4th of July weekend is…
The North Carolina Board of Elections published a survey for election workers recently on their social media account. The State Board of Elections encourages voters…
North Carolina Phase 2 orders continue to restrict gyms in the state from opening. NC Lt. Governor Dan Forest tweeted an article by the Wall…
Sidewalk Sale continues in downtown Elizabethtown … bargains galore… We celebrate July 4th tomorrow (Saturday) … a little less celebration than in past years, due…
By Blake Proctor The Dublin Town Commission met in what was a quick half-hour session Thursday, July 2nd; absent from the meeting was Commissioner Jeff…
Yates A. Lennon of Bladenboro received his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine from Davidson College. Lennon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross…
1819 – 1st savings bank in US (Bank of Savings in NYC) opens its doors. 1839 – 1st state normal school in US opens, Lexington,…
Contributed by Dr. Terri Duncan 2020 is proclaimed as “Year of the Nurse.” Visit the Appalachian State North Carolina Nursing History webpage https://nursinghistory.appstate.edu/, to find…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest numbers for COVID-19 in the area before the holiday weekend. Today the total cumulative cases are 384 with…
The White Lake Water Park has been a favorite destination for locals and tourists every summer for the past 16 years. The family-friendly aquatic park…
Bladen County Schools has taken considerable time to determine how our student-athletes will participate in physical conditioning and athletic practices for the upcoming seasons. Our…
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to use extreme caution with fireworks to reduce the risk of igniting wildfires during Independence Day celebrations. “With…
Contributed Governor Cooper announced on Wednesday that North Carolina would continue working with schools to prepare to re-open safely for in-person instruction. Schools were asked…
The below message was recently distributed to the UNC Wilmington campus community. Dear Seahawk Community: Recently, my office announced that UNCW reached an agreement with Dr.…
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…
By Jefferson Weaver Note to my readers: I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, at…
(Elizabethtown, N.C.), July 2, 2020 – Agricultural producers in Bladen County must complete crop acreage reports by the July 15 deadline. Chris Tatum, county executive…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following 24 bills into law: House Bill 1023: Coronavirus Relief Fund/ Additions & Revisions House Bill 1087: Water/ Wastewater Public Enterprise…
Public comment being accepted through August 10 on Chemours permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River
RALEIGH – The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville…