SHALLOTTE – East Bladen’s powerful ground attack scored early and often as the visiting Eagles pounded the Wilmington Ashley Screaming Eagles 48-20 Saturday night in…
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If you missed the car show in Elizabethtown yesterday, you missed a treat … So many older model vehicles, all on display. They draw a…
By Sonny Jones It’s season-opening week for Bladen County high school teams. So you can make plans, here’s the schedule: Monday Boys’ soccer: West Bladen…
Sunday, August 14 No sporting events schedule East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules ‘Bash at the Beach’ Football Scrimmage Scores…
1. Bladen County Schools Calendars, Guides, Supply Lists: Early College first day is Aug. 15. Traditional schools first day is Aug. 29. (READ MORE) 2.…
1846 – Henry David Thoreau jailed for refusing to pay taxes. 1912 – 2,500 US marines invade Nicaragua; US remains until 1925. 1933 – Jimmie…
Written By Jessica Strickland Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that can provide elegant flowers to any Southern garden during the summer months. There are numerous varieties…
The rain came down, for hours … every drop needed. About 2 inches reported at the National Weather Service site at the local airport ……
By Sonny Jones It’s doubtful anyone came to Pennington Athletic Complex during the week to watch Greg High perform. However, without High and about 30…
East Bladen junior Laura Davisson has been named to the 2022 North Carolina Softball Coaches Association Class 2A All-State team. The pitcher/infielder also received NCSCA…
By Sonny Jones East Bladen boys’ soccer coach Jay Raynor saw improvement in his team during Friday’s Bladen Cup scrimmages, but admits there’s still work…
CLINTON – Lakewood defeated West Bladen 12-0 Friday night in the Sampson County Football Jamboree at Clinton High School. “The defense did well,” said West…
Saturday, August 13 Bash at the Beach Football Jamboree At West Brunswick High School 8:30 p.m. East Bladen vs. Wilmington Ashley East Bladen Fall Sports…
1. Made In The Shade Car Show: Today, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. under the pecan trees along West Broad Street next to San Jose Restaurant, Elizabethtown.…
1889 – William Gray of Hartford, Connecticut patents the coin-operated telephone. 1907 – 1st taxicabs operate in New York, imported by Harry N. Allen. 1914…
MONDAY, AUG. 15 HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ soccer West Bladen at South Columbus, 5 p.m. Girls’ tennis West Bladen at West Columbus, 4 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG.…
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the…
By Mike Walden North Carolina recently received some outstanding economic news. Our state was named “America’s Top State for Business” by a major national media…
Last Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Clarkton, volunteers distributed backpacks, supplies, and more at the Backpack Giveaway Extravaganza. The event followed a…
RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol swore in 21 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 156th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 25…
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 department’s weekly…
FUNCTION: Performs customer consultations, installations, and maintenance for all phases of Star Security. Informs, advises, and sales of business and residential security and surveillance systems.…
HAMPSTEAD – Following more accurate mapping, the Juniper Road Two Fire is 1,230 acres in size and remains 25% contained as of Friday morning. The fire…
• Tobacco sales continued record breaking prices on the Border Belt Market which includes markets in North Carolina and South Carolina. Eight North Carolina markets,…
The Elizabethtown Baptist Church will be hosting a round table discussion on the Opioid Epidemic and Sex Trafficking in NC. The Opioid epidemic does not…
Today is the day the National Weather Service has been letting us know high temp in the area should be lower … Showers and thunderstorms…
The Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association has scheduled a conceal carry class for Saturday, Sept. 17. The class will be held from 8 a.m.…
Friday, Aug. 12 Sampson County Football Jamboree At Clinton High School 6 p.m. West Bladen vs. Lakewood Boys’ Soccer Bladen Cup Scrimmages At East Bladen…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Aug. 12: 1. Bladen Cup: Today, 6 p.m. East Bladen High School. Boys’ soccer scrimmages featuring East…
1833 – The town of Chicago is incorporated (population 350) 1865 – Self-proclaimed Emperor Joshua Abraham Norton of the USA issues edict abolishing the Democratic…
For almost a quarter of a century, Rusty Kelly, Sporting Goods Sales Associate at Walmart in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, continues to be an excellent asset…
Contributed The descendants of Shade & Civil Thompson, & Jesse & Perci Boyett of Bladen County, will hold their family reunion on September 10, 2022,…
According to Board Chair Ray Britt, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold two Special Meetings. The first special meeting will be held on…
Two state first responder professions are facing the same, major problem. The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with…
Last week 6 Bladen County Deputies were certified as School Resource Officers. This makes a total of 18 Bladen County Deputies that are now certified…
LUMBERTON – Juniors Masion Brooks and Darius Williamson combined for 116 yards rushing and sparked East Bladen to a 7-0 victory over Purnell Swett Wednesday…
LUMBERTON – Junior Jacoby Pevia keyed a 65-yard opening drive that resulted in the only points of the scrimmage as Lumberton defeated West Bladen 8-0…
Weather still nearly unbearable, hopefully some relief is on the way… A chance of showers and thunderstorms are forecast for after 3 p.m. today. Partly…
Bladen County Board of Elections director Chris Williams on Tuesday released key dates for the upcoming midterm elections during the regularly scheduled Board of Elections…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep, which runs Sept. 10–24. Each April and September,…
Thursday, Aug. 11 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Aug. 11: 1. Schools Supply Giveaway: Today, 6-8 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress Street,…
Jane Ellen Brown, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Elizabethtown on Aug. 22, 1961, Jane was…
1885 – $100,000 raised in US for pedestal for Statue of Liberty. 1896 – Harvey Hubbell patents electric light bulb socket with a pull chain.…
Contributed Interested in trapping? How about becoming a better trapper? We can help you! The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Trappers Association are…
Still waiting for the break in the weather … not today. A 20% chance of rain after 3 p.m. today. Mostly sunny with a high…
LUMBERTON – Bladen County high school football returns Wednesday night as both East Bladen and West Bladen will be in the Battle of the Carolinas…
The Bladen Cup soccer scrimmages are scheduled Friday at East Bladen High School. Admission will be $6 per person and concessions will be available for…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a tournament at Cypress Lakes Golf Course near Fayetteville on August 9th with 27 members participating. Next week’s tournament…
Wednesday, August 10 Battle of the Carolinas Football Jamboree At Lumberton High School 8 p.m. East Bladen vs. Purnell Swett 9 p.m. West Bladen vs.…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Aug. 10: 1. Mother County Genealogical Society Meeting: Saturday, 12:30 p.m., Bladenboro Historical Society Building, 818 South…
1776 – American Revolutionary War: word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London. 1889 – Dan Rylands patents screw cap. 1911 – The…
Contributed Please join us for Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 6 pm-8 pm. The classes will begin on Tuesday, August 23,…
Contributed Mr. Earl Storms was recently recognized for his twelve years of service as a member of the five-member Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Aug. 9, 2022 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from…
Contributed The Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG) Local Government Services division is pleased to announce that its asset inventory assessments of local water and…
8-mile stretch will be improved Contributed ST. PAULS – Another stretch of Interstate 95 in Robeson County will be widened, thanks to a $283 million…
Contributed The 16th Annual Eastern NC Gang Conference will be held in person at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg Friday, October 7th, 2022.…
By Cara Beth Lewis As summer break comes to an end, you can have peace of mind knowing that there are many helpful resources right…
I am thankful for police departments, and other public agencies that protect the average citizen with more skills than may be required for their position…
Eight Bladen County athletes – 5 from East Bladen (Maya McDonald, Acee Campbell, Zoe Smith, Heidi Rebollar, Merritt Martin) and 3 from West Bladen (Hannah…
Tuesday, Aug. 9 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 9 1. Bladen County Board of Elections meeting: Today, 5 p.m., 301 South Cypress Street, Elizabethtown.…
1859 – Otis Tufts patents the first passenger elevator in the US. 1904 – Livanus McLouth Todd of Rochester, New York patents his check-writing machine,…
The Classic Cruisers Car Club holds the “Made In The Shade” Car and Truck Show annually to assist Bladen County charities. According to Wayne Dove…
North Carolina Public Instruction announced today, a joint co-chairs meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Professional Educator Preparation and Standards…
RALEIGH – A revised draft of the state’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review. The State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP,…
Photo above is of Kayla Norris of Bladenboro, who plans to study Animal Science FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., August 8, 2022 — As part of a global…
Becky Spearman, Bladen County Extension Director, and Livestock Extension Agent announced this week the third annual Egg-cellent Egg Contest would be held this fall. She…
Shirley Queen Thompson, age 86, of Bolivia, North Carolina, formerly of Abbottsburg passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Shirley was born May 31, 1936…
By Sonny Jones Spent much of the weekend at the Dr. Raymond B. Pennington Athletic Complex in Lumberton watching the Dixie Youth Baseball Division 1…
The Youth Ambassadors For A Better Community organization held its internship graduation program on Friday, August 5, 2022. District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and…
74 degrees at 5:30 a.m. today … A slight chance (30%) after 11 a.m. Patchy fog early … Otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near…
CLARKTON — Mary Gooden Ward, 91, went home to be with her Lord after a short stay at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House…
East Bladen’s Jay Raynor has been named the 2022 Region 5 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association. Raynor’s…
Monday, Aug. 8 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Monday, Aug. 8 1. Bladen County Board of Elections Meeting: Today, 5 p.m., 301 South Cypress Street, Elizabethtown.…
1854 – Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges. 1898 – W.K. Kellogg invents corn flakes cereal. 1910 – The US Army installs the first…
The East Arcadia Summer Enrichment Camp concluded its 19-day session with 30 students on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The camp taught special life skills, etiquette,…
Spent a little time at White Lake yesterday … Hot, hot, hot … but many were not slowing much … White Lake brings folks from…
Sunday, Aug. 7 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Aug. 7 1. Bladen County Schools Calendars, Guides, Supply Lists: Early College first day is Aug. 15.…
1782 – George Washington creates the Purple Heart medal (original name Badge of Military Merit) as commander of the Continental Army. 1882 – Hatfields of…
Have you driven thru a new vehicle lot recently? A few new pickup trucks and a few SUVs … but few if any new autos…
By Sonny Jones Believe it not, this is the last week without high school football contests until November. Teams waste no time getting into scrimmages…
Contributed RALEIGH – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers, including those who are…
RALEIGH – Blue ribbon seekers get ready because the 2022 N.C. State Fair competitions are now open. If you think your artwork, honey, livestock, cooking,…
Saturday, Aug. 6 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Aug. 6: 1. Backpack Giveaway Extravaganza: Today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1604 White…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at…
A new area code is coming to Bladen County. However, phone numbers currently using the 910 area code will not have to change. The overlay…
Hot weather, weeds are growing, NFL football season on the verge of preseason play … actually, one game played last night … The NFL Hall…
By Cheryl Thurston Happy summer, Bladen County. I hope your July was filled with easy travel, friends and family, and lots of good food. August’s…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in two, according to figures from the…
By Sonny Jones The Bladen County League Majors team gave a gritty effort in the Dixie Youth Baseball Division 2 World Series this week in…
Contributed Cameron Byers, who played for the 2021 Elizabethtown Dixie Youth All-Star team and a former Emereau Bladen Charter School student, has been selected to…
• Bladen County received $23,306.95 from the local one percent sales and use tax for the month of June. • Congressman David Henderson announced that…
Friday, Aug. 5 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Friday, Aug. 5: 1. Backpack Giveaway Extravaganza: Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1604 White…
1861 – US Army abolishes flogging. 1891 – World’s 1st traveler’s cheques issued by American Express. 1914 – 1st electric traffic light installed in the…