Mo Moustafa a Bladen County business owner announced he and his team are opening a new business in Elizabethtown. The new store, Mo’s Vape &…
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by Blake Proctor With Commissioners Dr. Ophelia Munn-Goins and Michael Cogdell attending telephonically, and all other Board members present, Chairman Charles Ray Peterson gaveled…
Today the New York Times published an article titled, Colleges That Require Virus-Screening Tech Struggle to Say Whether It Works. Bladen County educated students are…
By Nicole Smith In case you were looking for a reason to celebrate today, I can give you two! Not only is it National Read…
by Blake Proctor With Commissioners Dr. Ophelia Munn-Goins and Michael Cogdell attending telephonically, and all other Board members present, Chairman Charles Ray Peterson gaveled the…
UNC Health Southeastern is accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations for emergency personnel, healthcare professionals, individuals age 65 and over, and teachers and all school personnel…
Contributed RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper on Monday issued an Executive Order that the Department of Commerce will increase efforts to help North Carolinians who…
By Joy Warren In accordance with the N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the March 1, 2021 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting was conducted virtually via…
Sign of the times. Received a post card with info related to a product I use, need … A special offer … Deadline for offer…
1799 – Congress standardizes US weights & measurements. 1866 – 1st US company to make sewing needles by machine incorporated, Conn. 1877 – US Electoral…
With the statewide curfew lifted, South Columbus High will sell tickets at their main gate Friday night for their football game with East Bladen on…
ST PAULS – St. Pauls scored 3 goals in each half and defeated West Bladen 6-0 Monday in Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer action. …
By Danna Martinez It is impressive how each person has unique and different aspects; even in families, some traits differentiate one from the other; this…
Bladen County Health Department released the COVID-19 (coronavirus) update for today. The coronavirus-positive active cases have taken a nose-dive in recent days. There are 50…
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – February 28, 2021: Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now open to “frontline essential workers”, which includes all of Group 3.…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to be aware of a scam aimed at grandparents. According to law enforcement, the grandparent receives a…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware of a Failure to Appear Scam that is going around Bladen County. The…
By Nicole Smith We all need a little confidence boost every now and then… To feel appreciated. Someone to notice our new haircut, acknowledge our…
One man has been charged with the killing of a Clarkton woman missing since February 8, 2021. Timothy Ray Cain II, of 641 Merritt Road,…
The photo above is of Ruben Lee Harrelson, a 45 year old, white, male of Rosindale Road in Clarkton. On Thursday, February 25, Bladen County…
Today is March 1 … enjoy. It was about this time a year ago that we were beginning to debate the COVID-19 virus issue ……
1790 – 1st US census authorized. 1847 – Michigan becomes 1st English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state) 1909…
West Bladen has reshuffled their football schedule and will now attempt to open their season Thursday at home against Red Springs and since the statewide…
Clarkton School of Discovery girls’ soccer tryouts will be held Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. CSD boys’ soccer tryouts will be held Thursday from 3-5 p.m.…
CLARKTON – Clarkton Dixie Youth Baseball tryouts will be held Saturday, March 6th at the Clarkton Dixie Youth Complex starting at 10:30 a.m. The complex…
Woke up with a song on my mind … “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in…
1784 – John Wesley charters Methodist Church. 1854 – Republican Party formally organized in Ripon, Wisconsin. 1909 – 1st National Woman’s Day is observed in…
SOUTHERN PINES – For the second year in a row Lumberton’s Pirates defeated Pinecrest to reach the Class 4A Eastern Regional Championship game. The final…
Washington, DC – THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. For a few weeks now, an overwhelming percentage of the American public has made it clear that…
Severe weather season is upon us, and March 7-13 has been designated Severe Weather Preparedness Week in NC and SC. That makes this an excellent…
Impacts Low lying property and roads will have water from flooding. For specific impact information, please see http://water.weather.gov/ahps for locations along area rivers. Moderate rain rates could…
(NewsUSA) – The COVID-19 pandemic and historically low mortgage interest rates have caused a flurry of home buying across the United States. Families are searching…
(NewsUSA) – Now more than ever, we worry about maintaining our good health, and we are especially concerned about having a strong immune system that…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement after last night’s passage by the House of H.R. 1319, the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion partisan bailout bill…
by Danna Martínez Have you ever wondered the name of that voice in our head guiding us to act, either for better or for worse?…
1813 – 1st federal vaccination legislation enacted. 1872 – Charlotte Ray, 1st African American woman lawyer in USA, graduates from Howard University. 1919 – American…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Malcolm Bolden converted a pass from senior Garrett Melvin into the game’s only goal as East Bladen remained unbeaten with a 1-0…
Should re-name for today … Thoughts while lying in the bed, wide awake … that was after an unplanned early evening nap… Actually, it was…
By Jefferson Weaver It surprises, even shocks, some people when they realize the woman in the black and white swimsuit pictures is my mother. Neither…
Coach Steve Thurman has announced that Bladenboro Middle School will begin soccer tryouts Tuesday, March 2nd for both the boys and girls teams. The tryouts…
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination center in North Carolina, in partnership with the federal government. “This…
by Danna Martinez Erudite, a very little-known word but one that has a curious meaning. The virtue of knowing a specific or several topics so…
by Charlotte Smith The photo above is of Ms. Mildred Jackson, owner of Faith Partners Christian Supply Store Closing out February and Black History Month,…
The Bladen County First Responders work no matter the weather conditions and even when there is a Pandemic. Local emergency services personnel confirm heart disease…
Bladen County’s population in 1970 was 26,477, down 8.3% from the 1960 census of 28,881. F.L. Tatum of White Oak was honored for his 22…
By Dr. Mike Walden The Biden Administration has identified addressing climate change – specifically, global warming – as one of its top priorities. Indeed, they…
Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt joins employers, educators, and state leaders in recognizing March 2021 as Students@Work℠ Month. While all programs will be virtual,…
Here are some of the low scores recently posted at Vineyard Golf at White Lake: John Williams 68, Don Salsbery 72, George Boussais 75, Stacy…
The Bladen County Board of County Commissioners’ next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021. The meeting will be held in the Superior…
Ever just need to hear something positive, or read something uplifting … Me too… “Nothing can dim the light which shines within.” Maya Angelou “Success…
1802 – Congress passes an act calling for a US Capitol library. 1871 – US income tax repealed. 1907 – 1st US federal corrupt election…
Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on Three Rivers Conference athletics as St. Pauls and West Columbus have joined the list of football teams who have…
By Danna Martinez We have all heard the expression “unprecedented.” It’s considered a common word, and it is used in multiple areas of daily life.…
UNC Health Southeastern’s drive through COVID-19 testing site at the main entrance to the medical center will no longer provide testing on Sundays starting this…
The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, March 3 and 4, for its regular monthly meeting. The agendas for this meeting and executive…
North Carolina Department of Transportation released an update on Bladen County road closings this afternoon. CLOSINGS: CLOSED NC242 closed from Elizabethtown Road., 0.1 mi. W of…
Raleigh, NC — Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been selected for the North Carolina State Bar’s highest honor, the John B. McMillian Distinguished Service Award, which…
February 25, 2021 -The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a special called session on Monday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting…
Chadbourn Man Charged with Missing Mother’s Murder https://bladenonline.com/chadbourn-man-charged-with-missing-mothers-murder/ Many in Bladen County have been searching for the beloved mother of two, Jacqueline Elaine “Lynn” Landreth,…
Today is National Chili Day, the fourth Thursday in February. The day is made to celebrate one of America’s most popular wintertime foods. According to National…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Students at the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will have the opportunity to learn and earn this summer through…
by Leyton Ezzell February 24, 1836, enter the show of an Alabama native known as Colonel Williams Travis; under heavy fire from cannons and guns,…
The photo above is of UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Lori Dove. Beginning March 1, patients who would like to utilize…
Bladen County educators’ first shot day was held this week. The Schools posted on their social media photos of their staff members receiving their COVID-19…
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint against Bladen County Board of Elections member Michael Aycock on Tuesday. The…
Ever felt like life is a roaster-coaster? Highs and lows come more often … Guess we attempt to shave the highs and deal with the…
1799 – US Congress passes 1st federal quarantine legislation. 1836 – Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple…
The West Bladen at South Columbus football game that had been rescheduled for Saturday has now been postponed. The Whiteville at East Bladen game that…
LAKE WACCAMAW – Senior Garrett Melvin and sophomore Malcolm Bolden both recorded ‘Hat Tricks’ of 3 goals each Wednesday as East Bladen rolled to a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reintroduced the Conscience Protection Act of 2021 to protect health care providers, including health insurance plans, from government discrimination if…
Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right direction Contributed Raleigh, NC – As North Carolina’s numbers…
The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating two break-ins that occurred early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. The local police posted one of the break-ins occurred…
Contributed RALEIGH – In its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North…
by Danna Martinez The behavior of the human being, acclaimed by some, criticized by others, but finally understood as an object of study in society.…
Sergeant Willie Thompson is a detective on the Elizabethtown Police Department. Recently, Sgt. Thompson sent an open letter to Bladen Online about challenges and needed…
Teachers and all school personnel who are currently in or returning to in-person roles at daycares, preschools and/or K-12 schools may schedule COVID-19 vaccinations through…
Blood supplies at local health care centers are critically low. Lu Mil Vineyard has stepped up to help with the demand. The local vineyard has scheduled a…
Students in Bladen County will join millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day…
The photo above was taken at the HBCU Fly-In in 2020. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) will participate in the Fifth Annual…
Been thinking about operating an electric vehicle … I understand much research is underway and auto manufacturers are telling us they will be available in…
1868 – US House of Representatives vote 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson. 1888 – Louisville, Kentucky, becomes 1st government in US to…
Friday night’s Whiteville at East Bladen football game has been postponed since Whiteville High School athletics have been shutdown for two weeks due to a…
by Danna Martínez Sometimes we think something is wrong when it is right, and many times we think something is right when it is wrong.…
by Danna Marinez Every little life story, every lesson, innovation, and learning make up what we call humanity’s history. Remembering where we come from and…
The March 1, 2021 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting and the Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting will be conducted virtually and will not be open…
The above photo is of Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt announced today that former NC Principal of the…
by Charlotte Smith During the last Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, a Bladenboro resident voiced concerns many citizens in the area have stated in the…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects…
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated the COVID-19 County Alert System on Monday, which shows 27 red counties…
Contributed Governor Roy Cooper on Monday ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on…
Ponds, creeks and rivers appear to be full … added about 3/10 of an inch of rain over the past 24 hours … Forecast for…
1813 – 1st US raw cotton-to-cotton mill founded in Waltham, Massachusetts. 1886 – Aluminum manufacturing process developed. 1896 – Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hirshfield.…
CERRO GORDO – West Columbus defeated West Bladen 7-2 Monday in Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer action Monday. The game was stopped with about 10…
P-EBT Update: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has begun issuing Pandemic…
by Danna Martinez George Washington was born on this day in Virginia in 1732. Before his journey towards the presidency, he was known for being…
The local non-profit, Boost the Boro, Inc., has remained cautiously optimistic with leadership and planning. The organization hopes to continue many of the community and group activities…
Chadbourn Man Charged with Missing Mother’s Murder Orginal article: Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and citizens continue searching for the missing mother from Clarkton, North…
Philanthropy, the satisfaction of sharing and celebrating by Danna Martinez Help without thinking of receiving something in return, being supportive with yourself and with other…