Contributed The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce honored several individuals and businesses at their Annual Awards Program on Thursday,...
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LUMBERTON, NC (1/26/2024) – The 2024 tax season is officially open and Lumber River...
2024 is a big political year for the country. More so than in other...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is putting out a call seeking information from...
This week, NCDHHS hosted a tele-town hall to discuss how people can support and improve their...
Since the state expanded who is eligible for Medicaid on Dec. 1, 2023, more than...
Global outdoor brand teams up with Cape Fear Distillery and Steve Goione to launch...
By Charlotte Smith Charles Ray Peterson, Chairman of the Bladen County Board of County...
Bladen County temps in the teens earlier this week … High Thursday, 72 degrees...
TABOR CITY — Juniors Iveonna “NeNe” Ward and Laila Smith combined for 45 points...
TABOR CITY — Junior Andrew Todd and freshman Khalil Morgan pumped in 15 points...
TABOR CITY — Torrean Cogdell and Dashawn Campbell sparked a 4th quarter rally that...
CERRO GORDO — Cedrick McKiver scored the game-winning basket in overtime Thursday night as...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Jayden Lewis, Brandon McKinley and John High keyed a 12-0 Elizabethtown 2nd...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Sana’a Singletary and Ellen Battle dominated the inside play with 22 points...
CERRO GORDO — D. Powell powered in 10 points to lead West Columbus to...
FRIDAY, JAN. 26 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Fairmont at West Bladen, JV boys 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Jan. 26: 1. High School Basketball:...
1871 – US income tax repealed. 1905 – World’s largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan,...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners values citizen involvement in County government. As the County...
By Leyton Ezzell In Bladen County stands a beloved culinary landmark: Giorgio’s Restaurant & Pizza. Since...
There were 65 traffic deaths countywide in 2023 Picture: Grady Hunt (standing in the...
A staff report Are you a student or parent in North Carolina looking for...
A staff report Bladen County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) has a powerful message...
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s...
AFC and NFC … NFL play this weekend will decide the pairing for this...
THURSDAY, JAN. 25 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball East Bladen at South Columbus, JV boys 4:30...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Jan. 25: 1. Bladenboro DYB Player...
1825 – First US engineering college opens, Rensselaer Polytechnic in Troy, New York. 1881...
One of Vineyard’s premier players hit a milestone on Monday. Mac Porter, a former...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Landry Singletary and Berkley Collins sparked Elizabethtown Christian Academy to an early...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Isaac Ling and Joshua Hall combined for 24 points Tuesday night to...
LUMBERTON, NC (1/24/2024) – Lumber River United Way has added seven community leaders to...
Two hundred thirty North Carolina school districts and charter schools will benefit from $35...
Contributed The postcard mailings that were sent out to Elizabethtown #1 and Hollow precincts...
The Bladen County Parks and Recreation Department has begun its youth basketball season. There...
A staff report In a bid to connect residents and visitors with the vibrant...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is currently hiring! The Sheriff’s Office now has vacancies...
Contributed East Arcadia School hosted their 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday,...
Former President Trump won the New Hampshire presidential primary … Early reports indicated over...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Defense was the star at ‘The Castle’ Tuesday night...
TAR HEEL – Carnell Lewis and Demarious Guions combined for 24 points Tuesday night...
TAR HEEL – Ten different players scored Tuesday as Bladenboro defeated Tar Heel 44-10...
NAKINA – Tiekeriah Tisdale bombed in a pair of 3-point shots in the final...
BLADENBORO — Senior Jashontae Harris fired in 12 of her game-high 19 points in...
BLADENBORO – Yoshua McBryde pumped in 14 points to lead St. Pauls to a...
NAKINA – Nakina blew open an 18-12 game with an 11-0 closing run and...
ELIZABETHTOWN – A. Webb threw in 2 baskets in overtime that lifted East Columbus...
ELIZABETHTOWN – K. Bowens and J. T. Hudson combined for 23 points Tuesday night...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Jan. 24: 1. Clarkton DYB Registration:...
1901 – Denmark and the United States sign a treaty under which Denmark will...
The water consumers of TOWN OF BLADENBORO, in BLADEN County: The boiling water advisory...
A staff report National School Choice Week 2024 is marking a significant milestone as...
Contributed Bladen County Schools released Bladen County Board of Education Meeting Highlights. Students from...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Jan. 22, 2024 – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is experiencing...
Contributed The Assessment and Performance Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January...
Elizabethtown, N.C. – The new year brings new opportunities to offer exciting, educational workshops....
LUMBERTON, NC (1/22/2024) – Lumber River United Way is celebrating a successful 2023 Campaign,...
Yesterday’s high temp topped out at 51 degrees, mid afternoon. Felt good, especially those...
TUESDAY, JAN. 23 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball St. Pauls at West Bladen, JV boys 4:30...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 23: 1. Adult Pickleball Open...
1845 – Uniform US election day for President and VP authorized. 1889 – Daniel...
By a Contributing Writer A Musical Journey through Generations In 1987, the world of...
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Michael Easley announced efforts to combat human trafficking,...
A staff report Elizabethtown, North Carolina – Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce...
A staff report January 22, 2024 -Bladenboro, North Carolina – A Boil Water Advisory...
Gain a firsthand look into the discussions and decisions made during the recent Bladen...
Hopefully, temps return to more normal levels in coming days … High temp yesterday...
A staff report Sayaun Dent’s journey at Sandhills Community College was nothing short of...
MONDAY, JAN. 22 MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls/Boys Basketball Riverside at Emereau Bladen, 4 p.m. RECREATION...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Jan. 22: 1. Youth Basketball: Today,...
1908 – Katie Mulcahey is arrested for lighting a cigarette, violating the one-day old...
A staff reportIn our fast-paced lives, finding moments of calm and serenity is essential....
A staff report Love, as depicted in the Bible, transcends earthly understanding and embodies...
Yesterday’s high temp for our area was 37 degrees … and more of the...
VIERA, FL – Bladenboro’s Ty Thurman was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player and...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is an interesting and/or humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Jan. 21: 1. Adult Pickleball Open...
1899 – Opel manufactures its first automobile. 1915 – Kiwanis International founded in Detroit....
*New Farm Bureau officers were elected. They were Byron Melvin, President, Colvin Council, Vice...
A Staff report Winter is synonymous with soups and stews. Here’s a recipe for...
A staff report In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time to relax...
Contributed On January 16th, HCA crowned Georgia Pope Miss Crusader during half-time of the...
No bigger news over the next few days than the weather … Cold, windy,...
DUNN — Sophomore Jackson Pait blistered the nets with 25 points Friday night to...
WHITEVILLE — Juniors Iveonna “NeNe” Ward and Laila Smith poured in 54 points Friday...
WHITEVILLE — D.J. Shipman’s follow-up of his own missed free throw in the closing...
DUNN — Junior Kara Beth Benton poured in 22 points and her Midway Lady...
DUNN — Damarion Bryant, Keonta Hill and JaQuan Lesane combined for 43 points and...
WHITEVILLE — Kamari Smith poured in 24 points, and Whiteville raced to leads of...
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 RECREATION at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown 10-12-Year-Old Boys Basketball Hornets vs....
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Jan. 20: 1. Snakes: Today, 2...
1887 – Senate approves naval base lease of Pearl Harbor. 1920 – The American...
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro rolled to leads of 12-0 and 18-2 en route to a...
Contributed Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association announces upcoming Conceal Carry Class. Date: Saturday, ...
Shanelle B. Harris, M.P.A., Town Administrator, with the Town of Bladenboro, announced employment opportunities with the...
A staff reportAs we approach January 24, 2024, mark your calendars for a significant...
A staff reportIt’s finally Friday. To help celebrate, we found five funny jokes to...
This week, NCDHHS announced it will launch the Children and Families Specialty Plan, a first-of-its-kind...