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A staff reportThe National Weather Service (NWS) of Wilmington has issued a weekend briefing...
A staff reportPickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis,...
Contributed by Meghan McGuire, Public Relations Coordinator, FOCUS BroadbandRaleigh, NC – FOCUS Broadband customers Edward and Emma...
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation....
We are moving in on a busy sports weekend … NFL, PGA, College Basketball,...
TAR HEEL — Carnell Lewis and Cedrick McKiver combined to score 27 points and...
TAR HEEL — Clarkton School of Discovery raced to a 10-3 lead and used...
BLADENBORO – Sincere McKinley and Gaston Russ sank 4 free throws each in the...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown poured in 16 points in the final quarter to overcome a...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Ellen Battle and Zariyahh Riddy combined for 22 points Thursday to lead...
LAURINBURG – Molly Wright threw in 8 of her game-high 10 points during a...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Free throws by Zoe Washington and Olivia Mason in the final 2...
ELIZABETHTOWN – St. Patrick’s Catholic raced to leads of 24-2 and 38-7 en route...
FRIDAY, JAN. 19 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball East Bladen at Whiteville, JV boys 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Jan. 19: 1. Clarkton DYB Registration:...
1883 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison,...
Contributed. The food pantry “From His Table to Yours” and the clothing closet at...
This is a friendly reminder from Tocarra Osborne with the Resilient Bladen Coalition about...
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will be holding auditions for...
A Staff Report Kaitlyn McCormick with the Town of Bladenboro announced a special called meeting...
Contributed Calling all young athletes and parents in Tar Heel! It’s time to lace...
Contributed The NC Council on the Holocaust will hold a meeting on Thursday, February...
ContributedIn the heart of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, the Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center stands...
Contributed by Smith & Sons Heating & Cooling As the winter chill sets in, staying...
Contributed Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in...
A staff report The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has taken a stand against...
Contributed Third grade: Gunner Arce, Emma Bailey, Crawford Bass, Brooks Beasley, Bella Cavenaugh, Abigail...
Wanda Monroe, Director of Bladen County Board of Elections, announces precinct changes for Elizabethtown...
County commissioners are opposing a hefty increase in premiums proposed by insurance companies on...
LAKE WACCAMAW — J.T. Hudson scored 21 points in leading East Columbus to a...
LAKE WACCAMAW — Kevi Worley scored 10 of her game high 16 points in...
THURSDAY, JAN. 18 MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls/Boys Basketball Williams Township at Bladenboro, 4 p.m. Clarkton...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Jan. 18: 1. Middle School Basketball:...
1902 – Despite reports that favor the United States building a route through Nicaragua...
A Staff Report Photo credit: LR Mixes for Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Foundation, Inc....
ContributedMatthew Strickland, Bladen County Row Crops and Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent announced, “We have...
A Staff ReportFayetteville-based Bobby Taylor Oil Co. and T&S Transport have been sold to...
Contributed The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting has been scheduled...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the Elwell Ferry is temporarily closed...
Eunice Ann Daniels Dennis, 84, of Clarkton passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024....
Mark Harritan of Vineyard Golf has announced that the golf course will be closed...
PUBLIC NOTICE FROM TOWN OF WHITE LAKETHE TOWN OF WHITE LAKE PLANNING BOARD MEETINGThe...
‘Baby it’s Cold Outside.’ Do you remember the old song from years ago? Low...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – For 2 weeks ‘The Castle’ had been quiet as...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen sophomore Natalee Sykes drained a pair of...
BLADENBORO – West Bladen built a 26-14 halftime lead then held on for a...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17 MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls/Boys Basketball Clarkton at East Columbus, 4 p.m. Sports...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Jan. 17: 1. Bladen County District...
1899 – United States takes possession of Wake Island in the Pacific. 1917 –...
Contributed RALEIGH, North Carolina, January 10, 2024 – Wit Tuttell, the Executive Director of...
By Charlotte Smith As the sun provided warmer winter weather on Monday, January 15,...
Contributed The Educator Preparation Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, January 18...
Contributed The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at noon on Tuesday,...
A staff report Are you vying for a public office in this year’s election?...
Kayla Thompson’s first Australian tournament, The Melbourne International, a 36 hole stroke play contest,...
As expected, former President Donald Trump cruised to a 30 point victory in Monday’s...
Clarkton Diamond Youth Baseball sign-ups (formerly known as Dixie Youth Baseball) will begin Saturday,...
TUESDAY, JAN. 16 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Clinton at West Bladen, JV boys 4:30 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 16: 1. Pastries & Print...
1865 – Refrigerator car patented by William Davis, a fish dealer in Detroit. 1917...
A staff report Dear members of the Bladen County Pastries and Print Book Club,...
A Staff Report Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the...
Contributed Did you know that in 2023 Bladen ranked as one of the least...
A staff report The contributed photo above is of RSM Colby Lewis with Denise...
A Flood Warning for the Cape Fear River continues thru late Tuesday evening… Mostly...
SHELBY – East Bladen grad Maya McDonald, the 2023 Region X Women’s Soccer Player...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Jan. 15: 1. 35th annual Dr....
1815 – War of 1812: the USS President, an American frigate, is captured by...
by Kayla Bell Stepping into the enchanting realm of makeup can feel like embarking...
A staff report Maria C. Edwards, NCCCC, Assistant to County Manager/Clerk to the Board...
A staff reportIn the hustle of daily life, finding moments of inspiration and encouragement...
Today is Sunday, January 14 … Church Day … Yesterday’s high temp was 69...
VIERA, FL – Bladenboro’s Ty Thurman batted 5-for-5 Saturday in a USSSA Tournament for...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is an interesting and humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Jan. 14: 1. Pastries & Print...
1799 – American inventor Eli Whitney receives a government contract for 10,000 muskets. 1868...
*A third hearing was held at Bladen Community College concerning lake regulations in Bladen...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the Elwell Ferry is temporarily closed...
A staff report The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, a crucial support system...
A staff report with contributed photos. In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Bladen...
The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year will...
Rain came late last night … just short of a half inch recorded before...
Vineyard Golf at White Lake announced a new manager for this iconic golf course...
SATURDAY, JAN. 13 RECREATION at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown 10-12-Year-Old Boys Basketball Hornets vs....
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Jan. 13: 1. Basketball: Today, 9...
1912 – A state record minus-40 degrees in Oakland, Maryland. 1920 – New York...
Trail Closure and Detour Advisory at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest Following Recent Storms
A staff report In the aftermath of recent storms, heavy rainfall, and subsequent flooding,...
Author: Meredith Hemphill January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Homeland Security...
A staff report The winter chill may be settling in, but the warmth of...
A staff report The National Weather Service of Wilmington has issued a concerning weather...
Contributed by Mike Walden Although the inflation rate leveled off in 2023, according to polls,...
Contributed RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of...
Contributed Bladen County Schools announced today due to the threat of severe weather in...
A staff reportIn the year 1999, a new journey began in North Carolina. It...
A staff report In 2021, the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting...
by Kayla Bell In our fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an inevitable...
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will be holding auditions for...
The Clinton at West Bladen high school basketball games scheduled tonight (Friday) have been...