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Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Dec. 26: 1. Snakes: Saturday, 2...
1848 – First gold seekers arrive in Panama en route to San Francisco. 1914...
Merry Christmas to ALL … The wait is over … Old St. Nick has...
Spring sports dominated the March coverage. The highlight came at the end of the...
Contributed The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, increasing 0.1 of...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Dec. 25: 1. New Year’s Eve...
It’s the busiest time of the year … Christmas activities, many folks home for...
Exciting game after exciting game was the rule in early February as East Bladen’s...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Dec. 24: 1. Santa Claus: The...
1818 – Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xavier Gruber is sung at...
A Staff Report Roxana Ross, Communications Coordinator at Cape Fear Valley Health, recently shared festive...
By Charlotte Smith The Carolina Bay Area team of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) has...
By Kayla Bell Snowflakes may be falling outside, but the warmth of family fun...
1788 – Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for the District...
Yesterday’s high temp was 60 degrees … Today’s (Saturday) forecast … Partly sunny, then...
Basketball, basketball and more basketball. With both Bladen County boys teams in contention for...
LOS ANGELES – Former East Bladen star Larrell Murchison made 2 tackles Thursday night...
Can you answer this week’s trivia question from Vineyard Golf at White Lake? Q....
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “Golf...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Dec. 23: 1. Lu Mil Vineyard...
A Staff Report In the spirit of holiday cheer and community togetherness, the Elizabethtown-White Lake...
The Town of Clarkton Solid Waste trash pick-up for Christmas will be on Friday,...
*One person was killed and three injured in a high-speed crash south of White...
By Leyton Ezzell Whether he is known as Santa, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, or...
By Kayla Bell As the winter season blankets the world in a glistening coat...
By Leyton Ezzell Christmas is rapidly approaching, bringing with it the excitement of Christmas...
The Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG) is pleased to announce that LRCOG Board...
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 5853 US Hwy...
The final act of Christmas 2023 is just hours away … so much has...
The 11th annual Bladen Offroad Christmas Basketball Tournament will be played at West Bladen...
Land ‘O Lakes Golf Club announced Thursday that its golf shop and clubhouse will...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Dec. 22: 1. Lu Mil Vineyard...
1882 – First string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. 1894 –...
1891 – First game of basketball, based on rules created by James Naismith, played...
A Staff Report Seven young ladies with the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina,...
A staff report At the heart of the Bladen Animal Hospital’s core values lies...
A staff report The North Carolina Pork Council, under the leadership of CEO Roy...
by Kayla Bell Get ready, Elizabethtown – the holiday season just got a whole...
Contributed RALEIGH –The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most construction activity on major...
I had a check-up with the doctor yesterday … And, by the time I...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior guard Iveonna “NeNe” Ward fired in 10 of...
A Staff Report Brandon Smith, representing the County of Bladen, has recently announced the...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Dec. 21: 1. Story Time: Today,...
Chemours has recently announced the appointment of Seth Bailey as the new Plant Manager...
Elizabethtown, NC, is set to experience a musical sensation as Jordan Rainer, known as...
Navigating the Aries Way by Kayla Bell As the cosmic energies align in favor...
By Charlotte Smith Change is in the air at the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber...
A Staff Report Contributed photos As the holiday season unfolds, the spirit of giving...
By Leyton Ezzell Lu Mil Vineyard is once again delighting visitors with its annual...
By Kayla Bell Fayetteville, NC – Cape Fear Valley Health System is set to...
RALEIGH – Clarkton native Sheila Ford Duncan will be inducted into the North Carolina...
Attended a nice function at White Lake last night … Santa remembers some of...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen posted a win last Friday night at...
By John Clark BLADENBORO –West Bladen’s Lady Knights raced to leads of 16-2 and...
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Wallace-Rose Hill at East Bladen (girls only), 4...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 20: 1. Ducks At A...
1790 – First successful US cotton mill begins spinning yarn in Pawtucket, Rhode Island...
by Kayla Bell For the dreamy and empathetic Pisceans, life is an enchanting ocean...
by Kayla Bell For the forward-thinking and unconventional Aquarians, life is a vast sea...
by Kayla Bell For the disciplined and ambitious Capricorns, life is a mountain to...
by Kayla Bell For the spirited and adventurous Sagittarians, life is a grand expedition...
by Kayla Bell For the intense and mysterious Scorpios, life is a profound journey...
by Kayla Bell For the charming and balanced Libras, life is a delicate dance...
by Kayla Bell For the meticulous and analytical Virgos, life is a canvas to...
by Kayla Bell For the bold and charismatic Leos, life is a grand stage...
by Kayla Bell For the empathetic and nurturing Cancer individuals, creating a fulfilling and...
by Kayla Bell For the lively and versatile Gemini individuals, navigating life’s diverse landscapes...
by Kayla Embrace the Power of Patience: Taurus, your innate patience is your greatest...
by Kayla Bell As the cosmic energies align in favor of Aries individuals, here...
By Leyton Ezzell The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness....
Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch MBC food pantry, “From His Table to Yours” will be open...
Joy Futrell, CEO of Trillium Health Resources, accepts award on behalf of Trillium, New...
Christmas shopping continues for a few more hours … days … The deadline is...
BURGAW – Five East Bladen seniors have been named to the 2023 All-Waccamaw Conference...
TUESDAY, DEC. 19 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball South Columbus at West Bladen, Girls 6 p.m.,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Dec. 19: 1. Teen Movie Night:...
1910 – Rayon first commercially produced in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. 1918 – Robert Ripley...
Contributed GREENVILLE, N.C. –Today, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary...
A Staff Report The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the Elwell Ferry...
Contributed photos By Leyton Ezzell On the pleasant Saturday of December 16, the Elizabethtown-White...
Best I can tell, our local weather station recorded between 5 and 6 inches...
LOS ANGELES – Former East Bladen star Larrell Murchison was credited with 1 tackle...
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Steve Hancock of Elizabethtown and Andrew Calder of North Myrtle...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Dec. 18: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1917 – The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is...
Headline … Alert: Strong storm to significantly impact Southeast NC/Northeast SC over the next...
SPARTANBURG, SC – South Carolina defeated North Carolina 24-0 Saturday in the Shrine Bowl...
GREENSBORO – Laney’s Tyjhere Crudup and Triton’s Javon Cowan ran for 2 touchdowns each...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, December 17: 1. Christmas Cantata: Today,...
1903 – The Wright Brothers make the first sustained motorized aircraft flight at 10:35...
Deer hunting is one of Bladen County’s favorite recreations. In the deer season 2022...
A staff report Toys for Tots (TFT) began in 1947 as the brain child...
A staff report The Bladen County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to convene for...
A Staff Report Wanda Monroe from the Bladen County Board of Elections Office has...
* A 27 year old man hanged himself in Bladen County Jail. *Parker Fruits...
Weather could be the big story this weekend … More on the topic shortly...
By John Clark WHITEVILLE — Sophomore Jackson Pait and junior Hezekiah Adams sparked a...
By John Clark WHITEVILLE — West Bladen’s Lady Knights saw their coach go down...
WHITEVILLE — Cody Rice threw in 18 points Friday to lead Whiteville to a...