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By Sonny Jones Torie Nealy knows Bladen County has many talented artists. Now, as...
44 degrees at 4 a.m. Bladen County weather forecast … Sunny and windy today....
By Sonny Jones Larrell Murchison has spent quite a bit of time in Bladen...
By Sonny Jones Professional sports needs more athletes like Larrell Murchison. Heck, society needs...
WILMINGTON – New Hanover scored 3 1st half goals to defeat East Bladen 3-0...
LUMBER BRIDGE – For the 2nd straight week, Midway’s Raiders led by Logan Atkins...
CLINTON – Gracie Edwards and Tatum Allen combined to pitch a 1-hitter and strike-out...
CLINTON – Sampson Middle scored the tying and winning runs on wild pitches in...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Bladen at East Columbus, 7 p.m. West...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, March 8: 1. Story Time: Thursday,...
1817 – The New York Stock Exchange is founded. 1884 – Susan B. Anthony...
By Leyton Ezzell Founders’ Day is when the people of the Town of Elizabethtown...
“Golf is a mistake. You must understand this elemental fact if you are ever...
The Elizabethtown Town Council recognized Facilities and Public Works manager Greg Taylor and two...
Q. How many golfers have won at least ten majors in their career? A....
The Town of Elizabethtown announced the Town Council will hold a Budget and Planning...
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March...
By Norgie Hester If you are riding between Elizabethtown and White Lake you will...
A reminder … AGAIN … “Bladen County Emergency Services, along with the NC Forestry...
FAYETTEVILLE – Sophomores Ethan Nobles and Benny Whiteaker knocked in 2 runs each to...
SOUTHPORT – Senior Haley Kirby and sophomore Kina Davis teamed up to pitch a...
PEMBROKE – Sophomore Josie McLean banged in a pair of goals, and Purnell Swett’s...
By Sonny Jones The ACC tournament plays its consolation bracket today inside the Greensboro...
Downtown Bladenboro will be the place to be Saturday, April 1 and that’s no...
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Soccer East Bladen at New Hanover, 6 p.m....
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, March 7: 1. Blood Drive: Today,...
1865 – 10 battles around Kinston, North Carolina during the Civil War. 1876 –...
This camper has been sold. 2012 Aerolite – Dutchmen travel trailer, pull type. This...
Contributed Agricultural producers can apply for two new programs for revenue losses from 2020...
Bladen County Emergency Services along with NC Forestry Service advises to postpone any outdoor...
By Cara Beth Smith Say goodbye to early sunsets and dark evenings … it...
Ladies ACC basketball tournament champs … Louisville defeated Va. Tech 75-67 … in Greensboro…...
The N.C. Department of transportation announced Monday morning that Elwell Ferry will be closed...
By Sonny Jones Who says you can’t go home again? East Bladen High graduate...
MONDAY, MARCH 6 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Bladen at Terry Sanford, 7 p.m. East...
Here are three things to know for Monday, March 6: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1896 – 1st auto in Detroit, Charles B. King rides his “Horseless Carriage” 1918...
Men’s ACC basketball results… Syracuse 72 – Wake Forest 63 Duke 62 – UNC...
By Sonny Jones How can you tell that spring is about ready to be...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, March 5: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1836 – Samuel Colt manufactures first pistol, 34-caliber “Texas” model. 1853 – Piano company...
By Sonny Jones It was difficult to tell whether the children listening to “Oh,...
TABOR CITY – Cole Butler batted 4-for-4, walloped 2 doubles and scored twice as...
Ever have someone tell you to go fly a kite? Maybe bothering mom and...
TABOR CITY – East Bladen exploded for 9 runs in the 5th inning to...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen filled the sacks with 34 baserunners in...
LUMBERTON – Freshman Gabby Rebollar fired in the game-deciding goal midway the 2nd half...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – It was a case of missed opportunities for West...
By Sonny Jones Today should be an exciting day for Dixie Youth Baseball players...
TABOR CITY – Sophomore Carmen Buck and junior Brileigh Ward led a 10-hit attack...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, March 4: 1. Elizabethtown 250th Anniversary:...
1789 – 1st Congress meets and declares constitution in effect (9 senators, 13 reps)...
By Haylie Robinson Do you like antiques and agriculture*? Well, the Southern Farm Days...
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1973: •...
By Cheryl Thurston Welcome to March everyone. They used to say that March comes...
It’s Friday, March 3 … So hopeful of a good shower yesterday and last...
By Sonny Jones Here’s what Me Thinks on a Friday morning: • ME THINKS...
The National Weather Service of Wilmington announced Thursday that due to abnormally warm temperatures...
ST PAULS – St. Pauls captured 1st place in both the boys and girls...
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball West Columbus at West Bladen, 6 p.m. East...
Here are three things to know for Friday, March 3: 1. Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
1812 – US passes first foreign aid bill (aids Venezuela earthquake victims) 1837 –...
Contributed and staff report Reflecting similar trends across the nation, North Carolina public schools...
By Haylie Robinson ELIZABETHTOWN — Bladen County has a new pregnancy center called the...
Q. Before Danny Willett, who was the last Englishman to win the Masters? A....
• “Golf is a game of such monumental stupidity that anyone with a brain...
BLADENBORO – Three West Bladen pitchers combined to pitch a 5-hitter and strike-out 11...
BLADENBORO – Senior Lainey Autry poured in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals Wednesday...
Woke early this AM … just slept out … thinking about events along the...
By Sonny Jones The West Bladen baseball team was thrown a curve ball prior...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen battled back 3 times Wednesday night, but...
SOUTHPORT – South Brunswick defeated East Bladen 19-0 Wednesday night in non-conference baseball action....
SOUTHPORT – Sophomore Kina Davis pitched a 4-hit shutout and struck out 16 batters...
BLADENBORO – A 7-run 5th inning rally carried East Columbus to a 15-9 junior...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, March 2: 1. Elizabethtown 250th Anniversary:...
1799 – Congress standardizes US weights & measures. 1819 – US passed first immigration...
Contributed ELIZABETHTOWN – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Black History month in...
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday an update on Bladen County road closures....
Jones Lake State Park has released its March program itinerary. Learn about butterflies, park...
By Haylie Robinson It’s that time again for the events happening in our home...
By Jasmine Littleson Swannanoa, NC For thousands of years, the North Atlantic right whale...
Contributed RALEIGH – People are invited to provide comments on the draft version of...
BLADENBORO – Sophomores Josie McLean and Ava Giles combined for 5 goals Tuesday night...
DUNN – Medalist Logan Atkins fired a 71 and teammate Kaison Marley posted an...
By: Bladen Online team members Lumber River United Way (LRUW), a nonprofit serving Bladen...
Good bye February, Hello March … Looking forward to Springtime … begins March 21...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — Jake Futrell walked the first batter, then retired the...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen and South Columbus battled to a scoreless tie Tuesday night...
RAEFORD – Sophomores Kalea Parker and Bailey Moss keyed a 7-run, 5th inning explosion...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Olivia Watts pitched a 6-hitter and senior Alexuz...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — Debo Lewis drove home three runs with a pair...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 HIGH SCHOOL Baseball East Columbus at West Bladen, 7 p.m. East...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, March 1: 1. High School Sports:...
1781 – Continental Congress officially adopts the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of...
Contributed CURRIE – Moores Creek National Battlefield will be conducting a controlled burn in...
By Cara Beth Smith Read Across America Week kicks off on the birthday of...
By Cara Beth Smith With a love for cooking that started at the age...
LAURINBURG — It’s been almost two years since Brandon McDonald was last seen or...
Remember the old saying … “Don’t worry about the mule, just load the wagon?”...