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By Sonny Jones Steve Wilks earned the opportunity to be the head coach of...
I don’t like me when I wake up, get up, check my surroundings and...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Tatum Allen was named the 2023 Homecoming Queen for Emereau Bladen Thursday,...
The Blue Devils defeated the Tar Heels 13-5 on Thursday night in the Bladen...
The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 21-3 on Thursday night in the Bladen County Recreation...
At West Bladen High Atlantic Division (1st-3rd Grade) Auxiliary Gym 9:15 NC State vs....
TABOR CITY – Tyleah Freeman fired in 8 points to lead Clarkton School of...
TAR HEEL – Skylah Collins pumped in 11 points, and Demya Powell and Valaisha...
The application period has opened for a pair of $750 educational scholarships and two...
Here are the programs scheduled for February 2023 at Jones Lake State Park. The...
WILMINGTON – Trillium Health Resources is delivering 1,000 gun locks to all Departments of...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Jan. 28: 1. Snakes: Today, 2...
Would you know what to do if someone nearby had an opioid overdose? It...
By Mike Walden Decades from now, people who lived through the pandemic will remember...
From Vineyard Golf at White Lake Golfer: ‘This is the worst course I’ve ever...
Q. As of 2022, Tiger Woods is endorsed by which sportswear brand? A. Nike...
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation and Methodist University announced Friday their...
Probably already heard, new Carolina Panthers head coach is Frank Reich … named Thursday...
CLINTON – Senior Jacob Nixon posted a triple-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and...
CLINTON – Sophomore Iveonna “NeNe” Ward blistered the nets with seven 3-point baskets and...
CLINTON – East Bladen outscored Clinton 22-12 in the 2nd half to stretch a...
NAKINA – Kendell Lesane worked the paint for 19 points Thursday night to lead...
NAKINA – Harley Jordan and Amiya McCarty combined for 19 points, and Bladenboro’s Lady...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sana’a Singletary and Ellen Battle scored 9 points each Thursday to lead...
ELIZABETHTOWN – E. Kemp threw in 3 baskets to spark a 10-0 3rd quarter...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Jan. 27: 1. Teen Gaming Club:...
1880 – Thomas Edison patents electric incandescent lamp. 1915 – US Marines occupy Haiti....
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest is hosting FLAME Week beginning Feb. 6. It’s a...
Contributed LUMBERTON – The number of roadway deaths fell by 4% in Robeson County...
The weather picture has changed for the Bladen County, NC area in the past...
By Sonny Jones Just wondering: Why don’t division champions play for the Waccamaw Middle...
THURSDAY, JAN. 26 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball East Bladen at Clinton, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Jan. 26: 1. Ribbon Cutting: Today,...
1784 – Benjamin Franklin expresses unhappiness over eagle as American symbol. 1871 – US...
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting...
By Charlotte Smith Mr. Rodney Hester, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the...
Bladen County Schools announced, “Out of an abundance of caution, ALL after-school activities for...
Amy Stephens could never decide what she wanted to be when she grew up....
By Amy Munn Volunteer Manager, Cape Fear Valley Hospice Every day we have the...
Bladen Early College High School has announced the following academic honors for the 2022-23...
The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club heard about two trail bridges planned for Bladen County as...
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jennifer Popynick recently completed the Criminal Investigations Certificate Program...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – The last two weeks have been extremely tough for...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — Zamar Lewis is introduced as “the man in the...
Do you have classified documents at your house? Maybe just the two of us...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — One streak came to an end and, the East...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – Senior Rylee Chadwick threw in 7 of her team-high...
BLADENBORO – Cade Allen and Gavin Elks shared scoring honors with 7 points each...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — Tevin McLean scored 15 points and the East Bladen...
BLADENBORO –Jaquan Lesane fired in 10 of his game-high 12 points in the opening...
BLADENBORO – Cheyenne Reinhart and Allison Hickman combined for 21 points Tuesday to lead...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Emereau Bladen raced to a 16-1 first half lead en route to...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 RECREATION Future Stars at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown Group A, 5:30...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Jan. 25: 1. Community Naloxone Training:...
1877 – Congress establishes the Electoral Commission to determine the disputed presidential election between...
By Cara Beth Smith New Year … New habits … New hobbies … New...
The N.C. Department of transportation announced Tuesday afternoon that Elwell Ferry was closed because...
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-Bladen County Center has scheduled a woody ornamentals pruning class Feb....
Contributed JACKSON SPRINGS – The N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s Center for Safer Schools...
The Bladen County Board of Elections scheduled meeting to be held Feb. 14 has...
I have read and re-read the list of locals recently honored by the Elizabethtown-White...
By Sonny Jones Who among us hasn’t enjoyed a game of cornhole? Tossing the...
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Bladen County Center in partnership with 5 other North...
TUESDAY, JAN. 24 HIGH SCHOOL Basketball Clinton at West Bladen, 4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Midway at...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 24: 1. High School Basketball:...
1848 – James Marshall finds gold in Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. 1908 –...
By Cara Beth Smith Since opening in November of 2021, El Torito has become...
Here are the latest road closings in Bladen County from the N.C. Department of...
Like running or walking? Love wine? This race may be for you. The Lu...
From Vineyard Golf at White Lake Golfer: ‘Do you think I can get there...
Contributed RALEIGH – Group tours of three of the most widely used N.C. Department...
Q. What is the name of the numerical measure that describes an amateur golfer’s...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce honored winners in five categories Thursday night...
Water logged yet? We ask for rain, and it came … Not sure how...
FAYETTEVILLE – Clarkton native Kenneth “Pete” Jones has been named the winner of the...
• The Elizabethtown Jaycees had their DSA Banquet with main speaker Lou Holtz, coach...
By Sonny Jones We’re three weeks away from the end of high school basketball’s...
MONDAY, JAN. 23 RECREATION 7-9 Girls Basketball at King Street Gym, Elizabethtown UCLA vs....
Here are three things to know for Monday, Jan. 23: 1. Popcorn & A...
By Charlotte Smith Local artist, Brent Underwood helped write a new song in Nashville,...
Recent ACC basketball results… UNC 80 – NC State 69 Duke 68 – Miami...
By Sonny Jones A few news and notes from under the cushions of the...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Jan. 22: 1. Popcorn & A...
1903 – The Hay-Herran Treaty concerning the USA’s right to the Panama Canal is...
By Sonny Jones Yes, the yard needs cleaned and office needs straightened up, but...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – West Bladen’s defense held Midway to a single free...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — The ball left Lukus Osborne’s fingertips just before the...
Anyone else just need to step out of this fast moving world and take...
By Sonny Jones ELIZABETHTOWN — Jashonte Harris scored 21 of her game-high 30 points...
By John Clark BLADENBORO – In the end free throw shooting proved to be...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Antonio Arnold sank a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer that lifted St....
BLADENBORO – Kemari McNeil’s 6 points sparked a 10-2 3rd period spurt that propelled...
Contributed RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Public Safety announced Friday the appointment of...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Jan. 21: 1. Compass Course: Today,...
1899 – Opel manufactures its first automobile. 1908 – “Sullivan Ordinance” is passed in...
**RD/LIHTC apartment complex hiring for a part-time (24 hrs.) site manager in the Bladen...
Al Byrd played football for N.C. State. The Smithfield-Selma High School graduate caught 37...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN -Kendell Lesane poured in 18 of his 21 points in...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN -Allison Hickman and Cheyenne Reinhart combined for 15 points, and...