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1898 – Wilmington, North Carolina Coup D’etat: White Supremacists violently overthrow local government, killing...
Rev. Charles Bruce “C.B.” Owens, 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family...
By Cara Beth Lewis With every cup poured and treat served, Firehouse Coffee Company...
Sheriff Jim McVicker won a third term Tuesday as Bladen County’s top law enforcement...
To early to determine winners and losers in yesterday’s elections … Want to see...
The Clarkton Lions Club made a $500 donation to Elf Angels Fund on Tuesday...
A trio of Bladen County senior volleyball players – AnnaGrey Heustess and Acee Campbell...
By Sonny Jones Tropical Storm Nicole has played havoc with the second round of...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a Captain’s Choice tournament at Lakewood Country Club...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Nov. 9: 1. Fall Festival: Thursday,...
1872 – The Great Boston Fire of 1872…close to 1,000 buildings destroyed. 1904 –...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for our Annual Awards....
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday,...
Approximately 30% of Bladen County’s 22,000 registered voters cast ballots during the one-stop voting...
My ‘To Do’ list for today is longer than usual, and fighting back from...
By Sonny Jones There’s always excitement for opening night and Monday’s college basketball openers...
CERRO GORDO – Clarkton School of Discovery’s Lady Blue Devils ran their winning streak...
NAKINA – Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs split a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball...
TUESDAY, NOV. 8 RECREATION 5-7 Soccer at Bladen County Park Dynamos vs. Raptors, 6...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 8: 1. Election Day: Today....
1892 – Grover Cleveland (D) elected 24th US President. 1904 – Inventor and Manufacturer...
Progress continues for the advisory group of school leaders who convened again today for the third...
November 6, 2022 Greetings Mr. Jerome Purdie, On behalf of Bladen County Association of...
Update on 11/7/22: North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Elwell Ferry has reopened. NCDOT...
Job details Salary Depends on Experience Job Type Part-time Monday-Friday 12:00PM-3:30PM 12:00PM-5:30PM 3:00PM-5:30PM Qualifications...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN – Excellence, dedication, passion, work-ethic, determination, leadership, attention to detail,...
Folks all around know about many of the ‘things to do in Bladen’ …...
MONDAY, NOV. 7 MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball At Nakina, 4 p.m. Bladenboro vs. Williams Township...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Nov. 7: 1. Fall Festival: Thursday,...
1874 – 1st cartoon depicting elephant as Republican Party symbol, by Thomas Nast. 1876...
By Cara Beth Lewis This unique and modern business with a classy and colorful...
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen High School has announced that a ceremony to name their...
Astros 4, Phillies 1 in game 6 of the 2022 World Series … Astros...
By Sonny Jones As the headline reads, here’s some news and notes from the...
KERNERSVILLE – East Bladen sophomore Johnny Alvarado finished 69th in the Class 2A Boys...
ELIZABETHTOWN- Jackson Moore and Beth Ciment were the open winners Saturday in the 2022...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Nov. 6: 1. Basketball Court Naming:...
1860 – Republican Abraham Lincoln of Illinois elected the 16th President of the United...
Quick check of high school results from last night first round play… Hertford County...
AHOSKIE – Junior quarterback Keveon Rodgers lived up to his pre-game billing Friday night...
By Sonny Jones Keveon Rodgers’ season statistics were impressive. The junior quarterback’s performance against...
Two Southeastern Athletic Conference teams won and two lost Friday night in the first...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Nov. 5: 1. Pork & Beats...
Veterans Day is fast approaching. According to Sheila Nance, Bladen County Information Officer, Bladen...
Currently there is a sign advertising campaign underway conducted by the East Bladen Booster...
The members of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club met on Wednesday at the Cape Fear...
The Town of Elizabethtown invites the public to the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market for...
According to Ncopioidsettlement.org, nearly 8 North Carolinians die daily from an opioid overdose. The Bladen...
In a press release, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reminds the public that...
*People’s Savings and Loan opened it’s new office in Bladenboro. *Thornton Wilder’s comedy “The...
The Beast Festival held in Bladenboro every year saw a considerable boost in attendance...
Public members have requested information about Parents’ rights in communicating with Bladen County Public...
By Mike Walden I came to Raleigh and joined the North Carolina State University...
Major League Baseball champions could be determined in the next few hours … Astros...
The White Oak Fire Department will host its Fall All You Can Eat Pancake...
By Sonny Jones Ouch! Talk about limping into the playoffs. A losing prediction record...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Tar Heel defeated Elizabethtown 2-0 Thursday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball...
TABOR CITY- Clarkton School of Discovery’s volleyball visited 2 gyms and posted 3 Waccamaw...
WHITEVILLE – Bladenboro split a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball matches against...
Kayla Gutierrez, granddaughter of Vineyard Golf’s owner Patricia Augustine, has recently penned an article...
ELIZABETHTOWN –Jaden Lewis ran for 4 touchdowns Thursday night to lead the Fighting Irish...
ELIZABETHTOWN -Jalen Ballard and Derrick Gilchrist scored 2 touchdowns each to lead the Gators...
FRIDAY, NOV. 4 HIGH SCHOOL Football NCHSAA 2-A Playoffs East Bladen at Hertford County,...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Nov. 4: 1. High School Football:...
1862 – American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patents the hand cranked Gatling machine gun...
2022 Bladen County Election Results Updated: Nov. 8, 9:38 p.m. BLADEN COUNTY SHERIFF 17...
Contributed by Bobbie Todd Excitement is in the air once again at Dublin Primary...
Photo credit Jody Johnson/Photorad Photography The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton...
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality has received...
Application deadline is January 9, 2023 Raleigh, NC – Beginning this week, college students can...
Employee receives recognition at state Board of Transportation meeting RALEIGH – Heath Pittman, an N.C....
Raleigh, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Public Safety and the future N.C. Department of...
Looking forward to a time when I turn the TV on and there will...
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties...
CHARLOTTE – Former East Bladen star Maya McDonald who led Cape Fear Community College...
TABOR CITY – Clarkton School of Discovery bounced back to take a 15-9 victory...
Williams Township defeated Tar Heel 2-0 in Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball action Wednesday...
By Sonny Jones Three years ago you could have watched Cristian Javier pitch for...
THURSDAY, NOV. 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball At Williams Township, 4 p.m. Bladenboro vs. Williams...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Nov. 3: 1. 3rd Annual Holly...
1896 – Martha Hughes Cannon of Utah elected 1st female state senator in the...
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to North Carolina’s 7th District Congressman,...
Contributed photo In October, West Bladen High School students crowned their homecoming King, Gary...
RALEIGH – Emoni Jennings of Knightdale won first place and $500 in the Ultimate...
RALEIGH – Gail Fuller of Raleigh took first place honors and $500 in the...
#15: You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my...
North Carolina Department of Transportation in Fayetteville announced yesterday on Twitter, “Our crews have finished...
Contributed by Bladenboro Police Department Announcement Alert: As most of you have already heard...
By Sonny Jones Several years ago, in an effort to reduce travel for early-round...
I am an early morning person … until I oversleep… Early voting continues at...
CLARKTON – Nayshawn Jones and Jaquan McRae combined to score 4 touchdowns and 5...
Tickets for Friday’s East Bladen at Hertford County state playoff football game are available...
The Bladen County Parks and Recreation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov....
The Bladen County Recreation Department is conducting registration for its youth basketball programs through...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association held a tournament at Land ‘O Lakes Golf Course...
RALEIGH – Crop harvest is going extremely well across the state with good yields...
RALEIGH – North Carolina will distribute more than $6.8 million to fund the installation...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball At Tar Heel, 4 p.m. Tar Heel vs....
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Nov. 2: 1. Blood Drive: Today,...