The Distance Learning and Science Departments of Bladen Community College are excited to announce that Mr. Gannon Medwick, chief Meteorologist at WECT News in Wilmington, will be speaking at Bladen Community College on Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. in the college auditorium. Medwick earned his Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Penn State in […]
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The Clarkton Beautification Committee will host a Spaghetti fundraiser on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Clarkton Depot. Plates cost $7.99 and include beverage, salad, bread and dessert. All proceeds will go to make Clarkton more beautiful! All members of the Clarkton Beautification Committee are volunteers! Share:
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Contributed Laughter will be the order of the evening when the “Laughter with a Melody Clean Comedy” takes place on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at East Bladen High School. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door and children ages 7 to […]
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By Erin Smith Smithfield Foods Inc. will be the presenting sponsor for the 30th annual Bladen We Care Gala, to be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery in Elizabethtown. The band for this year’s gala will be the Legacy Motown Revue. Mac Campbell Jr. said of Smithfield Foods, “They […]
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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church to Offer Clothes Closet, Food Pantry
bladenonline 02/14/2019 0 COMMENTSThe Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The food pantry, From His Table to Yours, will be open the same day from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Personal transportation and identifications are required. No fee is involved in either ministry. Baldwin Branch is located at […]
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Lifestyles: PBLA Parent-Teacher Organization Offers Raffle Tickets
bladenonline 02/13/2019 0 COMMENTSContributed The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at the Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win $1,000. The drawing for the winner will take place on Friday, March 22, 2019. Wade Kinlaw, a member of the PTO said, “They want to do more repairs and upgrades to the buildings. Such […]
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By Erin Smith If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not try the Casino Night at the Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on Saturday, Feb. 9. The event is presented by the Bladen County Committee of 100. “If you are looking for something fun to do, come on out,” said Chuck […]
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The Emereau: Bladen Board of Director’s regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. A public body may close a session for the following purpose: to establish, or to instruct the public body’s staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the […]
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Contributed Nine teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as the state’s regional Teachers of the Year for their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve. These accomplished educators will now compete for the title of 2019 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The winner succeeds the 2018 Teacher […]
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There will be a bake sale to benefit Bladen County Relay for Life on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Star Telephone Communications. The bake sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Star Telephone Communications Office is located at 3112 Martin Luther King Dr., Elizabethtown, N.C. Share:
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The votes were cast for the Bladen’s Best of the Best contest in January. Almost 1,500 entries were submitted. Each entry was made from a different electronic device to help keep the contest fair and unbiased. “We are really excited about our first annual Bladen’s Best of the Best. We are looking forward to making […]
READ MOREBetty Guyton of 549 Apt 11B Hwy. 410 Bladenboro, passed away Saturday evening at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 29, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Majestic Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A Service of Remembrance will begin at 4 p.m. in the Life Celebration […]
READ MOREThe February 2019 meeting of the Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter, serving the parents of Bladen County, will be held on the first Friday of the month at the Bladen County Senior Center, 608 McLeod St, Elizabethtown. The meeting is on Friday, February 1. The meeting time is 3 PM. The Compassionate Friends is a self-help group for parents […]
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Bladen County Public Library offering Valentines Make and Take It Event
bladenonline 01/25/2019 0 COMMENTSThe Bladen County Public Library in Elizabethtown will hold a Valentines Make It and Take It event on Thursday, February 7, at 6 p.m. The event is for adults but children ages 8 and up are welcome to attend. You can make Valentine for that special someone or to keep for yourself. All supplies will […]
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The Mother County Genealogical Society will meet on February 9th from 12-2 pm in the Bladenboro Historical Society Building, 818 South Main Street, Bladenboro, NC. The program speakers will be C. J. and Yvonne Council. They will tell of their experience cleaning and repairing gravestones. Perhaps most importantly, they tell what not to do when cleaning and […]
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By Erin Smith A new documentary on the death of Lennon Lacy is set to premier this weekend at the Sundance Film Festival which is held from Saturday, January 26th, through Saturday, February 2, 2019. The name of the documentary is “Always in Season” and features Claudia Lacy’s attempt to find answers and justice. Lacy’s mother, […]
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Community Mitigation Resiliency Workshop on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Bladen County Emergency Operations Center. Area residents can get tips and advice on how to make their homes more resistant to flood damage at community mitigation resiliency workshops. FEMA mitigation […]
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On Tuesday, February 5, 2019 (alternate weather date February 14), a prescribed fire workshop for private landowners will be held at the Bladen County Extension Office at 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. The workshop will give attendees the opportunity to learn about prescribed fire and gain hands-on experience applying it under the guidance of […]
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By Erin Smith A nationwide recall has been issued for Irbesartan and Irbesartan HCTZ tablets due to possible contamination by cancer-causing agents. The recall was issued by Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc., dba Solco Healthcare, LLC who manufactures the drug. The lots involved in the recall contain an ingredient called N -nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) which was found to […]
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Joey Wood Taylor, 64, of White Lake passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Joey is preceded in death by his father Ernest Kent “Tom” Taylor, paternal grandparents Calvin Taylor and Flora “Taffie” Taylor and his maternal grandparents John L. Clements and Etta Mae Grady […]
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The East Bladen High School Class of 1994 is having their 25th Class Reunion at Cape Fear Vineyard on August 3, 2019, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The cost to attend is $65 for singles and $100 for couples. If you are planning to attend or have question, please contact someone on the committee […]
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Contributed The public is invited to join faculty, staff and students to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a celebration held in Bladen Community College’s auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 24th, at 11 a.m. Community advocate and respected minister, Shawn Maynor, will be the keynote speaker. Rev. Maynor is the pastor of the […]
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By Erin Smith Kuraray America, Inc. announced late Wednesday afternoon they are planning to invest $20 million at the Fayetteville Works site in Bladen County. The investment will feature the modernization of the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Film line and the phasing out of PVB resin production at the Fayetteville Works plant. In a release, Kuraray […]
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Businesses, Agencies announce closings for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday
bladenonline 01/14/2019 0 COMMENTSBy Erin Smith Area offices and agencies have announced their schedules for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All banks are closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the holiday and will re-open for business on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. There will be no mail delivery on Monday, Jan. 21. The Postal Service will resume its normal operating schedule on Tuesday, […]
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Passing peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Newport News, Virginia, Ellen Ann Bordeaux Bain, aged 80, was reunited with her late husband on Monday, January 7, 2019. Ellen was born the youngest of 16 children in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. She was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her […]
READ MOREGeorge Aubrey Monk of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away on January 7, 2019, at the age of 65. He bravely confronted life with a devotion to family and friends. George was a straightforward and passionate man who loved to have a great time. George had childhood memories from St. Joseph, Missouri, especially South end, and […]
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Mr. James Ara Smith, 62, of 527 Frank Melvin Rd., Elizabethtown, NC; died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Raleigh Duke Hospital, Raleigh, NC Survivors: Wife- Lonice Smith of the home, 2 sons-Barry Smith of Bladenboro, NC, Randy Smith of Abbottsburg, NC, 1 daughter- Santana Smith of the home, 4 sisters- Sally Sinkler of Elizabethtown, NC, Diann Smith of Elizabethtown, NC, Lena […]
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Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship now accepting applications
bladenonline 01/04/2019 0 COMMENTSStar Communications is participating in the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship program in 2019. Each year, the Foundation for Rural Service offers an annual college scholarship program and awards one-time $2,500 scholarships in different regions of the United States to students from rural America to assist with their first year of college, university of vocational-technical […]
READ MOREStar Telephone Membership Corporation is offering scholarship opportunities to high school seniors. The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors who have one of the Star Communications services in their residence on record with their respective school and they must provide proof of that service. The student must also plan to attend a […]
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Raleigh — Doris Schweriner Silvers, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Saturday, December 29. She was born December 8, 1925 in Philadelphia. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Alan, and her parents Edwin and Yvette Schweriner. Doris was generous, kind-hearted and never met a stranger. She loved plants, needlepoint, bird figurines, […]
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Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church presents their annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza December 31, 2018, coordinated by Dr. Katrina Boykin. The musical festivities begin at 9:30 p.m. Helen Miller known for her distinguish musical, “Lean On Me” will be in attendance. Additionally, there will be special performances by the 3G Mime, Praise Dancers, a “look alike” […]
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Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of United States Army Specialist Jose Juan Melendez, Jr., age 31. On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Specialist Melendez was meeting […]
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Contributed Bladen Community College (BCC) recently received its largest donation to date from the BB&T Charitable fund in the amount of $250,000. The funds are earmarked for the college to develop a technology curriculum to train and prepare students to be workforce ready, potentially for BB&T’s Client Care Center, and other businesses requiring these skill […]
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By Erin Smith The Bladen County Opioid Task Force has received a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to help with the creation of a strategic plan. The grant, in the amount of $157,520, will be used to fund a program coordinator, pay for a consultant, cover meeting expenses and other related items, […]
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The Bladen County Animal Shelter have announced their holiday hours. They will be closed on December 24th, 25th and 26th for the holidays. Share:
READ MOREKaren Suggs Bladen County Animal Control/Shelter has received a lot of donated 1 year Rabies vaccinations. We would like to share this wonderful donation with the community by holding free 1 year Rabies vaccinations. Anyone wishing to get their dogs or cats vaccinated with a 1 year Rabies vaccination at no cost can come to […]
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Smithfield Foods Invests Over $100 Million to Open the Innovative Facility in Tar Heel
bladenonline 12/14/2018 0 COMMENTSSMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new distribution center in Tar Heel, North Carolina, which will create approximately 250 new jobs in the state. Smithfield invested more than $100 million into the over 500,000-square foot facility, about the size of eight football fields, and its blast cell […]
READ MOREThe Emereau Bladen Board of Director’s Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2018 has been changed to 6:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m. as previously announced. A public body may close a session for the following purpose: to establish, or to instruct the public body’s staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken […]
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State Community College President visits Bladen Community College
bladenonline 12/12/2018 0 COMMENTSWhen Peter Hans became the president of the state’s community college system this past May, he pledged to visit all 58 community colleges in North Carolina. Recently, he visited Bladen Community College where he met with Dr. William Findt, BCC President and his leadership team. During the visit, Hans observed and commented “Our community colleges are […]
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By Erin Smith The town of Bladenboro has named a new Town Administrator. Blake Proctor has been on the job less than one week and has been busy getting acquainted with the town staff and business owners. On Monday night, Proctor was present for his first town board meeting. Town Commissioner Sarah Jane Benson introduced […]
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Farmers Markets offering baked goods, local produce for your holiday
bladenonline 12/06/2018 0 COMMENTSThe farmers markets in Bladen County are offering residents the opportunity to prepare for the Christmas holidays. You can find all manner of locally grown produce and hand-crafted items to complete your shopping list. The Bladenboro Farmers Market will be open on Friday and Saturday offering locally grown produce, pecans and honey. The Bladenboro Farmers […]
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Public meeting is Dec. 3 ORRUM – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on its proposal to convert two intersections along U.S. 74 in Robeson County into one interchange with an overpass and ramps. To improve safety and traffic flow on U.S. 74, the project would involve replacing intersections at N.C. 72 and N.C. […]
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By Erin Smith A body was discovered on Tuesday afternoon off Wire Grass Road in Robeson County, according to the FBI and Lumberton Police Department. The discovery was made at about 4:45 p.m. today as investigators were following leads in the case of missing Lumberton teen Hania Aguilar. The body has not been positively […]
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Canadian Manufacturer to Add 66 New Jobs and Invest $58 Million in Scotland County
bladenonline 11/27/2018 0 COMMENTSCascades will expand its operations in Wagram RALEIGH: Cascades Holdings U.S., Inc. (Cascades) has selected Scotland County for a significant expansion of its operations. The company will invest $58 million and create 66 new jobs over two years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. “International manufacturers like Cascades are thriving in North Carolina,” said Governor Cooper. “Our state’s global […]
READ MOREThe Flu season is just beginning and Bladen County Health Department wants to remind you of our extended clinic hours on Tuesday evenings, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. These extended hours will continue each Tuesday throughout January 2019. Extended clinic services available: *Immunizations (to include Flu Vaccines) *Birth Control pick-ups *Depo Shots *Pregnancy Testing […]
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By Erin Smith The intersection of NC 87 and NC 11 at the Columbus-Bladen County line will be getting an extreme makeover in 2019. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting an open house on Wednesday, November 28, at the Sandyfield town hall from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The intersection has been […]
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The magic of the holidays is in the spirit of giving! Southeastern Hospice will host their 33rd annual Festival of Trees this year with a parade of beautiful, theme-decorated trees, wreaths, and garland. The event will be held at the Osterneck Auditorium at 102 N. Chestnut Street, directly across from the Robeson County Public Library, from […]
READ MOREGovernor’s Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings Hosts Public Forum, Tuesday in Greenville
bladenonline 11/19/2018 0 COMMENTSThe Governor’s Crime Commission – Special Committee on School Shootings is hosting a public forum tomorrow in Greenville. Public forums have been scheduled in both Greenville and Greensboro and are designed to ensure that community voices and ideas are heard and incorporated into the Special Committee’s report. The Special Committee will compile comments and/or questions […]
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Bladen County resident graduates from Highway Patrol 146th Basic Patrol School
bladenonline 11/16/2018 0 COMMENTSContributed RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 14 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 146th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 15 weeks of demanding training preparing them for a fulfilling career of service to the state of North Carolina. Bladen County resident Fernando Belmonte Bautista was among the graduates. His duty […]
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Edgar Clyde Evans, 87 year old Army Veteran of Bladenboro passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: J. Clyde and Fannie K. Evans, beloved wife: Elizabeth “Lib” Evans, one son: Richard Evans, two brothers: Charles and Riley Evans and two sisters: Betsy Dorton and Margaret Pigford. Edgar is […]
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Bladen County Solid Waste Hours of Operation for Monday, November 12th – Veteran’s Day: All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, the Transfer Station will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal operations shall resume on Tuesday, November 13th. Share:
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There has been a change in the location of the Bethel Precinct voting location due to Hurricane Florence. Voters who are voting in the Bethel Precinct will be casting their ballots at Singletary United Methodist Church in Dublin. Board of Elections Director Cynthia Shaw said the change was made due to damage that ocurred to […]
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Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church offers Hurricane Florence Relief Center
bladenonline 11/06/2018 0 COMMENTSElizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church is presenting a Hurricane Florence Relief Center 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018, for individuals impacted by Hurricane Florence. Several food items, perishable and non-perishable, toiletries, water, cleaning supplies, etc. will be available. The Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South; […]
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Leesville – Mary Elizabeth Erskine Martin Floyd, 102, affectionately known as “Mama Beth” passed away peacefully at home on October 30th, 2018. A funeral service will be held at Dunn’s Chapel Church (281 Chapel Road, West Columbia), on November 3rd at 1:00pm, preceded by a visitation from 11:30-12:30. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. […]
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Duke Energy Foundation accepting grant proposals for projects supporting K-12 education
bladenonline 11/01/2018 0 COMMENTSFunding part of company’s new Powerful Communities philanthropic program Grants available to address summer reading loss and energy, engineering and environmental education CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs that support K-12 education as part of its new Powerful Communities philanthropic program, which will award strategic charitable grants to nonprofit organizations to […]
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Families First, Inc. is hoping they can Christmas brighter for many children in Bladen County. The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for assistance from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, October 30) at Families First, Inc. office located at 105 West Broad Street (between Corner Cafe and Main Street Antiques). Share:
READ MOREGovernor Cooper Commits to Clean Energy Economy for NC to Combat Climate Change, Create Jobs
bladenonline 10/29/2018 0 COMMENTSExecutive Order No. 80 Reaffirms North Carolina’s Commitment To Reducing Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Supporting the Expansion of Clean Energy Businesses RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 80 highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to fight climate change and lead North Carolina’s transition to a clean energy economy. The executive order calls for the State of North […]
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A special children’s story time is planned this week at branch of the Bladen County Public Library system. April Oxendine , Director with the Innovative Approaches Initiative, will read the book “Amazing Me: It’s Busy Being 3!” There will be a coloring sheet for children to do after the story and each child in attendance […]
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Contributed Linda Burney, Executive Director of Bladen Community College, received the prestigious NC CORD Distinguished Service Award last week at the NC CORD annual conference recently held at Central Carolina Community College. The award recognizes those who have served the organization and the cause of resource development in NC Community Colleges for many years. It […]
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The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College has postponed the Drone Seminar which was scheduled for Saturday, October 27th. The seminar will be rescheduled at a later date. For more information call, 910-879-5572. Share:
READ MOREGovernor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Ensure Full, Accurate 2020 Census Count
bladenonline 10/23/2018 0 COMMENTSGov. appoints commission to work with communities across the state to “Make NC Count” Potentially billions of dollars in federal funding and congressional seat at stake for NC RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 79 to establish the North Carolina Complete Count Commission and named members to the Commission to help achieve the most accurate and […]
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The Kelly Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Donations are appreciated. The fire department is located at 18628 Nc Hwy. 53 East, Kelly. Share:
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RALEIGH – The 2018 N.C. State Fair ended it’s 10-day run with a final attendance of 977,256. This included two record days. Friday, Oct. 19, set an attendance day record of 109,396 and Sunday, Oct. 21, had record attendance of 130,319. “Despite having to delay our opening by a day, we have had some bright […]
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Boyette Elected Secretary/Treasurer of National Association of State CIOs
bladenonline 10/22/2018 0 COMMENTSRaleigh, N.C. – Eric Boyette, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and State Chief Information Officer, has been elected secretary/treasurer of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Boyette will be responsible primarily for oversight of NASCIO’s finances – developing and presenting the annual budget for approval, communication with NASCIO’s investment […]
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Booker T. Washington Alumni Association Annual Fish and Chicken Fry
bladenonline 10/18/2018 0 COMMENTSThe Booker T. Washington Alumni Association will conduct their first annual fish and chicken fry on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the scholarship fund. Cost of a Fish or Chicken Dinner is $8.00 It will be held at the Lewis Building located at 1711 Martin Luther […]
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Bladen Disaster Relief Distribution Site New Hours of Distribution for Hurricane Relief Supplies
bladenonline 10/16/2018 0 COMMENTSContributed Bladen Disaster Relief Distribution site was launched as a concerted effort with Foundation Bible Church, Bladen Crisis Assistance, Bladen County United Way, and the County of Bladen. The organization has been staffed entirely by volunteers from many local churches and residents from in-and-around Bladen County. We are pleased to announce that we have served […]
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Halloween is a time that is enjoyed by many children as they read spooky stories and dress up as their favorite characters. The Bladen County Public Library’s main branch in Elizabethtown will host a Children’s Monster Bash on Thursday, October 25, beginning at 6 p.m. The party is for children ages 2-12 and adult supervision […]
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bladenonline 10/12/2018 0 COMMENTSConditions deemed safe after Remnants of Hurricane Pass Through NC RALEIGH – North Carolina ferries resumed their normal schedules Friday morning, after heavy winds subsided and conditions were deemed safe by the state Ferry Division. Heavy winds from the remnants of Hurricane Michael, which pounded parts of North Carolina with wind and soaking rain, forced state […]
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Nancy Ethel Noble Haney, 81, of Fairview, NC passed away on October 7, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1936, to Ethel and Chapel Noble. She graduated from Oakley High School Class of 1954. She was actively involved with Alcoholics Anonymous for over 20 years, providing guidance and support for many; however, her greatest passion […]
READ MOREGov. Cooper Issues Emergency Orders to Prepare for Hurricane Michael
bladenonline 10/10/2018 0 COMMENTSStorm expected to bring strong winds, rain, potential flooding to North Carolina RALEIGH: To prepare North Carolina for Hurricane Michael, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency and waived certain transportation rules. Forecasters expect the storm to bring strong wind and rain to North Carolina. “I’m taking action to get North Carolina ready for […]
READ MOREGovernor Cooper Recommends Robust State Funding Package for Hurricane Florence Recovery and Resiliency
bladenonline 10/10/2018 0 COMMENTSPreliminary Estimates Show Florence Caused Almost $13 Billion in Damages; Recommends State Allocate $1.5 Billion to Help Those in Need Full Budget Recommendation Can Be Read HERE For More Budget Documents Please Click HERE RALEIGH: Less than one month after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his state budget recommendations for Florence […]
READ MOREBladen Community College’s groundbreaking ceremony for the STEM and Advance Technology Training Center scheduled for Thursday, October 11 has been rescheduled for Monday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. due to the anticipated inclement weather of Hurricane Michael. Share:
READ MOREThe Bladen County Educational Foundation, a non-profit corporation organized and existing to provide financial help for the public schools and educators of Bladen County, will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 5:30 P.M., in the public meeting room of the Bladen County Board of Education on US Highway 701, South, in […]
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Department of Public Instruction wins federal grant for pilot program to enhance substance abuse and mental health services
bladenonline 10/09/2018 0 COMMENTSThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded an $8.8 million grant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in support of NC Project ACTIVATE, a five-year program that increases mental health awareness for students, provides training for staff in recognizing and accommodating students with mental health needs, continues research into […]
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WASHINGTON – Johnston County Hams, a Smithfield, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat deli-loaf ham items were produced from April 3, 2017 to Oct. 2, 2018. The following products are subject […]
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Daniel “Jack” F. McKeithan, Jr. died unexpectedly on September 21, 2018 at his favorite place, his lake cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin, with his sweet, loving and devoted wife, Patti, by his side. Jack was born on Nov. 8, 1935, in Abbottsburg, N.C. He attended Duke University (Go Blue Devils!) and transferred to […]
READ MORERALEIGH – The state’s work on Hurricane Florence is shifting from emergency response to recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, but North Carolinians need to remain careful in areas hit hard by the storm. “Florence is gone but the storm’s devastation is still with us,” Gov. Cooper said. “As we’re shifting from emergency response to full-time […]
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Motions filed to allow appeal process to begin for third hog farm case
bladenonline 09/07/2018 0 COMMENTSBy Erin Smith Attorneys involved in the hog farm lawsuits against Murphy-Brown LLC have filed motions to allow an appeal to the verdict in the third case. The motions were filed in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday afternoon. The Plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael Kaeske, filed three motions. The first motion […]
READ MOREThe Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 6 P.M. in the boardroom of the Essic Williams Administration Building (Building 10). For more information contact Melissa Hester at 910-879-5502. Share:
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Camp Clearwater of White Lake will host a Harvest Party on Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors are being sought for the event. Reserve your vendor space for the 2018 Camp Clearwater Harvest Party. Spaces measure 10×10 and cost $20.00 each. To reserve your vendor space(s) please email the following information […]
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Bladen County Training School-Bladen Central High School Alumni Association to Hold Awards Banquet
bladenonline 09/05/2018 0 COMMENTSContributed Bladen County Native, Kelva Autry-Jones will be the speaker for the Bladen County Training School-Bladen Central High School Alumni Association’s Annual Awards Banquet. Jones is the daughter of Kevin and Johnice Autry of Elizabethtown, NC. She is a 2004 graduate of East Bladen High School. She holds a BS Degree in Education from Fayetteville […]
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MKE, LTD, owner John White, has promoted Terry Joyce to Vice-President of Sales Operations for the State of North Carolina. Mr. Joyce’s duties will consist of recruiting and training of new sales representatives. MKE, LTD offers home improvement, masonry work, concrete work, and metal roofing. MKE ROOFING’s main office is in Bladenboro with satellite offices […]
READ MOREBy Erin Smith The first of the appeals of the verdicts in the first three hog farm lawsuits against Murphy Brown, LLC may soon be moving forward after the plaintiffs filed a motion Wednesday afternoon withdrawing their opposition to the appeal. The Plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael Kaeske, filed three motions on Wednesday afternoon in the United […]
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DUBLIN – Classically trained singer, musician, and Bladen Community College adjunct professor Mary Tyndall has recently performed with the Opera Wilmington production of Die Fledermaus at the UNCW Mainstage Theatre, in Wilmington. “This was my fourth production with Opera Wilmington,” stated Tyndall, “and I think it was my favorite because it was a comedy.” Composed […]
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Bladen Women’s Health Specialists and Kid’s Care awarded Mother-Baby Award for Outpatient Healthcare Clinics
bladenonline 08/23/2018 0 COMMENTSBladen Women’s Health Specialists and Kid’s Care were recently awarded the Mother-Baby Award for Outpatient Healthcare Clinics. The recipients of this award represent the best our state has to offer in terms of support for the breastfeeding family. Machelle Williams with the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition presented the award. She said that on average, about […]
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The proud parents of Zachary Scott Burney would like to congratulate him for graduating from West Bladen High School on June 15, 2018. Zachary, “Zach” (as known by his friends in school) received a trophy and special recognition, for graduating with 12 years perfect attendance, K-12. His Dad and two older brothers, Patrick and Jeffrey Burney, […]
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By Erin Smith A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday morning at Down East Pest Control in Bladenboro. The well attended event included a barbecue lunch and free cups, fly swatters and other items. Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dawn Maynard welcomed the company to the town and also welcomed them as […]
READ MOREClosure at U.S. 74 and 76 needed for new interchange WHITEVILLE – Starting Monday, Aug. 6, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close Hallsboro Road at U.S. 74 and 76 to begin constructing an interchange east of Whiteville where trees have been cleared for the project. The closure means traffic on Hallsboro Road will be unable […]
READ MOREProfessional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission Meets Thursday, August 9
bladenonline 08/07/2018 0 COMMENTSThe Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will meet Thursday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m. in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. The agenda is available online. The meeting will be audio streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to NCDPI Communications at (919) 807-3450. Share:
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Friendship Baptist Church will hold Revival services beginning Sunday night, October 14, through October 17 with Rev. Bradley Tatum of Forest Lawn Baptist Church in Tabor City. There will be special singing nightly and we invite everyone to come and worship with us. Sunday night services will begin at 6:30 pm and Monday – Wednesday night services will begin at 7 pm nightly. Friendship Baptist Church is located […]
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Van Oriental Foods Inc., a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,385 pounds of heat treated but not fully cooked and not shelf stable pork egg rolls that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The pork egg rolls were […]
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North Carolina State Highway Patrol Awarded International Accreditation by CALEA
bladenonline 08/06/2018 0 COMMENTSRaleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol was awarded national accreditation on July 28, 2018 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Following a year-long self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment and facilities by CALEA assessors, Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr., First Sergeant […]
READ MOREThe Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 5:30 P.M. in the board room in the Essic Williams Administration Building (building 10) on the Dublin campus. For more information, contact Melissa Hester at 910-879-5502. Share:
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Pastor Kevin L. Joyner, Sr. of Kevin Joyner & Men of Standard and the Minister of Music at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Elizabethtown, NC has been selected in the top three gospel groups for WIDU Carolina Best out of 100 quartets. The competition continues 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville NC. He and the […]
READ MOREThe Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter, serving the parents of both Bladen and Columbus counties, will hold a meeting on the First Friday of the month at the Bladen County Senior Center in Elizabethtown. The August meeting will be Friday, August 3, at 3 PM. Any adult who has experienced a loss of their child, […]
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US Congressman David Rounder will be hosting an Opioid Symposium for the 7th Congressional District on Monday night in Wilmington at the Coastline Convention Center from 6 until 8 p.m. The symposium will be live streamed on Congressman Rouzer’s Facebook page and You Tube page. The symposium will be comprised of four different panels for […]
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As the lazy days of summer are winding to a close, many parents are beginning to think about sending their children back to school. To help parents with the many tasks involved of preparing for back to school such as purchasing school uniforms, school supplies and haircuts, a Back to School Blast has been planned […]
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Recall: Taco Bell Con Queso Cheese Dip Recalled After Botulism Concerns
bladenonline 07/25/2018 0 COMMENTSBy Erin Smith The Kraft Heinz Company issued a voluntary recall for its Taco Bell brand Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip, over concerns regarding Botulism contamination. The recall affects approximately 7,000 cases of the dip, according to the company website. The release issued by the company reads, “As a precaution, approximately 7,000 cases of Taco […]
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement on Friday(July 27) will host a public demonstration of all voting equipment under consideration for certification in North Carolina. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the State Board office in the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh. The purpose of this demonstration is […]
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Clarkton Public Library will host a Harry Potter Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, July 31
bladenonline 07/25/2018 0 COMMENTSClarkton, NC — Attention wizards, witches, and muggles ages 10 & up! You are invited to join the Bladen County Public Library system for a free, magical fun-filled evening celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday on Tuesday, July 31, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Clarkton Public Library located at 10413 N. College St., Clarkton, […]
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