Last week 6 Bladen County Deputies were certified as School Resource Officers. This makes a total of 18 Bladen County Deputies that are now certified…
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Contributed Interested in trapping? How about becoming a better trapper? We can help you! The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Trappers Association are…
The Mother County Genealogical Society will meet August 13th at 12:30 in the Bladenboro Historical Society Building, 818 South Main Street, Bladenboro, NC. Our program speaker…
Bladen County Schools announced the date for their Open House today. On the districts Facebook page officials stated, “Make plans to join your school for…
By Cara Beth Lewis Exercising your creativity and skills is a productive and entertaining way to pass the time. At-home DIY projects can teach lessons,…
The Preparation and Entry Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 19, at 9 a.m. The Budget and Compensation Subcommittee will hold a…
By Mike Walden The big news in the economics world is a question – are we already in a recession? While a future recession has…
By Jair McElveen Men and Women United, Zara Betterment, and surrounding churches have combined resources to sponsor a summer enrichment program at East Arcadia Elementary…
By Leyton Ezzell Should someone leave a pet or child in a car? Even for a minute? No. There are too many dangers that people…
Elizabethtown, N.C— Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce Ms. Georgia Spaulding will be the new principal at East Bladen High School effective July 1,…
Use local native plants. Research suggests native plants are four times more attractive to native bees than exotic flowers. They are usually well adapted to…
Leyton Ezzell The reputation of the Black Widow spider is well-known and infamous among many groups of people, but even outside workplace environments can…
A survey is currently being collected for the Bladen County Schools Exceptional Children (EC) program. Parents and caregivers of EC students are needed to complete…
West Bladen High School senior Haleigh Fields has received a Golden LEAF scholarship, the foundation announced Wednesday. Fields is among 215 rural North Carolina students…
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy held its graduation ceremony Saturday. Photographer Kenneth Armstrong was in attendance and captured some of the activities.
Digital teaching and learning in North Carolina is getting a boost from $1.15 million in grants to 13 school districts and charter schools during the…
Emereau Bladen presented their Athletic Awards Monday night. Jenna Brice was named Female Athlete of the Year, and Debo Lewis was named Male Athlete of…
RALEIGH – With approximately 35 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is making preparations to…
By Cara Beth Lewis Gardening can be relaxing, therapeutic, and rewarding. However, the hobby also requires skill, hard work, and knowledge. Maybe you are a…
The FBS website continues to be updated with COVID-19 policies and information related to School Business, as well as our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS…
Dublin, NC – Make plans to attend Bladen Community College this summer and fall! Summer classes begin Wednesday, June 1st, and fall classes begin Monday,…
Bladen County native Dr. Sylvia Johnson will be the featured speaker Friday, May 13 at Bladen Community College’s commencement program. The graduation event on campus…
Contributed There is a free webinar on April 22, 2022, sponsored by Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center. The webinar will start at 7 pm. ECAC said…
Ruth Huggins RN, BSN with Bladen County’s Local Interagency Community Collaborative announced some wonderful training and learning opportunities. Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center is devoted to Empowering Families…
By Charlotte Smith In the musical “Hamilton,” a line says, “There are moments that the words don’t reach.” This week has brought gravity to this…
By Charlotte Smith BladenOnline is committed to community, communication, and education. Our goal is to publish an interview each week with a Bladen County Schools…
A Honor Roll 4 th Grade: Alex Marroquin-Felix. A/B Honor Roll 3 rd Grade: Aaliyah Currie, Eva Garriques, Kylie Osborn, Abner Perez, Micaiah Richardson, Alex…
A Honor Roll 3rd Grade: Carissa Lewis. 4 th Grade: Lyric Cavota, Ayden Murray, Carlos Ruiz Dominguez. A/B Honor Roll 3 rd Grade: Ava Fields,…
Superintendent’s List: Brian Lucas Reeves, Ashley Guadalupe Reyes. A Honor Roll: Hayli Grace Cooper, Shaley Ranae McKoy, Jose Elian DeLa Sancha, Callie Brooke Lindsay, Chatham…
A Honor Roll 3 rd Grade: Alanna Alsept, Rey Alvarado, Kaylin Autry, Gabriella Barden, Johanna Batten, Genesis Chavira, Sherlyn Delgado Hernandez, Leah Gonzalez Chavero, Aiden…
A Honor Roll 8th Grade: Kevin Aguilar Saraoz, Jamaiya Ballard, Danasha Bordeaux, Jayden Dew, Kayden Hammonds, Brittany Ortiz, MaKayla Lewis, Grayson Mahala, Karla Mejia Rodriguez,…
Superintendent’s List 8 th Grade: Colton Daly. 7 th Grade: Cylee Lugenbell, Alejandra Ventura. A Honor Roll 8 th Grade: Cody Clark, Josue Cruz, Joshua…
Superintendent’s List 12 th Grade: Nichola Alioto, Olivia Allen, Ashley Argueta Martinez, Tamia Barber, Kaytee Bedsole, Kelsey Britt, Dalton Davis, Haleigh Fields, Lauren Gooden, Hannah…
Superintendent’s List 12 th Grade: Devin Avant, Kayla Bell, Connor Britt, Kimberly Ann Carluccio, Arami Chavis, Ty’Rek Daniels, Weslyn Hall, Keyondre Hargrove-Clark, Kaleb Jacobs, Kelis…
Contributed The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy’s drill team the John L. Foye Rifles Drill Team recently competed at the National Society Of Pershing Rifles…
April 9th, 10am Discovery Hike Join a park ranger for a hike through the bay forest at Jones Lake State Park and “discover” why this…
Awards presentation will also be livestreamed for media needs The 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year will be announced Friday, April 1,…
Contributed ASHEVILLE – The N.C. Tomato Growers Association is offering a $1,000 merit/need-based scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Any North Carolina resident who pursues…
By Charlotte Smith Agribusiness is the top industry in Bladen County and has been since the 1700s. Bladen Community College (BCC) and Cape Fear Farm…
By Charlotte Smith On Monday evening, at a regularly scheduled Bladen County Board of Education meeting, three citizens approached the Board to honor two Coaches.…
On Friday, February 25, the CDC announced that face masks are no longer required on school buses. Bladen County Schools announced, “Effective immediately, masks are…
Dublin – Bladen Community College was honored with 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban…
“Bladen Early College is excited to host an Open House event for potential students on Tuesday, March 15 from 5-7. Rising ninth and tenth graders…
The Restorative Justice Collaborative at UNCW is offering training opportunities beginning March 30. Each workshop is unique and provides a deep dive into the skills…
Effective February 16, 2022, the Bladen County Board of Education has approved the addition of jeans to the school uniform policy. All jeans must be…
The Emereau: Bladen Board of Directors will hold a Board Retreat on Friday, February 25, 2022, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The purpose of the…
Contributed Elizabethtown Christian Academy sponsored a Pastor Appreciation breakfast this morning for Bladen County pastors. ECA represents over 34 churches throughout Bladen and surrounding counties.…
By Charlotte Smith Board member Dennis Edwards questioned last month’s meeting and the proper time frame for the bids about Tar Heel Construction. There were…
We are excited to open the application period for rising Freshmen and Sophomores interested in attending the Early College. Applications are available on the school…
por Danna Martinez “Lo mejor siempre llega al último.” El apogeo es el momento culminante de un proceso y por tanto suele ser el más…
by Danna Martinez “The best always comes last.” The apogee is the culminating moment of a process and therefore tends to be the most yearned.…
Contributed Two North Carolina elementary school teachers were honored this week as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the…
by Danna Martinez The immaculate state of an object refers to its condition of cleanliness and purity. This term is frequently used to describe heavenly…
by Danna Martinez “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” -Malala Yousafzai. The herald is the authorized spokesperson for the communities. This…
by Danna Martinez “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” -Bill Keane.…
by Danna Martinez Not only has Greek mythology has contributed a diverse field of customs and beliefs to civilizations, but it has also influenced the…
by Danna Martinez “And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?'” –Acts 2:12. Sometimes we assume we have an excellent…
por Danna Martinez Si bien es cierto que a los seres humanos les resulta difícil hacer varias cosas al mismo tiempo, también es un desafío…
by Danna Martinez While it is true that human beings find it difficult to do multiple things simultaneously, it is also challenging to devote all…
After a very long COVID-riddled two years, Beta students across the state were able to reconvene in person for the 30th NC Junior Beta Club…
by Danna Martinez “We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.” -Albert Schweitzer. According to Statistics Times, the World Population is…
Contributed The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet Monday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m., for its regular monthly meeting, in Room 755, Education Building,…
by Danna Martinez An essential part of how we introduce ourselves to the world concerns our physical appearance. Pulchritude is the beauty found on the…
by Danna Martinez “Life is too short to spend it at war with yourself.” -Ritu Ghatourey. Belligerent people are those in a state of war with…
por Danna Martinez Los artículos fútiles no parecen tener sentido dentro de un mundo lleno de progreso. El término fútil se emplea para representar cosas…
by Danna Martinez Futile items do not seem to make sense within a world full of progress. The term futile is employed to portray useless…
Contributed The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 2-3, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh.…
by Danna Martinez Human beings tend to categorize different matters concerning their general characteristics, such as shape, color, or size. One way to describe something…
Contributed Joins NC Chamber in Discussion on Equipping Students for Postsecondary Success To address North Carolina’s growing need for a skilled and competent workforce, State…
From Bladen County Schools Due to an extensive number of staff members who have had to be out today (Wednesday) due to sickness and limited…
by Danna Martinez An essential part of enjoying life is sharing atmospheres of harmony and happiness with the people around us. A convivial person has…
by Danna Martinez We all have a common ancestor (mother, father, grandfather…) who is the one that correlates us to the other members of our…
by Danna Martinez Very particular people can master the talents of stealth, strength, and mental acuity. Indeed, these are all qualities that an authentic ninja…
by Danna Martinez “Being cheerful and affable with people is by itself half of wisdom.” -Ja’far al-Sadiq. People who are described as affable tend to understand…
CONTRIBUTED THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED AN ICE STORM WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 21 INTO…
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. in a special called session to consider matters related to Torchlight Academy. The…
by Danna Martinez Nowadays, our behavior is governed by a series of rules manners of coexistence. Regardless, human behavior has not always been determined. Back…
by Danna Martinez “Never is a long word.” -Ivy Compton-Burnett. Most people like coffee. Other people appreciate strolling around a park. As extensive as personal likes…
by Danna Martinez Every little part of the world contains precise and meticulous details, which seem to have been placed with painstaking care. Without a…
by Danna Martinez There are things in life so stunning that they leave us, in essence, speechless. Ineffable is an adjective that describes those things,…
Due to the availability of staff as a result of positive COVID-19 cases and exposures, Bladen Lakes Primary School will transition to remote learning for…
Rouzer Announces NC-07 Military Academy Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in North Carolina’s 7th…
by Danna Martinez Virulence is the ability of a microorganism to cause harm. Despite their microscopic size, millions of viruses have the ability to enter…
Partnering with the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) and the Belk Foundation, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and its…
The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 Traditional School Calendar during their meeting on Monday, January 10. According to Bladen County Schools, the calendar will…
by Danna Martinez The human being is social by nature. Hence he is prone to forming different types of social ties. Beyond associating with his…
by Danna Martinez The human being has spent centuries searching for the way in which our lives prevail. With this plan in mind, society has…
Contributed The Superintendent’s List (Having a 96 or above in ALL classes) 3rd Grade: Jamison Raynor, Joel Rojas-Sandoval, Tyler Thurman 4th Grade: Adyson Carroll, Nathan…
by Danna Martinez “We Only Hear What We Want to Hear.” Well, here is the exception. Rhetoric is the art of communicating in order to achieve…
by Danna Martinez A friend had planned to go to a party. The organizers had invited more than five hundred people, hired famous singers, and…
by Danna Martinez Flowers have a peculiar way of prevailing; They seem almost unfading. Their vigor and color make them stand out wherever they are.…
by Danna Martinez The English language has an extensive vocabulary. Thousands of words in our language are used day-to-day by millions of people. Regardless, we…
by Danna Martinez “You live but once; you might as well be amusing.” ― Coco Chanel. Some believe that entertainment may positively influence people, from relaxing…
by Danna Martinez For a new year, there is always a new story. As in life, narratives keep a temporal order by following a sequence…
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper is again encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, a…
Contributed December 31, 2021 – The Rouzer Action Report is an update regarding action I’ve taken on some of the most pressing issues facing our…
by Danna Martinez Schizoid is a personality disorder, which suggests social avoidance behavior. The origin of the term schizoid lies in the words schizo and…
by Danna Martinez Joyful and meaningful moments like the holidays and new year turn us around in an exuberant atmosphere, in every sense of the…
The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 5-6, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh. The agendas for this…
by Danna Martinez Bonhomie is the quality that distinguishes kind and friendly people. This attribute goes beyond simple graciousness; bonhomie denotes thoughtful and considerate personalities.…