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North Carolina Bluegrass band Sweet Potato Pie to perform

North Carolina Bluegrass band Sweet Potato Pie will perform November 1 at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton. In partnership with the Robeson County Arts Council as part of its annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater series: Sweet Potato Pie has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with their classy blend of Americana, Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music mixed together in a style they call “sweetgrass.” Radio and TV are well acquainted with their “angelic” vocals from appearances on PBS, the Food Network and worldwide radio broadcasts. Hailed as the “Lennon Sisters of Bluegrass,” their show revolves around their beautiful three-part harmonies, hard driving instrumentals and down home …..

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Shriners Fall Fish Fry Postponed

The Bladen County Shrine Club’s annual fall Fish Fry has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 14. There will be two locations once again this year — the Fresh Food IGA in Bladenboro and the Food Lion parking lot in Elizabethtown. According to Phillip Little, one of the event’s many organizers, the reason for rescheduling the event is due to Hurricane Florence. “We had to do that after Hurricane Matthew as well,” said Little. Share:

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Great Tourist Event Marred by Storm

By Charlotte Smith The Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Coast Ride took place as originally scheduled bringing around 1,200 tourists through Bladen County. The tourist event started on Saturday, September 29th, in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The tour ended on Saturday, October 6th, with cyclists leaving Elizabethtown and heading to Oak Island. As the cyclists rolled into Elizabethtown on Friday, October 5th, they were greeted by Town of Elizabethtown Mayor Sylvia Campbell, the Chamber of Commerce, business owners and citizens. Elizabethtown was scheduled to be the last overnight stop for the riders. Mayor Campbell and other officials offered a warm reception to Cycle NC on King Street in Elizabethtown …..

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East Bladen High School

Participate in the East Bladen High School Homecoming Parade

Contributed by Ashley Cashwell The East Bladen High School Homecoming Parade will be held on October 12, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in participating in the Homecoming Parade, please call or email Ms. Cashwell at East Bladen High School at (910) 247-4610 or adcashwell@bladen.k12.nc.us (There is No Charge to Participate) Share:

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Bay Tree Lakes Community Garage Sale

Bay Tree Lakes is hosting a community garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 am to 1 pm rain or shine! The garage sale is open to everyone. The Bay Tree lakes community gate will not open until 8 am. See you there! Share:

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Career Fair October 13
  • 09/28/2018
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Production workers salary up to $14.85 within 90 days with great benefits. Read all about it: Career Fair Flyer Oct 13 -2018 Share:

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Bladen County Senior Center to Conduct Fall Festival

The Bladen County Senior Center in Elizabethtown will conduct a Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be spaghetti plates available for a cost of $5. There will be vendors available offering crafts, jewelry, crochet, canned food, snacks, woven  baskets, ornaments, and much more!! Bladen County Senior Center is located at 608 McLeod Street in  Elizabethtown.   Share:

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Descendants of Cornelius and Lucy Cain Family Reunion

Descendants of Cornelius and Lucy Cain will conduct a family reunion on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. The reunion will be held at Windsor United Methodist Church, 12863 NC Hwy. 242 N, Fellowship Hall, Ammon, NC 28337. Please bring food or drinks to share with others. Also, please bring any photographs or documents to show. Please write Ann Wells at gswells@bellsouth.net or call or text her cell phone at 336-516-5781 if you are going so we can make an estimate on the number of people attending or if you have questions. Cain genealogy info – http://regan.org/genealogy/cain.htm Share:

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Cycle North Carolina still on go; housing needed

By Charlotte Smith The Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Coast Ride is taking place as originally scheduled. The tourist event will begin Saturday, September 29 until Saturday, October 6.  According to the organizer’s website the ride will start in Black Mountain and follow the tour down North Carolina as follows: Morganton – Mooresville – Archdale – Southern Pines – Dunn – Elizabethtown – Oak Island. Witt Tuttell, Executive Director with Visit NC is excited about the tour and says it is one of the biggest bicycle tours in the United States. The cyclist will be in Bladen County for the tour of Elizabethtown on October 5th according to Dawn Maynard, Executive Director of the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area …..

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Public Meeting

Bladen County Educational Foundation to meet Sept. 18

The 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, September 18, 2018, at 5:30 P.M., in the public meeting room of the Bladen County Board of Education on US Highway #701, South, in Elizabethtown. This is an important meeting and all members and interested parties are urged to attend. Your presence at this meeting will be greatly appreciated and certainly needed, as we will attempt to elect new Officers and members of the Board of Directors, and will discuss plans for upcoming fund raising events. The meeting should …..

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Elizabethtown - White Lake Chamber of Commerce

Chamber luncheon cancelled

The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled their monthly luncheon for Tuesday, September 11, 2018.  The guest speaker was unable to attend the event due to preparations for Hurricane Florence being made by Four County Electric Membership Corporation. Share:

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Bladenboro Historical Building

Bladenboro Visual Arts Council postpones caricature exhibit

The Bladenboro Visual Arts Council is sorry to announce that the art exhibit planned for Sept. through Nov., by Ben Gordan, the caricature artist, will be postponed indefinitely, due to unforeseen circumstances.  We hope to have Ben with us in the future, and we will be announcing that at the time.  Thus, there will not be a reception or caricature art on Sept. 8.  If you will call 910-633-7982, we will let you know what new and intriguing temporary exhibits we will be having.  For the time being we will display our permanent collection and we welcome your visit at The Bladenboro Historical Society Building at 818 South Main St., Bladenboro, …..

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Annual McKee Reunion planned

It is almost time for the annual McKee Reunion.  Family and friends will meet at the Clarkton Presbyterian Church located at 10433 N. College Street, Clarkton, in the fellowship hall on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. to socialize and eat around 12:30 p.m. Please bring your favorite foods and any McKee family memorabilia you may have. If you will not be attending the reunion and would like to contribute money to continue the upkeep of the McKee cemetery, you may drop a check in the mail to:                                                     …..

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Upcoming Events

Dedication Planned for Gymnasium

A dedication ceremony is planned for the former Bladen County Training School/Bladen Central High School Gymnasium located at 1360 Martin Luther King Jr.  Drive Elizabethtown, NC on Wednesday, September 5, at 10 AM. All graduates, attendees of the school and individuals in the community and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For additional information, please contact Minnie Price at 910-872-1712 or 910-872-5333.   Share:

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Free Seminar on “How Money Works”

The time has come to educate, equip and elevate the community one family at a time. Please join FergusonStrong & Associates at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Please come learn how money works. You will also be able to enjoy vendors including jewelry, hats/bags, Mary Kay, & more. Bring a friend to this FREE seminar & learn how you can secure your financial future. If you desire to be a vendor & want to get a FREE Table, call 910-247-4422. If you need supplemental or extra income, call us today for this great opportunity.  Tell everyone from anywhere to be at this …..

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Remembering Aretha Franklin, A Celebration of Life

Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Women of Faith Ministry presents “Remembering Aretha Franklin, A Celebration of Life” at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018.  Pastor Priscilla L. Jackson of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church; Council NC is the guest speaker.  Refreshments served.  Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church is located at 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC.  Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. Share:

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NC Theological Seminary – Bladen County Campus Open House
  • 08/28/2018
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Elizabethtown – Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church presents the North Carolina Theological Seminary of Bladen County open house, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.  The Bladen County Campus located at “da Branch”, 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC is 1 of 26 worldwide campuses. Share:

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Events For Bladen County Residents: Grape Escape

By Dora Brogdon August 26: This Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. the Grape Escape will start and finish at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery in Elizabethtown. Registration is $45 and riders can register online at https://www.active.com./cycling through August 24th. Anyone that still wants to attend can sign up onsite on the day at 11 a.m. Overnight accommodations are available at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery by calling 844-846-3386 or at Lu Mil Vineyard at 910-866-5819. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 entries and entry will include SAG stops. Share:

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Cancer Center To Hold Active Shooter Exercise

FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley, Cumberland County Emergency Services, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Fayetteville Fire Department and Police Department will hold a joint active shooter exercise this weekend. The exercise will take place Sunday, Aug. 26, from 9 – 11 a.m., at Cape Fear Valley Cancer Treatment & CyberKnife Center. Cape Fear Valley visitors and patients will be notified beforehand. The Cancer Center is closed on weekends, so the exercise will not interfere with patient care. Officials are holding the exercise to test the “Community Active Shooter Response Plan,” a joint policy between public safety agencies in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The plan established standardized guidelines for operating at incidents with …..

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Upcoming Events

Get Your Yard Ready For Winter

Doing a few winter chores now will assure you  of extra time come spring. Come to class to find out what needs to be done and how best to take care of the lawn, vegetable garden, house plants, perennials and other outdoor spaces prior to the cold season. When: October 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: NCCE-Bladen County Center, 450 Smith Circle Dr., Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Free of charge Register by October 8th Contact Nancy Olsen (910)-862-4591 for more information.     Share:

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Straw Bale/Wine Bottle Decoration

A fun little project using a small straw bale and three empty wine bottles. I will provide a straw bale and hot glue. You will need to bring three wine bottles, one string of 100 white Christmas lights and flowers or whatever you are using to decorate. This would be beautiful at the front door, on the dining room table or on the patio. When: September 26, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Where: NCCE-Bladen County Center, 450 Smith Circle Dr., Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Free of charge Register by September 24th Contact Nancy Olsen (910)-862-4591 for more information.       Share:

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Holiday Wreath Making

A great holiday activity to make a wreath for the front door, inside the house or back gate. I will provide the green wreath and hot glue. You will need to bring ribbon, flowers, seeds, pods, glitz and whatever you are decorating with. Think outside the box and design a fantastic holiday wreath.   When: November 2, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Where: NCCE-Bladen County Center, 450 Smith Circle Dr., Elizabethtown, NC 28337   Free of charge Register by October 30th Contact Nancy Olsen, (910)-862-4591 for more information. Share:

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Events for Bladen County Residents

By Dora Brogdon This weekend promises to be a busy one for Bladen County residents. Tonight, (Thursday, August 16) beginning at 6 p.m. the final Sunset Jams Concert Series will be at Goldston’s Beach. The band that will be performing are called The Fantastic Shakers. The event is sponsored by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeastern Health. The concert will continue whether it’s rain or shine and admission is free. On Saturday, there will be a Back to School Blast from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown. The event will help parents to obtain the many items a student needs like: school supplies, free haircuts, …..

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Benefit planned for Ayven’s Sunny Place

Contributed A benefit is planned to support Ayven’s Sunny Place which is a non-profit group offering support to families with critical ill children. The event will take place on Saturday, September 8th, at the Lumber River Camp Ground located at 570 Tar Landing Road, Evergreen. According to the Facebook page for the non-profit, the funds raised will be used to construct the first house in Brunswick County for critically ill children and their families to enjoy a trip to the beach between their treatments. The event will include plenty to see and do. On Friday, September 7th, there will be a spaghetti plate sale and corn hole tournament. Cost fo plates is …..

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Dennis Pait Fundraiser

A barbecue plate sale and cake auction fundraiser is planned for Dennis Pait for Saturday, September 8, at 11 am at the Center Road Baptist Church Community Building. Cost is a donation.     Share:

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Events for Bladen County residents

By Dora Brogdon Tonight (Thursday), the Legendary Motown Revue takes the stage at 6 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown. The concert is sponsored by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley-Bladen Healthcare. Admission is free and concerts are rain or shine. This Saturday, beginning at noon, the Mother County Genealogical Society will be meeting at Bladenboro Historical Building at 818 South Main Street in Bladenboro. Albert Shaw will be there to discuss the Shaw family history and the early industries in Bladen County. Everyone is welcomed to come and attend the meeting. Share:

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Duplin Winery to Host 42nd Annual Grape Stomp  

 August 7, 2018 – This September, Duplin Winery is hosting its 42nd Annual Grape Stomp in Rose Hill, NC on Saturday, September 8 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include live music, interactive games, vineyard tours, wine tastings, prizes, food, drink, and of course a grape stomping contest.   Duplin Winery’s long-standing tradition began in 1976 when Duplin’s first grape harvest was ready for crushing, which was then done manually. Over 100 people joined together in Rose Hill and were able to stomp close to 1,000 pounds of grapes to make the first Duplin wines.   Duplin Winery’s Annual Grape Stomp has come a long way since then. Today, festival-goers stomp around …..

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Registration for fall classes is this week at BCC

Registration for fall classes at Bladen Community College continues on Wednesday and Thursday, August 8 and 9, 2018, from 9 A.M. until 2 P.M. and from 3:30 P.M. until 7 P.M. in the Student Services building on the Dublin campus. BCC offers 80 curriculum programs, associate degrees with college transfer, high school credentials, and workforce development careers such as cosmetology, industrial engineering, nursing, information technology, EMS, and welding. The college can transform your life. Talk with a counselor at 910.879.5500. Share:

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East Bladen High School Class of 1988 Plans Class Reunion

The East Bladen High School Class of 1988 will conduct a  Class Reunion on October 19 and 20. The cost is $110 per couple and $60 for individuals. The cost includes the following: *Tailgate before the East Bladen High School Cougars home game *Premier Location for the tailgate “The Venue at Regal Resort” *Catered Dinner by Southern Smoke *Photographer *DJ playing all of the best ’80s songs *Open Bar The deadline for payment is September 1. Rich Glenn a Class of 1988 member and banker is collecting the payments for the class reunion and you can use the following methods to make your payment. CashApp – $RichCGlennJr PayPal – Richglennjr@hotmail.com …..

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The Mother County Genealogical Society to hold meeting

The Mother County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday August 11th from noon until 2 pm in the Bladenboro Historical Society Building at 818 South Main St in Bladenboro.   All are welcome to attend.   Albert Shaw will speak on his Shaw family history in Bladen County.   Pitch, tar, turpentine, and rosin taken from pine trees were perhaps the most important products from the Bladen County area during its early history.   Mr. Shaw will also bring tools and artifacts and talk also about that industry. Share:

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Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter to meet

The 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, grandchild or sibling is welcome to attend. Time has proven that with caring and sharing comes healing. We always focus on helping each other. Chapter members affirm that “When we get together, we help one another” and we find strength and solace. Together we discover that ‘We Do Not Walk Alone’. For more information, contact …..

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Back to School Blast planned

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 for Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown. The Back to School Blast will offer free haircuts, free uniform exchanges, health screenings, and more. For more information call Billie Hall at 910-862-2066 or Pastor Brock Meyer at 919-606-6350.   Share:

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Bladen County Dementia Workshop

Melanie Bunn who is a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and a Dementia Training Specialist, from Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, will be presenting on “What Happenings Next?” at the Bladen County Community Dementia Workshop on Wednesday, August 29th. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown. Understanding the progression of dementia can help us learn what to expect and how to better interact with those we care about.  Follow  the story of one family as they move through the stages of dementia.  Learn along with them what works, what doesn’t work, and how to keep the peace along the way. The church is located …..

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NC Works training for Businesses and Industries
  • 07/25/2018
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If you are a business or industry interested in North Carolina Works there is now a training for you. Ann Garrett, Center Manager with NCWorks Career Center of Bladen County announced there will be a NCWorks 101 Training for Businesses and Industries. The event will be on August 1, at Bladen Community College in Building # 3, Room 104 on 7418 NC Hwy 41 W in Dublin, NC. The training will be held from 9:30 am until 12:00 Noon. Anyone interested is asked to RSVP by contacting Ann Garrett by email at gabrilla.garrett@nccommerce.com. Seats are limited. Bladen NC Works 101 for Businesses Share:

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Clarkton Public Library will host a Harry Potter Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, July 31

Clarkton, 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, NC 28433. Partygoers will enjoy Harry Potter themed entertainment, activities, games, refreshments, and crafts. Here are just some of the festivities guests can enjoy at the party: +Make a magical craft +Take a picture in our photo booth +Test your Harry Potter knowledge in our trivia contest* +Come dressed up and enter our costume contest* …..

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The Pizzaz Band to Play Summer Sounds Concert on Thursday

By Erin Smith The Pizazz Band is set to take to the stage for the next installment of the Summer Sounds concert series at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market Thursday from 6 until 9 PM. The concert series is presented by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley-Bladen Healthcare. Admission to the concert is free and Sunset Slush of Bladen County will be on hand offering tasty frozen treats. Concertgoers can also purchase Summer Sounds concert series T-Shirts for $10. Don’t forget to stop and meet the vendors who helped to make the concert possible. The Pizazz Band is from Roxboro and plays a variety of …..

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Events for Bladen County Residents

By Dora Brogdon This weekend there will be plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Today (Thursday, July 19th), the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeastern Health will be sponsoring the annual Sunset Jams Concert Series at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake. The event will begin at 6 p.m., whether it rains or not, and will end at 9 p.m. The band named The Big Time Party Band will be taking the stage and admission to the concert is free. On Friday at 1 p.m. a Beginning Genealogy group will be meeting at the Bladen County Senior Center, located at 608 McLeod Street in Elizabethtown. Remember to bring a notebook and a pencil! …..

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Christmas in July event sees plenty of shoppers, raises money for scholarships

By Erin Smith Bladen County residents turned out to start their Christmas shopping early on Friday at the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Extension Office in Elizabethtown. The well attended event offered all manner of crafts including homemade preserves, handcrafted jewelry, handmade cutting boards and handmade ornaments to please everyone on your shopping list. Dorothy Barnes said she enjoyed shopping and the lunch was delicious. She also was able to get an early start on her Christmas shopping list. Shirley Hough of Elizabethtown also stopped in to shop and talk with friends. Ms. Hough said, “I enjoy getting out and seeing people I don’t normally get to see.” The event is hosted by …..

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Christmas in July to be held at Bladen County Cooperative Extension

If you want to get an early start on your Christmas shopping the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center will host the annual “Christmas in July” Bazaar and Salad Lunch from 10 a.m. until 2 pm. Lunch includes chicken, pasta, vegetable and fruit salads, bread sticks and a beverage for $5.  Tickets can be purchased at the Extension Office located at 450 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown. There will also be raffle tickets available for themed baskets filled an array of goodies. Vendors will also be available with a variety of items. The funds by the Extension and Community Association ladies go to support scholarships. For more information call 910-862-4591. Share:

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Events for Bladen County residents

By Dora Brogdon There will be plenty to see and do in Bladen County this weekend. Tonight, the Summer Sounds concert will take place at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market. The band North Tower will be taking the stage at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market in Elizabethtown from  6 until 9 p.m.  The event is free and is sponsored by by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley-Bladen Healthcare. On Saturday, July 14th, there will be a Breast Cancer Fundraiser for Deborah Powers Sealey which will begin at 11 a.m. at 269 Tar Heel Rd, Tar Heel, NC 28392 and will end at 3 p.m. All proceeds earned at the fund …..

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Fundraiser planned for David Johnson

A fundraiser is planned for David Johnson on Saturday, August 4th, at Merritt Brothers located at 8906 NC Highway 41 East near White Lake.  The event will begin at 9 a.m. and last all day. The event will feature bikes, big rigs, cars, trucks and a Jeep Cruise-In. Cost is $10 per entry and trophies will be awarded. There will also be a plate sale, 50-50 Raffle, an auction, a yard sale, bounce houses and more. Al proceeds go to David “Punk” Johnson for medical expenses. He has had a stroke which has left him paralyzed on the left side. Share:

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Events for Bladen Residents

By Dora Brogdon July 7: The Gospel Explosion will begin at 6 p.m. at the Faith Temple Evangelist located in Clarkton on July 7th. There will be various groups and singers at the event and if anyone would like to be added to the service contact to please give LoWanda a call at (910) 988-4475. Share:

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Oak Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church VBS

Oak Grove Church is hosting vacation bible School from July 16 thru July 20, 2018, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm each night.Children and adults are welcome. Supper will be served each night. Come have a bible adventure! The address is: 1423 Oak Grove Church Road Bladenboro, NC 28320 Share:

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Duplin County Event to Honor American Revolution Patriot and Statesman

Lovers of American history seeking to extend their July 4th patriotic celebration may look to Kenansville for the July 6 dedication of a historic highway marker for the late U.S. Congressman, James Gillespie. Those who appreciate an immigrant success story, with a willingness of the subject to sacrifice life and possessions to help build a nation that promoted extending rights of the common man can enhance their understanding of local, state and national history. The Irish-born emigrant became a trusted political leader in his adopted Village of Grove, located in present-day Kenansville. Gillespie, (ca. 1746-1805) and wife, Dorcas Mumford, a native of Onslow County became the parents of several children …..

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Beginning Genealogy group to meet

A Beginning Genealogy group meets on the first and third Friday at 1 p.m. at the Bladen County Senior Center, 608 McLeod Street in Elizabethtown. This month’s meetings will be on July 6 and July 20. Bring a notebook and a pencil and we’ll embark on an enjoyable trip through time! No ones Family History should be a Mystery! For more information call Romall Watson at the Center, 910-872-6339, or email at Joanssister@hotmail.com. Share:

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Summer Read and Hike Day at Jones Lake State Park

Contributed Bladen County will be receiving its first “Little Free Library in late July. There are plans for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and “Summer Read and Hike Day” for youth at Jones Lake State Park on Saturday, July 28th, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, according to Carrie Harmon. According to Harmon, the Little Free Library is a non-profit book exchange program with the mantra of “Take a Book. Share a Book”. The program has engaged communities around the world to promote reading and literacy. Historically, Bladen County has never had a Little Free Library until now! As part of a final project for a local educator’s North Carolina Environmental Education …..

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Events for Bladen County

By Dora Brogdon The annual Fourth of July Sidewalk Sale in Elizabethtown kicks off on Friday and will continue on Saturday and all of next week. Stores will have merchandise displayed on the sidewalks and there will be plenty to chose from inside as well. Also, on Saturday the alumni of Tar Heel High School classes from 1980 through 1989 will be holding a Class Reunion. If anyone is interested in attending this event please email Karen Singletary Sands at F00man@bellsouth.net. Share:

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Public Meeting

Bladen County Commissioners to meet in Special Session

The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018 regarding tax matters. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Room located on the lower level of the Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Ray Britt, Chairman Bladen County Board of Commissioners Share:

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July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

Contributed Often we don’t know what to say or do for grieving parents, so we do nothing. However, the month of July is designated as Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time for supporting our friends and loved ones who’ve experienced the loss of a child. Each year in the United States, the parents of over 50,000 children face the tragedy of losing a child. Rather than looking ahead and planning their children’s futures, bereaved parents are often trapped for years in the memories of their children’s lives. Bereaved mothers and fathers experience more physical and emotional issues than do non-bereaved parents, including severe depression; mortality due to illness and suicide; and failed …..

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Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter announce July meeting

The Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter, serving the parents of both Bladen and Columbus counties, now meets in Bladen County at the Bladen County Senior Center, 608 McLeod Street in Elizabethtown. This month we meet on Friday, July 6th, at 3 p.m. Any adult who has experienced a loss of their child, grandchild or sibling is welcome to attend. We meet to share and understand our grief to and help each other. We invite and welcome any parent, grandparent or adult sibling who is interested in attending. Share:

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ACT Prep class to be offered

Contributed Are you wanting to get some reinforcement for your child to prepare them for the ACT test?  There will be a 4-hour tutorial in the four core areas: English, Reading, Math, and Science offered by three highly qualified teachers from East Bladen High School. Ms. Denise Cashwell will be teaching the Math section; Mrs. Anita Willington will be teaching the English and Reading sections; and Mrs. Cheryl West will be teaching the Science section. The class will be conducted in the Small Fellowship Hall at the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 12th, at two different times. The first period will be taught from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and …..

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Amateur Radio Enthusiasts host international competition in Bladen County

Contributed Amateur radio enthusiasts from Bladen County came together this past weekend to demonstrate their technical expertise, and the emergency response capabilities of amateur, or ‘Ham’, radio.  Members of the Bladen County Amateur Radio Society, known as W4BLA, set up a make-shift operations site in the field adjacent to the Farmer’s Market in downtown Elizabethtown, and, for a 24-hour period known as ‘Field Day’, they operated an around-the-clock effort to contact as many radio amateurs around the world as possible.  Their efforts were astonishingly successful! At an almost frenetic pace, club members logged hundreds of contacts thru-out the day, and across the night, ranging from northern Canada, all the way …..

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Teen Challenge to host Open House Saturday

By Erin Smith Teen Challenge will host an Open House for their Bladen County location on Saturday, June 23rd, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The house is located at 1456 Lula Long Road in the Ammon community and everyone is encouraged to come and learn more about the Teen Challenge program. Teen Challenge will begin to accept applications for the Bladen County location on Monday, June 25th. However, if you need treatment, you can call Albemarle Teen Challenge at 252-338-8263 and Teen Challenge will work with you to get you the help you need. The curriculum utilized for Teen Challenge includes personal studies which encourage the women to study areas in …..

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Events for Bladen County residents

By Dora Brogdon There will be plenty for Bladen County residents to do this weekend. This Saturday the Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church will be having a food pantry, from His Table to Yours, opening from 10 a.m. until noon and a clothes closet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No fee is required while personal transportation and identifications are required. Saturday evening, the White Oak Community Building will be the location for a barbecue chicken plate fundraiser from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. for Sandy Hunsinger. All proceeds will be going to benefit her recovery. The cost per plate is $9 and all fixings will be included. For more information call Caroline Rising …..

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All About Squash Workshop

The Bladen County Cooperative Extension Office is offering a workshop “All About Squash” on Tuesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. Learn what to do with your excess summer squash. The workshop will explore a variety of ways to use squash in your meals. There is no cost to attend. The Bladen County Cooperative Extension Office is located at 450 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown. For more information contact Nancy Olsen at 910-862-4591.   Share:

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Garden Tool repair workshop set

Learn how to repair, sand and sharpen your garden tools the right way. The Bladen County Cooperative Extension Office will be conducting a Garden Tool Repair Workshop on Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Bring your spade, hoe, and hand clippers. A very nice tool kit will be provided for participants. The cost is $15 registration and the class will be conducted at the Bladen County Cooperative Extension Office located at 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. Reserve your space by August 13th. Contact Nancy Olsen at 910-862-4591 for more information. Share:

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Madonna Thunder Hawk to Attend Inaugural Lumbee Film Festival with North Carolina Premiere of ​Warrior Women

Filmmaker Christina D. King will also be in attendance  Wilmington, NC — Madonna Thunder Hawk (Oohenumpa Lakota) is confirmed to attend the first ever Lumbee Film Festival with the film Warrior Women, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the UNC Pembroke Entrepreneurship Incubator. This inaugural festival showcases bold, original new films made by American Indians, especially members of the Lumbee Tribe living in North Carolina and across the United States. Tickets are free, and guests are encouraged to RSVP at cucalorus.org/lumbee-film-festival/​. Since the 1970s Madonna Thunder Hawk has been an instrumental voice in the battles for Native sovereignty, and remains vocal in her advocacy for implementing self-determination in tribal youth and …..

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Gospel Explosion set for Faith Temple Evangelist Center

The Gospel Explosion will be taking place on July 7th at the Faith Temple Evangelist Center in Clarkton. It will begin at 6 p.m. with various groups and singers there for entertainment. If anyone would like to be added to the service contact LoWanda at (910) 988-4475. Share:

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Quilt exhibit in Bladenboro Historical Society Art Gallery

Contributed A display of fancy handmade quilts made by Mary Pittman is now on exhibit in the Bladenboro Visual Arts Gallery in the Bladenboro Historical Society Building, 818 South Main Street, Bladenboro, NC. Bladenboro Visual Arts Gallery hours are 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. This exhibit will continue until July 29th. Mary Pittman was born in Bladen County in 1923, the daughter of William McCoy “Coy” Smith and Lilly E. Singletary.  Her quilts were made from 1945 through 1980.  The display of the quilts was prepared by Mrs. Pittman’s daughter, Mary Lou Davis Share:

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This Day In History

This Day in History – June 12
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1787 – US Law passes providing a senator must be at least 30 years old. 1849 – Gas mask patented by Lewis Haslet (Louisville, Kentucky) 1881 – The USS Jeannette, under the command of George Washington De Long, is crushed by Artic ice after 21 months of ice-bound drifting. 1909 – “Shine On, Harvest Moon” by Ada Jones & Billy Murray hits #1. 1917 – US Secret Service extends protection of the President to include his family. 1923 – Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet above ground in NYC. 1931 – Al Capone is indicted on 5,000 counts of prohibition and perjury. …..

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Greater McKoy’s Chapel to celebrate Father’s Day

Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc., in Dublin, NC, where Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor, will be celebrating Father’s Day Sunday, June 17, during the 11 o’clock morning worship service.  Rev. James McKinnon, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest preacher.  Come join us as we celebrate our father’s with the love of the Lord. Share:

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Upcoming Events

Events for Bladen Residents

By Dora Brogdon This Saturday, June 2, the Thompson’s will hold a family reunion at the Sandy Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Family and friends are encouraged to come and bring any photos they have to share with the family. For more information call Patricia Thompson Edge at (920)-876-7144. The Clarkton PFWB Church is inviting friends and family to. It will begin at 10 a.m. with the Silence Family of Jacksonville. Rev. It  will be making a special visit to the church. For more information about this even call Rev. Charle Tatum either (910)-648-2963 or (910)-991-6540. Share:

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No Ammon Blueberry Festival this year

By Erin Smith After 22 years, an event that many Bladen County residents have looked forward to will not take place this year. The Ammon Blueberry Festival has ended its run after it was decided to not move forward with festival plans for this year, according to Marguerite Coble, one of the event’s many organizers. The reason given for no festival this year is the fact that so many of those who volunteer to help are not able to assist the committee this year. “With limited staff, we just decided this year it was best not to have it,” said Coble. When asked about the future for the festival, Coble …..

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Bladen County Smart Start offers Family Fun Time in June

Bladen County Smart Start’s Lending Library presents Family Fun Time every Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. These fun and engaging family workshops will take place at the Bladen Smart Start Office located at 228 West Broad Street in Elizabethtown.  The Family Fun  Time is open to children ages birth to five and their care givers. There will be a new topic each day and plenty of fun for everyone. Each child that visits has an opportunity to win an educational prize pack. For more information or to register your child for Family Fun Time, call 910-862-3335.   Share:

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Upcoming Events

Events for Bladen County residents

By Dora Brogdon This weekend there will be plenty for Bladen County residents to see and do as they prepare to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, there will be a Grilled Chicken Plate fundraiser at the Camp Clearwater Arcade in White Lake. Each plate of food will cost $7 and will begin at 11 a.m. The fundraiser is for Ron Black, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and diagnosed again with colon cancer in February. He cannot afford to pay some of his medical bills because he doesn’t have insurance. On Sunday, at 6 p.m. the Elizabethtown Church of God will be showing Rev. David West’s chalk artworks. Share:

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First Baptist Church 4th Annual Jesus Jam

First Baptist Church 4th Annual Jesus Jam Community Event on June 09, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bounce houses, game truck, water slides and much, much more. We will have all sorts of games, food, booths and vendors. You can also register for Vacation Bible School at this time. We are located at 501 Martin Street, Elizabethtown, NC. Please come out and join us, there is plenty of fun to be had by all. You don’t have to be a member to participate in the event. Just come! Share:

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White Lake Water Festival still on go

The 40th annual White Lake Water Festival is still on go for this weekend. Tonight (Friday) Soul on the Beach will take to the stage at 6 p.m. at Goldston’s Beach. On Saturday, the festival continues with the parade beginning at 10 a.m.  “Our Water Festival Committee is hoping for a great weekend in spite of on and off showers to celebrate 40 years of the Water Festival,” said Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dawn Maynard. The only events which have been cancelled are the Car Show and Tractor Pull which were scheduled to take place on Saturday on US 701 across form the Scotchman. All other events will go on as scheduled.  There are two …..

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Cooperative Leadership Camp accepting registrations

The Cooperative Council of North Carolina will conduct a Cooperative Leadership Camp (CLC) from June 18th through June 22nd, 2018, at the FFA Center at White Lake.  CLC is a five day four night summer camp that puts teens in the positions of Worker Owners of a T-shirt cooperative. The teens work through the week to elect a board of directors, design, produce and sell T-shirts for their cooperative. At the end of the week they have their Annual Meeting to hear about the week and vote to dissolve the cooperative. Sponsored teens will learn skills such as team building, the seven cooperative principles, and industry workshops as well as a …..

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BCC Graduates Associate Degree Nursing Students

DUBLIN – Bladen Community College graduated 30 nursing students in one of its larger associate degree nursing classes in a pinning ceremony in May. The service included inspirational remarks from graduate Lynn Rich Worrell. Summer Lynn Culbreth was selected by her fellow students to receive the Professional Nursing Award, for demonstrating strong leadership qualities and providing a worthy role model for others. The Florence Nightingale Award was given to Howan Muzette Smith, by faculty choice, as the student with the strongest theory and clinical application skills. Brianna Shanice Alston was recognized with the highest grade point average with the Outstanding Student Nurse Award. Marshalls for the occasion were Amanda M. …..

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Events for Bladen Residents

By Dora Brogdon May 18 & 19: Saturday at 10 a.m., the 40th Annual White Lake Water Festival will begin with a parade. There will be activities throughout the day to keep everyone busy! For more information on the festival or you would like to take part in it, call the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (910)-862-4368. May 19: White Oak Family Worship Center’s College and Careers Group will have their 5k Trail Run and Walk begin at 8:30 a.m. It will take place at Jones Lake State Park and call (910) 618-7329 to pay for the $25 admission. For more information and registration go to payit2.com/event/100198. May …..

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Bladen County Conducts First Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

By Erin Smith Bladen County conducted the first annual Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It was a somber mood during the well attended event on Wednesday morning at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church Christian Activities Center.  While rain fell intermittently outside, inside the Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy Cadets presented the colors, and assisted with recognizing Bladen County’s fallen officers and placed a memorial wreath in their honor.  Bladen County has had five law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. They are Chief Roy Franklin Fores with the Bladenboro Police Department, Chief Marvin James Bell with …..

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Upcoming Events

Bladen County Co-op Extension Announces Classes

Bladen County Cooperative Extension has announced a pair of classes open to the public. Plant Propagation Class, Tuesday, May 22 9am—12 noon.  Bladen County Cooperative Extension Greenhouse, 450 Smith Circle Drive, Elizabethtown. Please pay registration fee ($5) by May 18. Learn how to propagate plants.  Learn various ways to propagate plants, including semi-hard wood cuttings, air layering, stem cuttings leaf cutting, division,and other methods. We will talk about root cuttings, softwood and hardwood cutting but will not be doing these. We will be doing our “creating” outside at the greenhouse next to the Extension office. Please bring a chair. The second class is a FREE on growing grass for a lush …..

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Vacation Bible School

Sandy Grove Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22, from 6-8:30pm. The theme is “Game On: Gearing Up For Life’s Big Game.” There will be snacks, crafts, activities, and Bible teaching each night. Share:

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NCDA&CS expects good blueberry crop through July

By Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says the 2018 blueberry season is shaping up to be a good one despite unusually cold weather in the first quarter of the year. “Our blueberry growers have become accustomed to dealing with unusual weather,” Troxler said. “They have done an excellent job protecting the crop from frost this year, and overall, it is in very good condition. Consumers should expect fresh, N.C. blueberries from now through July.” To celebrate the season, the department will host two Blueberry Days in June. The State Farmers Market in Raleigh will host Blueberry Day on June 21. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors can …..

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Recovery Coach Academy offered in Sampson County

Contributed  Eastpointe MCO  is hosting a Recovery Coach Academy in Sampson County (Clinton) next week May 21st through May 25th. The class is from 9 a.m.until 4 p.m. All participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement.  It is a Certification Board Approved Training Program. It is an innovative new approach to healing people’s lives that is unlike any other training. It offers participants the once-in-a lifetime experience to gain new knowledge, be challenged, and reap valuable rewards, providing the essential learning, tools and resources needed to become an effective recover coach. The class teaches the following foundational principals: *A Person is in recovery when they say they are. *There are many pathways to recovery. …..

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40th annual White Lake Water Festival on tap

By Erin Smith White Lake will be buzzing with activity as the 40th annual White Lake Water Festival takes place Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. One of the many highlights of this year’s water festival is the D. C. Faircloth Watersports Evolution Show. The best view for the water show will be from Goldston’s Pier or Goldston’s Beach.  The weekend kick will off with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club conducting their 2nd annual Rotary International Cup Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. at The Vineyard Golf Course at White Lake.  On Friday evening there will be a Classic Car Cruise in at 6:30 p.m. and a street dance featuring the …..

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Fundraiser planned for Memorial Day weekend

Contributed A Grilled Chicken Plate fundraiser for Ron Black is planned for Saturday, May 26th, at 11 a.m. at the Camp Clearwater Arcade at White Lake. Cost is $7 per plate.  There will also be a silent auction, door prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Black was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2017 and colon cancer in February. He has undergone two different surgeries and does not have medical insurance. Share:

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Bladenboro Town Hall

Bladenboro Town Board to meet

By Erin Smith The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Bladenboro Town Hall.  The board will be asked to approve the consent agenda which consists of approval of agenda items, approval of minutes, approval of departmental reports, and approval of budget amendment. Action items will consist of: 1. Mr. Don White, with Boost-the-Boro, presenting a request for funding. 2. Discussion of self-evaluation forms. 3. Consideration of zoning amendments. 4. Discussion of a five-year economic development strategic plan. 5. Consideration of the fiscal year 2018 audit contract. 6. Presentation of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. Share:

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Upcoming Events

Events for Bladen Residents

By: Dora Brogdon As the days continue to warm and get longer, Bladen County residents are planning more events and spending more time outdoors. There will be plenty to do this weekend in Bladen County. This Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research and Hollow Township Entertainment will be having a benefit walk. It will be held at the Second New Light Missionary Baptist Church. The registration fee for walkers will be $5 along with refreshments and information for Sarcoidosis. Also on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. until Noon will be a class on How to Start a Drone Business on the Dublin Campus in Building 2 in room …..

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Sponsorships available for Summer Concerts

By Erin Smith The Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a busy summer. They will be offering the Sunset Jams Concert series at White Lake and the Summer Sounds concert series at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market in Elizabethtown.  Sponsorships are still available for both concert series, according to Chamber Executive Director Dawn Maynard.  The Sunset Jams “Alive After Five” concert series will feature the Imitations on Thursday, June 21st; the Big Time Party Band on Thursday, July 19th; and the Fantastic Shakers on Thursday, August 16th. All concerts will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake.  The Summer Sounds concert series will feature North Tower on Thursday, …..

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First Missionary Baptist Church Health Fair

There will be a Health Fair at First Missionary Baptist Church at 501 Martin Street Elizabethtown, NC  on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.   It is so very important for us to live the healthiest lives possible. Come out and get your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Sugar Level and BMI checked to find out what your numbers are and where you stand. This is a free event and open to the public, come out and bring someone with you. Share:

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Clarkton PFWB Church 65th Homecoming Service

 A warm invitation is extended to you, family and friends to join us at the Clarkton PFWB Church on June 3rd to celebrate our 65th Homecoming. At the 10 o’clock hour, The Silence Family of Jacksonville, NC will uplift us with their Southern Gospel sound they are so well known for. Mr. TJ  Tatum will also uplift us with his soft and  inspiring songs for the Lord. Our Homecoming speaker, Rev. Marty Tew  will share his message during the 11 o’clock hour.  Rev. Tew is the World Witness Director of the PFWB Missions Department in Dunn, NC. A Homecoming meal will be served in our fellowship hall at noon. There will be no evening service on this day. Call Rev. Charlie Tatum at 910-648-2963 or 910-991-6540 for any questions. Please invite friends …..

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Safe Prescriber Training session offered

Contributed There will be a Safe Prescriber Training at Vineland Station in Whiteville on Tuesday, June 5th.  The event is free and takes place from 5 until 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served. The speakers for the evening will be Robert “Chuck” Rich Jr., MD and Kim Thrasher, PharmD, BCAC, FCCP, CPP. The event will focus on the new Centers for Disease Control opioid guidelines, better understanding opioid therapy and who to effectively determine if continued therapy is warranted. For registration information, click here. For more information on the training session, contact Kerrie Cave, Project Specialist, at 910-667-9337.   Share:

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Local talent showcases Into The Woods

Get your tickets now to watch local talent perform on the Carolina Civic Center stage in “Into the Woods”. The dates of the performances are June 8th at 7:00 p.m., June 9th at 7:00 p.m., June 10th at 3:00 p.m. and June 15th at 7:00 p.m., June 16th at 7:00 p.m. For all online ticket purchases: carolinaciviccenter.com or you may call the office at 910-738-4339. Hope to see you there! Share:

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Second year success to benefit ALS Association of North Carolina

By Charlotte Smith The second annual for Bladen County Aim for a Cure with Steven’s Stompers event is was held Saturday, May 5th, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Allen Brothers Hunting Preserve. Event organizers reported great attendance and success.  ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The term “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis” comes from Greek. “Amyotrophic” means wasting or thinning of the muscle, or atrophy. “Lateral” refers to the location of the nerve cells that deteriorate in the spinal cord, on its far edge. When these nerve cells die, they leave a scar in the spinal cord that is referred to as “sclerosis.” Alex Daniel and Sandra Robbins organized the Aim for …..

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Food Lion Partners with NALC and USPS to Support Stamp Out Hunger

SALISBURY, N.C.-Food Lion Feeds has partnered with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), the United States Postal Service (USPS) and food banks in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, North Carolina and South Carolina to support the 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Throughout the week, Food Lion will help kick off the drive in each state by donating more than 200,000 meals total to the food banks to support local feeding agencies in these states. Additionally, every Food Lion store will host a weeklong food drive where customers can donate items purchased in the store and not have to worry about …..

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Bladen County Commissioners to meet Monday

By Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown.  The consent items on the agenda include the proposed agenda, minutes of April 16, 2018 special meeting, minutes of April 16, 2018 regular meeting, minutes of April 18, 2018 special meeting, minutes of April 30, 2018 special meeting, budget amendments, county attorney invoices totaling $3,824, NCACC Risk Pool Workers Compensation and General Liability Insurance Renewals for FY 2018-19, National Nurses Week Proclamation, Memorandum of Agreement with County of New Hanover, NC regarding the donation of a 16′ enclosed Public Safety Rehabilitation trailer, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY …..

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Kids Appreciation Day set for Saturday

By Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department and Elizabethtown Fire Department, together, will be conducting their annual Kids Appreciation Day event on Saturday, May 5th, 2018. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Municipal Building located at 805 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. There will be food, games, face painting, pony rides, a home run derby, a basketball three point shoot out, bounce houses and the police department will be giving away bicycles. Trophies will awarded to the winners of the basketball three point shoot out and the home run derby.  Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day.   Share:

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Bladen County Relay for Life today

By Erin Smith Cancer has touched many lives and many families in Bladen County. Bladen County Relay for Life will take place from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. today (Friday, May 4) at the Elizabethtown Middle School track.  There are 22 teams entered in the event. The fundraising goal for this year’s event is to raise $78,000 to help with cancer research. As of 11 a.m. Friday, they had raised $48,610 of that goal.  Festivities will include a luminary service as well as a survivor’s lap and a care giver’s lap. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on the cancer survivors and their care givers as they make their lap around the …..

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Wyatt Fisher Benefit Golf Tourney announced

By Erin Smith The first annual Wyatt Fisher Benefit Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 14th, at the Gates Four Golf Course and Country Club in Fayetteville. Registration for the tournament will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.  Cape Fear Valley Hospital employees, both current and past, of the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Emergency Room organized the event as a tribute to both Julie Fisher, who served as a pediatric nurse and lost her fight with pancreatic caner in 2015. Her nephew, Wyatt Fisher, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia before his third birthday. He passed away on April 28, 2018.  Family, friends and former co-workers have worked tirelessly to …..

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East Bladen High School

East Bladen Boosters To Hold Year End Meeting

The East Bladen Booster Club will be having their end of the year meeting. The meeting will be Thursday, May 10th starting at 6:00 pm at Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church Activity Center 800 W. Broad Street.  The Discussions will consist of the following topics: events that occurred this year, possible upcoming events, and elections of new officers. If you’d like to get involved with the EAGLES, this is the place for you! The club would love to share their support for “OUR” EAGLE  Athletes!!! Share:

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