1. Trinity United Methodist Church Oyster Roast in Elizabethtown is today. Two seatings — 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50 per person. Also serving boiled…
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An American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2020 meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Bladen County Library in Elizabethtown. Anyone…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. 1. The Bladen County Recreation Department’s youth basketball leagues will being play Tuesday at…
Jones Lake State Park is offering a New Year’s Day hike. A park ranger will take hikers on the one-mile Cedar Loop Trail and talk…
The new Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber Executive Director, Terri Dennison was the guest speaker for the monthly lunch and learn held at the Cape Fear…
The Dublin Peanut Festival announced their annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is scheduled. The event will take place this coming Saturday. Santa will be in…
Not to skip past the season of Thanksgiving, however it’s beginning to look (and feel) a lot like Christmas. Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church, also…
RALEIGH – Farms across the state are opening their gates for travelers looking for ways to celebrate the season with unique and fun farm experiences.…
NC Baptist Singers & Orchestra at Tabor City Baptist Church, Monday, November 18, 2019 Share:
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce lunch coming soon will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 12:00 noon, according to Chamber President, Mrs.…
Contributed Model Tour, a Movie, and More all on October 26th WILMINGTON, N.C. – Oct. 22, 2019 – Join Riverlights this month for a spooky,…
Contributed Bladen Community College followed its guest author and WRAL television personality Scott Mason, on a journey around North Carolina at a recent reading and…
The annual Kelly Volunteer Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast is set for Saturday, Nov. 2. The all-you-can-eat meal will be serving from 7 a.m. until…
Contributed DUBLIN – Bladen Community College invites the public to hear guest author and WRAL television personality, Scott Mason reading and sharing stores from his…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Director’s Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2019 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The…
After a ten-year hiatus, there is finally a festival in Clarkton again! And with an estimated crowd of about 350 people Saturday night, it was…
Update: Come and worship with us during our Outdoor Revival at Bluefield United Methodist Church located at 8967 Lisbon Road in Clarkton. The New Center…
ROSE HILL, N.C., September 16, 2019 – Duplin Winery, the largest winery in the South, along with Smithfield Foods, Vidant Health and Duplin County Tourism, is…
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 6 P.M. in the boardroom of the Essic Williams Administration Building…
The Imitations, Home Tour, and Marina Village Night Market happening from: September 20 through September 22 WILMINGTON, N.C. – Sept. 12, 2019 – Sip, snack,…
It’s been about a decade since there’s been a festival celebration held in Clarkton, but — back in the day — Clarkton’s annual festival drew…
Bladen Soil & Water Conservation District announced board meeting schedule earlier today. The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday,…
Contributed by Emma, Health Grinder, Health, Nutrition and Fitness Honestly, a few years ago I didn’t care much about diabetes. That all changed the day…
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The food pantry, From His…
Dublin, North Carolina is often called the ‘Peanut Capital Of The South’. The popular Houston’s Peanuts, which are shipped worldwide, also calls Dublin home. The…
By Charlotte Smith October 2019 is growing closer as summer comes to an end. Boost the Boro, Inc., a Bladenboro non-profit, is dedicated to helping…
Brian Free is undeniably the most recognizable southern gospel tenor of our generation, according to southern gospel fans. In 1982, he has was entertained with…
By Charlotte Smith August is Overdose Awareness Month. Between the years of 2014 and 2017 there were more than 100 deaths in Bladen County due…
Willie Granger and Carson Brown took home Best of Show trophies Saturday afternoon at the Made In The Shade car show, but it was four…
By Joy Warren Apparently, people in Bladen County have a hard time accepting something free … no strings attached … no donation required. The College…
Season tickets go on sale 12PM August 1 with general tickets on sale August 12. Ticketing Information Tickets for the Mainstage Series can be…
Upcoming events: The second band in the Summer Jams Concert Series is scheduled to perform Thursday, July 18th at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake. The…
The Summer Sounds Concert Series got off to a hot start on Thursday evening with temperatures in the mid-90s, but the crowd didn’t seem to…
A day late, but worth the wait. That may be the best description for the fireworks show Friday night at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake.…
The third annual Bladen County Aim for a Cure with Steven’s Stompers event is planned for Saturday, June 29th. The event will be held at…
Contributed Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, or exploited. Elder Abuse occurs in every demographic and can happen to anyone—a…
By Ray Jones Jesus Jam fun, good eats, learning about Bladen’s past and a canoe adventure are just some of the events happening this weekend…
By Ray Jones Temperatures aren’t expected to reach 100 degrees this weekend, but the heat wave will linger. The National Weather Service is forecasting high…
By Charlotte Smith The 41st White Lake Water Festival was one of the best ever according to Dawn Maynard, Executive Director of the Elizabethtown-White Lake…
The Harvesters will perform Sunday, June 2 at Sandy Grove Baptist Church located at 8299 NC 242 South in Bladenboro. The concert is free. An…
Singletary Lake’s Big Canoe Adventure is scheduled for Sunday, June 9 at Singletary Lake State Park located off NC 53 East in Kelly. The program…
Hundreds of people enjoyed the activities Saturday at the 41st annual White Lake Water Festival. And there, truly, was something for everyone. The highlight was…
The Whiteville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts a “Conversation with Authors” on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 4:00…
Contributed The Clarkton PFWB Church welcomes you and friends to our 66th HOMECOMING Celebration Sunday June 2. Beginning at 10 am we will enjoy spiritual songs by Mr. TJ Tatum…
By Dora Brogdon This year will mark the 41st annual White Lake Water Festival for Bladen County since it began in 1979. The festival will…
The event will still be held at the Bladen County Park off US-701, and will be on a Thursday-JUNE 27th (3-6PM). Share:
RALEIGH – With more than 100 tractors, North Carolina food and beverages, music, a carnival and kids’ activities, the Got to Be NC Festival promises…
Dr. Robin Peace of Southeastern Regional Medical Center will present “Calling All Girls: Who Wants to be A Doctor?” on Saturday, May 18 at 10:30…
By Dora Brogdon These weekend the New Hope Missionary Church and The Spiritual Educational Outreach Ministries in Wilmington will be celebrating Women’s Day. The celebration…
The Annual Meeting and Pot-Luck Covered Dish Luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Patriots Hall at Moores Creek National Battlefield on…
Contributed Bladen County Youth Focus Project, Inc. and Bladen County Training School – Bladen Central High School Alumni Association will sponsor a “FISH PLATE” fundraiser…
By Charlotte Smith A hidden treasured community comes out in full bloom every year for the annual May Day celebrations. The citizens of Carver’s Creek,…
You’ve heard this before. This is a busy weekend in Bladen….Many across the county, doing good deeds. Today: 7 – 10 AM…White Oak Volunteer Fire…
You’ve likely seen hummingbirds flitting around flowers and feeders. Blink an eye and the tiny birds are gone. Henry Singletary has captured the beauty of…
The 3rd annual White Lake Water Clean-Up is set for Saturday, May 11 through Thursday, June 6 as the town seeks volunteers to help restore…
Staff report This Saturday will have a total of 7 different events for residents to go enjoy! The first one on the list is Carver’s…
Staff report The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is an organization created by the United States Congress for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed…
Contributed The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is pleased to bring a great slate of webinars and seminars for the month of…
Contributed Come out Class of 1983 and let’s enjoy some food, music and fellowship. We would love for all classmates to participate in celebrating because…
Contributed Women’s Day will be observed at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, May 19th at 11:00 am. Reverend Dr. Pearly Hoskins and Tabernacle…
By Dora Brogdon This Saturday will have three events for Bladen residents; The Annual Kelly Spring Fest,The Bladen County Relay for Life, and Child Abuse…
Over 200 golfers teed off today at The Vineyard golf course at White Lake. 31 teams played in the morning and 20 more in the…
Trees clean air and water, slow climate change, ease poverty and hunger, prevent species loss and feed the human soul. An Arbor Day celebration is…
Have outdated or unused medications? Need to safely dispose of syringes and other sharp objects used in administering medication? Three drug stores in Bladen County…
This weekend, the human voice is the featured instrument as the UNCW Department of Music presents a two-night celebration featuring selections from popular operas and…
Don’t be left out. The Lewis and Clark Circus is coming to Lu Mil Vineyard. Denise Bridgers, with Lu Mil Vineyard, said the event is…
This event has been canceled according to Earnestine Keaton. We did reach out for the reason behind the cancelation, but answer returned. The Cape Fear…
Contributed The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board (CSAB) will meet Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m., in a special called session. The meeting will convene…
May Day has been celebrated for centuries. There are some events planned to celebrate the occasion across Bladen County and in other surrounding areas. Below…
Contributed Virtuoso trumpeter Dean Simms will visit the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton with a night of classic jazz as he leads…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladenboro Spring Fling is drawing a crowd today in downtown Bladenboro. There is live entertainment, food and craft vendors. Winners of…
A wonderful time of dancing and singing was had on Friday evening at the 30th Annual Bladen We Care Gala, which was held at Cape…
The Mother County Genealogical Society (MCGS) will meet Saturday, April 13th, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. in the Bladenboro Historical Society Building, 818 South…
By Dora Brogdon This Friday and Saturday will be marking the 27th annual Old Fashioned Planter’s Day event which set to be held at the…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will meet Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8:00 a.m. Small Auditorium at the Powell-Melvin Agriculture Center located at…
Elizabethtown Baptist Church excited to be hosting the Greatest Hits Live Tour on April 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. in our Christian Activity Center. We…
As the weather is warming, many individuals are beginning to plan their Easter Celebrations. Shane Freeman, Park Superintendent with Jones Lake, announced the 9th annual…
Contribute 2nd Annual Best Biscuit Baker Contest & 1st Annual Pound Cake Contest “Searching for the Best Pound Cake & Best Biscuit Baker” Judging will…
By Erin Smith The annual Bladen County Relay for Life Survivors Gala will take place on Sunday, March 24th, at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in…
On April 18 the Special Olympics will be held at Elizabethtown Middle School. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will last until 2…
Congratulations to the Bladenboro Middle School Battle of the Books team for winning the middle school district competition today. The school will represent our district…
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.…
The second annual Lumbee Film Festival takes place May 2019 at the UNC Pembroke Entrepreneurship Incubator in Pembroke, NC. The festival showcases bold, original new…
By Erin Smith The annual Bladen County Relay for Life Survivors Gala will take place on Sunday, March 24th, at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in…
Contributed On Saturday, March 2, the Clarkton School of Discovery Science Olympiad teams attended the regional competition at the University of North Carolina- Wilmington. The…
Community Care of The Lower Cape Fear is holding a Community Resiliency Model training on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019, for anyone who is interested in…
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton, NC will host Hawley Magic on Saturday, April 13th, at 7 p.m. They will perform their Las…
By Erin Smith An elegant evening is planned for this year’s Bladen County Hospital Foundation Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, February 23rd,…
Grieving Parents have support in Bladen County through the Compassionate Friends is a self-help group for parents whose children have died- at any age, from any cause. The…
Contributed There will be a meeting on Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 pm at the Bladen Extension Office (450 Smith Circle Drive in Elizabethtown). Dr.…
Contributed The Bladen Relay for Life had their first organizational meeting of February at the Bladen County Library on Tuesday, February 12th, at 6 p.m.…
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…
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…
A board retreat of the Bladen Community College Board of Trustees is scheduled on February 22, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Student Resource Center,…
Come join Bladen Community College as it hosts Randell Jones, award winning author, editor and storyteller on Monday, Feb. 25th, at 11 am in the Student…
The Powell Family will perform at Clarkton First Baptist Church on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church…
The 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…
By Erin Smith A Clarkton author will hold a book signing on Sunday, February 24th at the Clarkton Public Library from 2 until 4 p.m. Clarkton First…
RALEIGH: In celebration of Black History Month, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper will honor African American musicians and artists from North Carolina at…
Contributed 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…