The recent COVID-19 news conference was held on Thursday, July 29, at 3 p.m. During the conference, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and his task…
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by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, the Team changed things up…
Contributed Pembroke, NC – The 4th annual Lumbee Film Festival returns to the big screen with eighteen new films directed by indigenous filmmakers screening over…
By Danna Martínez The dolphin is a mammal that inhabits the waters around the world. An average dolphin is around 2.5m tall, has a grayish…
Are your children interested in learning more about environmental health? Are you a high school student considering an education or career in the environmental sector?…
By Danna Martínez And if you still doubt that you are unique, just look at the palms of your hands. Studies have shown that each…
By Cara Beth Lewis Back-to-school time is approaching, and so is the Bladen Community College Back to School Blast. This is an event for all…
By Leyton Ezzell National Milk Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 28 in order to honor a beloved treat for people of all ages, chocolate!…
by Charlotte Smith One of Bladen County’s most esteemed community leaders passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. There was standing room only after many…
Now available for sale are handmade Colombian-style necklaces – the perfect gift of a special occasion or a unique statement piece. There is a limited…
photos by Kennth Armstrong written by Charlotte Smith In 1992, Thomas Marchmon was killed in New York, and he left behind an infant, three brothers,…
By Danna Martínez This August 18, the Bladen County Health Department will host an open baby shower for the community. The donations will provide diapers…
By Danna Martínez The Aging Senior Nutrition Program offers home-delivered meals to the entire community. The service is leaded for people 60 and older who…
The Bladenboro Rotary Club leads by example with the motto Service Above Self. For 54 years, the local civic group has awarded members for service…
A photo exhibit featuring the works of Terry Wayne Young will be on display beginning Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Bladenboro Historical Society Building. Describing…
By Leyton Ezzell The tragedy of September 11th, 2001, is something that shook the entire world. The shock of what happened rippled within any person…
By Cara Beth Lewis Whether you are a student or teacher with the end of summer break dreadfully drawing near or simply a lover of…
By Cara Beth Lewis The U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999. The first full week in August is…
By Cara Beth Lewis Beck Black is a musician from right here in the Mother County who has accomplished much during her career. Bladen Online…
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions for its Tenth Annual “Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the…
By Danna Martínez The reproduction of unbearable or unpleasant sounds is known as cacophony. The term cacophony comes from the Greek words kakós and phoné.…
Contributed Lewis, Daphne and Laney Fletcher of Bladen County were in a car accident recently that changed their lives for a while. According to the…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, the team prepared pizza! Also,…
It is time to celebrate. The 100th anniversary of Bladen County Public Health was July 21, 2021. According to Bladen County Health and Human Services…
The photo above is a stock image of a dog. by Charlotte Smith Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. Many people exhibit this phobia, but…
By Danna Martínez A photo is worth a thousand words. The ability to capture images has transcended beyond the sharing of ideas. In turn, the…
By Danna Martínez Talking to a person is one of the most common activities today. There are thousands of topics of interest, curiosities, and stories…
The Southeastern Times was a Bladen County newspaper in the 1970s and 1980s. BladenOnline intern, Leyton Ezzell searchesyt through the pages of these old papers…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – July 20, 2021 – Area high school students can earn a chance to win a Chevy Spark car from Powers Swain Chevrolet. Powers…
By Danna Martínez Sometimes we must find control in our lives. Moreover, we need to have an equalibrium. The term equilibrium comes from the Latin…
By Cara Beth Lewis A “Back to School Blast” will occur on August 7th from 8 am until 12 pm at Bladen Community College. All…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen Baptist Association is a resource for 41 churches, 39 of which are in Bladen County. Each church involved chose to…
By Danna Martínez Going to eat at a restaurant is always a great option, but cooking at home can be a great experience too! Among…
By Cara Beth Lewis Alex Munroe, the owner of Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery, excitedly shared with BladenOnline that a legendary Rock N Roll photographer,…
Contributed July 15, 2021 – Boost the ‘Boro, Inc. announced today that Cara Beth Lewis is the recipient of the 2021 Boost the Boro Scholarship…
This recipe was submitted by Susan Ward to The Southeastern Times on July 14, 1986. Ingredients: -2 cups cooked turkey, cubed -2 tablespoons margarine -2…
By Dr. Mike Walden Mark Twain once said, ‘It’s difficult to make predictions, particularly about the future.’ Economists like me often use the comment as…
By Danna Martínez Light is a spectrum, which, thanks to the human eye, we can perceive. There are different ways that light can be emitted;…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, Nicole and Charlotte cooked Meatloaf!…
Bladen County Division on aging will provide relief from the heat to those in need. Requirements are as follows: You must be 60 or older…
By Cara Beth Lewis After a break from the tradition last year due to the pandemic, the annual Beast of Bladenboro Festival will draw a…
By Cara Beth Lewis Elizabeth West is the artist behind the colorful cow painting covering an entire wall inside Over Yonder Coffee, Teas, and Creamery.…
by Danna Martínez A flower can mean more than a thousand words. Throughout history, flowers have been not only a symbol of appreciation but also…
By Danna Martínez Serendipity is the prosperous discovery of something. When we come across serendipity, we do so entirely unexpectedly. Sometimes we plan our itineraries…
By Cara Beth Lewis Santana Sessoms, salon owner, and cosmetologist has added boutique items to her hair and tanning salon. The new boutique is located…
By Danna Martínez Within the immense universe, there are multiple mysteries; one of them is the stars. “Yes, there are millions of stars. And millions…
By Cara Beth Lewis On Thursday, July 15th, a fun yoga session will be led by Judy Sessoms at the Bladenboro Historical Building. According to…
Southeast Farm Press announced Dan Ward of Clarkton, N.C. is the 2021 Peanut Efficiency Award winner for the Upper Southeast. According to Brad Haire with…
by Danna Martínez The way we use our voice is significantly related to the use of inflections. In order to communicate an idea, we can…
The Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG), in conjunction with its members Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland Counties and the municipalities therein, are conducting…
By Cara Beth Lewis A new school year is approaching, and Bladen County Schools has recently made announcements for parents, guardians, and students. According to…
PHOTOS by Kenneth Armstrong East Bladen High School graduate Larrell Murchison hosted his first Community Fun Day on Saturday at Elizabethtown Middle School. The NFL player and…
By Cara Beth Lewis On Sunday, July 11th, in White Lake, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson and his wife, Yolanda, were welcomed…
The American Flag, also known as Old Glory, is an iconic symbol of freedom. There are specific etiquette rules to follow when handling the country’s…
by Leyton Ezzell International Town Criers Day is a day to remember the people called Town Criers, also known as “Bellmen,” normally celebrated on the…
This recipe was published by The Southeastern Times on August 31st, 1977. It shows what you can do with pudding and pie filling. Ingredients -1…
By Danna Martínez An opinion is the expression of a person’s thoughts or feelings. One person’s view has the power to affect the minds of…
Bladen County Animal Control will offer an adoption special from July 12, 2021, thru July 30, 2021, according to Karen Suggs, Shelter Manager at the…
by Leyton Ezzell Elizabethtown and White Lake celebrated Independence Day with a bang. Locals and tourists always look forward to July 4th and the annual…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, Nicole and Charlotte fixed Pull-apart Gingersnap Cookies!…
Reporter Garrett Bergquist with Spectrum News recently published “A tradition of service and leadership”. Bergquist interviewed Rick Hester, Johnston County manager. Hester is the son of Robert and…
Contributed The pastor Rev. Jackie Strickland and the congregation invite your children and the children of the the communities to the Lord’s Bible School. If…
by Danna Martínez Our intellect allows us to understand different situations in life, but our capacity for understanding is limited in some cases. Those things…
by Danna Martínez Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in the United States; unfortunately, it is also one of the most misused…
Researched and contributed by Leyton Ezzell This recipe was published in The Southeastern Times on August 31, 1977, and was made by a woman known…
Co-ops encourage safety before, during and after the storm RALEIGH, N.C. (July 7, 2021) – North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are closely monitoring the path of…
by Danna Martínez The big apple, the city that never sleeps, the capital of the world, New York City! I was always interested in understanding…
By Cara Beth Lewis EMS Director, David Howell, shared information with BladenOnline regarding the administration of Naloxone (Narcan), a medicine that reverses the overdose of…
By Cara Beth Lewis Antiques, boutique clothing and jewelry, home decor, and more can all be found in this Clarkton store. Traxx Chic Vintiques is…
Here’s hoping that everyone enjoyed the 4th of July holiday and that you got to experience some of that freedom we love so much. Our…
by Danna Martínez Each technological advance allows the human being to have a greater scope of information globally. In fact, the technology and the knowledge…
Many Bladen County residents will take to the water in some form or fashion this weekend. Safe Kids of Bladen County reminds everyone of the…
This recipe was published on July 26, 1989, and submitted by Aileen Lewis Schaller. Ingredients : -3 or 4 small oranges -5 kumquats (optional) -4…
by Cara Beth Lewis New Light Church in Bladenboro launched “NLC Connections” earlier this year. These classes are open to anyone who would like to…
Stormy sky at White Lake, NC. Photo by Rick Hester, Johnston County Manager. We are thankful for those who come back home for the holidays!
The Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan released today’s COVID-19 Update. The positive COVID-19 cases in the county continue to…
by Danna Martínez “That is inconceivable!” We say that something is inconceivable when we are so surprised by an event or action that we cannot…
The annual White Lake Fireworks Show is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, at 9 pm. The public may view the show at Goldston’s Beach at…
Nicole and Charlotte make some pull-apart Gingersnap cookies to celebrate National Gingersnap Day. According to National Day Calendar website, the National Gingersnap Day is on…
Ever wake up, get up, then realize you have, for whatever the reason, and it is not time to be up,….. NCDOT appears to be…
On June 30, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the North Carolina’s vaccine data on its COVID Data Tracker . Bladen County remains in…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, Nicole and Charlotte had two…
Contributed With the approach of the July 4 th weekend, Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen County is currently hosting US Army Special Forces training at the Regional First Responders Training Center near White Lake. The…
by Danna Martínez In addition to composing the meals of millions of people worldwide, rice is a symbol of cultural identity. Thus, rice is present…
by Charlotte Smith Bladen County Health & Human Services Agency Director, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, released the daily COVID-19 update for today. Over the last…
By Cara Beth Lewis The annual Fourth of July sidewalk sale is quickly approaching! Whether you are a local resident or a tourist, you will…
By Cara Beth Lewis There is a new personal service location in Elizabethtown. Rhonda Hall, a hairdresser, opened her salon, The Hair Loft at 87…
Program focuses on losses suffered from Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a $79.6…
By Cara Beth Lewis As of June 28th, there are 86 COVID-19 cases in Bladenboro. 67% of these reported cases are in the age group…
On the third Monday of each month, The Pastries and Print Book Club meets at 3 p.m. at the Main Library in Elizabethtown. If the…
by Danna Martínez The question is, “What is the reason why I get up every day?” The answer is “my fortitude.” Fortitude is the strength…
by Leyton Ezzell Goldston’s Beach at White Lake, North Carolina, with a significant facelift and name change, was celebrated for its 100th Anniversary with free…
by Blake Proctor Everyone knows how cantankerous Mother Nature can be: often a party-pooping spoilsport. But after assuring Accuweather that it would be raining this…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Critical Race theory has been around for decades. It is the idea that racism is infiltrated in policies, legal systems,…
This recipe, submitted by Barbra A. Miller, was published in August 1987 in The Southeastern Times as a series of summertime articles. Easy Peach Dessert…
by Danna Martínez One of the most representative movements of United States culture is Precisionism. The era of the 1920s found inspiration in the ideas…
By Cara Beth Lewis White Lake Water Park is a local summertime staple. After missing last season, they are back and better this year! The…
Bladen County Asks To Leave EastPoint, Join Trillium. Seeks Public Comment
Contributed Elizabethtown, NC- The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has requested permission from Secretary Mandy Cohen of the NC Department of Health and Human Services…