Contributed The North Carolina Complete Count Commission (NC CCC) has partnered with the State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) to offer Q&A Webinars for the…
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By Charlotte Smith Beck Black, Los Angeles artist and White Oak, North Carolina native, is working on bringing Rock ‘n Roll back. This week she…
Bladen Board of Education approved a $3,625,014 for 1985-86 budget. Bladen County Hospital Board of Trustees, acting on the recommendation of the Planning Committee and…
Thought I heard the sound of heavy rain overnight, and I was correct … Based on info from the National Weather station at the Curtis…
Despite the North Carolina COVID-19 Pandemic Elizabethtown and White Lake has crowds flocking to the local attractions. Some popular destinations such as the White Lake Water…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 232: Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health&Safety. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 232:…
On Friday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m., Bladen County Sheriff’s Deputies and Elizabethtown Police Officers chased Tommy Lee Harmon, of 1797 Baldwin Branch Road in…
This week the COVID-19 (coronavirus) related deaths total increased to five in Bladen County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the…
WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held onboard the USS North Carolina, Col. Robert Clark, relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of…
On Thursday afternoon, July 9, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service arrested Joseph Wayne Hunt, 26 years of age, from…
Governor Cooper to speak at the first North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice meeting. Watch the meeting live HERE. Share:
Contributed Recently, local government “Stay-at-Home” orders are causing consumers to stock their freezers with meat products more than normal. Because of the demand, there have…
A beautiful July weekend is what we dream of in January and February … and here we are … After a few days in the…
By Jefferson Weaver I was a lousy athlete, but I have always loved baseball. I was always a round little kid, then a somewhat round,…
The Bladen County Commissioners and other local leaders organized a meeting to address community concerns. The Local Working Group meeting was held at 2:00 p.m.…
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls…
RALEIGH: An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional…
Maria Edwards with the County of Bladen released the agenda for the upcoming Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, 6:30…
Yesterday Governor, Roy Cooper, ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2020, until sunset on…
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to share an update on COVID-19. The update will take place on Thursday, July…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 168: DHHS & Other Revisions. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 168: “Senate Bill…
From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On Tuesday, June 16th, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man shot…
Latest stats on COVID-19… Bladen County … confirmed cases 411 and 4 deaths. North Carolina … 77,735 confirmed cases and deaths total 1,470 … an…
Contributed RALEIGH – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr. advised the public Wednesday that cards and other documents bearing the U.S. Department of Justice…
RALEIGH — A Bladenboro man was sentenced Wednesday to 14 months in prison and ordered to pay $213,201.05 in restitution for conspiracy to commit embezzlement…
Bladen County Board of Education approved a contract for Driver’s Education Services with a private contractor at the last board meeting. North Carolina driver’s education…
Bladen Smart Start is now registering students for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free,…
On June 18, 2020, the 4-H and FFA from counties across the Southeast region congregated on a Zoom call to host the sixth annual Regional…
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Livestream. Click the link below to join. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxdgh80SZQ&feature=youtu.be Share:
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce will their monthly meeting via Zoom due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Terri Dennison, Chamber Director announced in her weekly…
Warm weather is here to stay awhile and with it comes the opportunity to get out a little bit. The following are five tips from…
The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have released detailed, updated data about the success of the Paycheck Protection Program. According to U.S. Congressman…
Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service released the latest update for the potential tropical development and heavy rainfall. The following are…
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking input from individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, and the community-at-large…
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, the National Federation of High Schools and eKnowledge have announced continued sponsorship of SAT and ACT PowerPrep programs…
4 deaths now linked to COVID-19 in Bladen County… Federal government will pay vaccine maker Novavax $1.6 billion to expedite the development of a coronavirus…
Bladen County Schools recently stated on their website, “Productive partnerships between schools and our students’ parents, caregivers, and staff help support student achievement and create…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports a fourth COVID-19 (coronavirus) related death for Bladen County at this time. However, according to…
Contributed Lake Church “GOD & COUNTRY” Celebration (rescheduled) for Sunday, July 26 at 8:32 a.m. with North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. There will be…
Yesterday, July 6, was the last day to file for the Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor election. There are now three candidates…
Today’s Council of State meeting concluded before members of the Council of State had time to share updates or concerns from their departments. Superintendent Johnson…
Revised on July 8th, 2020 From: Sheriff James A. McVicker On July 6th, 2020, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a…
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that…
A stolen mower and trailer were recovered and returned to the owner after an off-duty deputy saw a person he knew to be involved with…
Stock market soaring, temperature is dropping and weeds are growing… Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to 26,287, still a ways to go to reach 29,500…
White Lake Patrolman Saves Life Patrolman Brooks Yandle was dispatched to a Russ Street address on Saturday, July 04, 2020, at 2:44 a.m. for a…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 case counts for North Carolina and the county. Dr. Terri Duncan stated there are no additional cases since…
Charles Edward Daniels, better known as Charlie Daniels, from Wilmington, North Carolina born on October 28, 1936 passed away on July 6, 2020. The Charlie Daniels…
North Carolina compensation of precinct officials and assistants for the elections became more lucrative for people receiving unemployment benefits after Senate Bill 217 was signed…
The annual July 4th Sidewalk Sale started last Wednesday and continues on offering savings to all shoppers in Elizabethtown until Wednesday, July 8. Merchants are…
The Dominion Energy and Duke Energy 600-mile (965-kilometer) project designed to cross West Virginia and Virginia into North Carolina, known as the Atlantic Coast Pipeline,…
Duke Energy and Dominion Energy announced Sunday afternoon that the companies have canceled plans for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. “This was a necessary decision given…
It appears the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the county, state, nation and all around the world … Checking the latest stats … over 400 cases…
On July 4th, a day when many Bladen County citizens celebrate America’s birthday, Bladen County Health Department reported 111 active COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases. On July…
“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV Letter to the Bladen…
Church Day … Services in person, drive up & Internet … maybe others… Hope your 4th of July was a good day, for some, another…
By Blake Proctor This weekend, Americans celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers declared the separation of the 13 colonies…
Happy 4th of July … Checking the weather forecast … Sunny, with a high near 96 today … A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update today. Dr. Terri Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, announced today brings the second…
Contributed Riddle Me This Adventures is a live-action riddle adventure game, the player will receive a series of five (5) riddles, the first riddle will…
Independence Day is a holiday to celebrate freedoms in America. The right to bear arms is one of these freedoms outlined in the United States Constitution. The Bladen…
By Charlotte Smith As the celebration of freedom takes place across America this holiday weekend, it would be prudent to read the Declaration of Independence…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. Ian Boatman with the NWS stated, “Overall, a nice 4th of July weekend is…
The North Carolina Board of Elections published a survey for election workers recently on their social media account. The State Board of Elections encourages voters…
North Carolina Phase 2 orders continue to restrict gyms in the state from opening. NC Lt. Governor Dan Forest tweeted an article by the Wall…
Sidewalk Sale continues in downtown Elizabethtown … bargains galore… We celebrate July 4th tomorrow (Saturday) … a little less celebration than in past years, due…
By Blake Proctor The Dublin Town Commission met in what was a quick half-hour session Thursday, July 2nd; absent from the meeting was Commissioner Jeff…
Yates A. Lennon of Bladenboro received his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine from Davidson College. Lennon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross…
Contributed by Dr. Terri Duncan 2020 is proclaimed as “Year of the Nurse.” Visit the Appalachian State North Carolina Nursing History webpage https://nursinghistory.appstate.edu/, to find…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest numbers for COVID-19 in the area before the holiday weekend. Today the total cumulative cases are 384 with…
The White Lake Water Park has been a favorite destination for locals and tourists every summer for the past 16 years. The family-friendly aquatic park…
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to use extreme caution with fireworks to reduce the risk of igniting wildfires during Independence Day celebrations. “With…
Contributed Governor Cooper announced on Wednesday that North Carolina would continue working with schools to prepare to re-open safely for in-person instruction. Schools were asked…
(Elizabethtown, N.C.), July 2, 2020 – Agricultural producers in Bladen County must complete crop acreage reports by the July 15 deadline. Chris Tatum, county executive…
The Annual July 4th Sidewalk Sale is underway in Elizabethtown … Shop outside and inside with local merchants. … No idea how long this event…
A Local Working Group meeting is scheduled Wednesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown, according…
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that the remaining summer and fall 2020 events have been canceled. It includes the White Lake…
Elizabethtown, N.C., July 1, 2020 – Agricultural producers in North Carolina can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal,…
Contributed by James Smith White and black Americans have a very long and troublesome past. While there are many dark times in the history between…
The agendas for this meeting and executive summaries are available online. Please note that Board members will discuss agenda items (unless otherwise noted) in committee meetings…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 65 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in 34, and remained unchanged in one. Swain…
This week, the state has provided personal protective equipment to schools around the state as preparations continues RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today shared that North Carolina…
Contributed photo. Today was the last day on the bench for the Honorable Judge William F. Fairley. He is retiring. Judge Fairley is a district…
The North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has filed a lawsuit against NC Gov. Roy Cooper. According to Lt. Gov. Forest’s claims, seven executive orders related to…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest numbers for COVID-19 in the area. The active case count continues to drop. Today the total cumulative cases…
Governor Cooper to share an update on COVID-19. The press conference will not include an announcement on how statewide K-12 public schools will open this…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), members of the Senate Banking…
Contributed Mary Penny Kelley Named Executive Director of Hometown Strong RALEIGH: Hometown Strong, an effort created to forge partnerships between rural communities and state government, will…
Kelsey B. Edwards, Library Director of County of Bladen announced, all branches of the Bladen County Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3 &…
In continued effort to fight fraud connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal…
Holiday Insights website announced today as International Joke Day. The site explained the origin of the day. Wayne Reinagel, American author and graphic artist, created…
Contributed Three Bladen County boys that play baseball together at East Bladen High School have been invited by Hope Mills to play in the World…
Ready, set, shop! Terri Dennison with the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber Commerce announced the merchants in downtown Elizabethtown will start the Annual Fourth of July…
We have reached the mid-year point for 2020 … July 1 … It’s been a different type year from any I have ever witnessed ……
Contributed The annual Fourth of July Sidewalk Sales in downtown Elizabethtown opens Wednesday, July 1 and last until July 8. Many of the businesses will…
Bladen cases have been linked to social gatherings, work, travel and community acquired (unknown source). Bladen County residents are vulnerable of getting or spreading the…
The Bladen County Schools announced the local Board of Education special called session yesterday afternoon. Bladen County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor gave an update…
Court proceedings are being held as never before during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The first satellite district court with the Honorable Judge Scott Ussery presiding was…
NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., and Director of NC Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will be available today at 2 p.m. for a dial-in media briefing…
Public comment being accepted through August 10 on Chemours permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River
RALEIGH – The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville…