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ACC basketball results… UNC 86 – NC State 76 Louisville 70 – Duke 65 Wake Forest 76 – Pittsburgh 75 Virginia 64 – Georgia Tech…
Beginning Monday, January 25, all branches of the Bladen County Public Library will offer curbside pickup at all three of our library branches during regular…
ACC basketball games today… 2 PM NC State vs UNC 4 PM Duke vs Louisville 6 PM Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh 12 Noon Virginia vs…
By Sonny Jones As you most likely know, Hank Aaron died Friday. He was 86. Did you know that the former home run king came…
By Joy Warren After a short closed session Board Meeting, White Lake Mayor Goldston Womble welcomed the Town’s new Town Administrator, Sean Martin. Mr. Martin…
Time to begin locating all the tax info needed to file 2020 taxes … Not due ’til April 15 … Don’t like waiting to the…
by Charlotte Smith Most would say Timothy and Cornelia Hester of Bladen County are model citizens. The married couple has even been called heroes by…
Today, Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Director of the Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency, announced Bladen County Health Department received an additional limited supply…
Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Terri Dennison, announced in a news letter today the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Program is scheduled for Thursday,…
3rd grade Gabriel Bowker, Emily Campbell, Holt Campbell, Hayes Clifton, Kendall Haney, Kiyan Hemmingway, Sarah-John Jackson, Emmie Marlowe, Savannah Matthews, Kennedy Merritt, Karter Raynor, Harrison…
In an unprecedented year, USDA staff and dairy producers across the country worked together to protect dairy operations for the 2021 production year under USDA’s…
Contributed RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received the required Comprehensive Site Assessment (CSA), submitted by Colonial Pipeline on Jan. 20, which…
Joann Anderson, President and CEO of UNC Health Southeastern, has announced the election of Wayland B. Lennon, III, of Fairmont, to lead the UNC Health…
By Leyton Ezzell October 8th, 1582, Julius Caesar conquered for the Roman Empire, which he famously became a general for. However, the general wasn’t too…
The State Board of Education will meet remotely, via conference call, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. The meeting agenda is available online and includes a link…
Tuesday night at the Bladen County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, recognizing employees’ years of service was on the agenda. The COVID-19 Pandemic safety mandates…
Politics at every level is a hazardous profession … Happy I flushed my system many years ago … Served 8 years in the 70s and…
Bladen County has been dealing with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic for almost a year. The Bladen County Health Department has seen thousands in reference to…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening at the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. After the pledge of…
by Charlotte Smith Sought after Barber, Dennis Hawes, began his career at Bridgers’ Barber Shop in downtown Elizabethtown 56 years ago on January 19. The…
by Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners took a public hearing about honoring a fallen Firefighter off the agenda last night and heard…
Pray for a safe, successful day for the USA … A change of leadership occurs at noon time in D.C. … The eyes of the…
Tomorrow, the Nation and the world will witness an orderly and peaceful transfer of power in the United States, as the Chief Justice of the…
Superintendent’s List – No grade lower than 96 and 7 absences or less in all classes for Q2. No INC’s or FF’s. Nicholas Alioto, Violet…
Fayetteville, NC – January 18, 2021: To broaden access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Cape Fear Valley Health has added an additional vaccine clinic at its…
UNC Health Southeastern continues to offer appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 65 and over as well as any active healthcare workers. Appointments are…
Contributed On Friday, January 15, 2021, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit and the Community Impact Team(CIT) were in the Bladenboro area…
Contributed On Saturday, January 16, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call on Pone Loop Road near St. Pauls. The…
(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus…
Contributed Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw, and Black Pumas to Perform Program to Include DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic, Featuring Ozuna, and Luis Fonsi Special to…
I woke up during the night thinking about our world today and how it had changed so much in my lifetime … some for the…
Photo contributed by Mrs. Ilka Huntley McElveen Esther Mae McNeill Huntley had a remarkable life before she passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born…
Wilmington’s National Weather Service released a briefing for this week’s weather forecast. The overview states, “a calm weather pattern keeps us dry and clear through…
Lu Mil Vineyard held their annual Bridal Show on Sunday, January 17. Vendors said it was successful despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. Those in attendance had…
By Charlotte Smith Today, America celebrates Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Junior, and many do it with a Day of Service. According to Britannica, Dr.…
Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association Conceal Carry Class will be offered on Saturday, February 20, 2021, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The class’s…
Today is Martin Luther King Day … usually parades and numerous other activities … This year COVID-19 has caused numerous disruptions… NFL results from yesterday’s…
Walked all night last night … some place in Duplin County … Ever have a crazy dream? Was so real, so out of place, out…
Today the Bladen County Health Department reported 362 active COVID-19 cases in Bladen County. That’s an increase of 17 cases over yesterday’s report. There have…
According to a Proclamation made by President Donald J. Trump today is National Religious Freedom Day. In the Proclamation President Trump states, “Faith inspires hope. …
How many folks do you know that you can depend on what they say … 100% of the time? We are living in troubled times…
by Leyton Ezzell Last year had to be taken with a sense of humor. This year seems to have the same needs. To start your…
UNC Health Southeastern transferred 975 doses of Pfizer vaccines to the Robeson County Health Department this week in an effort to get citizens of Robeson…
I‘ve driven past it dozens if not hundreds of times through the years. The post is made from wood of a kind we don’t see…
By Leyton Ezzell Did you know, in 1919 the Irish War started in order for Ireland to gain its independence after being controlled by Britain…
Reminder: All schools and offices are closed Monday, January 18, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. According to the Bladen County…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
Clarkton School of Discovery released the honor lists for the past nine weeks today. The Superintendent’s List (Having a 96 or above in ALL…
by Cara Beth Lewis “Goodbye Carolina” is a song by Bladen-native band, 87&Pine, that was released in 2020. 87&Pine released their first complete album, named…
Contributed January 15, 2021 – According to Dr. Teresa Duncan (Terri), Director Bladen Health and Human Services the North Carolina Department of Health and Human…
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…
Graduates will be able to seamlessly transfer to WGU DUBLIN, N.C. (Jan. 12 , 2021) — WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of national online Western…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Director’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at…
The Bladen County Draft Board was increased to five members. These five members were Johnnie Hemingway, Erron Hall, David Shaw, Ferris Hester and Robert N.…
By Dr. Mike Walden One of my most enduring memories as a small child was the weekly shopping trip with my mother. This was…
Update: Hearing on Proposed Bladen County Bridge Naming Resolution for the Late Tar Heel Firefighter Lieutenant Allen Taken Off the Commissioner’s Agenda. Grieved mother speaks…
‘Bout this time last year, the US economy was off to a good beginning … then problems began … COVID-19 issue began in China ……
A week ago today, a local business owner, Lee Hauser, known as Elizabethtown’s voice and trusted real estate agent, received the news no parent wants…
An Agenda for the January 19, 2021 Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ meeting has been released by Maria Edwards with the County of Bladen. The…
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet remotely Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in a special called session. The agenda for…
Join in via Zoom for the 2021 Cape Fear Regional Conference Beef Carcass Evaluation and Fabrication Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Dan Hale…
The Agriculture and Forest Landowners meeting will occur Thursday, January 21, from 10-11 am via Zoom. To register, please visit https://go.ncsu.edu/bladenvad. The Bladen County Voluntary Agricultural…
The NC Textbook Commission will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be virtual only and can be…
Breaking ground of the Center for Medical Education and Research at Cape Fear Valley Health begins Thursday, January 14 on Melrose Road. The state-of-the-art center…
RALEIGH, N.C. – In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls…
COVID-19 continues to cause havoc in Bladen, North Carolina, the USA and around the world … Shots are being administered, maybe not at the pace…
Contributed WASHINGTON – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement after today’s vote in the House of Representatives on impeaching President Trump: “The impeachment of…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, DC and…
We are currently offering vaccinations to members of the public who are age 75 and older. You may schedule an appointment by going to www.capefearvalley.com/covid19. Times…
Contributed by Laura Oleniacz, NC State University Raleigh, NC – A study of students at seven public universities across the United States has identified risk…
By: William Craig, Consumer Horticulture Agent Typically, most of us think that the winter months are the least busy in the garden. In some ways,…
IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND CMRA WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY JANUARY 18, 2021 AND WILL REOPEN FOR…
Third Grade: A Honor Roll – Destiny Wilson, Andrew Resendiz A/B Honor Roll – Julio Rojas-Rojas, Allyzon Sandoval Cruz, Antonio Tatum, Faheem Wooten, Hayli Cooper…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina. Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the North Carolina…
by Blake Proctor Assembling telephonically once more due to an increase in the incidence of the Xi Jinpingfluenza in the county, the January 12th meeting…
By Joy Warren During the December 29, 2020 adjourned meeting, the White Lake Board of Commissioners voted to offer the Town Administrator position to Sean…
Sometimes I forget about how my mom and dad and grandparents struggled to put food on the table and keep a roof over our head…
According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, January 11, at approximately 11:45 am, officers responded to reports of a possible shooting at the…
The photo above shows State Representative Garland Pierce swearing-in newest Bladenboro Commissioner Lisa Levy. by Blake Proctor Mayor Rufus Duckworth gaveled the Bladenboro Commission meeting…
Contributed [Elizabethtown, N.C.,(January 11, 2021)] – Citing concerns with the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the county and the state, the Bladen County Schools’…
Pictured, from left, are Bladen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dennis Troy, Bladen Community College President Dr. Amanda Lee, Cape Fear Farm Credit Board…
by Blake Proctor With Councilmembers Lillian Graham and Rhonda Hall excused absent, the January 11th , 2021, meeting of the East Arcadia Town Council got…
Alabama is back where it belongs … The Crimson Tide football team is the #1 college football team in the nation for the 18th time…
Bladen County Schools’ virtual learning schedule for all grades has been extended after the scheduled virtual board of education meeting on Monday evening. All board members were…
Today North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the…
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PLAIN VIEW PRIMARY HONOR ROLL 2nd Nine Weeks Fourth Grade A Honor Roll Jayden Bethea Jonathon Mejla Marroquin Nicolas Musselwhite Acelin Perez Vasquez…
The Bladen County Public Library wants to know what you think! Help them meet their 2021 goal to serve our county better in 2021. Please…
COVID Updates, December Financial Summary, Superintendent Search, Traditional Schools and Early College Calendars, Schools Construction, Legal Issues, and more are all on the list for…
Bladen County Hospital is among Cape Fear Valley Health facilities that will begin online appointment scheduling Wednesday for COVID-19 vaccines for ages 75 and above.…
I am amazed at the great divide in the US … Watched and listened to folks on both sides of the ‘fence’ this weekend ……
NFL Wild Card Playoff results… Bills 27 – Colts 24 Rans 30 – Seahawks 20 Bucs 31 – Washington 23 Today’s schedule 1:05 PM Ravens…
Photo credit to Kate Medley, and credit to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)…
Fourth Grade Superintendent’s List Kynslie Kinlaw, Alayna Roberson, Avery Smith A Honor Roll Jacob Allen, Ty’Layah Allen, Jaden Daniels, Arrabella Horne, Calleigh Smith, Miguel Ventura…
Bay Tree Lakes Fire Department annual board meeting will be held Thursday January 21 at 7:00 pm. Share:
The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners are scheduled to conduct its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 11 at Town Hall on Ivy Street. The…
In accordance with the N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the January 12 Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners meeting will be conducted virtually and will…
Contributed WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program began Wednesday,…
I hope I live long enough to see a Congress that puts the ‘work of the people’, me and you, above their own selected, often…