BURGAW, N.C. – Four County EMC will hold their Drive-Thru Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 9, at the cooperative’s Elizabethtown District Office, 2668 NC Highway…
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by Blake Proctor Bladen County Commissioners held a called meeting on Monday, September 20th for a public hearing to receive comments and proposals from citizens…
Elizabethtown, NC (09/17/2021) – The Bladen County Board of Education approved Thursday a planned virtual instruction plan that will provide an opportunity for students that…
Lynn Mason, President & CEO, Broadstep Behavioral Health RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – Broadstep Behavioral Health, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe persistent…
Eight North Carolina public schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021 today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The eight schools are among 325…
The Bladen County Substance Misuse Task Force is on a mission to educate the community about the issues substance misuse causes our community. Last night…
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the National Weather Service of Wilmington announced the weekly weather briefing. This week, the NWS reported an approaching, deepening low…
This is notice to the public that the Town of Elizabethtown, N.C. is conducting a qualification- based selection process for on-call professional services. Interested firms…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners on Monday night heard more from the company proposing to operate its water and wastewater management system…
East Bladen vs West Bladen high school football ‘kicked’ down the schedule again … Now re-scheduled for Tuesday, September 28… Clarkton School of Discovery vs…
The National Weather Services in Wilmington has issued a flash flood watch for Bladen County along with portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 21: 1. Flu shots: Bladen County Health Department, 300 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown. Insurance accepted. Walk-ins…
1692 – Last people hanged for witchcraft (8) in the US, 19 hanged overall, with six other deaths during Salem witch trials. 1789 – US…
By Danna Martinez The 29th Dublin Peanut Festival took place this past Saturday with a wide variety of activities. As is tradition, the Dublin Peanut…
By Cara Beth Lewis Beck Black is a local talent, originally from Bladen County – Singer, songwriter, musician, and more. Black has worked hard building…
By Cara Beth Lewis Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day… Get a Free Drink at The Dive Sandwich Shop! Today, we celebrate the most popular…
$79.6 million program focuses on losses suffered from Hurricanes Florence, Michael, Dorian RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has extended its…
By Cara Beth Lewis New Attitudes Salon, owned by Cosmetologist Joy Everette, will now be located at Cross Plaza, at 129 Broad Street in Elizabethtown.…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen Smart Start is a partnership for children. Their mission is to ensure that every Bladen County child, birth to five…
September is Food Safety Education Month according to FoodSafety.gov. Healthy eating means more than managing calories or choosing a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods. The…
Enjoy the last few days of summer … Autumn (Fall) arrives Wednesday, September 22… Looking back, was a busy weekend, but good… Bladen County Commissioners…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 20: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Today, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
1877 – Chase National Bank opens in NYC (later merges into Chase Manhattan) 1893 – The first gasoline powered car debuts in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1904…
Sunday … Church Day … In Person, Facebook, Radio, TV… College Football results: Wake Forest 35 – Florida State 14 … (Deacons are 3-0) Duke…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 19: 1. High school football: West Bladen at East Bladen, Monday, 7 p.m., Lenon Fisher Stadium.…
1796 – George Washington’s farewell address as US President is published. 1849 – 1st commercial laundry established in Oakland, California. 1901 – 11 baseball games…
All systems are on GO for the Dublin Peanut Festival … Parade steps off at 10 a.m. sharp this morning … activities continue all day…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners accepted bids totaling $73,526 for new equipment for the county sanitary landfill. The Clarkton Tobacco Festival was getting underway.…
1. 29th Dublin Peanut Festival: Today, Dublin Primary School. Parade 10 a.m., crafts, live music, food, games, Classic Cruisers Car Show. Information: 910-874-5638. (READ MORE)…
1769 – John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds 1st Spinet piano. 1851 – New York Times starts publishing (2 cents a copy). 1899 – Scott…
By Cara Beth Lewis Recently, it seems Bladen County has experienced a relatively steady decline when it comes to active COVID-19 cases. Each day, Bladen…
By Cara Beth Lewis The public library is a great resource for students, parents, children, and curious minds. Whether you just need somewhere to stop…
By Cara Beth Lewis Frankie Burney was an accomplished drummer since high school, and throughout his adult life, he played the drums with various bands…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen County Health Department announced this week that they are now offering flu shots. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call…
On Wednesday, September 15th, a call was made to local authorities reporting a house fire on Martin Luther King Drive in Elizabethtown at approximately 10:40…
A municipal general election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 BLADEN COUNTY to vote in the following contest: Municipal Offices. Photo ID is…
By Cara Beth Lewis White Lake, the tourist attraction of Bladen County, has undergone much in the past year. Renovations, new businesses, grand openings, concerts,…
By Charlotte Smith The weather is forecasted to be perfect for the 29th Annual Dublin Peanut Festival (DPF) set for this Saturday, September 18. Dublin’s…
The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2…
NCDOT sharing lifesaving tips during Rail Safety Week RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks…
COVID-19 is playing havoc with sporting events in the area … more later… NFL game was played last night … Washington 30 – NY Giants…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 17: 1. Keith Anderson concert: Today, 6:30 p.m., Cape Fear Winery. Also performing will be Crawford…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Board of Education met on Thursday, September 16, 2021 for the purpose of discussing and taking action on a…
LRCOG has been working with Educational, Community, and Corporate (ECC) Technologies to assess existing infrastructure and opportunities for broadband expansion within the region. This study…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 60: Disapprove Various Solid Waste Rule Changes Senate Bill 99: Clarify Law on Theft of Catalytic…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION When service members take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States,…
Today is the last day to register for the Annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run and receive the event shirt. The run will take place…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic…
100 days remaining before Christmas, about 14 weeks … if my Bladenboro Bulldog math is correct … One more important thought … about 6 1/2…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 16: 1. Bladen County Board of Education special meeting: Today, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education offices,…
1908 – Carriage maker, William C. Durant, founds General Motors in Flint, Michigan. 1919 – American Legion incorporated by an act of US Congress. 1920…
Four-year strategic vision aimed at improving outcomes for NC students As schools across North Carolina focus on efforts to recover ground lost last year to…
by Blake Proctor Boost the Boro President Terry Nance called September’s meeting to order at 7pm on the 14th in the Bladenboro Historical Building. It…
by BladenOnline Team The Bladen County Board of Education heard from Ms. Liz Ruffin-Cox and Mr. Donell Goins, School Counselors from East Bladen High School,…
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation for Bladen County is $6,355,865. The US Department of Treasury has established eligible uses for this funding and…
Division 6 hosting in-person workshop in Whiteville WHITEVILLE – Small business owners looking to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a workshop Sept.…
By Joy Warren During the Tuesday evening White Lake Board of Commissioners meeting, Brian Cox (pictured above) with Engineering Services provided updates for Phase I…
A reminder of the Dublin Peanut Festival … Saturday, September 18. Festivities begin with a parade at 10 a.m. Google Dublin Peanut Festival or check…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 15: 1. A Walk To Remember: Bladen Community College. Ends today. Two-mile walking path to commemorate…
1789 – US Department of Foreign Affairs, renamed Department of State. 1887 – Philadelphia celebrates 100th anniversary of US Constitution. 1913 – 1st US milch…
By Cara Beth Lewis The public library is a great place for students, parents, children, and curious minds. Whether you just need somewhere to stop…
The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a specially called session on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 5:30 PM, for the purpose of…
On Monday, September 13, 2021, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryan Sentario McClean, a 32-year-old male of Wards Road in Wallace, on First Degree…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners on Monday night received a proposal to operate its water and wastewater management system, heard about building…
By Sonny Jones Bladenboro Town Clerk and Finance Officer Melanie Hester submitted her resignation Friday after more than 17 years with the town. Her last…
by Blake Proctor Mayor Perry Blanks called the September 13th meeting of the East Arcadia Town Council to order at 7:05pm, with all Members but…
By Joy Warren The Elizabethtown Town Council met Monday evening via Zoom. Ms. Jennifer Woodard McNeill, Commercial & Residential Energy Specialist with Piedmont Natural Gas,…
Late NFL score … Las Vegas Raiders 33 – Baltimore Ravens 27 (OT) The 43rd Ryder Cup matches upcoming September 24 to 29 … Captains…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 14: 1. Government meetings today: Bladen County Board of Elections meeting, 5 p.m., BOE office, 301…
1814 – Francis Scott Key pens the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry”, later known as “The Star-Spangled Banner” while witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry…
On Saturday, September 11th, 2021, Bladen County citizens gathered to pay tribute to the fallen victims of 9/11 and honor first responders. Saturday marked the…
By Cara Beth Lewis Roosters Barnyard Sports and Entertainment in Dublin is giving locals musical entertainment in the upcoming weekends of September. On Saturday, September…
Photos by les atkins Photography – Atkins Ad Group There was a fantastic turnout for Saturday’s 9/11 Benefit Concert at The Grand Regal at Goldston’s…
In the photo above is General Surgeon Bradley Zagol, MD with Southeastern Surgical Clinic. There are some new faces in healthcare in the southeastern area.…
By Cara Beth Lewis Without truck drivers, nearly every aspect of our daily routine would not be possible. Without the goods and resources they deliver,…
By Cara Beth Lewis At 10 this morning, the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Ski Burger…
Days getting much shorter … Fall (Autumn) officially arrives September 22. 2021-22 NFL season officially underway … Carolina Panthers defeat New York Jets, 19-14 ……
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 13 1. Government meetings today: Bladen County Board of Education, 6 p.m., Bladen County Schools Administration…
1881 – American Lewis Howard Latimer invents and patents electric lamp with a carbon filament. 1902 – Chicago Cubs infielders Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers &…
Church Day … Worship at the church of your choice… High School Football results from Friday night… West Bladen 26 – East Columbus 20 (overtime)…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 12 1. A Walk To Remember: Bladen Community College. Through Sept. 15. Two-mile walking path to…
1910 – United States’ 1st known female cop appointed, Alice Stebbins Wells by LAPD. 1914 – Yankee shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh, 23, becomes youngest manager. 1928…
Contributed On Thursday, Gov. Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics…
Contributed National Small Business Week kicks off on Monday, September 13! There is still time to register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit,…
Dear Friend, Today we remember and pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 innocent lives that were lost 20 years ago during the terrorist attacks on…
The grand opening of the new store, Two Broke Teachers Bladen, drew a crowd to South Main Street in Bladenboro this morning. The store opened…
Spent last night tossin’ & turnin’. Frustrated at the world around us … How our distinguished leaders and our political parties are busy taking care…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 11: 1. 9/11/01 Remember: Today, 7 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse lawn. Sponsored by Bladen County commissioners…
1885 – 1st newspaper cartoon strip. 1919 – US Marines again send troops to Honduras. 1923 – ZR-1(biggest active dirigible) flies over NY’s tallest skyscraper,…
The Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association will be holding a Conceal Carry class on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. The class will start at 8:00…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen County Board of Education will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 13th, at 6 pm. Various information, consent,…
By Cara Beth Lewis An open forum, regular board meeting will take place at Bladenboro Town Hall on Monday, September 13th. As always, the meeting…
By Cara Beth Lewis Today, Bladen county Health and Human Services Agency reported that there are 248 active COVID-19 cases in Bladen County. This is…
By Cara Beth Lewis Grandparents’ Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This Sunday, September 12th, is Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents’ Day…
By Dr. Mike Walden During one of my recent early morning workouts at the local YMCA in Raleigh, I met an impressive young person. He…
By Cara Beth Lewis This weekend will be a busy one in Bladen County. Many events are set to take place, including the Dublin Peanut…
Contributed White Lake, NC – The Town of White Lake asks motorists to please be advised that White Lake Dr (SR 1515) will be temporarily…
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…
During Suicide Prevention Month, support a friend by having a real conversation about mental health. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shares tools, resources and creative ways…
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…