1 min read Health Local News News Politics U.S. HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES PITTENGER-McSALLY BILL TO BLOCK “CONGRESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXEMPTION” 05/04/2017 WASHINGTON – Prior to voting on the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628), the...Read More
1 min read Education Local News Bus Driver’s Class offered in Bladen County 05/04/2017 Bladen County Schools will be offering a Bus Driver’s Licensing Class on May 22,...Read More
7 min read Education Local News Parents and Staff hear plans for future of East Arcadia School 05/04/2017 By: Erin Smith Staff and concerned parents gathered on Thursday evening at East Arcadia...Read More
2 min read Church Local News News National Day of Prayer observances held 05/04/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’89450′] Observances for the National Day of Prayer were held all over the...Read More
1 min read Education Local News News Sheriff’s Office: Allegations against West Bladen teacher unsubstantiated 05/04/2017 An investigation involving a West Bladen High School teacher has been completed and the...Read More
3 min read Health Local News News Politics Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Overmedication & Combat Suicide Among Veterans 05/04/2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Veterans’...Read More
1 min read Announcements Education Health Local News Diabetes support group meeting May 16 05/04/2017 The Bladen County Health Department has scheduled a diabetes support group meeting Tuesday, May...Read More
3 min read Health Lifestyles Local News News Politics Tillis, Peters Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Calling for Funding for State Veterans Homes 05/03/2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) led...Read More
1 min read Business Local News News North Carolina’s March County and Area Employment Figures Released 05/03/2017 RALEIGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in...Read More
1 min read Crime Lifestyles Local News News Funeral set for Sgt. Meggan Callahan 05/03/2017 A North Carolina Corrections Officers will be laid to rest this week. Sgt. Meggan Lee...Read More
1 min read Church Local News Events: National Day of Prayer observances planned 05/03/2017 Thursday will mark the National Day of Prayer and Bladen County residents can gather...Read More
1 min read Local News News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 05/03/2017 Wilmington is hosting their first PGA Championship in 46 years. The Azalea Open was...Read More
5 min read Education Local News News Folks gather at CSD to hear fate of school 05/03/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’89255′] By: Erin Smith Residents of the town of Clarkton, staff, faculty, parents...Read More
1 min read Business Lifestyles Local News News Let’s Eat Out, But Where? 05/02/2017 By Cheryl Thurston April was a very nice month in Bladen County, with Spring...Read More
1 min read Education Local News News Folks gather to learn about future of Tar Heel Middle School 05/02/2017 By: Erin Smith A crowd of about 150 gathered to hear the future of...Read More
1 min read Announcements Local News News NC Guard Breaks Ground for a Gold Star Family Memorial at Joint Force Headquarters 05/02/2017 RALEIGH, N.C. – In honor of Military Appreciation month and upcoming Memorial Day, the...Read More
2 min read Education Local News News Dr. Robin Cummings to speak at BCC Curriculum Graduation 05/02/2017 DUBLIN – Robin Gary Cummings, M.D., Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at...Read More
1 min read Crime Local News Bladen County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying suspect 05/02/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’89138′] By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the...Read More
2 min read Local News News Elizabethtown Town Council Denies Rezoning Request 05/02/2017 by Joy Warren After holding a public hearing regarding a request for rezoning for...Read More
2 min read Local News News Public Safety Adopt-A-Cop for National Police Week 05/02/2017 By: Amy Schumacher The week of May 14 – May 20 is recognized as...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 05/02/2017 When I think back to 2008, to the early days of BladenOnline, I continue...Read More
1 min read Ag News Business Economics Lifestyles Local News Southeastern farmers granted approval for industrial hemp seed importation 05/01/2017 Elizabethtown, NC – A farming family from Bladen County has been approved by the...Read More
1 min read Economics Education Local News Politics Video of Bladen County Commissioners 05/01/2017 The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, May 1st, 2017 for the...Read More
5 min read Local News Elizabethtown Council gets first look at proposed FY 2017-18 budget 05/01/2017 By: Erin Smith No tax increase were the words of the day at the noon work...Read More
1 min read Crime Local News News Elizabethtown Police respond to report of suspicious person on Glenwood Drive 05/01/2017 By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News Elizabethtown Council to meet tonight 05/01/2017 By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Town Council will meet this afternoon for their noon...Read More
1 min read History Local News News Bladen County Headlines…35 Years Ago 05/01/2017 The Bladen County Board of Education voted to close Elizabethtown Junior High. The new...Read More
2 min read Local News News Commissioners to meet tonight 05/01/2017 By Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight in regular...Read More
1 min read Awards Event Fund Raising Lifestyles Local News News School of Discovery Jr. Betas to hold fundraiser to attend Jr. Beta Club National Convention 05/01/2017 Clarkton School of Discovery Junior Beta Club is headed to Orlando FL. to compete...Read More
2 min read Business Economics Local News News In Economic Development, an industrial building is generating interest 05/01/2017 By: Erin Smith In the world of Economic Development, a vacant industrial building is...Read More
1 min read History Local News News Opinion Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving for May 1, 2017 05/01/2017 2017 Wells Fargo Championship activities begin today at Eagle Point Golf Club, 8131 Bald...Read More
1 min read Lifestyles Local News New White Lake business 04/30/2017 The Lake season has almost officially started. One new business is already reporting a...Read More
1 min read Crime Local News Tar Heel Dollar General robbed Saturday night 04/30/2017 By: Erin Smith The Dollar General store located at Dollar General at 14430 NC...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 04/30/2017 Who do you trust, really trust to look out for your best interest, business...Read More
1 min read Local News News Creative detour passed Live Oak 04/30/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88889′] Hurricane Matthew damaged Southeastern North Carolina in more ways than one. The...Read More
1 min read Lifestyles Local News News White Oak Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 04/30/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88882′] By Amy Schumacher The Volunteer Fire Department held their semi-annual Pancake Breakfast...Read More
1 min read Lifestyles Local News News Kelly community gathers for annual Spring Fest 04/30/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88855′] By Amy Schumacher The community of Kelly gathered Saturday at the Ball...Read More
1 min read Local News Local Sports Morgan Sweeney Slugs Home Run In Newberry Win 04/29/2017 HARTSVILLE, SC – West Bladen grad Morgan Sweeney hammered a game-tying home run Thursday,...Read More
1 min read Education Local News Clarkton School of Discovery took top Honors 04/29/2017 RALEIGH — Students from Clarkton School of Discovery in Bladen County and Polk County...Read More
3 min read Local News News Event calls attention to child abuse prevention 04/29/2017 By: Erin Smith [slideshow_deploy id=’88820′] A warm, sunny Saturday brought many people out to...Read More
3 min read Local News Local Sports Baseball:East Bladen 11, Wallace-Rose Hill 1 04/29/2017 ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s base-running speed netted 18 bases Friday night as the Eagles...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 04/29/2017 A reminder of the Second Annual Carolina Crossroads Golf Tournament beginning at 1 PM...Read More
2 min read Local News News Sports Bladen We Care Byron Gooden Memorial Golf Tournament Held Thursday At Vineyard Golf At White Lake 04/28/2017 220 players showed up Thursday, April 27 to participate in the 28th Annual...Read More
1 min read Local News News Lock and Dams closed in Bladen County 04/28/2017 This week brought a lot of rain to Bladen County. The Cape Fear River...Read More
2 min read Announcements Event Local News WEST BLADEN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PRESENTS….101 FAMILY FUN AND 5K RUN………. 04/28/2017 SATURDAY, 29 APRIL, 2017 5k RUN-WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE WESTFIT TRAIL,...Read More
1 min read Local News Local Sports Middle School Baseball:Clarkton School of Discovery 15, Tar Heel 5 04/28/2017 CLARKTON – A ten-run second-inning carried Clarkton School of Discovery to a 15-5 Bladen...Read More
1 min read Local News News Farm Fresh Friday at Cape Fear Farmers Market 04/28/2017 By: Erin Smith [slideshow_deploy id=’88712′] The Cape Fear Farmers Market is the perfect place...Read More
1 min read Ag News Local News Farm Fresh Friday is today 04/28/2017 Farm Fresh Friday is already gearing up. Vendors are at the Cape Fear Farmer’s...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News Rotary heard about the real estate market 04/28/2017 The Elizabethtown Rotary Club has a guest speaker every week to educate club members...Read More
1 min read Education Local News News Food Lion Celebrates Teachers With 5% MVP Discount on Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 2 04/28/2017 SALISBURY, N.C.–Food Lion is celebrating teachers by offering a five percent MVP discount on...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 04/28/2017 Yesterday’s Bladen We Care golf tournament was a huge success. Thanks to all, 56...Read More
2 min read Event Local News News Baptists Aim to Rebuild 1,000 homes for North Carolina Survivors of Hurricane Matthew 04/27/2017 DURHAM, N.C.–The North Carolina Baptists On Mission is one of many faith-based and nonprofit...Read More
1 min read Local News Local Sports Granddaughter Of Vineyard Golf’s Owner Places Second In New Jersey High School Tourney 04/27/2017 Kayla Gutierrez, granddaughter of Vineyard Golf At White Lake’s owner Bill Augustine, placed second...Read More
1 min read Business Entertainment Lifestyles Local News News Drayton Road releases new video 04/27/2017 By: Erin Smith A band with Bladen County ties has released a new video....Read More
1 min read Announcements Lifestyles Local News News Jail-A-Thon deemed a success; final tally not yet calculated 04/27/2017 By: Erin Smith There was plenty of laughter and smiles to go around on...Read More
2 min read Business Economics Local News News Work on small business incubator progressing slowly 04/27/2017 By: Erin Smith Work is slowly progressing on a small business incubator in downtown...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News Promotions at Bladen County Sheriff’s Office 04/27/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88554′] The Sheriff’s Office has reported high turn over and the need for...Read More
1 min read Announcements Local News News Public Safety Kids Appreciation Day event set for May 6 04/27/2017 By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department and Elizabethtown Fire Department, together, will be...Read More
1 min read Local News Local Sports Sports JV Baseball: East Bladen 4, Heide Trask 0 04/27/2017 ROCKY POINT – Sophmore Spencer Scott pitched a 4-hit shutout and struck out six...Read More
2 min read Event Local News Opinion Thoughts While Shaving 04/27/2017 Bladen We Care’s 28th Annual Byron Gooden Golf Tournament fund-raiser is underway at Vineyard...Read More
2 min read Lifestyles Local News Bladen Columbus Judge Sasser Awarded 04/27/2017 By: NC Courts The Honorable Douglas B. Sasser, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for...Read More
2 min read Announcements Business Local News News Bladenboro Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for New Ladies Boutique 04/26/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88452′] Boost the Boro, Inc. served as host of another Grand Opening ceremony...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News White Lake town staff hard at work resolving water quality issue 04/26/2017 By: Erin Smith White Lake has been a prime destination for vacationers for many...Read More
1 min read Event Lifestyles Local News White Lake Water Festival is fast approaching 04/26/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’54659′] The 39th annual White Lake Water Festival is fast approaching this year....Read More
2 min read Health Lifestyles Local News News Lifestyles: Southeastern Health conducts Focus Group meeting at White Lake 04/26/2017 By Erin Smith Southeastern Regional Health conducted a focus group meeting at the White...Read More
1 min read Church Event Fund Raising Local News Bladen and Sampson County Toys for Tots 04/25/2017 Rain or shine the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event will happen. Lots...Read More
1 min read Health Local News News Cape Fear Valley-Bladen Healthcare celebrates National Patient Experience Week 04/25/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88318′] “The only difference between us and our competitors is our people.” Bladen...Read More
1 min read Local News Update on Road Closings in Bladen County 04/25/2017 Road closing update from Kenneth Clark, NCDOT The Elwell Ferry is not operating due...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News Politics Bill to toughen laws on Opioid Misuse is now in NC Senate 04/25/2017 A bill to toughen Opioid Misuse Laws has passed the NC House and is...Read More
1 min read Ag News Announcements Local News Library to host Herb Gardening program 04/25/2017 We will be having an Herb Gardening Program at the main library in Elizabethtown...Read More
2 min read Local News News Congressman Pittenger to host “Service Academy Day” for local students 04/25/2017 WASHINGTON – As part of his commitment to helping outstanding local students serve our...Read More
1 min read Local News Local Sports News Sports Murray has unofficial world record 04/25/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88030′] By: Erin Smith Professional Wakeboarder Shaun Murray set an unofficial world record...Read More
1 min read Local News News River flood warning has been issued for Bladen County until Sunday 04/25/2017 The National Weather Service has issued a river flood warning for Bladen County for...Read More
1 min read Business Local News News Hardees Elizabethtown location has opened; applications accepted online for Tar Heel location 04/25/2017 Construction is now complete and the Elizabethtown location for Hardees is now open. The...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving 04/25/2017 And the rain came down. Rainfall at the Hester household, located about 3 miles...Read More
2 min read Local News Bladen County Board of Commissioners budget discussions 04/24/2017 The rain did not stop the Bladen County Board of Commissioners from holding a...Read More
1 min read Announcements Local News News First annual Pet Palooza to offer luminaries for special pet or animal advocate 04/24/2017 The first annual Bladen County Pet Palooza is scheduled for Friday, June 16, from...Read More
1 min read Local News News weather NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour to visit Raleigh-Durham, N. Carolina 04/24/2017 The 2017 NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour will come to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, N....Read More
1 min read Announcements Education Local News News Bladenboro High Class of 1987 to hold 30th Class Reunion 04/24/2017 The Bladenboro High School Class of 1987 will hold their 30 Year Class Reunion...Read More
2 min read Announcements Education Local News BCC Welcomes John Green to Campus 04/24/2017 DUBLIN – Former Cumberland County Schools Assistant Principal John Green has joined the staff...Read More
2 min read Education Local News Bladenboro Middle releases honor roll for third quarter 04/24/2017 Bladenboro Middle School has released the Honor Roll for the third quarter grading period....Read More
1 min read Crime Local News News Public Safety Crash at NC 41 West and Marsh Road temporarily closes road 04/24/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88113′] By Erin Smith A crash on Monday morning at the intersection of...Read More
1 min read Crime Local News Politics One felon reported voting in Bladen County 2016 elections 04/24/2017 SBE: SBE Releases Post-Election Report for 2016 General Election RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C....Read More
1 min read Local News weather Weather update for last week in April from National Weather Service 04/24/2017 April_24_2017_Flood_brief_2Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News Local Sports News Sports Wakeboarder Shaun Murray attempts world record today 04/22/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’88030′] By: Erin Smith White Lake was a buzz of activity on Saturday...Read More
3 min read Education Local News News Update 2: Public Schools competing with non-traditional schools for students 04/22/2017 North Carolina’s public school system is feeling strong competition for students from Charter Schools...Read More
2 min read Local News News Opinion Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving 04/22/2017 Ever get the feeling you are observing the state, US and world from the...Read More
1 min read History Local News News This Day in History for April 22 04/21/2017 1793 – President Washington attends opening of Rickett’s, 1st circus in US. 1838 –...Read More
1 min read Business Economics Local News News North Carolina’s March Employment Figures Released 04/21/2017 RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, decreasing 0.2...Read More
1 min read Local News Friends of the Library to hold interest meeting 04/21/2017 There will be having a general interest meeting on Thursday, May 4, at 6...Read More
1 min read Ag News Local News News A Warm Friday afternoon at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market 04/21/2017 Warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine have begun to draw folks out to the...Read More
1 min read Announcements Local News News Kiwanis Club holds business meeting 04/21/2017 The Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday evening at San Jose Restaurant and heard an...Read More
2 min read Announcements Lifestyles Local News Recipes For Better Living; Encourage your Children to Eat More Vegetables 04/21/2017 By: Sandra R. Cain Believe it or not, it is possible to raise kids...Read More
1 min read Local News News Opinion Opinion: Thoughts While Shaving 04/21/2017 This, that and the other. The people that sell paper weights may be some...Read More
2 min read Local News Softball Whiteville 13, West Bladen 2 04/20/2017 DUBLIN – Senior Sage McLelland slammed a home run and 2 doubles to lead...Read More
3 min read Crime Economics Local News Public Safety Crime: Department of Public Safety Appoints New Directors of Prisons, Community Corrections 04/20/2017 RALEIGH – Secretary Erik A. Hooks of the Department of Public Safety today named...Read More
3 min read Lifestyles Local News Opinion Politics Opinion: Calling All Voters: Don’t wait until elections 04/20/2017 By: Charlotte Smith Your candidate may not have won the election, but that does...Read More
2 min read Announcements Local News News Elliott Madden discusses RYLA weekend with Elizabethtown Rotary Club 04/20/2017 Elliott Madden, son of Eddie and Dawn Madden, spoke to the Elizabethtown Rotary Club...Read More
2 min read Announcements Business Local News News Bladenboro creates Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee 04/20/2017 [slideshow_deploy id=’87792′] By: Erin Smith The town of Bladenboro created the Bladenboro Economic Development...Read More
1 min read Local News News County Commissioners meeting with Legislative Delegation has been postponed 04/20/2017 The Bladen County Board of Commissioners meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, April...Read More