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1870 – Postcards first used in USA. 1905 – 1st College Football Crab Bowl...
Bladen County Emergency Services along with North Carolina Forestry Service advises to take precautions...
Currie, NC– On Saturday November 19, 2022, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding...
Early voting is underway in Bladen County … 5 sites… • Bladen County Board...
Bladen County Public Library branches in Bladenboro and Clarkton are hosting Campfire Stories this...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 24: 1. One-Stop Voting: Through...
1911 – Orville Wright remained in the air 9 minutes and 45 seconds in...
ACC Football Scores… Duke 45 – Miami, Fl 21 Wake Forest 43 – Boston...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 23: 1. Halloween Party: Monday,...
1915 – 1st National horseshoe throwing championship at Kellerton, Iowa. 1933 – John Dillinger...
High school football results; East Bladen 54 – Red Springs 12 St. Pauls 42...
The deadline to contribute blankets for the 9th annual Roger’s Wish Project has been...
• A new Miss Bladenboro, Rita Skinner, was crowned during a ceremony in Bladenboro....
1. High School Volleyball: Today, 2 p.m., East Bladen hosts Washington in the first...
1879 – Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb. 1906 – Henry Ford...
On October 20, 2022, the Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG) celebrated 50 years...
The state’s seasonally adjusted September 2022 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, increasing 0.1 of...
Ag’em Up Days, a two day Agricultural Field Day Adventure for Bladen County 3rd...
Woke up, got up after a tough and tumbling type of night … no...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 21: 1. Fish Fry Fundraiser:...
1797 – The USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) is launched in Boston. 1902 – In...
Contributed by Town of Elizabethtown Attention Elizabethtown Water Customers: The most recent water bills...
By Cara Beth Lewis Fall is the perfect time to get cozy, curl up,...
One-stop voting — or early voting as it’s often referred — opens Thursday at...
You can vote today in North Carolina … Visit Bladen County Board of Elections...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 20: 1. Fall Outreach: Today,...
1817 – 1st Mississippi “Showboat” leaves Nashville on maiden voyage. 1898 – NC Mutual...
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning from 3 a.m. until 9...
By: Jair McElveen The American Red Cross wants you to join a community of...
Contributed by Bladenboro Rotary Club The Gift of Numbers, 3rd grade math series, was...
Fans of Whoville, the Grinch, and other Christmas-themed events have the opportunity to join...
The Bladenboro Class of ’56 is preparing, planning a class reunion … Details soon...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 19: 1. Story Time: Thursday,...
1856 – James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bare knuckle for 6 hours, 15...
Contributed Bladen County Commissioners recently received a sum of money to be shared with...
Contributed The Bladenboro Rotary Club was honored to have District Governor, Nancy Carr, and...
North Carolina Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Elwell Ferry is closed. The ferry...
Bladen County Emergency Services along with NC Forestry Service advises to take precautions while...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wilmington Area...
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Bladen County from 4...
Hope you are prepared for cooler weather … 80s yesterday … Sunny today, with...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 18: 1. 4-H Interest Meeting:...
1867 – Alaska Purchase: US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia, having paid...
By Cara Beth Lewis Two sisters, Beth and Emily Dowless, have fond memories of...
By: Jair McElveen This past Saturday, October 15th there was an extremely fun and...
An Agenda for the October 17, 2022 Bladen County Board of Commissioners meeting has...
NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLISHED THAT Chairman Jake Womble of the White Lake Planning Board...
Early voting begins this week in Bladen County and across the State of North...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners on Monday night are expected to consider approving...
A fish fry fundraiser is scheduled Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 17: 1. Ribbon Cutting: Today,...
1885 – Baseball sets all players salaries at $1,000 – $2,000 for 1885 season....
Fall is in the air and cooler weather is on the way… Sunny today,...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 16: 1. Church Concert: Today,...
1846 – Dentist William T. Morton demonstrates effectiveness of ether. 1869 – Hotel in...
East Bladen’s homecoming queen was Ciara McKoy and the homecoming king was Taran McNeil....
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting applications for proposals for...
High School Football results from Friday night action… East Bladen 42 – Fairmont 26...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 15: 1. Road To The...
1789 – 1st US presidential tour by George Washington in New England. 1878 –...
Bladen County Relay for Life teams are gearing up to make a difference for the...
Elizabethtown, N.C— Bladen County Schools is asking for feedback from parents and the community...
Up early this AM, and I had been thinking about the Border Belt tobacco...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 14: 1. High School Football:...
1773: American Revolutionary War: The United Kingdom’s East India company tea ships’ cargo are...
By: Jair McElveen Owned by Dwayne and Mary Miller, People’s Emporium in downtown Elizabethtown...
Contributed Photos The Battle of the Bands, organized by the Fayetteville Fall Dogwood Festival and Blazin’...
Chris and Mandy Butler with 6 B’s Produce announced they would host the second...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has many things planned for this fall....
Pro baseball playoff results and schedule… Braves shutout Phillies 3-0 Padres 5, Dodgers 3...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 13: 1. Fall Fest: Today,...
1864 – Battle of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Mosby’s Raid) 1902 – US President...
By: Jair McElveen Clarkton School of Discovery’s Student Government Association (SGA) are partnering with...
Jeffrey Rogerson, on behalf of WoodmenLife and WoodmenLife Chapter 262 – Clarkton, purchased playground...
About a dozen or so people, most wearing bright, yellow T-shirts, could be seen...
Our economy appears to be in a mess … I hear about interest rates...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 12: 1. Bladen County Shrine...
1836 – 16″ of snow falls in Bridgewater, NY. 1892 – US Pledge of...
According to Dr. Jason Atkinson, Bladen County Superintendent, certified teachers and support staff will...
Before the Bladen County Board of Education meeting started, Bladen County Schools officials held...
By Cara Beth Lewis Fall is full of fun activities – from baking, to...
Pictured are Dispatcher Sarah Murphy and Bladen County Library Director Sheila Nance. Bladen County...
The Key Clubs at East and West Bladen High Schools have agreed to participate...
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at...
NFL score Monday Night Football … KC Chiefs 30 – LA Raiders 29… If...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 11: 1. Teen Anime Club:...
1887 – A Miles patents elevator. 1911 – Ty Cobb (AL) and Frank Schulte...
Bladen We Care Chairman Mac Campbell, Jr. presented a check for $10,000 to Bladenboro...
Each year on October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This significant national day...
RALEIGH – With the impending arrival of fall wildfire season, the USDA Forest Service...
On October 10, 2022, Sheriff James A. McVicker introduced the new victim centered interview...
First published on October 6, 2022 and updated on October 10, 2022. Closures on...
The Bladen County Board of Education regularly scheduled meeting is today, Monday, October 10,...
By Cara Beth Lewis With four generations and over 30 years of experience, Ellis...
On October 18, 2022, NCDOT announced the ferry is closed again. No further information...
It’s Monday … October 10, 2022 … Moving along at a rapid pace this...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 10: 1. Young Adult Book...
1899 – African-American inventor Issac R. Johnson patents the bicycle frame. 1916 – In...
Photos by Jamie Corbett with whitelakelifenc.com The White Lake Clean Up Day held this...