1776 – Congress officially renames the country as the United States of America (from...
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The Bladen County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) members met in Elizabethtown on August...
Bladen County Schools announced on their social media that they have partnered with Lumber...
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September...
Fair is Oct. 13-23 RALEIGH – It’s almost time for the N.C. State Fair and one of...
Read the Proclamation RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September as National Recovery Month to emphasize the importance...
By Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter GODWIN, N.C. — Newlyweds Katie and Dawson Tew...
Thanks for your Thoughts about my Thoughts While Shaving … much appreciated… Too many...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 8: 1. Story Time: Today,...
1892 – 1st appearance of “Pledge of Allegiance” (Youth’s Companion) 1916 – US President...
Raleigh, N.C. – Live Oak Bank, a digitally-focused bank, will create 204 new jobs in...
By Cara Beth Lewis For many, Summer’s end brings disappointment. For me, personally, Fall...
The deadline for applying to be a vendor at the Pork and Beats Festival...
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for storytellers to share their...
The impact of outdoor recreation on rural economies and a new North Carolina initiative...
In an article entitled “Proven Performers” Business North Carolina Magazine announced their list of...
By Cheryl Thurston Hello Bladen County and welcome to September. I’m guessing that your...
Despite recent temps in the low 90s, autumn begins on September 22 … Not...
The Chemours Company will hold two public information sessions on plans to expand its...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 7: 1. Concert: Sunday, 3...
1813 – “Uncle Sam” 1st used to refer to the US, by Troy Post...
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department was on campus this morning to investigate a report that a student...
On September 4th, 2022, in Clarkton, NC, the first Bladen Craft & Food Truck...
ROCKY MOUNT – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a reduction in North Carolina counties...
In support of military veterans statewide and across the country, this Veterans Day, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charlotte, NC Sept 5th, 2022: Charlotte’s own Black Business Owners Corp...
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday,...
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 13,...
Clemson Tigers 41 – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 10 … College football 2022 season...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 6: 1. Bladen County Commissioners...
1716 – 1st lighthouse built in North America (Boston). 1863 – After 59 day...
A day off for many, to celebrate Labor Day … Ever wonder why Labor...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 5: 1. Bladen County Solid...
1882 – 10,000 workers march in 1st Labor Day parade in NYC. 1901 –...
Results of selected college football games yesterday UNC 63 App State 61 NC State...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 4 1. Bladen Craft &...
1882 – In its 1st large-scale test, Thomas Edison’s light bulb is used to...
According to a FOX report, Burney’s Sweets & More made the top ten best...
Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than your own hometown!...
Do you love the arts? Do you have a few minutes to spare for...
High School football results from Friday night play Whiteville (2-1) 43 – East Bladen...
FOCUS Broadband announced Friday that the company received $2.9 million in funding through the...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m....
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 3: 1. College Football: Today,...
1833 – New York Sun begins publishing (1st daily newspaper) 1891 – Cotton pickers...
By: Jair McElveen Throughout September, the Bladen County Animal Control will have an adoption...
By: Jair McElveen Bladen County resident Alyssa Bell is climbing her way to the...
The Neither One of Us Concert: Yolanda Rabun Sings Gladys 7pm Friday September 23...
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts. “These...
*John F.E. Normile. veteran education administrator, retired after serving Bladen County for 27 years....
The economy has gone south … anyone taking care of our government? Think I...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 2: 1. High School Football:...
1864 – Union General William T. Sherman captures and burns Atlanta during Savannah Campaign...
A Staff Report EVENT POSTPONED – https://bladenonline.com/postponed-road-to-the-apollo-theatre-for-amateur-night/ On September 18 at five o’clock p.m.,...
By Charlotte Smith The new Homestead Christian School is now accepting applications. The school’s...
TOWN OF WHITE LAKE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNED MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE The undersigned Mayor...
UScellular’s Community Connections Can Provide Support for Eastern North Carolina Academic and Athletic Organizations...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest...
By: Jair McElveen The Bay Tree Lakes Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Golf Tournament will...
North Carolina students improved their performance on state tests during the 2021-22 school...
Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church made the following announcements. 1. HOMECOMING “Standing...
By Cara Beth Lewis For the last article of our Back to School series,...
September, one of my favorite months of the year… Temps begin to drop …...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 1: 1. Senior Nutrition Program:...
1807 – Aaron Burr acquitted of chargers of plotting to set up an empire....
LUMBERTON, NC (8/31/2022) – Lumber River United Way has launched On The Spot, a...
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s...
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today announced that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses...
The Elizabethtown Police Department is in possession of previously seized firearms that have remained...
By: Jair McElveen Becky Spearman, Bladen County Extension Director and Livestock Extension Agent at...
By: Jair McElveen On Monday, August 22, Coastal Horizons started providing Mobile Clinics serving Bladen, Columbus,...
By: Jair McElveen On Monday, August 22, Coastal Horizons started providing Mobile Clinics serving...
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the latest Road closures on Wednesday, August...
Love to rise early, check some headlines, and begin ‘Thoughts’. Big bold headlines this...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Aug. 31: 1. Bladen Craft &...
1886 – 1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston, South Carolina, 110...
Contributed With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker...
Saw an interview with the New Hanover County School Superintendent recently and he stated...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 30: 1. Youth Soccer Registration:...
1890 – President Benjamin Harrison signed the first U.S. law requiring inspection of meat...
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE In observance of Labor Day, the Town offices will...
By: Jair McElveen Former East Bladen High School Student Javaris Rhodie is very excited...
On August 30th, National Grief Awareness Day, PBS will air Captain Scott B and the...
RALEIGH – Ten municipalities from across the state will receive assistance with bicycle, pedestrian and...
By Charlotte Smith Every Nation Education held its annual fundraiser at Cape Fear Vineyard...
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00...
A road closings update in Bladen County from the North Carolina Department of Transportation...
By Cara Beth Lewis Resolute Home Care is a care-giver service provider for older...
• Marjorey Bartlett Sanger, noted author, was the guest of the Bladen County Historical...
Remember going back to school after the summer break? Looking for the big orange...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Aug. 29: 1. Today is the...
1861 – American Civil War: US Navy squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, North...
Hope you like our new look, I do… High school, college and pro sports...
By Ivey Schofield Border Belt Independent When Casey Shumaker and her husband moved from...
RALEIGH – Youth councils, local governments and private or non-profit agencies with ideas for...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Aug. 28: 1. Bladen Craft &...
1837 – Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins manufacture Worcestershire Sauce. 1861 – American...
By the BladenOnline Team On Saturday, Elizabethtown Baptist Church hosted a Round Table Discussion...
By Cara Beth Lewis Update: Grand Opening moved to Friday, October 7th for the...
By Cara Beth Lewis Going back to school brings up many worries and...