1850 – San Francisco County government established. 1889 – 1st dishwashing machine marketed (Chicago) 1899 – NC Mutual opens doors for business. 1927 – 1st…
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NC Governor Coronavirus Task Force Announces New Order Live at 4 p.m. Watch now: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1djGXQvlLkPJZ Share:
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state. Now, local strawberry…
In the race to save the economy and pass the largest economic rescue package in American history, Congress still found a way to do some…
GARLAND — The oldest American clothing brand is halting the production of ties, shirts and suits at some of its clothing factories in order to…
How are you doing in the environment we are operating in? Bored??? I attempt to stay busy … cleaning up files that should be thrown…
Contributed RALEIGH — To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits…
1850 – US population hits 23,191,876. 1880 – 1st town to claim to be completely illuminated by electric lighting (Wabash, Indiana) 1906 – Intercollegiate Athletic…
By Casey Roman This won’t make news headlines but if you’re concerned about empty grocery shelves AND just how crooked our judicial system can be…this…
A new week, last days of March. Time for a new beginning, but most likely … more of the same… Wish our leaders, especially our…
Here is a list of events and other matters affected by COVID-19. To report an event, email bladenonline.com@gmail.com with the announcement and a person to…
1842 – Ether used as an anesthetic for 1st time by Dr Crawford Long (Georgia). 1867 – Alaska Purchase: US buys Alaska from Russia for…
The Elizabethtown Fire Department was dispatched at 2:09 on Sunday, March 29, for a fire call at CA Nails on 100 West Broad Street in…
North Carolinians are being ordered to stay at home, businesses are shut down and schools remain closed as the nation and the world continue its…
Governor Roy Cooper on Saturday ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset Tuesday in…
Many, maybe most area churches will not be meeting today, as they normally do, but many will have worship services … online … many on…
1848 – Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam. 1867 – Congress first approves building of Lincoln Memorial. 1912 –…
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health is temporarily reducing operating hours for some services due to decreased service demand resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting…
A trooper died Friday night in a single vehicle collision in Wayne County, the N.C. State Highway Patrol announced. Trooper Nolan J. Sanders died after…
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health will temporarily furlough approximately 300 employees effective Sunday, the healthcare company announced Friday afternoon. Recently, the health system temporarily…
President Trump signs $2 trillion legislation that will hopefully keep American afloat ’til the storm passes by… Governors and local officials further limit movement attempting…
1885 – US Salvation Army officially organized. 1922 – 1st microfilm device introduced. 1924 – WGN-AM in Chicago, IL begins radio transmissions. 1942 – 4th…
Tillis Led Bipartisan Effort Urging the Trump Administration to Protect America’s Domestic Food Supply WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the U.S.…
3 rd grade Fisher Blanton, Kayleigh Bowen, Brooklyn Bryan, Chance Evans, Sophia Gnyp, Hayes Griffin, Avery Hall, Ava Matthews, Breelyn Peed, Henry Pope, Landon Pusey,…
By Charlotte Smith The latest North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services has the total COVID-19 cases in the state at 763 as of…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, remaining unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a…
By Charlotte Smith Today, Brenda Clark, with the Town of White Lake, released the State of Emergency for the Town of White Lake declared by…
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically marks the end of spring…
Bladen Online’s Pet of the Week is Prince, who is about three years old and appears to have some golden retriever in him. Prince seems…
By Jennifer Marlowe As our community continues to battle this silent war against COVID-19, our schools are making every effort to stay connected to the…
By Jefferson Weaver I was patiently waiting in line at a local store the other day, a few routine purchases in my cart, and the…
I keep looking for something positive from coronavirus! Guess it would be, it has come as close as possible, to forcing the US Senate and…
By Melissa Martin Dog stories give us fuzzy feelings, giggles and guffaws, and comforting connections. And in the mist of the current pandemic, humans need…
1794 – The United States Government establishes a permanent Navy and authorizes the building of six frigates. 1841 – 1st US steam fire engine tested, NYC.…
Update: Tamia Rogers was located last Saturday, March 28, 2020. ”She is safe and sound,” Sgt. Davis with the Elizabethtown Police Department, said. The Elizabethtown Police…
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“The Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion emergency relief bill Wednesday night aimed at limiting the financial trauma that the coronavirus pandemic is inflicting on…
1790 – US Congress passes Naturalization Act, requires 2-year residency. 1820 – Future Mormon church leader Joseph Smith has his “First Vision” in a wooded…
Dear Friend, A bipartisan deal on a major coronavirus relief package was reached late last night, however several members of the Senate have identified a…
Update: As of 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 North Carolina has a total of 636 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, but none…
Hopefully, a deal has been struck by US Congressional leaders of both political parties and will be approved today. Deal was struck late last night,…
1863 – 1st US Army Medal of Honor awarded. 1882 – 1st demonstration of pancake making, held at a department store in NYC. 1905 –…
Saw a few cute quotes on Internet … will share a few. … “Our cleaning lady just called and told us she will be working…
1832 – Mormon Joseph Smith beaten, tarred & feathered in Ohio. 1883 – 1st telephone call between NY & Chicago. 1900 – New York City Mayor…
Did not attend church yesterday, in person … even missed my usual early Sunday morning meeting with friends at Wesley’s Chapel UMC …, (I could…
1775 – Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death” in speech in favor of Virginian troops joining US Revolutionary war. 1839 –…
All burn permits are being issued online only until further notice. Effective Fri., March 20 at noon, no one will be allowed to receive burning…
Schools remain shuttered and prepared for online instruction, restaurants could no longer offer dine-in service and Bladen County officials declared a state of emergency. It…
Good morning. … It’s Sunday and for many congregations, no church services that we are accustom to. … Many will be having online church. ……
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees have scheduled an emergency meeting Monday at 1 p.m. to discuss policy implementation necessary as a result of…
By Melissa Martin What did I do with the unexpected time off due to the pandemic? Well, I stayed at home to prevent germ-sharing and…
1861 – 1st US nursing school chartered. 1871 – William Holden of North Carolina becomes 1st governor removed by impeachment. 1903 – Nigeria Falls runs…
My thoughts are my thoughts only … not for the purpose of spreading fear … just the facts, as best I understand. I have discovered…
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in January, according to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce.…
Elizabethtown Mayor Sylvia Campbell reminded residents Friday that although Town Hall offices are not allowing the public to enter the building because of safety concerns…
1844 – The original date predicted by William Miller of Massachusetts for the return of Christ and the end of the world. 1865 – Battle…
Update: Important news and information will now be offered in Spanish. Ahora se ofrecerán noticias e información importantes en español. By Charlotte Smith Containment will…
United States President, Donald J. Trump, announced the Tax Deadline moved from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. He also announced student loan terms…
Today is the first day of Spring … Looking forward to a new planting season… April 15 is the last day to file your taxes…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office began limiting access to its offices on Smith Circle in Elizabethtown late Thursday afternoon in response to concerns about COVID-19.…
The Town of Clarkton has closed access to the public of Town Hall because of health concerns about the coronavirus, it was announced Thursday afternoon.…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners have scheduled an emergency meeting Friday at 4 p.m. to address matters related to COVID-19, according to a public…
The coronavirus outbreak has led all people to take extra precautions to protect against catching the virus. The Bladen County Health Department and Centers for…
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” published in Boston. 1886 – 1st AC power plant in US begins commercial operation in Massachusetts. 1900…
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health will open a drive-thru screening site for COVID-19 beginning Saturday for those meeting criteria to be tested and also announced Thursday…
RALEIGH – The State Board of Elections is investigating a possible scam targeting North Carolinians with unsolicited text messages regarding their voter registration status or…
FAYETTEVILLE – March 19, 2020 – Effective Friday, March 20, 2020: To protect staff and patients from risk of COVID-19, all Cape Fear Valley Health System…
Woke up early this AM, as usual, but with the state of the union on my mind … scarry. … I’m OK … old ‘poot’…
1822 – Boston, Massachusetts incorporated as a city. 1883 – Jan Matzeliger invents first machine to manufacture entire shoes. 1895 – Los Angeles Railway established…
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County Schools announced Tuesday the district will be transitioning to a new model for instructional delivery beginning Thursday, March 19 for…
The Bladen County Relay For Life event scheduled April 25 has been postponed, according to event lead Mary Williams. A new date has not been…
The fourth annul Bladen County Aim For A Cure ALS Archery Shoot with Steven’s Stompers scheduled April 4 has been postponed. The event honors Steven…
United States President, Donald J. Trump invokes the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand national production of needed medical supplies like masks, ventilators and respirators,…
By Charlotte Smith During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, local officials have encouraged aggressive measures to combat the spread of the virus. Some of these…
By Jefferson Weaver In Act II, Scene 2 of Macbeth, the title character is having a crisis. Fraught with a guilty conscience, with a murderous…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who is said to be posing as an…
The last few days have been hard on employees working at grocery stores and other supply stores. The shelves that once held water, rice, frozen…
The Kelly Spring Fest has been canceled because of the restrictions on gatherings enacted to try to contain the spread of coronavirus. The event had…
The 28th annual Old Fashion Planter’s Day has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday morning. The event had been scheduled for…
Drastic action at the Federal and State level of government announced yesterday… President Trump and his staff announced a $1 trillion or more stimulus package…
Bladen Online’s Pet of the Week is Deno, who comes with his bonded friend Red. They can be adopted for $30 each this week. Deno…
1818 – US Congress approves 1st pensions for government service. 1850 – Henry Wells & William Fargo form American Express in Buffalo. 1881 – Barnum…
Contributed By: Suzanne B. Thompson, MBA/MHA, with NC Department of Health and Human Services Based on the March 14, 2020 decision by the Governor to declare a…
Bladen County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Ray Britt, Health and Human Services Director, Dr. Terri Duncan and Emergency Director, Nathan Dowless held a press conference…
Never seen anything like the present times. … No one to blame. … Just a most unusual time… Events are being cancelled, call ahead to…
1755 – Transylvania Land Company buys Kentucky for $50,000 from a Cherokee chief. 1845 – Rubber band patented by Stephen Perry of London. 1868 –…
Dear Patients of Elizabethtown Family Dentistry, We hope that every one of you is healthy and safe. We are continuously reviewing recommendations by the American…
Dr. Lisa Lee Bryan, President of the Kiwanis Club of Elizabethtown announced the civic group is cancelling their meetings for March. She said, “We are…
TOWN OF WHITE LAKE PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELED On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a Pandemic. We are continuously monitoring this…
Town of Bladenboro announced effective at 8 a.m. Monday morning Town Hall is closed to walk-ins. You can use the drop box or the drive…
Update: Homeowners Devastated after Two House Fires Clothes for the victims are being collected at the BladenOnline.com office located at 1001 S. Poplar Street and…
A weekend without sports … is a long weekend… Busy weekend for health professionals, providing much needed info related to Coronavirus. Long lines at airports…
1771 – The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called “The Regulators”, occurs in present-day…
The governor announced that schools will be closed for at least two weeks. Church services, meetings and civic events were called off. “Social distancing” became…
Interesting times across the county, state, nation and world. … The coronavirus outbreak has upended our way of life, and that includes our weekends… I…
1781 – British and American forces clash during the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina. British suffer heavy losses, surrendering to George Washington in…
My makeshift office looks a great deal like a junk yard for computers. … When one ceases operation, rather than dispose of it, I place…
1644 – England grants patent for Providence Plantation (now Rhode Island) 1794 – Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin machine revolutionizing the cotton industry in…
Here are Three Things to Know for Friday, March 13: 1. The 31st annual Bladen We Care Gala has been postponed. The event was scheduled…
Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day … Lots of sunshine, high temp in Bladen County recorded at the official NWS site … 79 degrees… Forecast…