Spent the night in Washington, D.C. … in my dreams. So happy to wake up at home… College results from Saturday’s football games Miami, Fla.…
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Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 24 1. “Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, Elizabethtown. There…
1901 – First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (Anna Taylor) 1908 – Billy Murray hits the charts with “Take Me Out…
High School football results from last night’s play… East Bladen 49 – Midway 35 Clinton 49 – West Bladen 16 Read all about both games…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 23: 1. E-town Ramp Massacre 5 Skateboard Competition: Today, King Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored by Friends of…
1813 – The Pacific Fur Company trading post in Astoria, Oregon is turned over to the rival British North West Company (the fur trade in…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bullying is a timeless issue that challenges children and adults worldwide. In October, the world recognizes Bullying Prevention Month, and the…
Today is Friday, October 22, 2021 … Just a week away from Halloween and from Beast Fest 2021 in Bladenboro… Reminder of the fundraiser for…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 22: 1. High School Football: Both Bladen County schools are scheduled to play at home at…
1879 – Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb. 1907 – Ringling Brothers Greatest Show on Earth buys Barnum & Bailey circus. 1924 –…
I am amazed so many EDC prospects know about Bladen County … and all want to know about labor availability and housing … Yes, there…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 21: 1. Storytime in the Courtyard: Today, 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, Elizabethtown. Ages 0-6.…
1902 – In the United States, a five month strike by United Mine Workers ends. 1915 – William Jennings Bryan’s successor as US Secretary of…
Watched a little of the baseball playoffs last night … Dodgers eaked out a 6-5 win over the Braves. Braves still lead the series 2-1.…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 20: 1. E-town Ramp Massacre 5 Skateboard Competition: Saturday, King Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored by Friends of…
1817 – 1st Mississippi “Showboat” leaves Nashville on maiden voyage. 1898 – NC Mutual & Provident Insurance Company forms. 1910 – 1st appearance of cork…
POSITION TITLE: Communications Consultant- Bladen County FUNCTION: Provides system marketing support for the sale and provision of business telecommunications systems and residential service products. Works…
Late NFL score … Tennessee Titans 34 – Buffalo Bills 31 … Both teams have 4-2 records … Larrell Murchison has been on injured reserve…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 19: 1. Bladen County Citizen Cafe: Today, 6-8 p.m., virtual meeting. Goal of the session is…
1901 – Edward Elgar’s “Pomp & Circumstance March” premieres in Liverpool. 1915 – US bankers arrange a $500 million loan to the British and French.…
I delivered BBQ plates (in my dreams) just about all night long … I was delivering for someone, some cause, door to door, 1,000 plates…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 18: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Today, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
1867 – Alaska Purchase: US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia, having paid $7.2 million. 1878 – Edison makes electricity available for household use.…
“Baby, it’s cold outside” Remember that old tune? 56 degrees at 5 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 70 degrees and windy, gusts as high…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 17: 1. Blessing of the Animals: Today, 3 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 West Broad…
1885 – Baseball sets all players salaries at $1,000-$2,000 for 1885 season. 1904 – Bank of Italy (Bank of America) opens its doors in San…
High School football results St. Pauls 46 – East Bladen12 Midway 49 – West Bladen 33 Other games… Whiteville 63 – West Columbus 7 Pender…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 16: 1. Yard Sale: Today, 7-11 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Activity Building. Masks required. Proceeds…
1829 – Tremont Hotel, 1st US modern hotel opens (Boston) 1875 – Brigham Young University is founded in Provo, Utah. 1901 – Booker T. Washington…
Thursday night football results … Tampa Bay Bucs (5-1) 28 – Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) 22. High School tonight…. 7 p.m. West Bladen at Midway 7:30…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 15: 1. High school football: Today, West Bladen at Midway, 7 p.m. and East Bladen at…
1789 – 1st US presidential tour by George Washington in New England. 1860 – 11-year old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling him how…
The 2020 tourism spending numbers for North Carolina was recently released by Visit North Carolina. The figures in The Economic Impact of Travel on North…
Thursday Night Football scheduled for tonight … Tampa Bay Bucs (4-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-3), kickoff at 8:20 p.m. Mid-October … weather forecast for today,…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 14: 1. Blood Drive: Today, 1-4 p.m., Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. All blood…
1834 – First African-American granted a US patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter. 1893 – Harry Wright suggests umps keep ball-strike count a secret.…
By Danna Martínez Bullying is one significant problem in our society; it’s also one of the most persistent and uncontrollable. Today, October 13th, is National…
Repairs to the damage on the Elizabethtown Cemetery, caused by Hurricane Florence, is moving into the phase of headstone leveling and finish grading. In preparation…
By Joy Warren The Town of White Lake has set Saturday, October 30th for door-to-door Trick-or-Treating for Halloween. To provide for the safety and welfare…
Don’t you just love the cooler weather? A light jacket or long sleeves feels good … Well, expect a few days of warmer weather, then…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 13: 1. Municipal elections one-stop voting: Begins Thursday for Elizabethtown and White Lake voters. Polls open…
1792 – “Old Farmer’s Almanac” is published and edited by Robert Thomas. 1902 – US President Theodore Roosevelt threatens to start using army troops to…
By Sonny Jones Bladenboro has hired Alexis Craig of Lumberton to be the town’s clerk and finance officer. Craig, who accepted the town’s offer Tuesday,…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved a motion to seek a two-year contract with Envirolink to manage the town’s…
Monday night NFL results … Ravens 31, Colts 25 (OT). Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, effective immediately, after a…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 12: 1. Government meetings today: White Lake Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Municipal building. Bladen County…
1740 – English evangelist George Whitefield preaches to 30,000 people in Boston in the US during the “Great Awakening” 1836 – 18″ of snow falls…
Happy Columbus Day … Today is a holiday but few observe with a day off … Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 11: 1. Government meetings today: Bladen County Board of Education, 6 p.m., Bladen County Schools Administration…
1887 – A. Miles patents elevator. 1890 – Daughters of American Revolution founded. 1911 – Ty Cobb (AL) and Frank Schulte (NL) are named inaugural…
College Football Results Texas A&M 41 – #1 Alabama 38 Wake Forest 40 – Syracuse 37 (OT) Florida State 35 – UNC 25 Georgia Tech…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 10: 1. Municipal elections one-stop voting: Begins Thursday for Elizabethtown and White Lake voters. Polls open…
1871 – The Great Chicago Fire is finally extinguished after 3 days, leaving approximately 300 dead, 160,000 homeless and costing $222m in damages. 1899 –…
The North Carolina Virtual Public School Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Tuesday, October 12, from 10 a.m. until noon via the…
High School Football Results East Bladen defeated Red Springs St. Pauls over West Bladen Fun time at Lu Mil … the 2021 NC Grape Festival…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 9: 1. NC Grape Festival: Today, LuMil Vineyard, Dublin. Information: lumilvineyard.com/index.html or 910-866-5819. (READ MORE) 2.…
1837 – Steamboat “Home” sinks off Okracoke, North Carolina, killing 100. 1865 – First US underground pipeline for carrying oil is laid in Pennsylvania. 1909…
By Cara Beth Lewis Each year in October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month – to honor those who have battled breast cancer, promote breast…
On Friday, October 8, 2021, Faye Boyne with the North Carolina Department of Transportation released a NCDOT update for local roads and highways. CLOSINGS: SR1318 RIVER ROAD…
By Dr. Mike Walden During my 43 years of teaching economics at North Carolina State University, my favorite part of the introductory economics class was…
NFL results … Rams 26 – Seahawks 17. Re-districting time … An event that occurs every 10 years … State Legislature determines the US House…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 8: 1. High school football: Both Bladen County teams are scheduled to play at home at…
1871 – Forest fire destroys Peshtigo, Wisconsin, killing between 1,200 and 2,500 people making it then the deadliest wildfire in recorded history. 1915 – Phillies…
Congratulations to Ms. Vertis McKoy of Clarkton … recently purchased a $10 scratch-off and won $2 million … Won $2 million but cashed-out and was…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 7: 1. Fish Fry: Today, 4-7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown.…
1765 – Stamp Act Congress (First Congress of the American Colonies) convenes in New York City to devise a unified protest against new British taxation.…
Looking ahead … fun activities … Bladenboro’s Annual Beast Fest is set for Friday and Saturday, October 29th and 30th … A fun event that…
By Sonny Jones The ghosts and goblins, super heroes and princesses will be out in force in Clarkton on Saturday, Oct. 30. The town’s Board…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 6: 1. Bladen County Schools virtual learning application period: Through Friday. Available for students that have…
1889 – Thomas Edison shows his 1st motion picture. 1893 – Nabisco Foods invents Cream of Wheat. 1918 – US ship Otranto sinks between Scotland…
Yesterday (Monday) was a BIG DAY … Facebook challenger opens up about ‘corruption’ in the company, site goes down for most of the day, Talladega…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 5: 1. Government meetings tonight: Elizabethtown Council special meeting: 5:30 p.m., Airport Terminal Building, to discuss…
1892 – Dalton Gang ends in shoot-out in Coffeville, Kansas bank holdup. 1900 – US Open Men’s Golf, Chicago CC: Harry Vardon of Jersey wins…
By Joy Warren The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council set the date for soliciting treats on Halloween for Saturday, October 30. Only children ages 12…
By Danna Martínez This week is Fire Prevention Week (FPW). Starting on October 3 and ending the 9th, this week remind us of the importance…
A busy weekend in the NFL … late night score … Tampa Bay Bucs (3-1) 19 – New England Patriots (1-3) 17. Pats scored 10…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 4: 1. Bladen County Board of Education special meeting: Today, 5:30-8 p.m., District Office in Elizabethtown…
1881 – Edward Leveaux patents automatic player piano. 1911 – 1st escalator installed on the London Underground at Earl’s Court Station. 1918 – Musical “Sometime”…
CHURCH DAY … In Bladen County, there is a church nearby … Or come worship with us at Wesley’s Chapel, Peanut Plant Road, Elizabethtown. College…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 3: 1. Photo Exhibit: Today, 2-4 p.m., Bladenboro Historical Society Building. Exhibits features the works of…
1863 – US President Abraham Lincoln designates last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. 1872 – Bloomingdale’s department store in NY opens. 1899 – J.…
While Hurricane Sam may not be headed straight for the east coast, that does not mean we will not be seeing any effects from the…
by Blake Proctor Welcoming yet another much-needed professional service provider to the quickly growing Bladenboro business community, several dozen enthusiastic residents attended the grand opening…
Elizabethtown Fire Chief Nick West has been hired as Columbus County assistant county manager, The News Reporter of Whiteville reported Friday afternoon. West joins former…
High School football results Fairmont 20 – East Bladen 8 (The Golden Tornadoes break 9 game losing streak) College Football Today Duke vs UNC, 12…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 2: 1. Car Wash: Today, 8 a.m.-noon, Clarkton Fire Department. Donations only. Proceeds benefit the fire…
1895 – 1st cartoon comic strip is printed in a newspaper. 1919 – US President Woodrow Wilson has a stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed. 1932…
I attended a meeting yesterday of family and friends of Alani Jamae Wade, the Bladenboro teenager who has been missing for a week … Her…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 1: 1. Sunset Jams Concert: Today, 7-10 p.m. at Cape Fear Valley Farmers Market, Elizabethtown. Musical…
1854 – The watch company founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison relocates to Watham, Massachusettes, to become the Waltham Watch Company, a…
The older I get the more often I flip the calendar page, or so it seems. Goodbye September and welcome October … The change occurs…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 30: 1. Elizabethtown Town Council Special Meeting: Today, 1 p.m. Meeting will be via Zoom. The…
1841 – Samuel Slocum patents the stapler. 1898 – City of New York established. 1915 – Red Sox clinch AL pennant by beating Detroit. 1935…
High school football score … East Bladen 16 – West Bladen 8 … Unusual Tuesday night game. PPD earlier due to COVID-19 issues. East Bladen’s…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 29: 1. Senior Nutrition Program: Home-delivered meals for home-bound seniors (60+) in Elizabethtown who are unable…
1789 – US War Department establishes a regular army. 1880 – 1st pro baseball game at Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington Nationals 4-2 in…
For years Spam was processed meat in a can … today, spam is my least favorite mail… NFL score from last night’s action … Dallas…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 28: 1. Child Passenger Safety Check: Today, 2-5 p.m., Bladen County Health Department, 300 Mercer Mill…
1850 – US Navy abolishes flogging as punishment. 1892 – 1st night football game played (Mansfield, Pa) 1904 – Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners on Monday approved hiring an operator in charge for its wastewater treatment operations on a contract basis,…