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RALEIGH – Crop harvest is going extremely well across the state with good yields...
RALEIGH – North Carolina will distribute more than $6.8 million to fund the installation...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Nov. 2: 1. Blood Drive: Today,...
1895 – First organized auto race in the United States is run in Chicago;...
By Cheryl Thurston Guess what, Bladen County, we made it to November. Now that...
Monday night football results … Cleveland Browns (3-5) 35 – Cincinnati Bengals (4-4) 13....
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 1: 1. Roger’s Wish Project:...
1800 – John Adams becomes the first US President to live in the White...
The Dublin Peanut Festival Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude for all...
Contributed by Jim Crayton Consider the following quote, “The only thing necessary for evil...
Contributed Having been retired many years, it is a privilege to reflect on my...
No matter if you want to be scared or just seek some good ol’...
More than 3,500 registered voters have cast ballots through Saturday during one-stop voting at...
Trick or Treat time today and tonight … Can’t wait to see how well...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 31: 1. Bladen County Recreation...
1868 – Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers. 1913 – 1st US paved...
I am concerned about the ‘hate’ in our nation … Remember, ‘Love thy neighbors...
Dear Bladen County Residents, I once heard a question asked, “How Many Times Must...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 30: 1. Fall Festival: Today,...
1873 – P.T. Barnum’s circus, “Greatest Show on Earth”, debuts (New York City) 1911...
Bladenboro’s Beast Fest is underway … Entertainment, food, a good time for all …...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 29: 1. Halloween Bash: Today,...
1929 – “Black Tuesday” Wall Street Stock Market crashes triggering the “Great Depression” 1936...
A ride through Bladen County indicates that a considerable amount of harvesting of crops...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 28: 1. High School Football:...
1492 – Christopher Columbus sights Cuba and claims it for Spain under the name...
On Friday, October 21, 2022, Allanda Darine Parrish, age 69, of Elizabethtown, went home to...
By Cara Beth Lewis For the 15th time, the tradition of the Beast of...
Never seen as many political attack ads, individual and party ads … Hold on...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 27 1. Story Time: Today,...
The Clarkton Lions Club always has been about serving its community. One of its...
Just hours away from Beast Fest in Bladenboro … I’m not going to attempt...
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Nov....
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 26: 1. Prescription Drug Take...
1858 – Hamilton Smith patents rotary washing machine in Pittsburgh. 1881 – Gunfight at...
Busy law office seeking Full Time Legal Assistant. Must be dependable, friendly, team-player and...
Contributed Bladen County Sheriff’s Office K9s Arco and Orex have received donated bullet and...
More than 1,200 registered voters cast ballots during the opening four days of one-stop...
Up early this AM … Just wide awake… Stopped by Board of Elections recently...
Contributed RALEIGH – The 2022 N.C. State Fair ended its 11-day run Sunday on...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 25: 1. Bladen County Board...
1870 – Postcards first used in USA. 1905 – 1st College Football Crab Bowl...
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...
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...
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...
Ron was a beloved husband, father and grandfather whose legacy will live on through...
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...
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...
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....
BLADENBORO – Senior Tydrick Stewart ran for 2 touchdowns and freshman Hunter Hester threw...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...