Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 26: 1. High School Soccer:...
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1872 – The first Shriners Temple (called Mecca) was established in New York City....
College football scores from Saturday’s action… NC State 41 – Connecticut 10 Notre Dame...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 25: 1. Bladen County Public...
1789 – US Congress proposes the Bill of Rights. 1867 – Congress creates 1st...
This is a notice to the public that the Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Elizabethtown...
The 2022 annual Grape Festival is fast approaching! Along with the multiple arts &...
Contributed UNCW’s efforts to sustainably manage and preserve its natural areas and to replace...
By Mike Walden There are few public issues that create more debate than the...
High School football Clinton 55, East Bladen 7 West Bladen, Open Date Stock Market...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 24: 1. Cars, Coffee &...
1789 – US Federal Judiciary Act passes, creating a six-person Supreme Court. 1903 –...
Greetings, feels a little like fall of the year outside … Will check weather...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 23: 1. High School Football:...
1862 – US President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation is published in northern newspapers. 1875 –...
One more hot day before relief … Patchy fog early this a.m., otherwise, sunny,...
Suggs Grove Baptist Church will celebrate homecoming Sunday, Oct. 9. Worship service will begin...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 22: 1. Food Truck Rodeo:...
1862 – US President Abraham Lincoln issues preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, threatening to free all...
Elly Johnson with Bladen County Schools announced, due to HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)...
By Cara Beth Lewis The Autumn season is beloved by many for a variety...
My cup runneth over … So much to think about, mostly good… Thinking back...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 21: 1. Story Time: Thursday,...
1895 – America’s first automotive producer, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company, is founded by...
By Sonny Jones Randy West says he has experienced “a true God-given miracle” as...
Guess no one worked in Great Britain over the past few days … Impressive,...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 20: 1. Chemours Information Session:...
1814 – “Star Spangled Banner” published as a song, lyrics by Francis Scott Key,...
Looking forward to new week … after a combination of good and bad news...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 19: 1. Bladen County Book...
1778 – The Continental Congress passes the first budget of the United States. 1901...
A few ACC football scores… NC State 27 – Texas Tech 14 Wake Forest...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 18: 1. Story Time: Monday,...
1789 – 1st loan is made to pay salaries of the President and Congress....
High School football results… Midway 23 East Bladen 22 Clinton defeated West Bladen College...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 17: 1. Dublin Peanut Festival:...
Contributed RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued the discharge...
Recently have observed at various places families getting together. I assume just time to...
1. Dublin Peanut Festival: Saturday, 10 a.m., Dublin Primary School. Parade featuring Grand Marshal...
1830 – Oliver Wendell Holmes writes poem “Old Ironside” as tribute to the 18th...
A couple of thoughts to share … Relay for Life Kick off scheduled for...
1. Youth Football and Cheerleading Registration: Through Friday. Bladen County Recreation Department, King Street,...
1853 – Antoinette Blackwell is the first US woman to be ordained a minister....
Stock market in reverse, or so it seems … closed at 31,083 yesterday, down...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 14: 1. Story Time: Thursday,...
1814 – Francis Scott Key pens the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry”, later know...
NFL last night … Seahawks 17 – Broncos 16. Seahawk fans had a good...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 13: 1. Teen Anime Club:...
1789 – 1st loan to US government (from NY banks) 1902 – Chicago Cubs...
L-A-Z-Y, best describes my Sunday … After church, football … lots of football… Thought...
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 12: 1. Bladen County Board...
1895 – Annie Londonderry (Annie Kopchovsky) arrives in Chicago to complete first round-the-world trip...
Checking football results from Saturday’s play… Wake Forest 45 – Vanderbilt 25 NC State...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 11: 1. Concert: 3 p.m.,...
1847 – 1st singing of Stephen Foster’s “Oh! Susanna” (in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) 1903 –...
Ever have a night and without any reason, can’t sleep? Last night… Bladen County...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 10: 1. Fun Day: Today,...
1846 – Elias Howe takes out a US patent for a lockstitch sewing machine....
‘Bout this time of the year, I think about the Clarkton Tobacco Festival …...
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 9: 1. High School Football:...
1776 – Congress officially renames the country as the United States of America (from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
