Dear Editor: I am writing to ask readers to request that County Commissioners invest...
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This ‘n that! Remember when ladies had quilting parties. Had wooden frames as big...
My long time favorite computer is having the same problem I suffer from….slowing down, can’t remember...
Contributed Like many Americans across the country, Bladen County residents have witnessed a growing...
Alexandria, VA—The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has just released its ratings of the 2017...
Was up early this AM, lots of thoughts, was reviewing, scribbled them down and lost...
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Bipartisan State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement voted unanimously on Wednesday to recognize...
Welcome to my world. Won’t you come on in? Miracles, I guess, still happen...
Ever listened to Les Brown? For those who do not know, he is a...
Congratulations to all students, another year behind you. Some will move on to institutions...
By Dr. Mike Walden I think a lot about the job market this time...
By Cari Boyce Duke Energy, Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Strategy and Sustainability What we...
Must admit I get a little excited when a local youngster is drafted in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) took to the Senate floor to...
RALEIGH, N.C. – Earlier today, North Carolina Speaker of the House Rep. Tim Moore introduced HB...
Sunset Jams – Alive After Five, sponsored by Southeastern Health, Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on...
Our President has been on Amazon’s case about discounted prices by the US Post...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded Raleigh being selected as one of...
I woke up bright and early his AM with a song on my mind,...
Happy Monday, the first Monday in June 2018. Bladen County Commissioners have a couple of meetings today. ...
Congratulations to Bladen County graduates. For seniors, the goal line is getting closer. Graduation...
At White Lake today, celebrating a birthday, without the pleasure of her company. Actually,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Department of Interior informed Congress that Swain...
On Tuesday, May 29th, US Senator Thom Tillis visited the Elizabethtown Senior Center. Senator...
Read the recent newsletter from the honorable NC Senator that represents the district I...
Hard to believe, today is the last day of May 2018. It’s been a...
Letter from Dean Hilton, HD3 Farms of the Carolinas Many people believe that a...
We would like to say “Thank You” to all of our customers at Minuteman...
The Elizabethtown Fire Department takes our responsibility very seriously. Our community is protected by...
US Senator Thom Tillis was the speaker at the 50th Annual Meeting of Southeastern...
by Jefferson Weaver A few years back, I accidentally became friends with a producer...
May has been a wet month, not sure how much rainfall, but wet. Fortunately,...
It’s Memorial Day. We pause and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate...
Memorial Day weekend 2018 is here. White Lake water appears to be improving, apparently OK to...
A chance of showers is in the forecast, and a tropical storm threatens the southern most...
Social media provides so much info, good and bad. It’s a place where opinions...
Includes Tillis-Warren Proposal Protecting Veterans From Predatory Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator...
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer released the following statement following the passage of the...
Pittenger’s legislation to clarify commercial lending rules included in Financial Regulatory Reform bill ...
See where a Bladenboro man won $1 million in the lottery. Trying to determine...
The recent rain has done wonders for local crops, lawns and maybe snakes as...
The 2017-18 school year is coming to a close. Graduation day is fast approaching...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis applauded the United States Treasury for certifying 252 “Opportunity Zones”...
It’s Monday, a new week begins following a busy, wet weekend. Bladen County Commissioners meet...
White Lake Water Festival 2018 events continue today. Most activities were held yesterday despite...
The 2018 White Lake Water Festival is underway and weather permitting, it will continue...
I’ve never been convinced that Neil Sellers and Dave Brown killed Blanche Packer. I...
By Christopher Ingraham / The Washington Post Heaven is wide open spaces — at least,...
WATER FESTIVAL 2018 is underway. Today (Friday) the annual Rotary International Golf Tournament begins...
A busy weekend is just ahead! It’s time for the 40th Annual White Lake...
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate Leader Phil Berger...
City and county governments are wrestling with proposed budgets for FY 2018/19. Not an...
Lots of activity in the area over the next few days, weeks and months. ...
Social media does wonders for special occasions, like Mother’s Day. Feel like I shared...
Happy Mothers Day to all our dear moms! When you look into your mother’s...
Think about expressions I heard as a youngster, example: So & so is feeling...
By Jefferson Weaver I read a news story the other day about how college...
Looking back at the primary election, any surprises from your point of view? Winners...
Primary elections over, with results about as expected. 5,858 voters cared enough to vote. ...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released the following statement after the president’s announcement regarding...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke with Julie Banderas on Fox...
Primary Election Day TODAY. Voting sites open until 7:30 PM at all 17 Bladen County precincts....
This ‘n that: Bladen County commissioners meet this evening, usual meeting place and time, 6:30...
Early voting is over in the 2018 primary elections. 2784 Bladen County citizens voted...
I’m proud to be a Bladen County resident. There must be more volunteers per 1,000...
Treatment of the water at White Lake is underway, have been told it began Wednesday and...
I made another boo boo. Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting is next Tuesday, May...
By Jefferson Weaver He did not die a warrior’s death like he wanted. Every...
The May monthly lunch meeting of the Elizabethtown-White Lake area Chamber of Commerce meets...
Had a highly respected, well educated friend contact me recently and posed a question related to the...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has introduced the “Make Sanctuary Cities Pay for the...
April 2018 is coming to a close. May Day tomorrow! What’s your favorite month of...
Weather forecast for today is sunny, northerly wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts...
A reminder of the Annual Kelly Spring Festival being held today at the ballpark...
The Bladen County Board of Elections has issued a Notice of Primary for May...
Yesterday (Thursday) was a great day for organizers, supporters, and for many with medical...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released the following statement on French President Emmanuel Macron’s address...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) took to the Senate floor to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced...
Early voting is underway and will continue for another week or so. 659 voters...
Below is the rebuttal letter from Victor Lozada with the World Mission Society Church of...
By Jefferson Weaver For 21 years, the Old Man wrote a column every year,...
The rain came down, much needed rain and amounts appeared to vary greatly, between...
Rain continues to fall as of early Tuesday, in fact the National Weather Service forecast...
Ready for a new week? It’s here and there is so much activity in...
Volunteers had a very successful day raising money to assist Alvin Butler in hopefully...
Whew, Saturday has finally arrived. Sunny with highs in the mid 60s today. Did you see...
High temp yesterday in the mid 80s and windy, overnight low in the low...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is urging House Republicans to take “any necessary legislative...
The Bladen County Educational Foundation is sponsoring their annual Jail-A-Thon today. You may be...
Condolences to the Bush family. Barbara Bush set standards for all to live by....
By Jefferson Weaver “We will be closed Saturday, Oct. 8, due to the storm....
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement on the passing of former First...
Raleigh, NC – On Monday, April 16th, Rep. Brenden Jones (R-Columbus, Bladen, Robeson) attended...
WASHINGTON – This Saturday, Congressman Robert Pittenger held “Service Academy Day” events in Fayetteville and Charlotte...
Spent yesterday, listening to folks sharing thoughts on Mapping, Spectrum, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Universal...