By: Jefferson Weaver As I write these words, it’s a lovely January afternoon. The...
Opinion
I spent my Sunday afternoon learning about Iowa caucuses, and about some of the...
Another great week for BladenOnline, so far as numbers go. Anything over 100,000 ‘pages...
1846 – After the Milwaukee Bridge War, Juneautown and Kilbourntown unified as the City...
1781 – Articles of Confederation ratified by 13th state, Maryland. 1797 – US Congress...
Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension I love the North Carolina State Fair....
Weather will be the news story of the day. Best I can tell, it...
Weather will likely be a primary topic for all, over the next few hours. ...
Today, Rouzer for Congress announced key findings from its most recent poll conducted among...
Dr. Mike Walden North Carolinians are being asked to consider a big mortgage for...
Today, with the support of Congressman Rouzer, the House passed a joint resolution with...
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville National Trivia Day reminds...
Congratulations to the East Bladen Eagle girls basketball team, holding onto the top spot...
At the outset of my first year serving in Congress, I laid out three...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the...
No winner in last night’s Power Ball Lottery drawing, so we go through the...
No winner in last night’s Power Ball drawing. The estimated jackpot for the next...
New Year’s day is officially behind us for 2016. Good day to re-pack Christmas...
Happy New Year, hope 2016 will be the best ever. A quick look back....
Each New Year, millions of people make resolutions to eat more healthy foods, lose...
December 31, 2015 has arrived. All those things you thought you would/should accomplish this...
Checking headlines over the weekend: Panthers lose their first game of the NFL season. ...
Santa (Christmas) is tough competition…expect our BladenOnline numbers to be down for the past...
Hope your Christmas was one of the best ever. For many, Christmas continues throughout...
Thoughts While Shaving Can you believe? Christmas 2015 is just hours away. Maybe a...
Well, well, the filing season is over for the 2016 election and locally, I...
By: Jefferson Weaver I began writing this column a number of years ago, and...
Maybe you have a drawer or a file full of recipes that you’ve clipped...
A BladenOnline Salute to the Kemp sisters, JaToya and Jazmine Kemp. Two former East...
Today is the final day to file for political offices, for the March 15 primary. ...
A reminder, filing for the March 15th primary election, ends at noontime Monday. The...
Christmas Eve is just a week away. Our weather has been so nice recently, there...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for many. Sadly, for some, the...
1793 – Noah Webster establishes NY’s 1st daily newspaper, American Minerva. 1861 – American...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of...
And the rain came down, again. 0.80 inches at one location in Happy Valley,...
Cookies. Candy canes. Pie. Hot chocolate. It seems that everywhere you turn during the...
WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives passed an amendment authored by Congressman David...
Our world is changing and we have a ringside seat in front of our...
Tomorrow (Tuesday), filing for political offices begins at 12 noon. For more info, contact the local...
By: Jefferson Weaver As I have noted many times, I was bearded long before...
Tomorrow (Tuesday), filing for political offices begins at 12 noon. For more info, contact the local...
Black Friday, an exciting time of the year for many shoppers…the biggest day...
Happy Thanksgiving Day. It is and always has been a very important day for...
RALEIGH – A new Civitas poll finds that overall, parents want to be able...
The day before Thanksgiving and so much to do, but mostly fun things...
The Thanksgiving season is a great time to count our many blessings…should do it...
By: Erin Smith ELIZABETHTOWN – The town of Elizabethtown is considering adding Wi-Fi service...
By: Erin Smith ELIZABETHTOWN – The town of Elizabethtown is considering adding Wi-Fi service...
Although we look forward to the holidays, many of us wonder how we can...
Southeastern Carolina Crossroads is an effort to help area residents who are dealing with...
It’s Monday, the first day of a very important week as we draw near...
Colder weather has arrived. You will need warmer clothing, compared to recent days, as...
After the first round of NCHSAA football games, Bladen County Schools are 1-1. East...
Sunshine on a fall day, love it. A salute to Wanda Everette on her...
If you have been praying for rain, think your prayers have been answered…. Veterans...
Some leftovers from Tuesday’s election….. The local Board of Elections must certify the election…That...
Well, well, the Municipal Election is over, sort of….We know most of the winners….The...
By: Jefferson Weaver I must preface this with an apology; at this point, I...
The Best Is Yet To Come….One huge step was announced Monday….Charlotte Smith, BO owner, announced Erin...
If you live in a Bladen County municipality……a reminder, Early Voting is underway….Questions should...
Winter time is coming, winter time is coming and I know it won’t be...
It’s Monday, the last Monday in October, 2015. Halloween caps off the week &...
A couple of weeks ago we published an article about Mrs. Geri Anderson, a...
I call them Punch and Judy. They turned up on our road a week...
By: Clifton Young I, recently, had a very positive experience with Cape Fear Heating...
It’s Friday…..Please check our events page for many, many fun events in the area…....
FYI….NC State Fair begins today and continues thru Sunday, October 25th. Frost normally arrives...
Love him or hate him…..hate to see Steve Spurrier leave USC….especially with his team...
By: Phyllis C. Miller I know you have heard from the people in and...
The baseball playoffs are underway for… High School football teams still playing near Thanksgiving...
It’s Monday…..Columbus Day and for some a day off….for most in Bladen….Just another a...
As make our way through this world we live in, we spend far to...
Another busy weekend in the area…Hope the rain does not cause disruptions…. Check all...
What a difference a week makes….A week ago, we were watching the rain down…and...
By: Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension Taxes are always part of discussions...
Fall of the year is a wonderful time of the year…. Ever wonder what...
Yesterday was one of those “newsy” days…..and no one covered it all better than...
Four County EMC held their annual meeting in Elizabethtown last night…drew about 1,500 to...
My mistake….the Bladen County Board of Commissioners meeting, normally held on Monday, will be...
The weather has been the big story for the past 3 or 4 days…and...
And the rain came down…and more is expected…. At the Hester household, about 3...
We have been promised rain….It has arrived….I promise to stay inside or close by…unfortunately,...
By: Phyllis C. Miller Keeping You Informed Clarkton, NC – On Tuesday, September 29,...
As you go about your daily rituals, keep an eye on Hurricane Joaquin…..As I...
We live in interesting times….. Much discussion, distrust, and rumors related to Bladen County...
Monday night high school football games are not the norm, especially an away game....
By: Cheryl Thurston This year has seen its share of extreme weather events like:...
It’s Monday and we are nearing the end of September. October begins Thursday. Hope...
The Battle of Elizabethtown organizers deserve much credit. I was expecting more rain over...
Friday was a busy news day…mostly on the national scene….with the Pope in...
iPhone & iPad Tips By: Gordon Kinlaw (910)862-6292 iOS9 & other Apple Tidbits – ...
Prepare for a wet Friday. The forecast is for a 100% chance of rain....
Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension Much of the economic news has been...
By: Phyllis Miller of Clarkton Understanding that our county is identified as a high...
Bladen County is losing a good public servant. Was a little disappointed that Cris...
Autumn has arrived….The autumnal equinox arrived precisely at 4:21 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, September...
We have published a new interview video about the proposed school closings today on...
Hope you enjoy this last day of summer….Weather should be more autumn like…Slight chance...
Congratulations to the organizers of the Dublin Peanut Festival Committee…. Huge crowd, good parade,...