By Blake Proctor With the County canceling its August 3rd meeting due to Tropical Storm Isaias, the Dublin Commission retained its earliest-in-the-county status with its…
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Many are talking about COVID-19 this year, and rightfully, it should be a topic of discussion. Many have been sick, and some have died due…
By Charlotte Smith According to Chris Williams, Director of the Bladen County Board of Elections, there was one filing today for the unexpired term of…
The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners are expected to consider a stand-by generator service agreement for the Police Department during its scheduled monthly meeting Monday at…
RALEIGH – North Carolina elections officials are responding to many voters’ questions and concerns about mass mailings, text messages, phone calls and home visits by…
Educators, Parents, and Caretakers – These are challenging and frustrating times for everyone. There are a lot of different opinions on how to return to…
By Blake Proctor The Bladen County Board of Elections met Tuesday, July 28th at 5:00p.m. in a special session to ensure all the I’s were…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The following is a statement from the State Board of Elections office about the security of absentee voting by mail in North Carolina:…
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the Judicial Working Group met at the Bladen County Courthouse. Bladen County District Attorney Jon David, and Bladen County’s Chief…
Last week a notice was sent out on behalf of Bladen County Board of Elections Chairperson, Louella P. Thompson for an emergency meeting. The notice…
Contributed Next week, thousands of North Carolinians who are out of work due to COVID-19 will see a drastic reduction in their unemployment benefits despite…
Contributed Raleigh – North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced yesterday he is joining 23 other state Attorneys General in a lawsuit against the US Department of Health…
Statement from Lt. Governor Forest as parents, teachers and school districts throughout our state are trying to comply with Gov. Cooper’s “no plan” plan for…
Christopher L. Williams, Director of Bladen County Board of Elections released information in regards to the next Bladen County Board of Elections meeting. The next…
Contributed The Bladen County Republican Party is selling tickets to give away a Del-ton AR-15 Rifle. The proceeds from each $100 ticket will go toward…
Contributed RALEIGH – Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the State Board of Elections, on Friday issued an emergency order to protect voters from disease…
By Joy Warren Following the Executive Orders of the Governor of NC, the Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners met via virtual meeting Tuesday…
Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to give updates Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state and plans for K-12 public schools. The Governor’s Office announced that…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 232: Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health&Safety. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 232:…
The Bladen County Commissioners and other local leaders organized a meeting to address community concerns. The Local Working Group meeting was held at 2:00 p.m.…
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls…
Maria Edwards with the County of Bladen released the agenda for the upcoming Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, 6:30…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 168: DHHS & Other Revisions. Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 168: “Senate Bill…
Yesterday, July 6, was the last day to file for the Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor election. There are now three candidates…
Today’s Council of State meeting concluded before members of the Council of State had time to share updates or concerns from their departments. Superintendent Johnson…
Dear Friend, I hope you and your loved ones had a safe, happy Fourth of July this past weekend. Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: As we…
North Carolina compensation of precinct officials and assistants for the elections became more lucrative for people receiving unemployment benefits after Senate Bill 217 was signed…
The North Carolina Board of Elections published a survey for election workers recently on their social media account. The State Board of Elections encourages voters…
North Carolina Phase 2 orders continue to restrict gyms in the state from opening. NC Lt. Governor Dan Forest tweeted an article by the Wall…
By Blake Proctor The Dublin Town Commission met in what was a quick half-hour session Thursday, July 2nd; absent from the meeting was Commissioner Jeff…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following 24 bills into law: House Bill 1023: Coronavirus Relief Fund/ Additions & Revisions House Bill 1087: Water/ Wastewater Public Enterprise…
A Local Working Group meeting is scheduled Wednesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown, according…
The North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has filed a lawsuit against NC Gov. Roy Cooper. According to Lt. Gov. Forest’s claims, seven executive orders related to…
Governor Cooper to share an update on COVID-19. The press conference will not include an announcement on how statewide K-12 public schools will open this…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), members of the Senate Banking…
Contributed Mary Penny Kelley Named Executive Director of Hometown Strong RALEIGH: Hometown Strong, an effort created to forge partnerships between rural communities and state government, will…
Contributed WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Tuesday introduced an amendment to the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that…
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law Tuesday: Senate Bill 750: Capital Projects – Elizabeth City State Univ. House Bill 1080:…
RALEIGH — Following Secretary Betsy DeVos’s virtual event in North Carolina on Tuesday afternoon, Representative Ashton Clemmons, (pictured), a longtime educator and public education advocate,…
By Blake Proctor The Town of Bladenboro met Monday, June 29th to decide two items in special session: After calling the meeting to order, Mayor…
Raleigh, N.C. – Opening statement from Lt. Governor Dan Forest’s press conference this morning: “This week, in my capacity as Lieutenant Governor and a member…
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest announced Thursday plans to sue Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration over executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Here’s today’s update on the COVID-19 situation: Yesterday, North Carolina reported that 915 individuals are hospitalized due to COVID-related causes – the highest total since…
Contributed Initiative and Grant Program Provides Financial Support to Ensure Local Green Spaces Continue to Thrive SMITHFIELD, Va., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pure Farmland™ believes…
Rouzer: “The American people want a well-trained police force and the law and order this bill would help to provide.” WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats used…
Contributed GREENVILLE — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement in response to a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)…
RALEIGH – Karen Brinson Bell, the executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, said Wednesday that Tuesday’s primary elections in Columbus County and…
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020. Members of the public may listen…
U.S. Congressman David Rouzer gave an update on June 23, 2020. His latest update information is below. The City of Southport has revised its State of…
RALEIGH – After the June 23 elections in the 11th Congressional District and Columbus County, the State Board will randomly select precincts, early voting sites…
Raleigh, NC- Today, Governor Roy Cooper will announce whether he will move North Carolina into Phase 3 or Phase 2.5 or maybe even go back…
Last week, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice continued its hearing on community engagement and held another hearing on research…
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina elections officials are looking for “democracy heroes” to work at polling places and early voting sites in 2020. These local heroes…
Bladen County Board of Elections Director, Christopher Williams released an updated list with Candidates who have filed for the November election. The Bladen County Candidates…
Raleigh – NCDP Chairman Wayne Goodwin, LGBTQ Democrats of North Carolina Auxiliary President Ginger Walker and NCDP Transgender Caucus Chair Janice Covington issued the following statement…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections has learned that a voter advocacy group mailed about 80,000 absentee ballot request forms to North Carolina…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 315: North Carolina Farm Act of 2019-20 House Bill 1063: Fund VIPER Tower Hardware Upgrades…
Two Bladen County residents requested a peaceful protest to promote conversations about inequality and injustices for people of color. Toni McKoy and Andrew Gill organized…
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Members of the public may view proceedings…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force…
By Blake Proctor The Town of Dublin’s earliest-in-the-county meeting on Thursday, June 4th was short but intense as Mayor Darryl Dowless called the meeting to…
By Blake Proctor The Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ scheduled Monday, June 1st meeting was postponed until Wednesday night, June 3rd. The Board met in…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: An important…
Wilmington, N.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week and the subsequent protests and unrest…
Leaders with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) are discussing Mental Health during the current unrest in NC. You may call in…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions. The Order goes into…
Contributed Raleigh – North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin and African American Caucus President Felita Donnell issued the following statement in response to the killing…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: Here is…
RALEIGH: Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, shared the following letter in response to Republican National Convention organizers. Governor’s Office spokesperson…
Raleigh – Chairing a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Rep. Alma Adams slammed Trump administration officials for failing to implement rules that would…
Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed a bill with several improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program. Some of the highlights included in the final…
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives approved legislation today to allow safe outdoor seating for dining and beverage service in North Carolina at half of…
Bladen County Board of Elections will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The meeting will be held by telephone due to…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: North Carolina…
Statement from Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, on the bipartisan House Bill 1169, which was filed today in the N.C.…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: USDA Secretary…
Opinion: Is the DOJ Targeting McCrae Dowless? https://voterintegrityproject.com/doj-targeting-mccrae-dowless/ Share:
By Charlotte Smith North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners’ website explains, “cosmetic art shops are still closed through at least May 22, 2020” due…
Burr is the senior senator from North Carolina and is a Republican. He has served since Jan 4, 2005. Burr is next up for reelection in 2022.…
Phase 1 remains in effect, more time needed to watch key indicators Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary…
Thursday there were announcements in front of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh about two different lawsuits against North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Representative…
By Blake Proctor With all members in attendance via telephone conference call, the Board of Elections had one thought on its collective mind – how…
By Joy Warren In a monthly report shared with the White Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Lake Stewardship Officer Steve Bunn informed the board that…
By Charlotte Smith Sheriff’s from across the state of North Carolina have reported hearing from many religious leaders asking if they would be arrested for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in introducing the COVID-19 Accountability Act, legislation that authorizes the President to…
Here is an update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: As North Carolina…
Bladen County to Receive $782,398 in Relief Funding By Caroline Stirling Raleigh, N.C. –Following the passage of the 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act, state Representative Brisson announced today that Bladen county will…
North Carolina State Board of Elections, Executive Director, Brinson Bell sent to all members of the General Assembly in April 2020. The letter contained an…
By Adam McCann, Financial Writer, WalletHub.com May 7, 2020- As the U.S. economy has slowed to a crawl due to COVID-19, countless businesses have shut…
The State Board of Elections has begun the process of migrating the existing State Board of Elections website to the Digital Commons platform, with the…
The North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 1043 and Senate Bill 704 on Saturday. NC Governor Roy Cooper signed both the relief bills in…
Judicial Watch announced yesterday that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit on behalf of the Daily Caller News Foundation against the U.S.…
RALEIGH, NC — Due to the national health emergency caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, commonly known as the Coronavirus, the North Carolina Republican…
Tuesday, May 5, 2020- North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, announced plans for moving to Phase One. North Carolina is taking, a three-phased approach to stay…
Bladen County Board of Election will hold a telephonic meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The meeting will be from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EDT), according…
By Joy Warren Following current social distancing restrictions, Elizabethtown Town Council held its May regular session via computer. All council members were present. Town Manager…
Here is an update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District: As we begin a new week, here is the status…
Raleigh – Earlier today, the family of Senator Tony Rand announced his passing. Sen. Rand was first appointed to the Senate in 1981 and served…
Bladen We Care, a local non-profit serving Bladen County, received thousands of dollars this morning from North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Forest met with…
Governor and Lt. Governor’s Comments on Confederate Monuments on State Capitol Grounds
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement about Confederate monuments on Capitol grounds: “I have ordered the Confederate monuments on the Capitol grounds be…