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RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.2 percent ,decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate…
Rufus Duckworth (left), LRCOG Board Member Mary Jo Adams (right) Lumber River Council of Governments Annual Meeting and Award Winners Contributed On October 21, 2021,…
The decrease in animal-related vehicle crashes last year was 8.5%, NCDOT data show RALEIGH – The frequency of vehicle crashes involving animals decreased last year across…
Entries accepted through January RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging children and teenagers to show off their artistic work by taking part in…
Currie, NC– On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding its annual Candlelight Tour. Experience the Battleground as you have never…
Current total surpasses previous yearly record of 10.5 million pounds in 2019 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more…
FAYETTEVILLE – Oct. 20, 2021 – As the community’s positive test rate and the health system’s COVID-19 admissions have shown a promising downward trend recently, Cape Fear…
Photos by Leyton Ezzell By Cara Beth Lewis On Saturday, the third annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run took place in Whiteville in memory of…
By Cara Beth Lewis It is always important to do all that we can to stay safe behind the wheel. This week, National Teen Driver…
Public comment period closes Oct. 28 CHADBOURN – State transportation officials are proposing to construct a roundabout in western Columbus County to improve safety and traffic…
UNC Health Southeastern will sponsor a community COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday, Oct. 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the Downtown Lumberton Plaza. The Pfizer COVID-19…
RALEIGH – In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in and around school zones…
Riegelwood, NC — The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 facility is closed through mid-November 2021, for improvements to the…
Contributed by Southeastern Carolina Crossroads “Beware of drifting”… We all have experience unprecedent times lately, but let me remind you that God is Sovereign. He…
The North Carolina Virtual Public School Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting virtually on Tuesday, October 12, from 10 a.m. until noon via the…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
$432 million project will improve safety and ease congestion LUMBERTON – A project is moving forward to widen to eight miles and upgrade Interstate 95 through…
Nationwide campaign will take place in October Elizabethtown, NC — 10/6/21 — Elizabethtown Vocational Rehabilitation today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month,…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has assessed $305,611 in penalties in the recent enforcement action against Chemours for…
Nearly 110 registered events taking place statewide RALEIGH – Hundreds of people in communities across the state will come together tomorrow for the walking event of…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Beast of Bladenboro Festival planning committee, Boost the Boro, excitedly announced the happenings of the upcoming 14th annual Beast Fest…
According to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of North Carolina, a Saint Pauls woman, Stephanie Chavis, was…
The Textbook Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7, has been canceled because the commission will not have quorum. A message…
By Danna Martínez This week is Fire Prevention Week (FPW). Starting on October 3 and ending the 9th, this week remind us of the importance…
The FBS website continues to be updated with COVID-19 policies and information related to School Business, as well as our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS…
RALEIGH, N.C.- A Chadbourn man was sentenced today by Judge James C. Dever to a total of 81 months for Possession of a Firearm by…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
Cleveland, N.C., manufacturer wins 2021 statewide competition RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber revealed this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in NC” champion: Western Star 49X Vocational Truck, manufactured…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
By Danna Martínez Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a phenomenon that occurs twice a year in particular countries around the world. The DST of the…
The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 7, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh. The agendas…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sept. 30, 2021 – Beginning Friday, Oct. 1., the Cape Fear Valley Health Pavilion North (HPN) ExpressCare will be temporarily closed to all non-vaccination…
State nears annual record for litter collection RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected this year more than 10 million…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 93 of North Carolina’s counties in August, increased in two, and remained unchanged in five. Scotland…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a mid-week weather overview. According to the report, high pressure continues to dominate the area this week. A…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $143.1 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, also known as Powell Bill funds,…
State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis, Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the following response today to…
The Advancement and Development Subcommittee of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 29, at 1 p.m. The…
Contributed In preparation for Medicare Open Enrollment, the Bladen County Division of Aging Services will be offering counseling sessions by appointment only. We are partnering…
By Cara Beth Lewis On Monday, Bladen Online asked Bladen County Schools a series of questions regarding Bladen County Schools’ use of the program “Canvas.”…
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (September 23, 2021) – Today, the Golden LEAF Foundation announced the launch of the new Golden LEAF SITE Program. The program will help…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise. In Bladen County, the daily updates on associated COVID-19 deaths are reported in one lump sum. Bladen County Health…
Lynn Mason, President & CEO, Broadstep Behavioral Health RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – Broadstep Behavioral Health, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe persistent…
Eight North Carolina public schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021 today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The eight schools are among 325…
September is Food Safety Education Month according to FoodSafety.gov. Healthy eating means more than managing calories or choosing a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods. The…
NCDOT sharing lifesaving tips during Rail Safety Week RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 60: Disapprove Various Solid Waste Rule Changes Senate Bill 99: Clarify Law on Theft of Catalytic…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION When service members take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States,…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic…
Division 6 hosting in-person workshop in Whiteville WHITEVILLE – Small business owners looking to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a workshop Sept.…
Pembroke, NC – The 4th Annual Lumbee Film Festival, originally slated for later this month, is being moved to the spring of 2022. The decision…
Photos by les atkins Photography – Atkins Ad Group There was a fantastic turnout for Saturday’s 9/11 Benefit Concert at The Grand Regal at Goldston’s…
In the photo above is General Surgeon Bradley Zagol, MD with Southeastern Surgical Clinic. There are some new faces in healthcare in the southeastern area.…
By Cara Beth Lewis Without truck drivers, nearly every aspect of our daily routine would not be possible. Without the goods and resources they deliver,…
Contributed With today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that it has approved North Carolina’s spending plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and…
By Cara Beth Lewis Over 1,000 children have died from heatstroke in hot cars since 1990, according to data collected by KidsAndCars.org. The number of…
Contributed On Thursday, Gov. Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics…
Contributed National Small Business Week kicks off on Monday, September 13! There is still time to register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit,…
By Cara Beth Lewis This weekend will be a busy one in Bladen County. Many events are set to take place, including the Dublin Peanut…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. If taken early the treatment…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today announced he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Bolivia, North Carolina…
by Charlotte Smith There have been many debates about the COVID-19 vaccines. Recently health experts have published information to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.…
According to the National Weather Service of Wilmington, while Hurricane Larry will remain far off the U.S. East Coast, large swells from the storm will…
Ham, sausage and bacon donations will be used to prepare restaurant-quality meals for area victims, volunteers and first responders. SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/…
RALEIGH – As motorists hit the road this busy Labor Day weekend, law enforcement officers from Murphy to Manteo will be stepping up enforcement through patrols…
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit event schedule is set. This annual event, happening September 13-15, 2021, honors the nation’s 32.5 million…
By Cara Beth Lewis This morning, temperatures reached an exciting low of 60 degrees. It has been a hot, humid summer in Bladen County, and…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
Results from state testing for the 2020-21 school year released recently are an indicator of the formidable challenges that students and educators across North Carolina…
Future of Chemistry Scholarship program reflects the company’s commitment to communities where the company operates. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2021 — As part of a…
Columbus County Median Requires Reconstruction on U.S. 74/76 DELCO – Two median locations that allowed left turns from U.S. 74/76 along a stretch in Columbus County…
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton, NC will host a night of live Motown music with a favorite returning performance. Masters of Soul…
In recent days in southeastern North Carolina, news outlets are reporting violence at schools. As students return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic, they…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a weather outlook for September 1 through September 5, 2021. With the release, the NWS stated, “Gusty winds…
General Surgeon Bradley Zagol, MD, has joined Southeastern Surgical Clinic. He specializes in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy procedures. Dr. Zagol, a native of Philadelphia, completed…
Extended to September 17, 2021 The Lumber River Council of Governments (LRCOG) in conjunction with its members Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties, and…
WHITEVILLE – A major route in Whiteville will be widened and improved with raised medians, sidewalks, roundabouts and enhanced traffic signals. J.K. Powell Boulevard (U.S. 701…
Dear Community, I want to take a moment to thank you for all that you have been doing to help keep our community safe. We…
by: Sloan Rachmuth According to earlier reporting by reporter Greg Childress, Columbus and Duplin county schools are piloting Waterford Early Learning (WEL) curriculum for K-2,…
The North Carolina-based Bojangles chain of restaurants announced Friday it will close all of its company-owned establishments on two upcoming days, portraying it as a…
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset, Monday, August 30,…
(NewsUSA) – Transportation technology is critical to the American economy, as are the skilled technicians who help maintain steady supply chains and get goods where…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
By Dr. Mike Walden Just when we thought things were getting better, could they go the other way and get worse? For most of…
The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1 and 2, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street,…
Contributed NEW BERN — A Roseboro man was sentenced Wednesday to 60 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for possession of a…
On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive. RALEIGH, N.C. (August 24, 2021) – N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and…
NCDOT on pace to set a litter collection record as statewide sweep nears RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected…
Contributed RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments and nominations to North Carolina boards and commissions today. Gov. Cooper has nominated the following individual to serve on…
By Cara Beth Lewis Meteorologists have storms on the mind, and it’s safe to assume North Carolina residents do as well; Especially with Tropical Storm…
Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – August 20, 2021 – Starting August 20, Cape Fear Valley Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be offering third-dose shots for immunocompromised individuals. Booster…