By Charlotte Smith Beck Black, Los Angeles artist and White Oak, North Carolina native, is working on bringing Rock ‘n Roll back. This week she…
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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:…
This week the COVID-19 (coronavirus) related deaths total increased to five in Bladen County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the…
WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held onboard the USS North Carolina, Col. Robert Clark, relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of…
Governor Cooper to speak at the first North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice meeting. Watch the meeting live HERE. Share:
Contributed Recently, local government “Stay-at-Home” orders are causing consumers to stock their freezers with meat products more than normal. Because of the demand, there have…
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…
RALEIGH: An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional…
Yesterday Governor, Roy Cooper, ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2020, until sunset on…
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to share an update on COVID-19. The update will take place on Thursday, July…
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…
WILMINGTON, N.C. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will hold a Change of Command Ceremony on July 10 at 9 a.m. on the battleship…
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Livestream. Click the link below to join. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxdgh80SZQ&feature=youtu.be Share:
Warm weather is here to stay awhile and with it comes the opportunity to get out a little bit. The following are five tips from…
The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have released detailed, updated data about the success of the Paycheck Protection Program. According to U.S. Congressman…
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is seeking input from individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities, family members, caregivers, and the community-at-large…
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports a fourth COVID-19 (coronavirus) related death for Bladen County at this time. However, according to…
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…
Charles Edward Daniels, better known as Charlie Daniels, from Wilmington, North Carolina born on October 28, 1936 passed away on July 6, 2020. The Charlie Daniels…
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 Dominion Energy and Duke Energy 600-mile (965-kilometer) project designed to cross West Virginia and Virginia into North Carolina, known as the Atlantic Coast Pipeline,…
By Blake Proctor This weekend, Americans celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers declared the separation of the 13 colonies…
Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update today. Dr. Terri Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director, announced today brings the second…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. Ian Boatman with the NWS stated, “Overall, a nice 4th of July weekend is…
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…
The below message was recently distributed to the UNC Wilmington campus community. Dear Seahawk Community: Recently, my office announced that UNCW reached an agreement with Dr.…
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…
Contributed photo. Today was the last day on the bench for the Honorable Judge William F. Fairley. He is retiring. Judge Fairley is a district…
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…
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…
Christina Schechtman, Media Relations Specialist with UNC Wilmington announced an update for the UNCW spring Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies. She stated, “The extension of…
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…
In continued effort to fight fraud connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal…
Holiday Insights website announced today as International Joke Day. The site explained the origin of the day. Wayne Reinagel, American author and graphic artist, created…
Contributed CHERRY POINT – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has a new weapon in its arsenal in the war against impaired driving during the…
The Bladen County Schools announced the local Board of Education special called session yesterday afternoon. Bladen County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor gave an update…
Court proceedings are being held as never before during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The first satellite district court with the Honorable Judge Scott Ussery presiding was…
NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., and Director of NC Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will be available today at 2 p.m. for a dial-in media briefing…
RALEIGH – A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1. As mandated by state law, the DMV is required to adjust…
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…
Wilmington – Our school community is sad to report the sudden death of philanthropist and friend of Charter Day School and The Roger Bacon Academy…
Contributed According to Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday morning, nine (9) local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies came together for a drug roundup…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 811: Connect NC Park Facilities Operating Reserves Senate Bill 812: Agricultural Sciences Center Funds Senate…
Youth Ambassadors with Men & Women United are at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market selling produce and herbs until 1 p.m. They will be offering…
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…
RALEIGH – Next week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and more than 500 law enforcement agencies will kick off the state’s annual 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign ‘Operation…
Contributed Census Bureau Plans to Send Additional 2020 Census Reminder Before Census Takers Visit JUNE 24, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that…
By The United Methodist Church Today’s ChurchSpotlight is from United Methodist Church- Dismantling Racism: A Service of Lament, Repentance, Communion and Commitment Share:
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…
By Charlotte Smith North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper held a COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday afternoon. During the teleconference, he announced his decision to extend…
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County has been listed as one of three counties in North Carolina as a COVID-19 (coronavirus) Hotspot. According to US National…
According to the Bladen County Health Department’s latest update there are now 150 active COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed positive cases in the county. Five Bladen County…
Contributed by Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Whiteville, NC – Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance in locating a missing person. Markel Dashann…
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., and Director of NC Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will be available today at…
FAYETTEVILLE – June 21, 2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health has been awarded $149,747 from the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation’s COVID-19 “Fill the Gap” Response Fund.…
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 – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking public comment on the draft Special Order by Consent (SOC) for…
Contributed The Veterans Memorial Park of America is a 15.5-acre park being built in Columbus County, NC. This park will honor ALL Veterans from the…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington sent out their weekly briefing for the week of June 22, 2020. Highlights Temperatures in the low 90’s and…
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…
According to Eagles.org, “in 1995, at the request of the American Eagle Foundation, President Bill Clinton and Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist each recognized the first American…
Thefts of copper, aluminum, and other metals from power lines and substations are on the rise. These thefts from electric utilities are responsible for power…
Citizens have the right to keep their health care information private. In February of 2020 the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and…
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, the Transfer Station will be closed in observance…
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…
By Greg Hedgepeth | June 12, 2020 New partners join the IEI BAND-NC Broadband initiative to launch grant program RALEIGH, NC — The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is…
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to give an update on COVID-19. June 28, 2020 View live stream by clicking here Share:
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Tracy Doaks, secretary of N.C. Department of Information Technology will be stepping down from the agency on July…
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of volunteers to donate convalescent plasma to help treat area COVID-19 patients. Bladen…
RALEIGH: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is allocating $35 million in federal funding to local health departments to support the COVID-19…
The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) issued a reminder today that state tax returns and payments are due one month from today on July…
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds…
RALEIGH: Anthem Displays LLC, a national manufacturer of digital billboards, will create 17 jobs in Bladen County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project…
According to Victoria Oliva, unsettled weather remains in the forecast for much of the week, with minor flooding possible today and tomorrow. The weather forecast…
In Elizabethtown, the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market is a busy hub for many farmers and crafters. Ms. Betty Tatum announced she and her son would…
Bladen County emergency responders have reported an increase in substance abuse and trauma-related calls since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic hit the mother county. School is…
Video appointments provide Veterans safe, convenient access to care WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today telehealth video appointments using VA Video Connect increased…
On Monday, June 15, Southeastern Health will begin allowing one visitor per patient for individuals who will be undergoing procedures, such as surgeries, colonoscopies, and…
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…
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…
Spring is here and with it, there will be rain and humidity. The season is perfect for breeding the blood-sucking insects known as mosquitoes, according…
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina issued a Flood Watch at 1214 PM today, Jun 11, 2020. The Flash Flood Watch is in…
The Honorable North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, has implemented a three-phased approach to slowly lift restrictions while combating COVID-19, protecting North Carolinians and working together…
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain…
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…
By: Blake Proctor The Bladen Board of Elections met telephonically for their regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday, June 9th. The entire meeting was…
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…
By: Blake Proctor The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting in a mostly empty Commission Chamber. Mayor Rufus Duckworth called for a…
By: Blake Proctor The Bladen County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting for two public hearings to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year…
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 East Arcadia met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, June 8th at 7:00p.m. in their new home in…
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President…
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper holds Coronavirus Update briefing. Gov. Cooper Coronavirus Update will be held at 3 pm on June 8, 2020. View English,…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to announce the winner of the Male Athlete of the Year for the…
Contributed The State Library of North Carolina is hosting a Let’s Talk 2020 Census webinar on Wednesday, June 10 at 11 a.m. This is a…
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…
North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, and the Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the progress made with the current pandemic. Gov. Cooper also addressed…
RALEIGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in April. Dare County had the highest unemployment rate at 24.5…
Public comment being accepted through August 10 on Chemours permit to keep PFAS out of Cape Fear River
RALEIGH – The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft discharge permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville…