Was out of my comfort zone for several hours yesterday (Saturday) headed south on I-95. Knew...
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By Charlotte Smith Some would agree country living is worth millions, maybe even priceless....
It has been over 640 days since Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on Eastern North...
By Jefferson Weaver I’ve never been convinced that Neil Sellers and Dave Brown killed...
The Annual Meeting of Bladen County Committee of 100 was held last evening. Dr....
By Andy Curliss, CEO NC Pork Council Expert testimony from a vitally important witness...
By Sen. Thom Tillis Andrew Brunson is a loving father, husband, and Presbyterian pastor...
Friends of Joey Taylor want to help him and his family with his medical...
Dear Editor: I am writing to ask readers to request that County Commissioners invest...
There’s an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That is...
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater’s production of the musical “Into the Woods” will...
Galeed Baptist Church of Bladenboro will offer Life Line Screening on Thursday, July 5,...
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its annual “Usher Anniversary” on Sunday, June...
I woke up bright and early his AM with a song on my mind,...
Hard to believe, today is the last day of May 2018. It’s been a...
Contributed [slideshow_deploy id=’129717′] On Thursday May 17th, 2018, West Bladen High School FFA held...
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of a member...
It’s Monday, a new week begins following a busy, wet weekend. Bladen County Commissioners meet...
I’ve never been convinced that Neil Sellers and Dave Brown killed Blanche Packer. I...
City and county governments are wrestling with proposed budgets for FY 2018/19. Not an...
By Jefferson Weaver I read a news story the other day about how college...
By Erin Smith Many Christians study the word of God, but many people find...
By Jefferson Weaver He did not die a warrior’s death like he wanted. Every...
Contributed The Pender County Sheriffs’ Office is asking for the public’s help in locating...
Greater McKoy’s Chapel Church, Inc. of Dublin, NC will be having a Pre Birthday...
By Jefferson Weaver For 21 years, the Old Man wrote a column every year,...
Whew, Saturday has finally arrived. Sunny with highs in the mid 60s today. Did you see...
Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Young Adult Missionaries (YAMs) are sponsoring...
By Jefferson Weaver “We will be closed Saturday, Oct. 8, due to the storm....
By Charlotte Smith Opioid abuse, mental health issues and sex trafficking are some of...
By Jefferson Weaver After a lot of long, deep thinking, I’ve come to the...
By Erin Smith The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a missing Brunswick...
Another week has come and gone, 2018 is ‘flying by’. Reminders: Festivities at Bladenboro...
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is honored to announce Independence High School graduate Trey...
Many worthwhile events in the area are upcoming in the month of April, many...
By Erin Smith When someone in the community is struggling, Bladen County residents often...
Jesus told the people of Nazareth that “He has sent me to proclaim that...
By Jefferson Weaver The pictures tell part of the story, but never the whole...
A concert to benefit the Matthew 25 Center of Tabor City will be held...
[slideshow_deploy id=’121826′] Photos by Kenneth Armstrong The Bladen County Soccer Association held a College...
By Jefferson Weaver When I first met Edith Batson, she was upset with a...
Former East Bladen football player Larrell Murchison, who is in a redshirt season at...
[slideshow_deploy id=’120402′] Contributed Elizabethtown Middle School Girls With PEARLS continues to provide positive opportunities...
[slideshow_deploy id=’120268′] Bladen County Schools celebrated the beloved, late author Dr. Seuss and Read...
RALEIGH, N.C. – The candidate filing period for most 2018 elections ended at noon Wednesday. As required...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr praised the life and legacy...
In February in Bladen County, the groundhog is not the only one looking for...
By Jefferson Weaver I was talking with a dear friend the other night, one...
By Bethany Stephens The Board of Education met Monday for its monthly session where...
Currie, NC- On Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, 2018, from 10 am – 4 pm, Moores Creek National...
By Jefferson Weaver I was running a few minutes behind – which is to...
UPDATE February 13th, 2018: Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14th. We don’t want...
By Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners received an update regarding deer...
Independent Group Conducted Thorough Safety Review of Three Correction Enterprises Plant Operations RALEIGH – Public...
RALEIGH — The State Bureau of Investigation is accepting job applications until Friday, Jan. 26, at...
By Erin Smith If you are struggling with such issues as depression, anger, chemical...
Trinity United Methodist Men would like to invite one and all to their Annual...
The Online News & Advertising, LLC (dba: BladenOnline.com) staff are excited as we have launched SoutheasternTimes.com....
For NFL fans, the past weekend featured some great games, but the best was...
And Now African Migrants Auctioned in Libya. What’s Next? Over the last few days,...
The Foxglove Garden Club has provided a beautiful Christmas tree for all to enjoy...
[slideshow_deploy id=’110530′] By Erin Smith Tuesday afternoon was a bittersweet time as friends and...
Elizabethtown Christian Academy’s Scholastic Holiday Book Fair to benefit the school and books may...
[slideshow_deploy id=’110352′] The annual Elizabethtown Christmas Parade drew a crowd on Sunday afternoon. The...
Monday may have been one of the busiest days for the local Central Drop Off...
Thankful for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with members of immediate family. Good company,...
Eagles over Cowboys in NFL action last night. Panthers had an open date. Martin...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the grand opening...
Christmas is just over a month away, but many folks have been preparing all...
Some interesting results in college football yesterday. #1 Georgia lost to #10 Auburn 40-17...
Thursday night NFL football results: Seahawks 22, Cardinals 16. Friday night high school football action –...
JOB DESCRIPTION Administrative Assistant To the CEO/President-Elizabethtown NC Close Date: Monday 11/6/2017 Mission Statement:...
By Dr. Lisa Bryan Small business and personal computer users must be aware of...
By Erin Smith A telephone call from Horry County, SC on a Saturday morning...
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Department of Commerce – in...
Ever feel you are on ‘information overload’? With normal news channels and papers, then...
Sandra R. Cain Dietary fiber has become a household word. Most food labels in...
Sandra R. Cain It is possible to eat out and still eat healthy. Many...
The current Three Rivers high school football conference has only 4 of 10 teams...
[slideshow_deploy id=’104380′] By Erin Smith Bladen County now has a charter chapter of the...
By Jefferson Weaver I really couldn’t care less about professional football. I admire anyone...
I have learned a new word…dotard…Kim Jong-un of North Korea’s description of President Trump...
RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 23 new troopers at a graduation ceremony...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) applauded the Senate...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the Senate passage of the FY2018 National...
By Erin Smith NC Theological Seminary conducted an Open House recently at Baldwin...
[slideshow_deploy id=’102731′] Almost one year later, there are victims of Hurricane Matthew who still...
[slideshow_deploy id=’101634′] By Erin Smith U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger conducted a Town Hall meeting...
By: Dora Brogdon By now everyone has heard about Hurricane Harvey and the flooding...
Celebrate the Funding of America There are two documents of paramount importance to American...
Summer of ’17 is nearly over, Labor Day is just around the corner. Temps...
So easy to get ‘wrapped’ up in the here and now. Think back for...
Congratulations to Judy Harrelson, retiring after 47 years with Bank of Elizabethtown, Wachovia, and...
If you enjoy good health, give thanks. Visited a friend recently suffering from COPD,...
By Erin Smith Rocks have begun turning up in unusual places in Bladen County...
[slideshow_deploy id=’99061′] By Erin Smith “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”...
Bladen County business owners are asked to be aware as business email scams are...
By Jefferson Weaver For nearly 20 years, I have written an annual column describing...
By: Dora Brogdon The internet today has grown so much since the day it...
DUBLIN –Bladen Community College graduated 22 Practical Nursing students in a pinning ceremony on...