By Gordon Kinlaw Google Backup Google has a new app, “Backup & Sync, that...
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[slideshow_deploy id=’97143′] By Amy Schumacher The Christian Women’s Job Corps of Bladen County began...
Boost the Boro, a local non-profit in Bladenboro met this past Tuesday, July 11th...
By: Jefferson Weaver I was surprised the other morning to find that the comedic...
Steve Ballmer, of Microsoft fame, launched USAFacts earlier this year to created a way...
Monday evening’s Bladen County GOP Club meeting offered area Republicans an opportunity to review...
I am at a business meeting being held at Myrtle Beach, tough assignment. As...
As expected, Whiteville native Mackenzie Gore was the third overall pick in the Major...
There are those who would argue that it was the coolest car I ever...
Bladen Community College Foundation is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year. We here at...
The Raymond W. Biglow Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 8062 held their regular...
[slideshow_deploy id=’91040′] In July of 2016 the first Adopt-A-Cop event took place in Bladen...
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension It was a hot, humid day...
What Can’t They See? Free Writing and Photography Workshops for Veterans and Military Invisible...
Thursday is my favorite day of the week. I spend a couple of hours...
The Greatest Show on Earth is closing up shop. Ringling Bros. and Barnum &...
By: Erin Smith No tax increase were the words of the day at the noon work...
By: Jefferson Weaver The headlines had to be perfect. They had to fill the...
I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who came to the BBQ...
[slideshow_deploy id=’88030′] By: Erin Smith Professional Wakeboarder Shaun Murray set an unofficial world record...
I hear the sound of falling rain outside and so happy. Rain began about...
Ever get the feeling you are observing the state, US and world from the...
By Congressman Robert Pittenger Saying no is easy. Actual leadership, or governing, is much...
Todd Pait has resigned as head football coach at West Bladen after one season...
[slideshow_deploy id=’84860′] The Bladen County Board of Commissioners meeting got off to a festive...
Hopefully freezing temps are over for this spring, still need rain. Lottery oddity shared...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the statue of the little girl...
West Bladen High School’s FFA team will advance in competition. That is the...
We extend an invitation to join our Church and Celebrate with us this Sunday,...
The Clarkton PFWB Church would like to invite you to our Spring Revival beginning...
“Fight like JT,” is the slogan that is emblazoned on shirts being sold in...
By Jefferson Weaver I’m occasionally amused and constantly grumbled at the toddler-esque hypersensitivity so...
WASHINGTON – This year, Robeson County’s Antioch Baptist Church celebrates their 200th anniversary. Today,...
[slideshow_deploy id=’82560′] The members of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club passed out dictionaries to the...
Did you hear President Trumps address to Congress last night? Sounded more presidential than...
[slideshow_deploy id=’82010′] One Bladen County resident will be working as a missionary in Haiti...
[slideshow_deploy id=’81853′] The members of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club met on Wednesday at the...
[slideshow_deploy id=’81316′] In February in Bladen County, the groundhog is not the only one...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) voted to give states the freedom to...
Duke-Carolina game, always a good game with interesting comments from the diehards on both...
I hate February. Every year, I decide that I will not write a column...
Elizabethtown Middle School kicks off their Girls with P.E.A.R.L.S. program under the leadership of...
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced today his office had investigated three separate incidents of...
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced today his office had investigated two separate incidents of...
To view more pictures from the celebration, click here. By: Erin Smith Arthur Bullock...
By Gordon Kinlaw If you haven’t tried the Walmart app, it may be time...
United Way of Bladen County will accept disaster assistance applications from Bladen County flood...
[slideshow_deploy id=’77666′] Congratulations to HCA senior Sierra Votaw on being chosen by her peers...
December began with an epic third-round football play-off game at South Columbus where...
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and heard an update...
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bladen County just before midnight...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response...
New Year’s Eve Celebration 2016 at Da Branch, 10 p.m. Saturday, December 31. Come...
Hope you Christmas was as much fun as ours. Great Christmas Day. Now, we...
Happy Christmas Eve. For many adults, this will be a hectic day, so much...
By: Charlotte Smith Earlier this year, ATM Skimmers were found on a few ATM...
Sandra R. Cain The United State Department of Agriculture recommends that most of grain...
It is now official, winter has arrived, as of today. Leaves are scarce on...
The Elizabethtown Rotary Club met on Wednesday for their weekly luncheon and learned about...
By: Jefferson Weaver Finally, my friends, it feels like winter, if not exactly Christmas....
Our rain gauge indicated 1.25 inches of rain as of 6 a.m. today. A...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) sent a...
A reminder of the Bladen County Shriners Fish Fry today, two locations. One in...
[slideshow_deploy id=’74253′] ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen blitzed East Columbus with a 16-0 opening run...
RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 47 new troopers at a graduation ceremony...
By Jefferson Weaver Editor’s note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of...
[slideshow_deploy id=’71275′] “It was a terrible shock,” were the words Dr. Donald Helms used...
To view more photos of Gov. McCrory’s tour, click here. Gov. Pat McCrory toured...
Beastfest supporters scored another victory yesterday. Big day, huge crowds, a festive occasion. Saw friends...
New polls show Hillary Clinton with a substantial lead in the race for president. ...
For more photos, click here. By: Erin Smith Students at the Clarkton School of...
[slideshow_deploy id=’69322′] During difficult times people seem to forget differences and work together for...
Will be happy when the elections are over. So many good people, professing Christians...
[slideshow_deploy id=’69146′] by Joy Warren I’ve heard it said that Facebook stifles relationships and...
Southeastern Regional Medical Center is still open. We did not experience a fire earlier...
Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon received a federal disaster declaration for 31 counties, opening...
Bladen County is among 31 North Carolina counties approved for expedited federal disaster assistance...
The weather folks have promised rain and wind today, and as early Saturday morning, we...
By: Gordon Kinlaw iOS 10.0.2 We’ve had 2 minor updates since 10 came out...
Early reports this morning indicate Hurricane Mathew is still very dangerous and headed our...
RALEIGH – With Hurricane Matthew looking more certain to affect North Carolina, Agriculture Commissioner...
We are fast approaching the 3/4 mark in the year 2016. Saturday, marks the...
By: Erin Smith One Bladen County resident got some exciting news on Tuesday —she...
Boston, MA – The Ruderman Family Foundation, a national leader in disability inclusion, again...
[slideshow_deploy id=’66476′] Lu Mil Vineyard was the place to be on Tuesday morning as...
[slideshow_deploy id=’66365′] by Joy Warren On Saturday morning, over 150 women gathered at...
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced today the arrest of Cevon Ferris Jones, 16, of...
[slideshow_deploy id=’65507′] The fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on American soil came with...
Lumberton, NC – The Telly Awards has named Southeastern Health as a bronze winner...
By Jefferson Weaver The cats stretched in the porch swings, looked around, and grabbed...
By Sandra Cain Sodium is a part of everyone’s diet, but how much is...
Woke up this morning with music on my mind. For the senior citizens amongst...
By Jefferson Weaver I hate August. Not my dear friend of the same name;...
Donald Trump is coming to the area tomorrow (Tuesday in Wilmington & Fayetteville), Olympics...
The Bladen County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse –...
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal revealed the Obama...
On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bladen Community College will...
By: Jayden Thomas Nestled between a triad of longleaf pines, cascading grape vines and...
[slideshow_deploy id=’61252′] Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery was a bustle of excitement and anticipation...
By: Erin Smith As folks look for various ways to show their support and...