Check our Sports page everyday for all the local sports. And our sports crew keeps up with recent, local graduates now playing at the next level. For instance, last night Lacey Suggs, former East Bladen Eagle, came off the bench and scored 20 points for the UNC Seahawks to lead them to a 66-62 victory over ECU. Others who had notable efforts included, former West Bladen grad John Bowen had a good night playing with Belmont-Abbey, Hastin McGill, another former Eagle, played a prominent role in Columbia International’s soccer win over Columbia. The page is updated daily, good reading.
“The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University’s College of Education bestowed the 2017 Friday Medal to Dr. Robert Taylor as an innovative superintendent of a North Carolina rural district. He was also chosen as the 2017 Sandhills Regional Superintendent of the Year”. Dr. Taylor has served as the superintendent of Bladen County Schools since 2011. Congratulations, sir.
Bladen will be a busy place this weekend!
Pork & Beats at the Cape Fear Farmers Market on Friday and Saturday, something for everyone including a Pig Cook Off, Car Show, and much more. Entertainment by Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band. Call 862-4368 or 862-2066 for more info.
A skateboarding tournament at the Skate Park, next to the old E-town Gym, from 10 AM until 5 PM, Saturday, and disc golf competition at the Tory Hole Park from 10 AM until 3 PM. The public is encouraged to attend both events.
Still have time to register to be a participant in the 44th annual Bladenboro Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, December 2, 2017. Contact Amanda G. Sykes at 874-2627 or asykesfd@yahoo.com, Greg Sykes at 879-8502 or sykesgreg7@gmail.com or Jane Walters at 648-4379.
Local seniors thinking about higher education, looking for a good education at a reasonable cost need to contact Dan Kenney at UNCP. The cost of a quality education at the school has been reduced by the state legislature, and Kenney, who is Chief of Staff, has all the details. His contact information includes his phone number, 910-521-6201 or email, daniel.kenney@uncp.edu. Good man, who is ready, willing and able to assist high school students looking for info related to higher education, at a reasonable cost.
East Bladen football team plays Greene Central Friday night as NCHSAA playoffs continue. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at East Bladen.
Full of info this day!
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