It’s February and this is going to be a typical February day. Early morning temps in the low 20s, highs expected to be in the low to mid 40s. Warmer on Sunday, in the low 60s. Plan accordingly.
I am looking forward to cutting grass. Like the warmer weather when it’s cold and pray for cooler weather when it’s hot. Typical human being, can’t be satisfied.
E-town Dixie Youth supporters had a great night, last night, selling all 250 tickets for steak dinners, and auctioned off donated items. Now they can spend their time working with the youngsters…Thanks to all who supported in any way…
Stock Market received a small ‘jolt’ yesterday. Too much progress recently and negative news out of DC may have been part of the problem.
Bladen County Commissioners will meet a couple of times next week. First, in regular session Monday, usual meeting place (Courthouse) at normal time (6:30 PM). Then, in a Special Planning Session Tuesday at 4 PM at the Bladen County Health Department Conference Room.
As BladenOnline begins year 11, a check quick check of January 2018 stats indicates all is well.
PAGE VIEWS
January 2018: 621,396
January 2017: 475,702
A 31 percent increase
VISITS
January 2018: 117,471
January 2017: 98,452
A 19 percent increase
MOST READ STORIES-NOVEMBER 2018
18,818: Two killed in Sweethome Church Road crash
11,129: Elizabethtown man wanted on arson charges arrested
8,317: Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing person
5,474: Robeson County officer-involved shooting leads suspects on the run
5,124: Woman found injured on Twisted Hickory Road
5,038: Elizabethtown man sought on arson charges
4,912: Stabbing in Bladenboro leads to investigation
4,377: Fire damages Elizabethtown apartment building
3,515: Inclement weather make-up days announced for Bladen County Schools
3,437: Bladen County loses two long time firefighters
It was another great month for BladenOnline. Thanks for your continued support. If you would like to add your business to our line-up, call 910-876-5393. I am more convinced than ever, The Best Is Yet To Come. And, our subscription remains the same, after 10 years of service, $0, best deal in this area.
Super Bowl Sunday, lest you forget.
Winston Churchill quotes shared by a reader friend:
You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.
Fear is a reason. Courage is a decision.
A nation that forgets its past has no future.
There is nothing government can give you that it hasn’t taken from you in the first place.
robert g hester
rgh4612@gmail.com
910-876-2322
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