03/28/2024
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Bladen County commissioners meet Monday, first time for the majority … 5 of 9 are new members … Among the first items on the agenda is election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman … The meeting will be held in the Superior Courtroom, on the second floor at Bladen County Courthouse. Meeting time is 6:30 p.m.

Several Bladen County high school athletes are playing at the next level, and more are on the way. Check our Sport page. No one does a better job of covering than John Clark…

Speaking of sports, time for NCHSAA to realign high schools across the state. East and West Bladen will be in the 2A Eastern Region … Others in the area in the same category … Fairmont, Red Springs, Clinton, Whiteville, South Columbus … not necessarily in the same conferences … Keep checking our sports section for more details … The new region alignments are effective 2021-2025.

What’s your favorite time of the year? For many, summertime in the winter and winter in the summertime … I prefer spring and fall…

Forecast for today … Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Clear tonight, with a low around 31. Sunday, sunny, with a high near 56 and wind calm to around 5 mph.

Reminder of church Sunday … Best I can tell, all churches are having services … on site, Facebook or some other Internet type arrangement or drive in … I know, everyone would like to return to real church … Maybe soon if medication is available soon…

College football … One game of interest last night … #25 Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Appalachian State 24-21.

Today … WCU vs UNC, 12 noon
Georgia Tech vs NC State, 4 p.m.
Miami Fl vs Duke, 8 p.m.

Others of interest…
Syracuse vs Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.
Boston College vs Virginia, 3:30 p.m.
Clemson vs Virgnina Tech, 7:30 p.m.
Alabama vs LSU, 8 p.m.
Wake Forest, Open Date

“Inspiration is some mysterious blessing which happens when the wheels are turning smoothly.” Quentin Blake

“Each person must live their life as a model for others.” Rosa Parks

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Aleen Lorrance

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