03/29/2024
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Traffic is expected to be down to one lane on US 701 over the Cape Fear River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, maybe longer. Workers are expected to be evaluating the situation … seems debris in the area continues to cause concern. Heavy rain recently in the area is not helpful. … Patience please…

The Town of Elizabethtown is asking for public input related to control over Lock & Dam #2…

Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce meets today at Cape Fear Farmer’s Market … 12 noon. Speaker will be a representative of Our State magazine. … Google the chamber site for other activities in the area … and anytime is a good time to join the chamber…

Early voting begins Thursday, in Elizabethtown at the Bladen County Board of Elections, in Bladenboro and East Arcadia. … If you suspect illegal activities, report to Board of Elections Office … in Elizabethtown.

Apparently construction is progressing on the round-a-bout at the intersection of NC 41 and NC 410 near Bladen Community College. … Construction began last fall. … Seems round-a-bouts and 4-way stops are the new norm in North Carolina…

From my view, on the sidelines, seems confusion reigns at every level of government. … Maybe just more and hopefully better coverage by the media.

A slight chance of showers, including thunderstorms today and for the next couple of days … ’bout a 30 percent chance. Highs in the mid 70s. … Can you believe it is mid-February? Clear skies and cooler temps later this week.

Just remember, if you plan to cross the Cape Fear River today on US 701, be aware of possible delays…

“Every path has a few puddles”

“A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing”

“People are like tea bags, you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are.”

robert g hester
rgh4612@gmail.com
910-876-2322

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