High temp yesterday in Bladen was 87 degrees…
Checking the weather forecast for the next few hours…
Today (Saturday) … A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Widespread fog before 9 a.m. … Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 83 … Chance of rain is in the 30% range. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40%…
Sunday (Church Day), a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. A 30% chance of rain … Sunday night, 60% chance of thunderstorms … Low temp near 65.
High temps in the low 90s Wednesday and Thursday … It’s May … warming up.
Not sure when there have been as many events as today … All day long and across the county … Check our Events Page … Our list is no doubt incomplete … Many are listed … but, not all…
Reverse raffle at East Bladen tonight … Relay for life at Elizabethtown Middle School from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Harmony Hall Spring Reunion…
• 9 a.m. … Aim for a Cure ALS Benefit Archery Shoot at Allen Brothers, Cabbage Road, Bladenboro.
• 10 a.m., May Day Celebration at Baltimore Center, Carvers Creek area … 2103 S. Elwell Ferry Road, Council.
• 10 a.m., Annual May Day Jamboree at Lu Mil … near Dublin
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Bladen County Relay for Life at Elizabethtown Middle School.
• A Fundraiser for East Bladen Athletic Department late this afternoon … Pick up plates for those who purchased a $100 ticket a little after 5 p.m. or you can eat in.
A salute of my old, battered hombre to those who volunteer…
Update on recent event sponsored by Bladen County Education Foundation … Spelling Bee at BCC … Sponsors appreciative of those who were involved and all who attended.
Hope the rain is late coming … My neighbors would like for me to cut my grass/weeds…
Interesting article recently in the Border Belt Independent … Columbus and Robeson counties among the 10 deadliest for car crashes in the US.
Anyone else receive a “friend request from a deceased individual.” I have, on a couple of occasions recently, one dead for several years…
Hope this day is a good day for all…
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
“If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for 10 years, plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years, educate children.” Confucius
“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom for our people.” George Washington Carver
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