High School football results from last night’s play…
East Bladen 49 – Midway 35
Clinton 49 – West Bladen 16
Read all about both games on our Sports page, as well as other local activities…
No idea about results, but the fundraiser Friday for Michael “Mike” Thaggard Jr. appeared to be a success … Thanks to all for your support.
A fundraiser for Crystal Buffkin, a local wife, mother and teacher at Lumberton High School who has been diagnosed with Moerech-Woltman Syndrome, also known as “Stiff Person Syndrome” is planned … According to a recent report, Crystal is currently at an in-patient rehab hospital where she is receiving assistance with daily living … A fundraiser is set for Friday, October 29th … Check a bulletin on our news page for additional info…
Hold-on … redistricting is underway for all 100 counties in the NC Legislature … Over the years Bladen has not always fared well … Democrats had Bladen in a district that ran from the Virginia line to near the South Carolina border … Republicans currently have a portion of Bladen in a district with portions of Mecklenburg (Charlotte) … should begin to see and hear more shortly…
Halloween is about a week away … Trick or Treat … cute little ones come calling … as well as Beast Fest in Bladenboro next weekend…
Municipal elections continue … Early voting currently underway for most towns in the county … Check with the Bladen County Board of Elections for more info…
And, a salute to Bladenboro Mayor Rufus Duckworth, named ‘Outstanding Lumber River Council of Governments Board Member of the Year’. He is not seeking re-election after many years in local government…
Great weather forecast for today … Sunny, with a high near 78 … Clear tonight, low near 50 degrees. Sunday, Church Day, sunny with a high near 81 … A chance of rain Monday and Monday night … and we need rain…
“If you want to see sunshine, you have to weather the storm.” Frank Lane
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” Anthony J. D’Angelo
“Live life to the fullest, and focus on the positive.” Matt Cameron
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