Bladen County Commissioners will meet in regular session Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the courthouse. The board will consider a resolution…
Posts published in January 2015
The Elizabethtown Town Commissioners will met at 12 noon and 7 p.m. The noon meeting is a work session, the regular session is held at…
Ever have one of those nights….sleep well for a while, wake up and begin to toss and tumble..for no apparent reason? Had one of those…
North Carolina Cooperative Extension There’s been good news recently about jobs. Last year, 2.9 million net payroll jobs were created in the U.S. economy, the…
For Better Living Everyone can benefit from a healthy lifestyle. This is true for all children as well as adults. A healthy lifestyle means eating…
West Bladen’s Knights moved into a tie for first place in the Four County Conference Friday night with a 64-58 boys basketball victory over visiting…
Pender closed the game with a 12-5 spurt to pull out a 51-48 Four County Conference boys basketball victory on Senior Night at East BladenFriday.…
East Bladen’s unbeaten Lady Eagles raced to a 27-5 first quarter lead and rolled to a 69-23 Four County Conference victory over Pender on Senior…
Guard Jaleah Lee sank two foul shots with 12 seconds left to lift Heide Trask to a 38-37 Four County Conference girls’ basketball victory at…
Sophmore John Bowen and freshman guard Jimmy Williams posted double-doubles Friday night to lead West Bladen’s jayvee boys to a 54-29 Four County Conference victory…
Pender rode a 13-6 closing run to a 31-29 Four County Conference jayvee girls’ basketball victory at East Bladen Friday. After a knotted 11-11 score…
1627—Spanish government goes bankrupt. 1851—Gail Borden announces invention of condensed milk. 1861—State of Louisiana takes over US mint at New Orleans (U.S. Civil War) 1865—Gen.…
Bladenboro Town officials officially opened the new Community Building Friday afternoon under nearly cloudless skies and a brisk wind. Mayor Rufus Duckworth welcomed those in…
.day good a is This The above sentence is backwards, I might wear my shirt backwards, maybe I will walk down the street backwards: all…
An Elizabethtown man was charged with statutory rape Thursday after two victims reported the allegations to a school official, according to Bladen County Sheriff Jim…
Leon Martin retired from a career in banking Friday, but he has many more roles with which he will no doubt continue his involvement. Martin…
A reminder of at least three functions on this Friday…. Retirement Party for Leon Martin at First Citizens today….the last day of work for Byron…
D.J. Mason and Zane Singletary both “Rocked the House” in their own unique ways Monday night, January 26 at the Gore Arena in Buies Creek…
Adonis Avery poured in 16 points to lead Clarkton School of Discovery to a 59-26 Bladen Five Middle School Conference boys basketball victory over visiting…
Keyshawn Lewis and Trenton Lyons keyed a 26-16 Bladenboro second-half come-back that propelled the Bulldogs to a 36-34 Bladen Five Middle School Conference victory over…
Jatyra Moore-Peterson and Natalie Gainey combined for 26 points to lead the undefeated Elizabethtown Lady Cougars to a 30-23 Bladen Five Middle School Conference victory…
Jazmine Kemp Scores 12 Points For Lady Braves East Bladen grad Jazmine Kemp fired in 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds Wednesday night, but her…
Friday, January 30 Basketball 4 p.m. Pender at East Bladen (JV Girls First, then JV Boys, Varsity Girls & Boys) 4:30 Heide Trask at West…
January 30 1781—Articles of Confederation ratified by 13th state, Maryland. 1790—Lifeboat 1st tested at sea, by Mr. Greathead, the inventor. 1798—Rep. Mathew…
Highest Temperature 77 degrees 2002 Lowest Temperature 11 degrees 2014 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 1.80 inches 1939 Greatest One-Day Snowfall 6.0 inches 1936 Yesterday’s High Temperature was 51…
The New Light Church Family Life Center was vandalized overnight Tuesday, damaging several areas of the facility, Bladenboro Police Chief Chris Hunt said. It’s not…
Funds still available for eligible households – Raleigh, NC – As winter weather makes headlines nationally, N.C. DHHS wants to remind North Carolinians about the…
The Bladen County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the Community Recreation Assistance Fund (CRAF). The CRAF has been established to aid communities…
When: Thu, Feb 5, 2015 9:00am – 6:00pm Fri, Feb 6, 2015 9:00am – 6:00pm Sat, Feb 7,…
A salute to retiring Elizabethtown Fire Chief Byron Graham. Tomorrow is his retirement date…. Another retirement effective Friday (tomorrow) honors Leon Martin retiring after a…
A 9-0 spurt in the final three minutes broke open a tight game and propelled Fairmont to a 64-56 victory over visiting West Bladen Wednesday…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Thursday, January 29 1. One year ago today, Bladen County had between 2 and 4 inches of snow on…
1785—In a surprising announcement, John Hancock resigns as Governor of Massachusetts, allegedly due to his failing health. 1834—President Jackson orders first use of US troops to…
Town Hall in Elizabethtown was packed today with emergency response professionals, elected officials, friends and family to celebrate the retirement of Fire Chief Byron Graham…
Town Hall in Elizabethtown was packed today with emergency response professionals, elected officials, friends and family to celebrate the retirement of Fire Chief Byron Graham…
Town Hall in Elizabethtown was packed today with emergency response professionals, elected officials, friends and family to celebrate the retirement of Fire Chief Byron Graham…
Wallace-Rose Hill defeated West Bladen 48-34 Tuesday night in Four County Conference jayvee boys basketball action at Wallace. The Knight jayvees had walloped the Bulldogs…
Third Grade “Superintendent’s List” Steven Batton “A Honor Roll” Malachi Bennett, Elise McKiver, Emmee Ward “A/B” Honor Roll” Riley…
Clinton raced to a 21-6 first period lead and went on to defeat East Bladen 55-30 Tuesday night in Four County Conference jayvee boys basketball…
Superintendent’s List 3rd Grade Bryan Barnes “A” Honor Roll Marcellious Joseph, Celexia Miminger, Aldo Monroy, Octavio Morales, Dyiamon Robinson, Dmauriee Rodgers, Emma McDuffie “A/B” Honor…
The Friendly Dental Van stopped by Elizabethtown Primary School, Thursday, January 22nd. This service is based in Cumberland County and visits neighboring schools in Columbus…
The Office of Exceptional Children’s Services for Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that the Goodwill Foundation is providing a training for parents of…
Today Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight Clear, with a low…
Litter is piling up all over Bladen County and we need a solution. It kills wildlife, looks disgusting, is hazardous to our health, and clean…
Jones Lake State Park had a 4 percent decrease and Singletary Lake State Park had a 14 percent decrease in visits during 2014 compared to…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Wednesday, January 28 1. Happy Data Privacy Day! Today’s the day set aside to raise awareness and promote privacy…
The Mayor of the Town of White Lake calls a special meeting of the White Lake Town Board of Commissioners at the White Lake Municipal Building, 1879 White…
Highest Temperature 80 degrees 1974 Lowest Temperature 11 degrees 1986 Greatest One-Day Temperature 1.77 inches 1998 Greatest One-Day Snowfall 0.5 inches 1922 Yesterday’s High Temperature was 45 degrees.
Ken Clark, NCDOT Engineer SR 1138 (Booker T. Washington Rd) is open SR 1137 (McKee Rd) is open SR 1136 (White McEwan Rd) is open…
The annual Elizabethtown Dixie Youth Steak Dinner will be held at Elizabethtown Primary School on Feb 6th at 4 pm. Steak plates are $10 each. Reverse raffle…
Bladen County Commissioners voted 6-3 to approve the Bordeaux/WMJordan group to manage the construction of a new jail and approved adding a Law Enforcement Center…
1. Over sleeping or hitting the snooze button When it comes to sleep, the sweet spot is seven to nine hours. Sleeping for fewer than than…
Dogs are great friends and are considered to be part of a family. Spending time with dogs is entertaining and brings joy. But at the…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) announced that his staff will hold monthly office hours in all twelve counties of the Seventh Congressional…
Whether it’s a result of substance abuse, unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, or sexual or physical abuse, there’s been an “explosion” in the number of…
The Golden LEAF Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors entering as Freshmen into eligible 4 year college/university OR Community College transfer student programs. Students…
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room…
In our travel through life we meet many interesting folks, many wonderful people who leave their mark in our memory bank for all the good reasons… We have…
Clarkton native D. J. Mason fired in 13 points Monday night, and his Campbell Camels rolled to a 78-59 Big South Conference victory over visiting…
Elizabethtown native Jazmine Kemp dropped in a trio of second-half lay-ups, but her UNC-Pembroke Lady Braves came up short at Georgia Southwestern on Saturday by…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Tuesday, January 27 1. Bladenboro Middle School Student Government is collecting school supplies for Old Dock Elementary. Much of…
We greatly appreciate all our readers. We know that changes aren’t always welcome, but sometimes needed. Our goal is to continue bringing our community the…
1785—1st US state university chartered, Athens, Georgia. 1823—President Monroe appoints 1st US ambassadors to South America. 1864—Civil War skirmish at Kelly’s Ford, Va. 1870—After accepting…
The following arrests were filed by the Elizabethtown Police Department from Monday, Dec. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 4. The people listed have not been convicted…
The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners voted Friday to cut about $9,200 in construction costs for the concession stand to be built at Clarence McLean Park.…
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) announced Monday that an investigation continues of the reopened 1976 Josephine and Aileen Davis murders in Bladen County and…
Bladen Community College President Dr. William Findt agrees with the idea proposed by President Barack Obama that students have two years of education beyond high…
SR 1138 – Booker T. Washington Road is opening SR 1137 – McKee Road is being patched back this morning. It will open either late…
Kent Dunn, a former WBLA broadcaster was recently promoted to the Tampa-St Pete, Florida market after years in the Augusta, Ga. market. Dunn, a Roxboro…
Registration deadline is Feb. 11 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host its fifth annual workshop for managers of local…
Use a toothbrush and floss Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day. Make sure it’s a soft-bristle brush and,…
Would you like to learn more about how you and your family can Eat Smart and Move More? We are currently looking for a church in Bladen County…
Mary Katelyn Lennon, a 5th grader at Elizabethtown Middle School, has been selected to compete at the district level for her DAR essay. Her essay…
The last week in the month is not normally a ‘big time’ news time…but there are some special events this week…. Tuesday, Bladen County Commissioners…
1802—Congress passes an act calling for a US Capitol library. 1837—Michigan admitted as 26th US state. 1838—Tennessee enacts the first prohibition law in the United…
Highest Temperature 76 degrees 1990 Lowest Temperature 15 degrees 2008 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 2.40 inches 2000 Greatest One-Day Snow 1.0 inches 1922 Yesterday’s High Temperature was 55 degrees.
Clarkton 52 Bethel 18 Crusaders C’ton (52) – Garrett Melvin 10, Brady Hollingsworth 11, Jackson Bostic 10, Andrew Cahn 2, Chase Starkloff 9, Raymond Autry…
Start Scrapbooking – Scrapbooking is a great idea to save memories. Scrapbooking with your children will make the books an even greater treasure. Watch a…
Girls Conference All Games W L W L East Bladen 8 0 18 0 Clinton 7 1 11 5 West Bladen…
Boys Conference All Games W L W L Clinton 6 2 13 4 Heide Trask 5 2 10 6 West Bladen…
West Bladen grad D. J. Mason pumped in 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, but his Campbell Camels lost a 71-63 Big South Conference decision…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Monday, January 26 1. Happy Spouse’s Day to those who qualify. Yes, today is Spouse’s Day, which is a…
A man gained his freedom, the birthday of a slain civil rights leader was celebrated, and an Elizabethtown barber is still cutting hair after 50…
The senior class girls of Harrells Christian Academy were honored recently and recognized as the Miss Crusader Court was presented during halftime of the varsity boys…
West Bladen 59, Wallace-Rose Hill 52 Senior guard Rahu Purdie bombed in six 3-point shots, and backcourt mates Malcolm Vaught and Stephon McDonald keyed second-half…
It’s Sunday…a look back and much of our news over the past week was centered around the release of Joseph Sledge, convicted nearly 30 years…
National Spouse’s Day is dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere; from being thankful for fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship, to the boost of morale and well-being provided by…
An update on railroad crossings is as follows: OPENINGS SR 1138 (Booker T. Washington Road) will open Saturday morning. CLOSINGS: SR 1137 (McKee Road), SR…
West Bladen 43, Wallace-Rose Hill 41 Sophmore Laikyn Pait banked in the game-winning 3-point shot at the final buzzer to lift West Bladen to a…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Sunday, January 25 1. LoWanda Davis Productions will present “He Cheated! Why Me?” on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Elizabethtown…
West Bladen 49, Wallace-Rose Hill 28 Kasson Page racked up a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds Saturday to lead West Bladen to a…
Highest Temperature 77 degrees 1967 Lowest Temperature 13 degrees 2014 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 1.84 inches 1958 Greatest One-Day Snowfall 0.2 inches 1948 Yesterday’s High Temperature was 67 degrees…
West Bladen 32, Wallace-Rose Hill 30 Freshman Patience Parker poured in 13 of her game-high 17 points in the second half to lead West Bladen…
Dublin Dixie Youth will be having their 1st Baseball meeting of the upcoming season on Monday 1/26/15 at 7:15 pm at the Dublin Fire Dept.…
Three Bladen County towns were awarded almost $2 million in loans and grants by the State Water Infrastructure Authority to help pay for drinking water…
January 25 1787—Shays’ Rebellion suffers a setback when debt-ridden farmers, led by Capt. Daniel Shays, fail to capture an arsenal at Springfield, Mass.…
Greetings! 3 things to know for Sunday, January 25 1. LoWanda Davis Productions will present “He Cheated! Why Me?” on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Elizabethtown…
Sandra R. Cain For Better Living Ground meat has been linked to several outbreaks of foodborne illness in the United States. The most notable was…
Steaks, ribs and seafood are only a few of the mouth-watering foods offered at Christopher’s Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant in Elizabethtown. The new restaurant opened…
Friday was an interesting day… I covered the Joseph Sledge hearing in Columbus County… As I listened to the folks with an interest in the judicial…