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Posts published in September 2016
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announce the…
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROY COOPER ALERT Utility scammers up their game In this scam, crooks pretend to represent an electric or gas utility company. They threaten…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) issued statements in response to the release of an Office of Inspector General…
The Bladen County Board of Elections will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. located at the Bladen County Board of…
Due to the heavy rain falls, Bladenboro Public Utilities Department experienced an overflow of diluted wastewater, on September 29th , 2016. An over flow of…
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this reaction to reports President Obama made a secret deal to lift sanctions on Iran’s ballistic missile program,…
All pet owners are invited to the Bladen County Rabies Clinic. According to North Carolina law, “The owner of every dog and cat over four…
By: Sandra R. Cain For Better Living Ground meat has been linked to several outbreaks of foodborne illness in the United States. The most notable…
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Dean of Arts and Sciences and Developmental Studies Dr. Joyce Bahhouth will discuss current issues in the Middle East in a presentation…
A simple change in the wording of a traffic sign – from “Share the Road” to “Bicycles May Use Full Lane” – could help clarify…
Our average rainfall for the month of September is 5.28 inches. Over the past 72 hours, 6.25 inches has fallen, as measured at on location…
Natasha Acosta Diaz, M.D., a pediatric neurologist, has joined Southeastern Neurological Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Health (SeHealth). Dr. Acosta Diaz earned her medical…
The State Board of Education will hold its fall planning/work session in addition to its regular monthly meeting next week, Oct. 4-6, in the Plemmons…
Take Care, Be Safe, and Enjoy North Carolina State Parks Planning your visit to a North Carolina state park to view the spectacular colors of…
1659 – Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked (according to Daniel Defoe). 1777 – Continental Congress, flees to York, Pa. as British forces advance. 1841 – Samuel…
Governor Pat McCrory and State Emergency Management officials are monitoring flooding conditions in central and eastern North Carolina following overnight rain. “While we have not…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senator David Perdue (R-GA) and colleagues on the Senate floor to discuss fixing Washington’s broken budget…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who represents Charlotte on the House Financial Services Committee, today questioned Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf regarding the opening…
The Annual Fish Fry hosted by the Bladen County Shriners Club will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. The Shrine Club will have two locations…
Bladen County Emergency Services personnel are always willing to help out, but today some of them are lending a helping hand to our neighbors. Our first responders…
By: Reid Hawkins, NOAA A quick summary of the current information on Hurricane Matthew. Matthew was upgraded to a Hurricane at 2 PM today and…
The Wallace-Rose Hill vs. West Bladen varsity football game that was scheduled for Friday night at West Bladen will be played at Wallace-Rose Hill Fridaydue…
An update of road openings / closings is as follows: OPENINGS: SR 1552 (Beatty Road) (a.k.a. SR 1130 Bethel Church Road in Pender County)…
Marcus Jurmil Blake breathed a sigh of relief. The 33-year-old from Kelly was not returning to prison. A jury Wednesday found Blake not guilty of…
All Bladen County Sporting Events that were scheduled for (today) Thursday have been postponed due to the rain and potential for flooding in low-lying areas.…
Saquon Reginald Covington plead guilty to two felony firearm charges Monday in Bladen County Superior Court under an agreement with the state and was sentenced…
Flash Flood Advisory There is a flash flood warning for Southeastern North Carolina until 10:00 p.m. according to the National Weather Service. READ MORE
Bladen County schools will release at students 1:30 p.m. Thursday because of weather conditions. Dr. Robert Taylor, superintendent for the school system, says the release time…
Washington, D.C. – This week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 which…
Bladen County Teen Court is gearing up for another year. In order to prepare the youth participants for their various roles, trainings were recently held…
We are fast approaching the 3/4 mark in the year 2016. Saturday, marks the beginning or October 2016. Check your New Year’s resolutions…… Ever think…
ROSE HILL – Sophmore Greyson Heustess fired in 2 goals and dished out 2 assists to lead East Bladen to a 5-1 Four County Conference…
“We as committee members should stop talking about a Republican position and a Democrat position, and come up with a responsible, compassionate position for these…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after voting in support of the continuing resolution that would keep the government…
1789 – US War Department establishes a regular army. 1849 – 1st passenger train service to Peekskill, NY (New Haven Railroad). 1875 – US-Spanish relations…
Raleigh, NC September 22nd, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host an event entitled “Roundtable on the Opioid Epidemic in the Rural Southeast:…
Elizabethtown Police Chief Tony Parrish visited with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club during their luncheon meeting at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday. Chief Parrish…
Bladen Community College has begun a series of healthy lifestyle meetings for students, staff, and faculty. The Making a Real Change for Health (MARCH) workshops…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clarkton School of Discovery defeated Tar Heel 3-0 Tuesday in Bladen Five Middle School Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-9, 25-12…
RALEIGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 68 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 18. Scotland County…
https://bladenonline.smugmug.com/Communty-Church-Events/Cody-Clark-Make-a-Wish Cody Clark was feted with a trip to Disney World by the Make a Wish Foundation on Tuesday afternoon at Giorgio’s Restaurant in Elizabethtown.…
Two Bladen County brothers were recognized on Tuesday afternoon by North Carolina Tree Farm as Tree Farmers of the Year. Ronnie and Alexander Hester own…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement after learning of the passing of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres: “The passing…
Each fall for the last six years, Vietnam veterans who served together with Alpha Company 5th/46th 198th Light Infantry Brigade have gathered together for their…
Southeastern Community College will host an open house on October 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The open house will be immediately followed by…
The Bladen County GOP will hold their 7th annual fall fling on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market. Join…
If you watched the presidential debate earlier this week, you were one of an estimated 80 plus million people who ‘tuned in’ to watch and…
SPIVEY’S CORNER – Four County Conference leader Midway defeated East Bladen 3-0 Tuesday night by set scores of 25-17, 25-7 and 25-9 in volleyball action.…
ROSE HILL – West Bladen’s Lady Knights dropped the first set Tuesday night then bounced back to win the next 3 sets and claim a…
NCWorks Career Center of Bladen County announced Triad Inc America has a big project ahead and workers are needed. According to the local NCWorks Career…
DUBLIN, NC – The annual NC Grape Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 8 from 8am to 3pm at Lu Mil Vineyard. There will be…
Bladen County Veterans and Boost the Boro members met Tuesday evening for the recently installed flags donated by Craig Callihan, with Woodmen of the World.…
1542 – Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers California, at San Diego Bay. 1701 – Divorce legalized in Maryland. 1787 – Congress sends Constitution to state legislatures…
The Elizabethtown driver’s license office will be closed Thursday and Friday in order to move to a new location, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tom Carper (D-DE), Richard Burr (R-NC), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded the House’s passage…
By: Erin Smith One Bladen County resident got some exciting news on Tuesday —she will be singing the National Anthem during an upcoming Charlotte Hornets…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) announced the deadline of Monday, October 31st for eligible applicants in North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District wishing…
A U.S. Magistrate Judge has allowed portions of a civil lawsuit against District Attorney Jon David to proceed while dismissing parts in a case involving…
Marjorie Lewis has penned a play that takes a biographical look at her life as a victim of domestic violence. The play is titled, “The…
DUBLIN – The public is invited to hear Dr. Scott Billingsley’s American History presentation at Bladen Community College on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 11…
RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections today announced that Patrick Gannon will join the agency on October 5 as its public information officer.…
The Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the State Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation in Bladen County during the weekend and made two arrests as…
Bladen County Soccer for Boys 5-7 schedule Bladen County Soccer for boys 8-10 schedule Bladen County Soccer for girls 8-10 schedule Bladen County Soccer for…
U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will conduct a military exercise in the vicinity of Elizabethtown, N.C., Oct. 26, 2016. The exercise,…
1777 – British General William Howe occupies Philadelphia during American Revolution. 1787 – Constitution submitted to US states for ratification. 1852 – George L. Aiken’s…
One Presidential debate down, two to go. So what do you think? Like many, I have my own feelings about the debate, but refuse to…
On Sunday, Sept. 25, at around 3:51 a.m. Elizabethtown Police Department Patrolman Joshua Blake Bryan was on patrol and located Kendrick Shipman who was operating…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Elizabethtown natives Farrell and Larrell Murchison led Louisburg to a 52-38 victory over Palmetto Prep Sunday. Farrell Murchison scored two touchdowns…
ROSE HILL – Union turned a pair of late turnovers into touchdowns and defeated West Bladen 26-14 in Four County Conference jayvee football action. With…
TEACHEY – Wallace-Rose Hill scored 5 first-half goals en route to an 8-0 Four County Conference men’s soccer victory Monday night over East Bladen. “Wallace…
SPIVEY’S CORNER – East Bladen withstood a plethora of second-half fumbles and defeated Midway 28-16 in the Four County Conference junior varsity football opener for…
SPIVEY’S CORNER – East Bladen withstood a plethora of second-half fumbles and defeated Midway 28-16 in the Four County Conference junior varsity football opener for…
This past weekend junior golfer, Cade Hancock, defended his title in “The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Myrtle Beach Junior Challenge”. The venue was once again…
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman David Rouzer’s bill (H.R. 5883) to modernize and clarify the Packers and Stockyards Act as…
A single-vehicle accident on Pone Loop Road on Sunday evening sent two teens to the hospital, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Quinn Johnson,…
Dear Editor: I want the truth! Election fraud is alive and well in North Carolina, but we are turning a blind eye. I have personally…
Sam’s Scan and Go App – Free I wrote an article about this type of app for Walmart a year or so back. They tested…
The Bladen County Democratic Party will be hosting a number of local and statewide Democratic candidates for a rally on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the…
DUBLIN – The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering several no-cost seminars during the month of October. Faith based organizations and…
RALEIGH – A pomegranate wine from Lumberton and a muscadine from Mocksville were the top winners in the 2016 N.C. State Fair Wine Competition sponsored…
A Clarkton man was shot to death at a residence in Lake Waccamaw on Saturday night, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Lee…
The 3rd annual Garland Community Day will take place in downtown Garland on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. The theme for…
The PrivilegesPlus program and Southeastern Lifestyle Fitness Center are hosting a country western-themed dance on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the…
The town of Dublin will use paper ballots in the upcoming election. A tanker owned by Campbell Oil Company crashed on Highway 87 and spilled…
Former West Bladen golfer and UNCW Junior Kayla Thompson participated in the Furman Lady Paladin Invitational Golf Tourney this past weekend. The UNCW Lady Seahawks…
Are you making plans to watch tonight’s debate, the first between the two major presidential candidates, Trump and Clinton? A reminder, after all is said…
Boston, MA – The Ruderman Family Foundation, a national leader in disability inclusion, again reiterates its call for police officers to receive better training when…
Elizabethtown native Rogers Clark made one solo tackle, assisted on another tackle and was credited with a quarterback-hurry in Campbell’s 33-27 overtime victory over Butler…
1772 – New Jersey passes bill requiring a license to practice medicine. 1789 – Thomas Jefferson appointed 1st US Secretary of State; John Jay becomes…
Monday, September 26 Men’s Soccer 6 p.m. East Bladen at Wallace-Rose Hill 6 p.m. Clinton at West Bladen JV Football 6:30 West Bladen at Union…
We are hours away from the first Trump-Clinton debate. The debate will take place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York beginning at 9 PM…
DUBLIN – Union defeated West Bladen 26-12 Saturday night in the Four County Conference opener for both teams. Knight linebacker Traquan Smith ended Union’s second…
For more photos from the event, click here. Six Clarkton area churches hosted Rock the Block for Jesus on Saturday at First Baptist Church. There…
1493 – Columbus sails with 17 ships on 2nd voyage to the Americas. 1639 – First printing press in America. 1789 – US Congress proposes…
If you’re driving through Clarkton this Saturday, September 24th you may need to take a short detour. N. College Street is closed in front…
Have heard numerous rumors related to activity at the old Elizabethtown Post Office. The facts, Bladen Agri-Industrial purchased the old building recently and it will…
Four County Conference East Bladen 42, Midway 0 Clinton 50, Pender 6 Union at West Bladen 7 pm Saturday Wallace-Rose Hill at Heide Trask 6…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Ethan Hines piled up 298 yards of total offense and scored 4 touchdowns to lead East Bladen to a 42-0 victory over…