Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has directed the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles to help consumers across the state identify signs…
Posts published in October 2016
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced the arrest today of the final suspect involved in a home invasion robbery that happened on Saturday, October 15, in…
“It was a terrible shock,” were the words Dr. Donald Helms used to describe what he found when he was able to gain access to…
To view more photos of Gov. McCrory’s tour, click here. Gov. Pat McCrory toured the downtown business district of Bladenboro on Monday morning. He took…
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility where you may go for information about federal, state and other disaster…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that Mafic…
The opening of early voting in North Carolina also marks the launch of a new civics initiative in NC high schools: First Vote NC. East…
The Elizabethtown High School Class of 1957 enjoyed a reunion at the Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on October 29th. Pictured above are: Linda Henry…
A summons has been issued against Republican candidate Brenden Jones following an altercation on Saturday with Democratic Candidate Tim Benton. Both candidates are seeking election…
The Bladen County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The polling locations are as follows: Cooperative Extension Office located…
Today Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack of the United States Department of Agriculture signed 39 Primary Disaster Designations for the State of North Carolina. “Our hearts…
So much happening in our area and BladenOnline continues to cover it all. Yesterday (Sunday), 45,781 pages were viewed, the second most ever. Second only…
The FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL VALUES BUS TOUR will be making a stop at Dublin First Baptist Church (Hwy. 87 in Dublin next to Houston’s Peanuts)…
Boyd Lindsey won the Beast Fest 5k road race Saturday morning, beating Victor Welch by 13 seconds. Lindsey finished the race in 23 minutes, 16…
Clarkton native Kayla Thompson ended her fall golf tournament schedule at UNCW when she participated in the Landfall Tradition at Landfall Country Club in Wilmington…
The following statement is released by Tim Benton, Democratic Party Candidate for House District Seat 46. Mr. Benton is a retired educator, a 24 year…
From Frankie Burney, operator of the Clarkton Haunted House, on behalf of Clarkton Dixie Youth Baseball, we want to offer Prayer to the young man…
1868 – Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers. 1892 – Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. 1906 – George Bernard Shaw’s…
By: Gordon Kinlaw Gadget: Amazon Echo $179 and App The Echo device is just great- Plays beautiful music and interacts with you. I have a…
RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers will reflect new operational hours in all North Carolina counties hosting them. Beginning Monday, Oct. 31, the new…
Raleigh – Three weeks ago as Hurricane Matthew brushed along North Carolina’s coast, thousands of people fled their homes for safety. Most sought temporary shelter…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of Representative Paul Luebke: “Representative Luebke was a dedicated servant whose…
RALEIGH, NC – Yesterday Brenden Jones was victim to an assault by his Democratic opponent Tim Benton while they were at a local family festival.…
Oakie Walters and Terry Monroe won the Tobacco Festival Golf Tournament held at Oak Grove Golf Course. Homecoming was being held at New Center Baptist…
Governor McCrory met with members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation this week at the Emergency Operations Center to discuss the importance of our state…
The family of the youth who was struck by a vehicle on NC 211 near the Clarkton Haunted House reports he is doing much better…
The 10th annual Bladenboro Beast Fest is now in the record books. Organizers say they were pleased with the crowds that turned out to support…
Beastfest supporters scored another victory yesterday. Big day, huge crowds, a festive occasion. Saw friends I had not seen in years, among them Don Chase of…
ROCKY POINT – Junior Brooks McGill scored 2 goals and sophomore Greyson Heustess dished out 3 assists to lead East Bladen to a 4-3 Four…
The night ended on a serious note in Clarkton on Saturday. A teenager was hit by a vehicle after being chased by a man welding a…
1768 – First Methodist church in North American colonies initiated (Wesley Chapel, NYC). 1864 – Helena, Montana’s capital, founded. 1868 – John Menard of Louisiana…
NC Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said on Saturday night he is requesting the Democrat Party remove candidate Tim Benton from the ballot following an altercation that…
Fun and festivities isn’t the only thing that took place on Saturday, October 29th in Bladenboro during the Beast Fest. Two candidates opposing each other…
Here are Friday’s high school football results from around the region. Four County Conference East Bladen 53, Union 29 Midway 42, West Bladen 20 Clinton…
To see more pictures from Saturday’s Beast Fest, click here. Story by Erin Smith The 10th annual Bladenboro Beast Fest continued on Saturday under warm…
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the…
Governor McCrory Releases Statement On Re-Opening Of FBI Investigation Into Hillary Clinton’s Emails
Governor McCrory Releases Statement On Re-Opening Of FBI Investigation Into Hillary Clinton’s Emails
After the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed it has re-opened its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement:…
Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials to tour sites affected by Hurricane Matthew in Fayetteville today. During his visit the governor met with volunteers who…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory’s chief legal counsel, Bob Stephens, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the Gloucester County…
How much more drama can we expect before November 8th? Beast Fest continues all day long, today, in downtown Bladenboro. Check the line-up of events on this…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Xavier Wooten ran for 186 yards and 5 touchdowns to lead East Bladen to a 53-29 Four County Conference football victory over…
In the state of North Carolina it is against the law to take photos inside election polling centers and one-stop sites. Commissioner Michael Cogdell is…
CARY – The post-season run through the individual Class 2A Regional and State Tennis tournaments ended Friday morning for West Bladen’s doubles team of seniors…
DUNN – Midway scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a 42-20 Four County Conference football victory Friday night over West Bladen.…
1618 – English adventurer, writer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against James I of England. 1682 – William Penn lands…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation gave an update on road closings and openings in and around Bladen County. OPENINGS: US 701 at the…
To view more photos from the Bladenboro Beast Fest, click here. About 500 came out to the kick off Friday night of 10th annual Beast…
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that producers on farms with base acres under the…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced today that $105,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 13 historic preservation projects in nine North Carolina…
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue nearly $1.7 billion in payments to more than half of a million Americans who have…
By Sandra Cain Sweet potatoes, a vegetable with a strong nutritional profile, are easy to prepare and make a colorful addition to your dinner plate.…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension One of the big issues heard in this election year is slow economic growth. Although the economy…
For more photos, click here. The elections process in Bladen County is getting close scrutiny after complaints and issues were submitted to the State Board…
RALEIGH – Halloween is traditionally a time for ghosts, goblins and all things scary, but drinking and driving can cause true horror. The N.C. Governor’s…
Bladenboro Middle School had several interesting visitors on Wednesday this week. Shane Todd from Boost the Boro, Inc, Orlando de Guzman, a director from UNC-TV…
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker is warning Bladen County residents of a scam telephone call involving a company called Unified Processing Service. Sheriff McVicker said…
Bladenboro Middle School had special visitors from Boost the Boro, Inc and a crew from UNC-TV stopped by the school on Wednesday, October 26. During…
What if Wikileaks were to release info on all Internet messages of America’s largest companies, Congressional Caucuses, Internet messages from the two major political parties,…
DUBLIN – Midway overcame an early 16-0 West Bladen lead then held on for a 33-30 Four County Conference jayvee football victory Thursday night. Freshman…
ROSE HILL – Sophmore Eric Chancy scored 3 touchdowns Thursday night to lead East Bladen to a 30-0 Four County Conference jayvee football victory over…
To view more photos, click here. Photos by Kenneth Armstrong TAR HEEL – Quarterback Jake Garrison scored 3 touchdowns Thursday night to lead Clarkton School…
BLADENBORO – Javant McDowell scored 3 touchdowns Thursday night to lead Elizabethtown to a 42-16 Bladen Five Middle School Conference football victory over Bladenboro. McDowell…
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announces a 49-count criminal indictment for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances,…
1636 – Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts founded. 1646 – First Protestant church assembly for American Indians (established in Massachusetts). 1790 – New York gives…
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either…
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and…
A reward is being offered after a golf car was stolen in Bladenboro this week according to Bladenboro Police Chief. A blue EZ Go golf…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the following road openings. Per Kenneth Clark: Martin Luther King / Ben Street in Elizabethtown re-opened Wednesday. …
Donette Bullard of Bladenboro announces the engagement her daughter, Kayla Bullard of Clarkton, to Hunter Walters of Bladenboro, son of Timmy and Penny Walters of…
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Graham and Jackson counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas due to…
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its intent to assist organic farmers with the cost of establishing up to 20,000…
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announces a 49-count criminal indictment for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances,…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the North Carolina Probation and Parole began arresting suspects at 5 a.m. on Thursday morning. As…
Elizabethtown Christian Academy Honor Roll Lists for first nine weeks grading period. Headmaster’s List 2nd Grade Walker Clifton Sydney Long Wilson Clifton Brady Marlowe Tyler…
Bladen County towns will receive more than $260,000 in State Street Aid funds to assist with street and sidewalk construction and repair, the N.C. Department…
By: Jefferson Weaver I hope my dad would have been proud. I braced up the back of the new mailbox with a board that I…
To see more photos, click here. Traffic was moving slowly on Mercer Mill-Brown Marsh Road on Thursday morning after a feed truck overturned spilling…
The winning team members in the recent 2nd Anniversary Golf Tournament at Vineyard Golf were announced this week. First place in the First Flight was…
This election process is like no other in my lifetime. Outside Internet news sources attempting to influence the election; numerous claims from years gone by;…
ELIZABETH CITY – Elizabeth City Northeastern defeated West Bladen 3-0 Wednesday night in the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Play-offs by set…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Brooks McGill fired in a late game-winning goal that lifted East Bladen to a 3-2 Four County Conference men’s soccer victory on…
Due to the work on the front entrance at the Clarkton Public Library taking longer than originally planned, the Clarkton Public Library will remain closed…
1682 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is founded by Englishman William Penn. 1787 – Federalist letters start appearing in New York newspapers. 1893 – Hurricane hits coast…
***Beast Fest Entertainment Friday, Oct.28, 2016*** 7:00 PM – Welcome and Band Introduction by Charles Ray Peterson, Chm. Beast Fest 7:00-10:00 PM – The “Honey…
The Clarkton Dixie Youth Baseball’s Annual Haunted House opened it’s doors again this year on October 21st leaving many shaking in their boots. Some of…
By: Joy Warren For the last week, Bladen County Emergency Management and volunteer firemen from White Oak and Ammon have been transporting residents in and…
EMS services play a critical role in our county’s first responders program. The Elizabethtown Rotary Club learned about the Bladen County EMS system from Director…
Southeastern Health Heart and Vascular’s cardiovascular operating room team performed the first open heart surgery case at Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) on Tuesday, Oct.…
The Doo Wop Project concert scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 3, 2017. All previously-purchased tickets will be honored for…
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger Brave American patriots who risked their lives during combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan have now been ordered to repay enlistment…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, joined Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), Ranking Member…
By: Erin Smith The Emerau:Bladen Charter School will be holding an open house on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, at their office which…
The Bladen County Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 24th was heated and has left many citizens feeling flabbergasted. The board presented a two-phase…
A Bible Drive is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Bladenboro Church of God located at 702 West Seaboard…
On Monday, Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. a break in was reported at Southern Professional Counseling located at 306 West Broad Street in Elizabethtown. Patrolman…
DUBLIN, NC – Free U-Pick Grapes this Saturday, October 29, only from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Bring your OWN CONTAINER. We cancelled the NC…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory was joined by small and minority business owners and members of the governor’s Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses at…
October 2016 will soon give way to November, this is likely to be a busy weekend, that includes Halloween, and Beast Fest in Bladenboro. Organizers…
Here are schedules for Bladen County Recreation Department’s youth football leagues. Games are played at the County Park on U.S. 701. Ages 10-12 – Tackle…