Posts published in December 2016
Senior halfback Ethan Hines sparked East Bladen’s Eagles to a pair of September victories. Hines scored 4 touchdowns in a 42-28 victory over St. Pauls…
1673 – Regular mail delivery begins between NY & Boston. 1776 – Gen. George Washington hoists Continental Union Flag. 1797 – Albany replaces NYC as…
After twelve games in three days, the Woodmen Life Christmas Tournament went down to the final seconds Friday night when Dillon’s Rakeem Fletcher double-pumped an…
This hike will be a .5 mile loop and will focus on the mysteries of Carolina Bays and the ecosystem here at Singletary Lake State…
For party-goers, this night may be as good as it gets. Please be safe as you ring in the New Year. What do you…
RALEIGH, NC — NCGOP’s Chairman Robin Hayes responds to Roy Cooper’s elections lawsuit filing: “After a close and divisive election, instead of seeking a bipartisan review…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong DUBLIN – Tournament Most Outstanding Player Sayaun Dent scored 23 points Friday night to lead West Bladen to a 59-57 victory…
DUBLIN – Senior Eian Hines posted a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds, and guard Denzel Johnson added 20 points and 8 steals as…
1776 – Rhode Island establishes wage & price controls to curb inflation: Limit is 70 cents a day for carpenters, 42 cents for tailors. 1781…
Bladenboro – Thomasine Cheshire Brisson passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1950. She was preceded in death by…
Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin will host a Bridal Show on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 2 until 5 p.m. Admission is free and the public…
You’re invited to take part in BladenOnline.com’s “Most Eligible Bachelor/Bachelorette Contest” brought to you courtesy of Bob’s Jewel Shop of Lumberton and Cape Fear Heating &…
Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday night and Bladen County Tax Administrator Renee Davis is expected to present bids on several county…
For one Bladen County magistrate, Friday saw her reach a milestone in her years of service as a magistrate–17 years to be exact. According to…
By Sandra Cain As the holiday season winds down and we begin to turn those reflections on the past year into resolutions for the new…
Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church will mark the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 16, with a presentation followed by a light…
Did you know you are gaining a second to the end of this year? Important announcement: World timekeepers have announced they’ll add a leap second…
1731 – 1st US music concert (Peter Pelham’s great room in Boston) 1854 – Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co, 1st in US, incorporated in NYC. 1861…
Two tightly-contested semi-final games before a packed house concluded the second day of the Woodmen Life Christmas Tournament at West Bladen High. “We have had…
DUBLIN – A 10-0 opening run propelled Scotland High to a 78-71 victory over East Bladen Thursday in the consolation bracket of the Woodmen Life…
DUBLIN – Senior Kalvin Page scored 10 of his 18 points in the last 4 minutes as West Bladen rallied from 6 points down to…
The FEMA Registration Helpline Call Center will close for the New Year holiday at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, and will reopen at 7 a.m.,…
RALEIGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 66 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in 23, and remained unchanged in 11. Hyde County…
By: Erin Smith The deadline to pay your 2016 property taxes is fast approaching. All property taxes for 2016 need to be paid by January…
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday in a called meeting and according to a release, SBE Chairman Bill Cobey has authorized the State…
The 8th annual cattle conference will be held on Tuesday, January 24th from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Events Center located…
There will be an Agriculture and Forest Landowners Meeting on Tuesday, January 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting is at the Powell…
UPDATE: A $10,000 REWARD IS NOW BEING OFFERED BY THE FAMILY FOR THE DIRECT LOCATION OF COLE THOMAS. UPDATE: On Friday, November 25, 2016 at…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. today announced that Kaco USA…
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced the arrest today of Johnny Lee Smith Jr, 43, of 66 Waddell Smith Road, Clarkton, after he was caught breaking…
The Pioneer Machinery location on S. Poplar Street in Elizabethtown once bustled with activity is now quiet. The business, which is owned by Gregory Poole,…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Planning Session and will also enter Closed Session in accordance with NCGS 143.318.11 (a) (3)…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting regarding property tax matters at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The meeting…
If you feel confused about the next step in your recovery, like finding housing or understanding what documents you may need to have on hand,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech regarding Israel: “In the…
2016 is winding down, hours left before we ‘ring in’ 2017. I am looking forward to the ‘swearing in’ of the new President-elect. This transition…
DUBLIN – Senior Sayaun Dent fired in 22 points, and senior John Bowen posted a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead West…
DUBLIN – A 37-point second-quarter explosion propelled Fairmont to an 89-78 boys basketball victory Wednesday over East Bladen in the opening round of the Woodmen…
A battle between a pair of two-time champions and a Border Rivalry highlight Thursday’s schedule for the Woodmen Life Christmas Tournament at West Bladen High.…
1782 – 1st nautical almanac in US published by Samuel Stearns, Boston. 1813 – British burn Buffalo, NY during War of 1812. 1837 – Steam-powered…
1782 – 1st nautical almanac in US published by Samuel Stearns, Boston. 1813 – British burn Buffalo, NY during War of 1812. 1837 – Steam-powered…
The most viewed sports story in Bladen County in 2016 was the story on Kyle Tatum’s haircut. Tatum, a catcher on East Bladen’s baseball team…
The holiday season is fleeting fast, but before it is gone several folks want to give thanks to some local charities for their hard work.…
By: Erin Smith With members of Congress set to be sworn in on Tuesday, US Congressman Robert Pittenger sat down with BladenOnline.com for an interview…
By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Fire Department has implemented a fire marshal’s program to cover the town of Elizabethtown and the Elizabethtown Fire Department’s fire…
RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute has sent letters to the NC State Board of Elections and Watauga, Buncombe, Bladen, Pasquotank, Wake, and Durham counties, requesting…
The old year comes to an end Saturday, and 2017 begins. How long before we use the correct date on our checks? Our Legislature could…
1732 – 1st known ad for “Poor Richard’s Almanack” (Pennsylvania Gazette) 1832 – John C. Calhoun becomes 1st VP to resign (differences with President Jackson)…
The Bladen County 10U All-Stars won the State-Wide Activities Committee (SWAC) State Softball Tournament with a 6-0 victory over Edenton. Rylee Chadwick pitched a complete…
The fifth annual Woodmen Life Christmas Tournament will tap off Wednesday afternoon at West Bladen and will continue through Friday with 4 games each day.…
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Business Expo on Friday, February 17, at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery from 9 a.m.…
Retailers are reporting strong sales during the Christmas shopping season. Stores in Bladen County are reporting that Christmas sales were up this year. Mike Suggs,…
WASHINGTON, DC– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100…
Time is winding down to get your nominations in for the National Small Business Week Awards sponsored by the Small Business Administration. The deadline for…
A new Master Gardners series will be kicking off in January that will teach students how to grow and sell their vegetables. According to Bladen…
Area offices and agencies have announced their New Year’s holiday schedules. All banks are closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of the New Year’s…
Woke up during the night thinking about a former part-time manager for the town of Bladenboro who made a huge difference in several areas of…
1845 – Ether 1st used in childbirth in US in Jefferson, Georgia. 1682 – Battle of Elizabethtown, KY. 1903 – “Sweet Adaline”, a…
East Bladen senior righthander Alex Coates was named the Four County Conference Baseball Co-Player of the Year after he led the Eagles to the Four…
MLK Weekend a Unity in the Community Weekend Fest is planned for January 13 through January 16. There will be a kick-off event on Friday,…
All branches of the Bladen County Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 31, through Monday, January 2, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.…
New Year’s Eve Celebration 2016 at Da Branch, 10 p.m. Saturday, December 31. Come join us for worship services as we bring to the city…
One person was arrested by Bladen County officers on Christmas Eve and is facing several drug-related charges in Cumberland County. Earl Everitte was arrested in Bladen County and is currently being…
Hope you Christmas was as much fun as ours. Great Christmas Day. Now, we wait for credit card bills to determine the cost……but as of…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension A new year is always a good time to assess where we’ve been and where we’re going.…
The Town of Elizabethtown Commissioners approved making the Mayor’s term 4 years. Thieves stole over $2,000 in merchandise from Dublin Scotchman and Brisson 76…
1799 – George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as “1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in hearts of his countrymen” 1811…
East Bladen clinched the Four County Conference Baseball Championship with a 6-3 win over Union on Senior Night. Senior Alex Coates pitched 4-hit baseball for…
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Can you believe another year (2016) has come and is nearly gone. As a year old wide eyed youngster on Christmas morn,…
1 – 1st Christmas, according to calendar-maker Dionysus Exiguus. 352 – 1st definite date Christmas was celebrated on December 25th. 1492 – Christopher Columbus’ flagship…
East Bladen senior Ethan Hines has been named to the Wilmington Star-News All-Area First Team Offense and to the Fayetteville Observer’s All-Cape Fear Region Second…
Elizabethtown Dixie Youth Baseball League President Mark Gillespie was inducted into Dixie Youth Baseball’s Danny Jones Club in ceremonies on DYB’s Opening Day in Elizabethtown.…
By Brenda Brown, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase…
A lot of baking happens around the holidays. We have a recipe we would like to share. It’s our favorite homemade chocolate chip cookies. Ingredients:…
The town of Dublin has rescinded the boil water advisory as of Friday evening. This means that all normal consumption of water can continue again…
Happy Christmas Eve. For many adults, this will be a hectic day, so much to do and so little time. For youngsters, it can be…
As we prepare to say farewell to 2016, we decided to take a look back at our Top 25 Most Viewed Videos of the Year.…
Sebastian Bratt bagged an eight point Friday, December 23rd in Bladen County.
1818 – Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xavier Gruber is first sung at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. 1851 – Fire…
East Bladen’s remarkable run ended in the Class 2A Eastern Regional Basketball Championship game as North Pitt jumped out to an early 18-2 lead and…
By: Charlotte Smith Earlier this year, ATM Skimmers were found on a few ATM machines in Bladen County. Recently, more ATM Skimmers have been found…
Contributed photos by: Melonie Davis By: Charlotte Smith Bladen County has been working hard to build relationships between the community and law enforcement officers this…
Keeping children safe is always a priority to parents no matter the season, however, the busy holiday season may bring more hazards than usual for…
Love the stories about good deeds this time of the year, and fortunately, there are many. Want to have a better Christmas holiday? Reach out…
The exploits of East Bladen’s Lady Eagles on the basketball court headlined the February sports scene in Bladen County. Coach Patty Evers’ team reeled off…
Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC, a Spartanburg, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,629 pounds of pork skin products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the…
1776 – Continental Congress negotiates a war loan of $181,500 from France. 1776 – Thomas Paine writes “These are the times that try man’s souls”…
Sandra R. Cain The United State Department of Agriculture recommends that most of grain intake each day should be from whole grains. For most people,…
The Elizabethtown Rotary Club met on Wednesday at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery and learned about the Bladen Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief from Rev. Kincy…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement: “As promised, I called a Special Session to reconsider a manufactured political issue that strategically…
A Bladen County man was arrested and charged with indecent liberties with a child on Wednesday night. Julius Lee Gillespie was charged by the Fayetteville…
A Great-Horned Owl that was found injured shortly after Hurricane Matthew has returned to the wild on Wednesday afternoon. Ranger Amy Bernhardt said that shortly after…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA…
Since Hurricane Matthew, Bladen County residents have been busy cleaning up, removing storm debris and repairing damaged homes and businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Association…
By Erin Smith The Bay Tree Lakes Volunteer Fire Department with some assistance from White Lake Water Rescue, rolled out of the fire department bright…
UNC/NCAA, Duke’s Grayson Allen, Leaders of the NC Legislature. Santa, may need to bring switches for grown ups acting like spoiled brats. Winter is here,…