The Lake season has almost officially started. One new business is already reporting a booming start. White Lake Supply opened its doors this month. The…
Posts published in April 2017
1704 – Boston Newsletter publishes 1st newspaper advertisement. 1844 – Whig convention nominates Henry Clay as presidential candidate. 1848 – The Fraternity of Phi Gamma…
By: Erin Smith The Dollar General store located at Dollar General at 14430 NC 87 Hwy W in Tar Heel was robbed on Saturday night at…
Who do you trust, really trust to look out for your best interest, business person, politician, friend, foe, anyone? I watch “Cops” sometimes after Sanford…
1772 – John Clais patents 1st scale. 1789 – George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America. 1803 –…
Hurricane Matthew damaged Southeastern North Carolina in more ways than one. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been creative in building roads and detours…
By Amy Schumacher The Volunteer Fire Department held their semi-annual Pancake Breakfast at the White Oak Fire Department building Saturday beginning this service at 6…
By Amy Schumacher The community of Kelly gathered Saturday at the Ball Park for the Annual Kelly Spring Fest. The Kelly Volunteer Fire Department heads…
KODAK, TN – Bladenboro’s Clint Allen slammed a run-scoring double in his final game at Coker College Thursday night as the Cobras lost their South…
ROCKY POINT – Wallace-Rose Hill’s Boys and Pender’s Girls took the team titles Thursday in the final Four County Conference track meet of the regular…
HARTSVILLE, SC – West Bladen grad Morgan Sweeney hammered a game-tying home run Thursday, and her Newberry Lady Wolves rallied for a 3-2 victory over…
RALEIGH — Students from Clarkton School of Discovery in Bladen County and Polk County Early College in Polk County took top honors today in the…
By: Erin Smith A warm, sunny Saturday brought many people out to the front lawn of the Bladen County Courthouse for the annual Child Abuse…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sophmore Erica McKoy, pitcher Brittany Landreth and freshman Kasee Singletary scored 3 runs each to lead West Bladen to a 12-5 jayvee softball…
Sandra R. Cain For Better Living Brussels sprouts are the newest member of the cabbage family. The leaves are on the top of the…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s base-running speed netted 18 bases Friday night as the Eagles raced past Wallace-Rose Hill 11-1 in a Four County Conference baseball…
A reminder of the Second Annual Carolina Crossroads Golf Tournament beginning at 1 PM today at Land ‘O Lakes Golf Course. Proceeds benefit men dealing…
1813 – 1st US Rubber patented to Jacob F. Hummel. 1852 – 1st edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus published. 1892 – Charlie Reilly is baseball’s…
WINDSOR – An inmate serving a life sentence for a first degree murder conviction 13 years ago was charged Friday with the killing of Bertie…
FAYETTEVILLE – West Bladen pounded out 18 hits and rolled to an 11-3 non-conference softball victory over Village Christian Friday night. Sophmore Conner Brisson led…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Holden Clark hammered a 2-run double to key a 5-run, third-inning rally that propelled East Bladen to a 7-3 Four County Conference jayvee…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophmore Haven Williams pitched a 2-hitter and struck out five to lead Wallace-Rose Hill to an 11-0 Four County Conference softball victory on…
220 players showed up Thursday, April 27 to participate in the 28th Annual Bladen We Care Byron Gooden Memorial Golf Tournament held at Vineyard…
This week brought a lot of rain to Bladen County. The Cape Fear River surpassed flood stage due to the heavy down pours. Lock and…
SATURDAY, 29 APRIL, 2017 5k RUN-WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE WESTFIT TRAIL, WEST BLADEN HIGH SCHOOL, BLADENBORO NC 28320 EVENTS INCLUDE: 5K FUN…
CLARKTON – A ten-run second-inning carried Clarkton School of Discovery to a 15-5 Bladen Five Middle School Conference baseball victory over Tar Heel Thursday. The…
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College has announced the 2017 graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy. Pictured from left to right are John…
CLARKTON – A trio of Clarkton School of Discovery pitchers combined to pitch a no-hitter Thursday as the Lady Blue Devils posted a 16-1 Bladen…
Highlights from the National Weather Service on the upcoming forecast. Warmest temperatures of the season this weekend with highs around 90 inland and mid 80s…
An update of road openings / closings for Bladen County is as follows: OPENING NC 211 East NC 211 East will open around 3pm this…
By: Erin Smith The Cape Fear Farmers Market is the perfect place to be on a warm, sunny afternoon. David Howard Faircloth of Live Oak…
Farm Fresh Friday is already gearing up. Vendors are at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market already setting up for the day. Vendors will be on…
The Elizabethtown Rotary Club has a guest speaker every week to educate club members about different industries and services offered in and around the area.…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension The unemployment rate is one of the most closely tracked of economic statistics. There are two reasons…
Liberty Worship Center of Clarkton will have Revival Services starting Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. and continuing Monday, May 8, through Wednesday, May…
DUBLIN – Sophomore Carley Dawson walloped a 2-run, walk-off double in the seventh inning that lifted West Bladen to a 7-6 victory over Wallace-Rose Hill…
Bill Would Provide a More Level Playing Field for Independent Pharmacies Raleigh, NC – Representative Brenden Jones (R-Columbus, Robeson, Bladen) is pleased to report that…
Raleigh, NC – Representative Brenden Jones (R-Columbus, Bladen, Robeson) is pleased to announce the passage of HB835 entitled “Create Chain of Survival Task Force.” The…
SALISBURY, N.C.–Food Lion is celebrating teachers by offering a five percent MVP discount on their total purchase on Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 2, 2017.…
Yesterday’s Bladen We Care golf tournament was a huge success. Thanks to all, 56 teams, or there about, beautiful weather, great meals, caring volunteers, a…
1635 – Virginia Gov. John Harvey accused of treason & removed from office. 1855 – 1st veterinary college in US incorporated in Boston. 1919 –…
CLINTON – Senior Caleb Sholar and junior Scott Bowen combined to pitch a 5-hitter Thursday night as West Bladen defeated Clinton 10-3 in Four County…
DUBLIN – With his family, teammates and coaches in attendance, West Bladen senior star Sayaun Dent made his commitment to play basketball next season at…
Dublin Motor Speedway will hold its annual Rattlesnake Rumble Friday and Saturday, April 28 & 29. Headlining the program this weekend will be the Ultimate…
ROCKY POINT – Junior Hannah Devane scored 2 goals and assisted on one more to lead East Bladen to a 4-1 Four County Conference girls…
DURHAM, N.C.–The North Carolina Baptists On Mission is one of many faith-based and nonprofit organizations participating in the cleanup and rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew devastated…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced The Newborn Care Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would double the number…
WASHINGTON – This afternoon, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) helped introduce legislation to eliminate the “Congressional Obamacare Exemption” included in the current draft of theAmerican Health…
Flags at the Bladen County Fallen Officers memorial were flying at half-staff on Thursday in honor of a fallen Corrections officer. Governor Cooper has ordered that…
By Congressman Robert Pittenger Saturday is the 100th day of President Trump’s Administration, and by any quantitative account, it has been one of the most…
Kayla Gutierrez, granddaughter of Vineyard Golf At White Lake’s owner Bill Augustine, placed second recently in the Girl’s Shore Conference Championship played at New Jersey’s…
East Bladen Athletics will host a “Future Eagle Night” on Friday, April 28 when the Eagles host Wallace-Rose Hill. Any school-aged athlete that is currently…
By: Jefferson Weaver The headlines had to be perfect. They had to fill the space, they couldn’t run into each other, and larger headlines went…
By: Erin Smith A band with Bladen County ties has released a new video. Brent Underwood, of Tar Heel, announced the band Drayton Road, of…
By: Erin Smith There was plenty of laughter and smiles to go around on Wednesday afternoon at the Bladen County Board of Education as the…
By: Erin Smith Work is slowly progressing on a small business incubator in downtown Elizabethtown. The former US Post Office building located on East Broad…
The Sheriff’s Office has reported high turn over and the need for new staff recently. This week the topic of staffing at the local law…
By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department and Elizabethtown Fire Department, together, will be conducting their annual Kids Appreciation Day event on Saturday, May 6,…
ROCKY POINT – Sophmore Spencer Scott pitched a 4-hit shutout and struck out six Wednesday to lead East Bladen to a 4-0 Four County Conference…
I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who came to the BBQ Fundraiser at Center Road Baptist Church yesterday for my father, Charles…
DUBLIN – Freshman Colby White pitched a no-hitter and struck out seven batters to lead West Bladen to a 5-0 jayvee baseball victory Wednesday over…
DUBLIN – Seniors Trent West and Ian Sykes combined on a five-inning no-hitter Wednesday night as West Bladen defeated Pender 14-2 in Four County Conference…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement following today’s release of President Trump’s proposal on tax reform: “President Trump’s tax proposal will undoubtedly…
Bladen We Care’s 28th Annual Byron Gooden Golf Tournament fund-raiser is underway at Vineyard Golf, White Lake today. Approximately 50 teams of 4 are participating…
By: NC Courts The Honorable Douglas B. Sasser, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina Judicial District 13A (Bladen and Columbus counties), will receive…
ROCKY POINT – Sophmore Pierce Melvin pitched a six-hitter and struck out eight batters to lead East Bladen to a 10-1 Four County Conference baseball…
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen rallied with 6 runs in the seventh inning to defeat Heide Trask 9-6 Wednesday night in Four County Conference softball…
DUBLIN – Senior Sophia Singletary pitched a 2-hit shutout Wednesday night to lead West Bladen to a 4-0 Four County Conference softball victory over Pender.…
1805 – US Marines attack shores of Tripoli. 1861 – US President Abraham Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus (US Civil War). 1865 – Steamboat…
WINDSOR – A sergeant at Bertie Correctional Institution has died following an assault by an inmate about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a N.C. Department…
CLINTON – East Bladen’s Robert Meggs won two singles matches Wednesday and to finish second in the Four County Conference Men’s Tennis Tournament. Meggs and…
Boost the Boro, Inc. served as host of another Grand Opening ceremony on Saturday, April 22, of yet another new business to open in downtown…
RALEIGH – Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks has named Caroline C. Valand as the next executive director of the Governor’s Crime Commission. She begins…
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (R-NC) and Congressman David Scott (D-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to clarify and improve certain regulations which have created confusion…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on the Fox News Channel, where he discussed the most effective ways…
By: Erin Smith White Lake has been a prime destination for vacationers for many years. The crystal clear waters tempt many to dip their toes…
The 39th annual White Lake Water Festival is fast approaching this year. The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Dawn Maynard, has started…
By Erin Smith Southeastern Regional Health conducted a focus group meeting at the White Lake Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The format for the evening…
Friends of Library event on May 4th, READ MORE Herb Gardening event on May 11th, READ MORE Magic Show event on June 15th, READ MORE…
Two of my heroes are retiring. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kenny Rogers. First time I saw Dale, Jr. in action was at the Myrtle Beach,…
Rain or shine the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event will happen. Lots of great singing, spoken word, mime dancing, food vendors, clothes vendors…
1607 1st English colony in American lands at Cape Henry, Virginia. 1865 – Battle of Durham Station, NC (Greensboro). 1887 – Huntsville Electric Co. forms…
PEMBROKE – Bladenboro native Abbey Walters was named Most Well-Rounded Female Athlete Monday night at UNC-Pembroke’s 4th Annual Golden Braves Awards at Lumbee Guaranty Bank…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he has been selected as a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in…
“The only difference between us and our competitors is our people.” Bladen County Hospital has always been a step ahead of all the competition when…
Monday’s heavy rains forced postponements and scheduling changes for both Bladen high schools. West Bladen’s home baseball, softball and girls soccer games with Pender that…
Bladenboro Rotary Club was informed on concerns in education at their Monday evening meeting. Ms. Ann Brown, Principal at Booker T. Washington Elementary School, spoke…
Road closing update from Kenneth Clark, NCDOT The Elwell Ferry is not operating due to high water. Also… We have postponed the closure of NC…
A bill to toughen Opioid Misuse Laws has passed the NC House and is now working its way through the NC Senate. The bill, titled…
We will be having an Herb Gardening Program at the main library in Elizabethtown on Thursday, May 11, at 6 p.m. The program is being…
WASHINGTON – As part of his commitment to helping outstanding local students serve our country at the highest level, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) invites local…
By: Erin Smith Professional Wakeboarder Shaun Murray set an unofficial world record on Saturday at White Lake by riding behind 46 Correct Craft brand boats. Information…
The National Weather Service has issued a river flood warning for Bladen County for the Cape Fear River until Sunday. According to the National Weather…
Construction is now complete and the Elizabethtown location for Hardees is now open. The restaurant, located at 215 S. Poplar Street, opened for business at…
WASHINGTON – On Saturday, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had the solemn privilege of laying a wreath at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, where nearly 8,000 American…
Rev. (Dr.) Calvin C. Johnson Sr. will be installed as Pastor of Center Missionary Baptist Church located at 19569 NC Hwy. 410 South, Bladenboro. These…
By: Rep. Brenden Jones Last week was a short but busy week in the General Assembly. Below is a summary of key bills I introduced…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary and the future…