Photo by: Tonya Bockover By: Charlotte Smith News reports say Hurricane Harvey has caused the pipeline carrying gasoline to the east coast to shut down.…
Posts published in August 2017
By: Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners held special meetings in closed sessions this week. Thursday evening, August 31st, 2017 all nine of…
By Erin Smith U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger conducted a Town Hall meeting at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown on Thursday afternoon. The event…
Many Bladen County folks have been asking BladenOnline.com staff members how they can help the people hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. Whether you want to…
Bladen County students will be able to get free school supplies September 7th, 2017, at the Bladen County Public Library’s Elizabethtown branch. The Goodwill Community…
RALEIGH – In response to a request from Texas emergency officials, North Carolina is deploying five swift water rescue teams to assist with search and…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase sugar…
Since 2006, the beginning of the North Carolina Education Lottery, Bladen County has received a cumulative amount of $18,635,644. In comparing funds received by other…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that starting Sept. 1, 2017, dairy producers can…
By Erin Smith State officials have contacted Chemours officials and demanded they stop the discharge of two additional chemicals into the Cape Fear River. The…
Shops in Bladen County are gearing up for what some say are the biggest sales of the year. This Labor Day weekend promises to be…
By Erin Smith The N.C. House is expected to begin discussion on Thursday, August 31st, 2017 regarding a N.C. Senate plan which would give local…
DUBLIN – As Bladen Community College welcomes over 1,150 students to campus this fall, the student population will reflect a changing profile. Because of the…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN – West Columbus defeated East Bladen 8-1 Wednesday in Three Rivers Conference women’s tennis action. The Lady Eagles will host Fairmont Tuesday at 4 p.m. Singles…
James and Judy Dufault would like to announce the birth of their grandson, Elijah James Melvin. He was born on Monday, August 21, 2017, at…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will meet Tuesday, September12, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. in the Small Auditorium at the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center,…
Just thinking out loud. When I was serving as County Commissioner in the 70s & 80s, some of my most conservative friends were constantly reminding…
1842 – US Naval Observatory authorized by an act or Congress. 1886 – 1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston, SC, 100 die.…
Former East Bladen star Farrell Murchison will be on the field Thursday with his Winston-Salem State Rams when they open their 2017 football season at…
West Bladen’s B. J. Drake has been recognized as a ‘Athlete of the Week’ by the Fayetteville Observer for his performance in the Knights season-opening…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Greyson Heustess fired in 2 goals to lead East Bladen to a 4-1 non-conference men’s soccer victory over…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will reconvene a recessed Special Meeting on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room on…
Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina and the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater for a free community screening of the documentary, “Glen Campbell:…
Healing for those coping with the death of a loved one Elizabethtown – “Healthy Coping in Grief” is a no cost workshop offered by Lower…
Contributed DUBLIN – Bladen Community College will begin classes for men and women interested in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) on September 21. Over the…
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced the 2017-18 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for…
Contributed WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following President Trump’s speech on tax reform: “I applaud President Trump for laying…
Contributed If you are looking for a furry friend, the Bladen County Animal Shelter will be participating with the White Lake Water Park at the…
Contributed DUBLIN – Bladen Community College invites the public to hear poet and author Bruce Lader reading from his books and magazine articles on Wednesday,…
August 30, 2017 My Christian Family On Sept. 11, 2017, The Cry Out America Team of Bladen County will hold its annual Cry Out America…
By Charlotte Smith It’s harvest time for some Bladen County farmers. The frost and heat has had an impact on some of our county’s farmers…
By Erin Smith The deadline for registration for the upcoming women’s conference, “Already Extraordinary,” is fast approaching. The registration must be completed by September 4th,…
RED SPRINGS – East Bladen’s jayvee volleyball team claimed their first victory of the season Tuesday with a 2-0 Three Rivers Conference victory over Red Springs by…
By: Dora Brogdon By now everyone has heard about Hurricane Harvey and the flooding in Texas. There are 50 counties flooded and 66,000 homes without…
The Bipartisan State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement is in the process of moving its offices to the third floor of the Dobbs Building…
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shaw of Clarkton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Afton Shaw, to Keith Tolar, son of the…
The stories coming out of Texas are heart-wrenching. So much pain for so many, but so much good by so many. People helping people. …
1776 – Continental Army evacuates Long Island and falls back to Manhattan, NYC. 1791 – Thomas Jefferson responds to Benjamin Banneker’s letter on the issue…
Bladen County native Dr. Jennifer Smith has been named a superintendent in Beijing, China. She is the daughter of Shirley Autry and the late Houston…
DUBLIN – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 2-0 Tuesday in Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball action by game scores of 25-7 and 25-7. Freshman Khadijah…
DUBLIN – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 3-0 Tuesday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by game scores of 27-25, 25-18 and 25-11. Junior…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 3-1 Tuesday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by game scores of 25-22, 25-22. 18-25 and…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 7-2 Tuesday in Three Rivers Conference women’s tennis action. The Lady Eagles will host West Columbus Wednesday…
DUBLIN – West Bladen remained unbeaten on the season Tuesday with a 6-3 Three Rivers Conference women’s tennis victory over East Columbus. Coach Mary Catherine…
Elizabethtown – The Laymen League of Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church is sponsoring their 2017 men’s conference from Wednesday, September 13, 2017 through Sunday, September…
By Jefferson Weaver About the only good thing one can say about moving is that you find things you thought were long since lost. I…
Sixty-one Southeastern Fellowship Senior Golf Association (SFSGA) senior golfers teed it up Tuesday, August 29 at The Bayonet Golf Course near Raeford. The winning team, with…
By Erin Smith The town of Bladenboro lost an icon recently when Mr. William Butler passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. Mr. Butler was…
By Erin Smith The International Overdose Awareness Day will be celebrated in Raleigh on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Bicentennial Plaza.…
Elizabethtown – The North Carolina Theological Seminary of Bladen County open house is Tuesday, September 5th, at 7 p.m. The seminary is located at Baldwin Branch…
Application deadline is Sept. 29 RALEIGH – The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks…
Contributed The Masons of Bladen Lodge No. 646 recently conducted a fundraiser in support of their philanthropies. We have a winner! The Masons drew the winning ticket…
By Erin Smith The Young Families Connect grant will be ending in October, according to Bladen County Coordinator and Health Educator Carol Strickland. The program…
Thursday’s town hall meeting with U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger in Elizabethtown will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in Elizabethtown.…
As of 7:52 AM, Michael Caropolo of NOAA, has announced that the Hurricane center has canceled the tropical storm watch for Brunswick, New Hanover and…
Rain, rain go away, come again another day. But, better us than Texas! Can’t imagine the pain by all in Houston and surrounding areas.…
1758 – New Jersey Legislature forms 1st Indian reservation. 1831 – Michael Faraday demonstrates 1st electric transformer. 1854 – Self-governing windmill patented (Daniel Halladay). 1898…
East Bladen senior running back Xavier Wooten was named by the Fayetteville Observer Sunday in their ‘Game Balls: Week 2’ section that recognizes the standout…
East Bladen cracked NC Preps Class 2A Top 10 Rankings this week following the Eagles impressive 35-16 victory Friday night over traditional Class 2A power…
ROSE HILL – Union rallied from a 2-1 deficit to edge East Bladen 3-2 in non-conference volleyball action Monday by game scores of 18-25, 25-22,…
Contributed Sunday was celebrated as Youth Sunday at many Bladen County churches. Congregations spent Sunday morning in prayer for the county’s schools and the youth…
Due to potential hazardous weather, including a flash flood warning from Tropical Cyclone Ten, all Bladen County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday,…
RALEIGH –A 14-year-old female mule in Johnston County has contracted equine infectious anemia. The disease was discovered through a routine blood test by the N.C.…
RALEIGH – Troopers statewide are in mourning, after learning Honorary Trooper Howell Brown, III. passed away Friday, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Howell, often referred to…
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen County Commissioners have signed a resolution to support a work force development initiative in Bladen County. In collaboration with Bladen Community…
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College invites Bladen County writers to participate in a series of monthly workshops to explore and cultivate your writing talent. Beginning…
Three new trustees have been sworn in to serve four year terms for Bladen Community College by Bladen County Clerk of Court Niki Dennis. Pictured…
It’s salty, plain, roasted, green and boiled. It’s always the star of our show, better known to us as Bladen County’s finest gem, “ Peanuts.” …
Celebrate the Funding of America There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and…
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Bladen County and surrounding areas as Tropical Cyclone Number 10 makes its way along…
By Erin Smith Area offices and agencies have announced their Labor Day holiday schedules. All banks are closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of…
By Erin Smith Changes to roadways led to some traffic pattern changes on Monday as students and staff headed back to the classroom in Bladen…
Watch for children along the roadway today, waiting for the bus. First day of a new school year and lots of energy. The 2017…
1565 – Oldest city in the US established – St. Augustine, Florida. 1609 – English explorer Henry Hudson, discovers & explores Delaware Bay. 1837 –…
No alerts had been issued by the National Weather Service for Bladen County as of 2 a.m. Monday, but more than an inch of rain…
School starts for Bladen County Schools Monday, August 28th. East Bladen High School held an open house for all students on Thursday, August 24th 2017…
This is the last week of registration for Bladen Recreation Soccer Registration will end Friday, September 1st. Tot Soccer (ages 3-4) – Registration fee is…
Due to a death in the family, North Carolina Superintendent Mark Johnson has cancelled all public events scheduled for Aug. 28-30. Please contact Communications Director…
Rain clouds hovered, but the show went on this past Thursday, August 24th. The last Summer Sounds Concert featuring the Blackwater Rhythm & Blues band…
The National Weather Service reports the evolvement of future tropical storms. Irma could have an impact on our area. Low pressure is expected to develop…
Release date: August 27, 2017 Release Number: HQ-17-063 Storm poses significant threat to life and safety WASHINGTON – Tropical Storm Harvey continues impacting southeast…
Release date: August 26, 2017 Release Number: HQ-17-061 WASHINGTON – Late Friday, Hurricane Harvey intensified to a major Category 4 hurricane…
Contributed Historical Lasley’s Motel will soon be the White Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center. For generations, families have visited Lasley’s Motel at White Lake,…
The Bladen County Commissioners have signed a resolution to support a work force development initiative in Bladen County. In collaboration with Bladen Community College, the…
The Mini Campers who attended the East Bladen Summer Cheer Camp are invited to cheer with the East Bladen Varsity Cheerleaders at the Home Football…
Public school doors swing wide-open Monday morning as another school year begins. The big yellow school buses will be on the road early, as will…
1665 – “Ye Bare & Ye Cubb” is first play performed in North America (Acomac, Va.) 1667 – Earliest recorded hurricane in North America (Jamestown,…
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is busy preparing for eight town hall meetings August 28th-August 31st. “So far this year, I’ve worked to pass…
Whiteville – “From Our Family To Yourz” a non-profit organization is sponsoring a Cancer Tea September 30th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to honor cancer survivors…
Dublin – Bladen Community College will welcome fall semester students, faculty and guests to the 2017 Fall Convocation at 11 A.M. on August 29. The…
The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering no-cost business seminars in September. The seminars will be held on the college’s campuses…
Time is running out for teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from Four County EMC’s Bright Ideas education grant program. Educators with…
The end of summer also means the start of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign. In its…
Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 55 in July to help protect students from unsafe drivers and give parents and teachers added peace of…
Elizabethtown wins the 1982 Baseball North Carolina Dixie Youth State Championship. Millard Storms returns to White Lake as Police Chief. A lone gunman robbed the…
Both Bladen County high school football teams posted victories last night. Check our Sports Page for details. Remember 6 man football? Tar Heel, Clarkton, Bladenboro,…
SOUTHPORT – Senior B. J. Drake rushed for 238 yards and scored 3 touchdowns to lead West Bladen to a 39-36 non-conference football victory over…
ROSEBORO – The Peters Creek Softball Complex will host the Southern Softball Association of America’s Grand Slam World Tournament this weekend. Teams from Maryland, Virginia,…
Three Rivers Conference East Bladen 35, Clinton 16 West Bladen 39, South Brunswick 36 Whiteville 29, West Brunswick 28 Red Springs 27, Southern Vance 14…