WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 7-1 Wednesday night in the Three Rivers Conference baseball opener for both teams. The Eagles jumped ahead with a…
Posts published in February 2018
DUBLIN – Wallace-Rose Hill built a 3-0 halftime lead and defeated West Bladen 9-1 Thursday night in non-conference girls soccer action. Junior Reina Cruz fired…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 15-0 Wednesday night in the Three Rivers Conference softball opener for both teams. “They only had about 5 solid…
1790 – 1st US census authorized. 1845 – US President John Tyler signs a resolution annexing the Republic of Texas. 1864 – Rebecca Lee in…
By Erin Smith The election filing period has ended and the several Bladen County residents have chosen to place their names on the ballot. Contested…
By Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Town Council held their annual budget and planning retreat at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on Tuesday and discussed a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr praised the life and legacy of Reverend Billy Graham on the Senate Floor following the ceremony…
RALEIGH, NC – Today, Anita Earls, founder of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice and candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court will receive the…
Dublin Primary School conducted their second Terrific Kids award ceremony of the 2017 – 2018 school year, Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. in the…
Accounting Manager Jeanine Lawson was named the 2017 winner of the John D. Drake Distinguished Service Award, Southeastern Health’s (SeHealth) highest employee honor, and Director of…
By Erin Smith Many veterans prefer to forget their time in service especially if they saw combat. Harold Ford of Clarkton, however, has not forgotten…
By Tori Chestnutt The Bladen County Dementia Awareness series kicked off with a Dementia Friendly event at Bladen Community College. The opening meeting raised awareness…
Contributed DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Cosmetology Instructor Mary Anne Murphy has been selected to receive the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty recognition by the…
By Erin Smith A former Bladen County has published his first novel. Lynn Welborn, who now resides in Wilmington, has released Crazy Beach: Disc One…
By Erin Smith Today (Wednesday) is the final day to file for those who are interested in seeking an elected office. The filing period will…
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Northey…
This is February 28th, last day of the month. Filing for the upcoming 2018 elections ends at 12 noon today. A notable filing for local office yesterday. Wayne…
The Knicks defeated the Warriors 25-19 Tuesday night to win Bladen Recreation’s 10-12 Boys League Tournament championship. The Knicks who finished second during the regular…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN- Guard Malcolm Bolden threw in16 points Tuesday night to lead Elizabethtown to a 34-14 boys basketball victory over Tar Heel…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong ELIZABETHTOWN- Guard Anthony Mitchell fired in 16 points Tuesday to lead Bladenboro to a 35-27 boys basketball victory over Clarkton School…
1749 – 1st edition of Henry Fieldings’ novel “Tom Jones” published. 1784 – John Wesley charters Methodist Church. 1827 – 1st commercial railroad in US,…
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Pittenger’s (NC-09) major bipartisan legislation, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 435), which increases access to affordable…
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC, February, 27, 2018 – Following a thorough evaluation and review of alerting systems, the Town of Elizabethtown has implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency…
It should come as no surprise that some utilities in the southeast have more ambitious solar programs than others. And with solar tariffs the federal…
Representative William Brisson submitted a newsletter addressing several areas of concern for Bladen and surrounding areas. Contributed Last week, The North Carolina House of Representatives…
The Lumber River Youth Services Committee is hosting its Youth Empowerment Summit. Youth ages 14-24 will enjoy a fun-filled day packed with ideas and strategies…
Raleigh – Colonel Glenn M. McNeill Jr., commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, provided remarks to the 76 newly promoted members of the state highway…
Raleigh, NC — As news reports indicate, a group of Democratic allies organized by a top campaign lawyer appear to be blatantly violating the law, but unlike…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students who are residents of the 7th Congressional District…
Lisbon, NC – McCree Clark Alford, 91, of Lisbon, died peacefully on February 26, 2018. McCree was born to Talbot and Ora Clark on July…
This past week Storm Frith a Bladen County resident announced she has been called to the mission field. Frith who was once an art teacher…
Update: Dollar Tree robbed overnight By Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at the Dollar Tree in Elizabethtown.…
Stock market has rebounded to within less than 1000 points of all-time high. Previous high was 26,617 on January 25, 2018. Monday, February 26 it…
1801 – Washington, D.C. placed under Congressional jurisdiction. 1813 – 1st federal vaccination legislation enacted. 1860 – Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at Cooper Union…
RALEIGH – North Carolina farms that welcome visitors can take advantage of the 2018 Agritourism Marketing Cost-Share Grant available through the N.C. Department of Agriculture…
By Erin Smith The Bladenboro Town Board held a public hearing on Monday night to receive comments regarding the town’s Parks and Recreation Trust…
ELIZABETHTOWN – In the 7-9 Coed League’s fourth-place play-off game, the Red team from the Ballers Division defeated the Green team 16-0. Another team from…
Photos contributed by: KenArmPhoto.com ELIZABETHTOWN – Guard Alexus Mitchell fired in 12 points Monday night to lead top-seeded Elizabethtown to a 28-15 girls basketball victory…
Photos contributed by: KenArmPhoto.com ELIZABETHTOWN –Center AnnaGrey Heustess fired in 28 points Monday to lead Clarkton School of Discovery to a 31-18 girls basketball victory…
Photos contributed by: KenArmPhoto.com ELIZABETHTOWN – Center Lancine Soumanoro poured in 26 points Monday night to lead Tar Heel to a 36-18 boys basketball victory…
By Erin Smith Two more Bladen County residents have filed seeking elected office. The deadline for filing for the May primary is Wednesday, February 28th,…
West Bladen High School will have a ribbon cutting ceremony from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, for a new Cafe…
The East Bladen High School Booster Club will meet Thursday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church Activity Center located at 800…
A Beginning Genealogy group will meet on the first and third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Bladen…
Contributed The Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter, serving the parents of both Columbus and Bladen counties, is pleased to announce that starting in March 2018…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will attend a Town of Elizabethtown Retreat Dinner on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The meeting will be held at…
GASTONIA – A Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate who left his outside work assignment was killed today in a single vehicle accident. The inmate, who…
The March 2018 meeting of the Compassionate Friends Border Belt Chapter, serving the parents of both Columbus and Bladen counties, will be held in the…
RALEIGH – A Gaston Correctional Center minimum custody inmate who left his outside work assignment was killed today in a single vehicle accident. David A. Woods (#0491245),…
Contributed A fundraiser is planned for Saturday, March 3, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the White Oak Community Building (formerly the Ruritan building). The…
The Bladen County Dementia Awareness series has announced the dates for three classes designed to provide a better understanding of dementia and how to respond.…
Bladen County Board of Elections will be having a board meeting on February 27th, 2018 starting at 2:00 p.m. at 301 S Cypress St Elizabethtown…
On Monday, February 26th, 2018 around 12:45 p.m. the Town of Elizabethtown announced they are currently experiencing computer and phone issues. BladenOnline.com will report on…
CHARLOTTE – Dr. Billy Graham will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol on Wednesday, February 28th. Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is…
By Erin Smith The Bladen County Dementia Friendly Kick-off is planned for Tuesday, February 27, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Bladen Community College…
By Erin Smith Bladen County has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management to support the…
Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is now hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants First Shift – 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. You must present an updated list of charges…
The Elizabethtown Town Council will conduct its annual Budget Retreat on February 27, 2018, at the Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery located at 195 Vineyard…
The East Bladen High School Dream Team has designed a T-shirt for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket T-shirt design contest in…
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating Javier Gomez (aka) Humberto Gomez Chavez. Mr. Gomez is a 47 year old (Date…
Today is February 26, can you believe? Wednesday, February 28, at 12 noon is the final day to file for a political office in Bladen…
1732 – 1st mass celebrated in 1st American Catholic church, St. Joseph’s, Philadelphia. 1863 – Abraham Lincoln signs National Currency Act, establishes single national US…
The Bladen Five Middle School Basketball Tournament begins Monday night at Elizabethtown Middle School and will continue on Tuesday night with the championship games set…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong RICHLANDS – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles overcame a 16-point deficit to force overtime, but foul trouble and missed free throws proved…
1751 – 1st performing monkey exhibited in America, NYC (admission 1 cent) 1791 – 1st Bank of US chartered. 1793 – 1st US cabinet meeting,…
By Erin Smith Saturday night was a night fit for an awards show as the Bladen County Hospital Foundation Gala was held at LuMil…
A few thoughts related to life ‘yesteryear’. Did you ever ‘set up’ with a dead relative or neighbor? Ever seen a liquor still? Very common,…
The flowers and trees are beginning to bloom in Bladen County signifying the early arrival of Spring. With the warm temperatures everyone is beginning to…
Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is a historic Presbyterian church and cemetery located near Elizabethtown, Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1845, and is…
East Bladen High School girl’s basketball team had a record of 17-0 and was #1 girl’s 3A team in North Carolina. Hilton Britt was elected…
Public meetings will take place across the country using an open-house format, so participants can arrive any time during the scheduled meeting time. At the…
East Bladen girls basketball team will be on the road playing Richland girls today. Gametime is 6 PM game as the NCHSAA playoffs continue. Tonight’s winner will play the winner of the…
1803 – US Supreme Court 1st rules a law unconstitutional (Marbury v Madison) 1857 – 1st perforated US postage stamps delivered to government. 1868 –…
K-9 Jaxx knows how to use his nose. That skill by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office dog turned a routine traffic stop into the arrest…
A Bladenboro man who had a prior criminal record was charged Thursday with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly beginning to…
By Erin Smith An Elizabethtown arrived at Cape Fear Valley-Bladen Healthcare seeking treatment of a gunshot wound to his leg on Thursday night. According to…
By Erin Smith One more candidate has opted to file for a seat on the Bladen County Board of Commissioners on Friday. The Bladen County…
CHARLOTTE – Dr. Billy Graham will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol on Wednesday, February 28th. Following a private…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued a revised listing of the roads which are open and closed in Bladen County. OPENINGS: Coley Road…
The Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary will hold a Needs Drive on Sunday, February 25th, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Juggling Gypsy in…
Raleigh, NC — Christian evangelical Billy Graham, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away earlier this week. He was one of the most influential preachers…
The Kiwanis Club of Elizabethtown recognized three of its members for their length of service to the club. Two members were honored for 10 years…
By Congressman Robert Pittenger Wednesday was a great day for Dr. Billy Graham. On Tuesday evening, he went to bed a frail, old man. On Wednesday morning, he…
Bladen County is full of great athletes. Some however, get overlooked sometimes. As we watch our nation compete in the Olympics we want to spotlight…
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By Erin Smith A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Teen Challenge is set for Saturday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church…
The Bladen County Hospital Foundation Gala will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at 6 p.m. at LuMil Vineyard. Ashley Dowless with Cape Fear Valley-Bladen…
The Mystics won the Bladen Recreation Department’s Girls Basketball 10-12 League championship. The Mystics defeated the Stars 12-10 Thursday to complete an undefeated season. Team members…
East Bladen’s Lady Eagles will travel to Richlands Saturday to battle the Richlands Lady Wildcats in the third round of the NCHSAA Class 2A Girls Basketball State…
There will be a public meeting next Monday night, February 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bladenboro Town Hall. The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners is requesting public input…
By Erin Smith The Men and Women United for Youth and Families’ Youth Ambassadors met with their local legislators on Thursday afternoon and learned what…
Our pear and plum trees are in full bloom, a little early, due to the unusual warm weather. Blueberry farmers hopeful that we will not have…
1792 – Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporated (erected life-saving stations for distressed mariners) 1822 – Boston, Massachusetts, is incorporated as a city. 1883 – Alabama…
By: Dora Brogdon Feb 24: “A Night at the Oscars” will take place at Lu Mil Vineyard, with the option of black-tie attire, on Saturday,…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong TAR HEEL – An 18-5 third quarter surge propelled Elizabethtown to a 46-37 boys basketball victory over Tar Heel Thursday night…
CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery raced to an early 6-0 lead en route to a 25-21 girls basketball victory over Bladenboro in Bladen Five…
CLARKTON – Nazire Smith scored 5 of his game-high 18 points in the second overtime as Clarkton School of Discovery pulled out a 44-41 boys…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong TAR HEEL – Elizabethtown raced to a 16-0 first quarter lead en route to a 25-10 girls basketball victory over Tar…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Erica McKoy fired in 13 of her 17 points in the final quarter to help East Bladen preserve a 65-56 victory over…
Children’s Health of Carolina, PA Welcomes Danielle Chavis, PA-C to Lumberton Children’s Clinic Children’s Heath of Carolina, PA proudly announces the addition of Danielle Chavis,…