1659 – Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked (according to Daniel Defoe) 1841 – Samuel Slocum patented the stapler. 1867 – Midway Islands formally declared a US…
Posts published in September 2018
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen swept West Columbus 2-0 Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball action by set scores of 25-20 and 25-10. Freshman…
The second Saturday afternoon after Hurricane Florence was a work day for many in Bladen County. A lot of people were seen taking advantage of…
Through a partnership with New Hanover County, The Salvation Army is distributing relief supplies to Wilmington and Cape Fear area residents impacted by Hurricane Florence.…
Bladen County received a $10,000 management grant. A new VFW Post was planned for Bladenboro. David Bullard received the Cub Scout God and Family Award.…
The theme for the first week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month(NCSAM), October 1-5, is Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety. Learn basic cybersecurity essentials…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen swept West Columbus 3-0 Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-13, 25-21, and 25-23. Junior…
ELIZABETHTOWN – West Columbus defeated East Bladen on penalty kicks Friday in Three Rivers Conference men’s soccer action. The two teams were tied 1-1 at…
Bay Tree Lakes is hosting a community garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 am to 1 pm rain or shine! The garage sale…
September 28, 2018- The Trump Administration recently appointed Brent Hampy as the new State Executive Director for the USDA Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA). Hampy…
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the NATO Observer Group, issued the following statement ahead of Sunday’s referendum where the…
Currie, NC – On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Superintendent Ricardo Perez will hang up his Park Ranger Stetson and call it a career after 46 years…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper’s request for major federal disaster assistance for Greene County has been approved by FEMA to help individuals and communities recover from…
Bladen County Schools is excited to welcome back students and staff on Monday, October 1. They will be operating on a two-hour delay to allow…
Many people and organizations come together to support the needs of those affected by a disaster. Unfortunately, some people prey on those disaster survivors by…
East Bladen 48, West Columbus 14 South Columbus 49, St. Pauls 17 Red Springs 39, East Columbus 0 Whiteville 46, Fairmont 6 South Robeson at…
Woke up humming, I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill, the old Fats Domino tune. Kelly area folks are returning home and for the most…
CERRO GORDO – Sophmore quarterback Zach Meares threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns Friday night as East Bladen’s Eagles returned to the football field…
1789 – US War Department established a regular army. 1849 – 1s passenger train service to Peekskill, New York (New Haven Railroad) 1879 – NL…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen won four of six singles matches Friday en route to a 6-3 Three Rivers Conference women’s tennis victory over West Columbus.…
By Charlotte Smith A representative with the North Carolina Department of Insurance would like all BladenOnline.com readers to know representatives are in town to assist…
ROWLAND- West Bladen’s women’s tennis team resumed their unbeaten run through the Three Rivers Conference Thursdaywith an 8-0 victory over South Robeson. Singles Savannah Lee (WB)…
RALEIGH: North Carolina has won $18.5 million to hire North Carolinians from areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence to work on recovery efforts, Governor Roy…
RALEIGH – Hurricane Florence not only flooded many areas, knocked out power and destroyed the possessions of thousands of homeowners and businesses in North Carolina,…
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when assessing possible damage to their woodlands from Hurricane Florence. Landowners concerned…
By Charlotte Smith We are to expect storms in life. Some storms seem to catch us by surprise, while others are forecasted. Either way, we…
RALEIGH – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt sentenced JASON…
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Contributed by Ellen Gause Fifty years after they were first united on the battlefields in Vietnam, 18 veterans and 11 wives met again for their…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on today’s hearing: “Allegations of sexual…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen defeated rival West Bladen Thursday night 7-2 in the first Three Rivers Conference men’s soccer game for both teams since their seasons were…
By Rev. Chris Denny on Sep 27, 2018 Loving God, the Source of strength and restoration and healing, we pray together for all who suffer in our…
By Erin Smith With the lifting of the evacuation order and curfew for the Kelly community, many residents have slowly begun to return to their…
NFL action last night – – Rams 38-Vikings 31. High School action today and tonight: Football: East Bladen at West Columbus Men’s Soccer: West Columbus at…
Focus Remains on Linking Storm Survivors with Post Disaster Aid, Services RALEIGH: Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Florence made landfall on the North Carolina coast, Governor…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 2-1 Wednesday in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-10, 21-25 and 15-11. Junior…
ROWLAND – South Robeson defeated West Bladen 3-1 Thursday in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of 19-25, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-17. Senior…
Photos by Erin Smith The needs in Bladen County are reaching far and wide. Kelly property owners are returning home and some need assistance. Bladen…
By Erin Smith There is a desperate need for volunteers to help man the Bladen County Disaster Distribution Site located in the former Paul. H.…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 3-1 Wednesday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of…
1542 – Explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers California, at San Diego Bay, naming it San Miguel and claims it for Spain. 1701 – Divorce legalized…
By Charlotte Smith The Elizabethtown Cemetery and bridge are causing great concerns for residents and officials. Since the hurricane waters receded the Elizabethtown City Cemetery…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong RED SPRINGS – East Bladen sophomore Aaron Smith won the Three Rivers Conference cross-country meet Wednesday covering the 5,000 meter course…
Donate to the NC Disaster Relief Fund HERE Sign up to Volunteer at VolunteerNC.org RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged people in North Carolina and across the country…
The North Carolina State Board of Education recognized three public schools earlier this month for exemplary leadership and instruction in science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
New disaster relief distribution site for victims of hurricane located at 108 South Cypress St. in Elizabethtown.
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker’s office released a missing person’s report on Chantal Kristen Carrico from Bladenboro on Thursday, September 27th in the early afternoon. …
We will have a very important meeting on Monday October 1, 2018 at 6pm. We will have slate cards ready and will need to assign volunteers…
Sheriff Jim McVicker said a fire late Wednesday evening has resulted in the death of the homeowner. Joyce Beard Dowless, age 82, was found dead…
North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey released the following information about protecting property owners from fraud. In his statement he said, “After a…
RALEIGH: Due to the increased populations of mosquitoes caused by flooding from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today ordered $4 million to fund mosquito control efforts in…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 302, Federal Aviation Authorization Act of 2018, which included a $1.68 billion down payment for Hurricane Florence…
Wilmington, NC – A new partnership between The Salvation Army and US Fleet Tracking is enhancing service delivery for those impacted by Hurricane Florence, including those…
By Dr. Mike Walden Hurricane Florence will likely go down as one of the most damaging storms to ever hit North Carolina. One estimate pegs…
By Erin Smith NC Governor Roy Cooper visited with Bladen County residents at the American Red Cross Shelter at Booker T. Washington School in Clarkton,…
The Bladen County Board of Elections will be conducting a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at 301 S. Cypress St.,…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in the small auditorium at…
Hurricane Florence has come and gone but the hurt continues for just about everyone. So many strugglin’ with so many difficult situations. And, numerous stories of…
1779 – John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain. 1852 – George L Aiken’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” premieres in Troy, NY. 1864…
RALEIGH – Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses to North Carolina’s agriculture industry are expected to be over $1.1 billion, based on assessments…
The following is an updated listing of road closures for Bladen County as it appears in the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Travel Information System…
CHAPEL HILL – In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and devastating flooding across the state, Commissioner Que Tucker and the NCHSAA Board of Directors has…
Many areas of Bladen County have reported multitudes of mosquitos in their communities since Hurricane Florence left town. Bladen County Environmental Health said they would…
80 employees scramble Sunday night to reopen I-95 FAYETTEVILLE – At 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Debroah Leonard’s phone lit up with an urgent text message: “Division 6 is mobilizing to…
RALEIGH: As early as Friday, residents in 27 counties impacted by Hurricane Florence can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
By Erin Smith Both Jones Lake State Park and White Lake report that things went well during Hurricane Florence. Shane Freeman, Superintendent of Jones Lake…
By Erin Smith Many Bladenboro businesses have been hit hard by Hurricane Florence. Some business owners have said they are going to try to rebuild.…
By Charlotte Smith Elizabethtown received 20.17 inches of rain from Thursday until Sunday during Hurricane Florence, according to a preliminary report by the National Weather…
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Clarkton will hold Revival services October 10, 11 and 12, 2018, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly.
Daniel “Jack” F. McKeithan, Jr. died unexpectedly on September 21, 2018 at his favorite place, his lake cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin, with…
An evening with Brooke Simpson (with Lakota John and Layla Locklear opening) will be held at the Carolina Civic Center Historic theater at 7 pm Saturday,…
On Wednesday, at 1 p.m. the North Carolina Baptist Men will open the doors to work order requests for Hurricane Florence. The site will be located…
Wilmington, NC – The Salvation Army is on the ground serving people in communities impacted by Hurricane Florence. Nearly 50 mobile feeding units with crews of…
Gov. Roy Cooper is scheduled to be in Bladen County today, according to usually reliable sources. His tentative schedule includes visits to Clarkton, Bladenboro, Kelly…
Forty players teed it up on Tuesday, September 25 at Cypress Lakes Golf Course near Fayetteville in the Southeastern Fellowship Senior Golf Association tournament. The…
1772 – New Jersey passes bill requiring a license to practice medicine. 1789 – Thomas Jefferson appointed 1st US Secretary of State; John Jay becomes…
CHAPEL HILL – In a Monday morning meeting the North Carolina High School Athletic Association extended the high school football regular season by one week untilNovember 9th.…
Election Day is fast approaching and today is National Voter Registration Day. You must be registered to vote in order to cast your ballot in…
Thursday’s East Bladen Booster Club Meeting at the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church has been cancelled.
West Bladen Athletic Director Travis Pait has announced that West Bladen will resume participating in athletic events on Thursday, September 27th. The West Bladen women’s tennis…
Bladen County Environmental Health would like to remind everyone to “Tip and Toss” all items in your yard that can hold water in order to…
Jordan Phasey, Founder of Phinite, Inc. created the first full scale Sludge Treatment Wetland in Tar Heel, NC and it could be the answer hog…
By Dean Morris, Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Director After Hurricane Matthew, the Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District and Bladen County Planning Department…
Mobile Home for sale inside Camp Clearwater White Lake, NC $79,000 White Lake Mobile Home for Sale inside Camp Clearwater in White Lake, NC FOR…
The Bladen County Senior Center in Elizabethtown will conduct a Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will…
The West Bladen Assisted Living facility was the victim of a break-in on Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2018, according to the Bladenboro Police Department. Chief Chris…
RALEIGH – Eleven new officers with the State Capitol Police were sworn in on Monday in a formal ceremony at the Justice Building in Raleigh. Officers Kamille…
by Erin Smith The Bladenboro Town Board conducted a special called meeting Monday night, and voted to approve the hiring of Sykes Paving Company to assist the…
Dr. Mark Hoffman, Horticulture Science- NC State University Nancy Olsen, Horticulture Agent for NC Cooperative Extension Bladen County Although the hurricane is over, there seems…
By Charlotte Smith Last week, after the waters receded from Hurricane Florence, major geological damage was assessed at the Elizabethtown City Cemetery. Pat DeVane, Assistant…
For those needing disaster items, they can be piked up at the former Paul H. Sessoms building located at 108 Cypress Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337.…
RALEIGH – The state’s work on Hurricane Florence is shifting from emergency response to recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, but North Carolinians need to remain…
Erin Smith UPDATE: Residents in Bladen County can go to the Department of Social Services and complete an application to receive replacement food stamps. Those…
By Nancy Olsen, Bladen County Cooperative Extension Do you get eaten up in the evenings by thousands of blood-sucking mosquitoes? Do you fear going deaf…
The Cape Fear River is beginning to fall in Bladen County. The river is expected to drop below flood stage at the William O. Huske…
Descendants of Cornelius and Lucy Cain will conduct a family reunion on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. The reunion will be held at…
First things first. Tiger Woods did not win $10 million Sunday. He did win the Tour Championship and $1.62 million. Justin Rose was the FedEx Cup…