The drafting and signing of Clarkton native Sincere Smith with the New York Yankees accounted for four of bladenonline’s most viewed sports stories of 2018.…
Posts published in December 2018
1673 – Regular mail service begins between NY & Boston. 1721 – General Washington raises Continental Union Flag 1797 – Albany replaces New York City…
By Erin Smith The Dan McCready campaign on Sunday submitted a written request to the NC State Board of Elections asking they issue 48 subpoenas…
By Erin Smith A former Elizabethtown doctor and his assistant were indicted in federal court in December for a pill mill they were operating in…
By Erin Smith A little over one year after a shooting in Kelly, a Wilmington man is scheduled to return to Bladen County Superior Court…
By Erin Smith Industrial hemp may gain in popularity as a crop in North Carolina thanks to passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018.…
Don’t put it off any longer! Make it your new year’s resolution to enroll at Bladen Community College in a program designed to help adult…
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students at Bladen Community College have received educational scholarships through the James B. Collins BLET Endowed Scholarship. The James B.…
by Erin Smith A company in Alabama is recalling 11,664 pounds of poultry and sausage products due to the possibility the products could be contaminated…
The championship season of East Bladen’s girls basketball team topped the Bladen sports stories in the first three months of the year. Coach Patty Evers’…
Raleigh — Doris Schweriner Silvers, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Saturday, December 29. She was born December 8, 1925 in Philadelphia.…
Time to bid farewell to 2018. Hope it was a good year for all, always some ups and downs, hopefully more ups than downs. Whatever, 2019 is just…
1776 – Rhode Island establishes wage & price controls to curb inflation: Limit is 70 cents a day for carpenters, 42 cents for tailors. 1781…
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC Social Security is here to help secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and…
Three triathlons have been announced for the Spring at White Lake. Saturday, April 27th, will find White Lake welcoming hundreds of athletes that will be…
The holiday season continues for some and for others, it’s back to a regular routine…with a break for New Year’s Day on Tuesday… Looking back,…
Contributed WILMINGTON – Junior Patience Ward scored 8 of her team-high 15 points during a 16-9 fourth quarter surge that rallied East Bladen to a…
Contributed BLADENBORO – Sophmore Shyron Adams drained a 3-point shot with 11 seconds remaining that lifted West Bladen to a 77-73 victory over East Bladen…
1835 – Georgia gold rush forces the Cherokees to move across the Mississippi River. 1854 – Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co., 1st in US, incorporated in…
Contributed Vaisala, the global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, including comprehensive lightning data, has developed the capability to distinguish cloud-to-ground lightning strokes that contain…
Contributed RALEIGH – This year, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality continued its work to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians. From…
Contributed BLADENBORO – Burly J’vian McCray pumped in 24 points to lead West Brunswick to a 70-53 victory over West Bladen Friday in the Adidas…
Contributed BLADENBORO – The First Flight Nighthawks poured in seventeen 3-point baskets Friday in an 88-49 victory over East Bladen Friday in the Adidas Christmas…
Contributed WILMINGTON – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles built a 22-10 halftime lead then survived a fourth quarter Wilmington Ashley rally to claim a 44-40 victory…
Frustrating to read and hear our state and federal leaders quibble and quarrel about current issues…State issues mostly related to Bladen County and the election of…
Elizabethtown welcomed a new business…Bladen Feed and Seed. Bladen County saw three candidates file for District Court Judge…Jerry Jolly, Bill Gore and Wayne Long. Cape…
Contributed “Serving on state boards and commissions requires dedication and I appreciate these appointees stepping up to help us move North Carolina forward,” Gov. Cooper…
Contributed In the U.S. alone, there are 10 million car accidents every year, and the tense moments following a car accident, even a minor one,…
BladenOnline.com readers have requested us to hold a Bladen’s Best of the Best contest so they can vote on their favorite people, places, and services in…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper sent a letter to the two major political party chairs requesting nominations for the State Board of Elections by close of business…
By Erin Smith The NC State Board of Elections and Ethics announced on Friday they will not certify the election results of the 9th District…
By Erin Smith A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on South Poplar Street in Elizabethtown on December 9th passed away recently and the Elizabethtown…
By Faye M. Boyne The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued an updated listing of road closures in Bladen County. They are as follows:…
By Erin Smith A fire in White Oak claimed a building that was once used many years ago as a dairy barn, according to one…
By Erin Smith Several new developments have taken place on Friday morning in the investigation into voter fraud in the 9th Congressional District race. A court order…
Raleigh, NC — North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes has released the following statement: “The North Carolina Republican Party has encouraged the Mark Harris campaign to take…
The Bladen County Public Library in Elizabethtown will host a poetry workshop on Saturday, January 5, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Bladen County…
By Erin Smith An Elizabethtown man who is facing a charge of arson is scheduled to be in court on Monday, January 7, 2019, according…
Raleigh, NC — North Carolina Republican Party Vice-Chairman Michele Nix has released the following statement: “The North Carolina Republican Party would like to thank our four State…
Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church presents their annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza December 31, 2018, coordinated by Dr. Katrina Boykin. The musical…
Holiday traffic is bumper-to-bumper, and not just on the interstate….and most restaurants are very busy. Just enough ‘wet stuff’ to cause serious traffic issues. Patience, Lord,…
WILMINGTON – Wilmington Hoggard rode a 19-7 fourth quarter surge to a 41-29 victory over the East Bladen girls in the opening round of the…
BLADENBORO – Junior C.J. Settles poured in 23 of his 26 points in the second half as Scotland pulled away for an 81-59 victory over…
1732 – 1st known ad for “Poor Richards Almanack” (Pennsylvania Gazette) 1832 – John C. Calhoun becomes 1st VP to resign (differences with President Jackson)…
BLADENBORO – Senior Jace McKenney scored 6 of his game-high 26 points during an 8-0 fourth-quarter run that carried South Brunswick to a 38-34 victory…
By Dora Brogdon A familiar business in Elizabethtown is getting a new owner and new name. The business will be called Bladen Express Lube and…
By Erin Smith Now that the Christmas holiday has passed, many residents are beginning to remove the colorful decorations and preparing to dispose of their…
By Erin Smith Two Bladen County residents will be back in the courtroom in January. The next session of Bladen County Superior Court Case Management…
By Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Police Department is actively seeking the whereabouts of a suspect wanted in an early December shooting. According to Lt. D.…
By Erin Smith The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in locating a man wanted for the distribution of drugs. Bladen County Chief Deputy…
By Charlotte Smith Many children in the United States had new cell phone at the top of their Christmas wish list this year. Now Christmas…
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. – The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. FEMA continues working with North…
By Erin Smith As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we pause to take a look back at the year 2018. The year…
By Charlotte Smith The winter holiday season is not a happy time of year for many. The celebrations such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year…
By Erin Smith Area offices and agencies have announced their New Year’s holiday schedules. All banks are closed on Tuesday, January 1, in observance of the…
Love this time of the year, between Christmas and New Years. Less pressure on schedule, at least at the Hester household. Enjoy friends and family…
1814 – Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last commodore Daniel Patterson’s make-shift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson’s…
Three of Bladen County’s varsity basketball teams resume their seasons Thursday as holiday basketball tournaments kick-off at West Bladen and Hoggard High School in Wilmington.…
Contributed During a government shutdown, agencies that have funds appropriated in prior years that are carried forward can continue to serve customers until that money…
By Erin Smith For many, with the joy of Christmas morning also comes the need for returning gifts. The National Retail Federation (NRF) says about…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation has received a $1,385 grant to help pay for art therapy classes and supplies for cancer patients…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on Election Fraud Secrecy: “Disturbing allegations of election fraud in the 9th Congressional District race are…
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and…
By Erin Smith While for many folks Christmas has come and gone, and today marks the day when people return those unwanted or mis-sized gifts.…
Hope your Christmas Day was good. Very good for our family….Time together, sharing gifts and tales and delicious food….One couple missing, out of state visiting,…
1773 – Expulsion of tea ships from Philadelphia. 1799 – George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as “1st in war, 1st in peace…
East Bladen grad Chris Cromartie played in ten games on the defensive line for the Campbell University Camels during the 2018 season. Cromartie was credited…
West Bladen grad Brandon Council started the first three games of the 2018 season for the Akron University Zips before being sidelined for the remainder…
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL….. Up early, checking on Santa…..had not arrived….but I have high hopes. Thinking back to Christmases…long, long ago. Tree fresh out of…
352 – 1st definite date Christmas was celebrated on December 25th. 1492 – Christopher Columbus’ flagship the Santa Maria runs aground and sinks on the…
Elizabethtown’s Cade Hancock, a senior at Harrells Christian Academy, has signed a letter of intent to play golf next season at the University of…
There will be many travelers on the highways and byways this Christmas. There are roads closed in Bladen County. Following is an update from Ms.…
Seasonable weather with plenty of sunshine through Wednesday, including a beautiful Christmas Day! Another storm system expected to affect the area Thursday night through Friday…
By Charlotte Smith On the search for a great gift, I went to Pinterest. I found some great recipes. A recipe I found included one…
By James Allan Francis Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in…
By Chris Denny Lord Jesus, this year I have been reflecting on the impact one life can make. Yes, I’m mindful of your life and how…
On Wednesday, Governor Cooper convened the first-ever North Carolina Climate Change Interagency Council meeting. The governor discussed North Carolina’s commitment to fighting climate change and…
Here comes Santa Clause, here comes Santa Clause right down Santa Clause Lane……The stout man in the red suit is on his way, with a sleigh…
1814 – Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies. 1849 – First great…
Over $2,000 was raised in The Bladen Journal Empty Stocking Fund. These funds help needy families enjoy a fruitful Christmas. Bladen County announced that building…
NFL scores from yesterday: Titans 25 – Redskins 16 Ravens 22 – Chargers 10 Full slate of games today Interesting article related to Chargers QB,…
1776 – Continental Congress negotiates a war loan of $181,500 from France. 1783 – US General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of…
RALEIGH – Elizabethtown’s Larrell Murchison received two awards at the 2018 North Carolina State football awards banquet. The East Bladen graduate won the Carey Brewbaker…
By Charlotte Smith Our local firefighters distribute information all year long informing our communities about different dangers. The holiday season is no exception. We found…
Winter has officially arrived, as of yesterday. Sunrise this AM was 7:17 and sunset at 5:07 PM, or 9 hours and 50 minutes of daylight.…
January and February are the best months to buy. Forget the “experts” who warn you shouldn’t try to time the market. A recent study from…
Contributed Friends of Carletta Stephens are asking for help this holiday season. Carletta Stephens who is hospitalized and fighting a Chronic Heart disease. Stephens needs a heart…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC NAACP State Conference and six branches of the NC NAACP representing voters from across the state today filed suit in the…
1775 – Continental navy organized with 7 ships. 1807 – US Congress passes Embargo Act and President Thomas Jefferson signs into law. Prohibits American ships…
WILMINGTON – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles will open play Thursday in the 25th Annual Leon Brogden Holiday Tournament at Hoggard High School. Coach Patty Evers’…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 40 new appointments to various North Carolina boards and commissions. “Serving on state boards and commissions requires dedication and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The Trafficking Victims Protection…
USDA launched the second and final round of trade mitigation payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign…
A small church in Bladen County was damaged in November by gunfire. The marks left by the shot gun shells on the building of Sweet…
BLADEN COUNTY PROPERTY TAX 2019 LISTING NOTICE 2019 For 2019, ALL persons who own or control personal property,…
The 2018 property taxes on real estate and personal property will be delinquent if not paid on or before Monday, January 7, 2019. Payment must…
Political stories end differently when the truth comes out. In this season of peace, hope and joy Bladen County and North Carolina are in heated…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 1029, Bipartisan State Board Changes. Gov. Cooper shared the following veto message: “North Carolinians demand that elections should be…
DEQ extends Chemours proposed consent order comment period to Jan. 7
State environmental officials have extended the public comment period for a proposed consent order between the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours…