MOUNT OLIVE- East Bladen grads Eian and Ethan Hines turned in strong performances Saturday to help their Mount Olive track and field team win the…
Posts published in March 2019
March Madness continues. #1 Virginia 80 – Purdue 75 (overtime) #3 Texas Tech 75 – #1 Gonzaga 68 Today (Sunday) 2:20 PM #2 Kentucky vs…
Photos contributed by Mary Bell WHITEVILLE- West Bladen’s boys tied for first place with Whiteville in a 3-way Three Rivers Conference track and field meet…
1736 – Bellevue Hospital founded in a New York City almshouse – 1st public hospital in the US. 1850 – US population hits 23,191,876 (Black…
By Erin Smith A bright sunny morning in Ammon was punctuated with the chugs and hisses of hit and miss engines and the sounds of…
First Baptist Church of Bladenboro located at 500 S. Main Street in Bladenboro will be having a “Journey” Easter event program on April 21st. The…
Each week we present an historical place in Bladen County. This week we present South River Presbyterian Church. South River Presbyterian Church is a historic…
East Bladen High School boy’s basketball team won the North Carolina Class 3A State Championship with a 63-54 victory over West Caldwell. Leon Cromartie was…
Columbus County Disaster Response (CCDR), a local tax-exempt organization that focuses on disaster preparation and recovery will host the second annual Columbus County Hurricane Expo…
By Erin Smith A Robeson County Sheriff’s Deputy who was struck by a pick up truck early Friday morning was reported to have suffered a concussion and…
Heartbreak for UNC fans. NCAA Sweet 16 action: #5 Auburn 93 – #1 UNC 80 #1 Duke 75 – # 4 Virginia Tech 73 Schedule…
Clarkton’s Kayla Thompson participated in the Salem Glenn CC “Challenge At The Glen” held this week in Clemmons. Thompson shot 83-73-78=234 to finish in 24th…
BLADENBORO – Sophmore Taylor West pitched a 7-hitter and struck out ten batters to lead West Bladen to a 13-10 Three Rivers Conference jayvee softball…
BLADENBORO – Freshman lefthander Kaiden Stanley struck out 13 batters and pitched 5.2 innings of no-hit ball as West Bladen defeated Fairmont 4-2 in Three…
WHITEVILLE- East Bladen rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to defeat Whiteville 12-5 Friday in Three Rivers Conference jayvee baseball action. The Wolfpack scored 5…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, www.kenarmphoto.com WHITEVILLE – A 4-run second-inning rally propelled Whiteville to a 6-4 Three Rivers Conference softball victory over East Bladen Friday…
BLADENBORO – Senior Conner Brisson batted 3-4 and knocked in 3 runs to lead West Bladen to a 10-4 Three Rivers Conference softball victory over…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, www.kenarmphoto.com WHITEVILLE – Senior Dylan Lawson and junior Jake Harwood combined to pitch a one-hitter and strikeout 11 batters as Whiteville…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen exploded for six runs in the fifth inning and went on to defeat Fairmont 9-3 Friday night in Three Rivers Conference…
1822 – Congress combines East & West Florida into Florida Territory. 1842 – Ether used as an anesthetic for 1st time by Dr. Crawford Long…
RALEIGH – April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through…
The Emereau:Bladen Board of Director’s will meet on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Emereau:Bladen Charter School, 995…
By Erin Smith A proposed bill aimed at curbing gun violence in North Carolina is now being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee in the NC…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to five boards and commissions. “I appreciate these appointees serving on North Carolina boards and commissions to help…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jim Risch (R-ID), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced bipartisan…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Freshman Maya McDonald scored both goals Thursday night to lead East Bladen to a 2-0 non-conference girls soccer victory over Scotland. Junior Sydney…
By Jefferson Weaver Had she been any more grateful for the simple little thing I did, the lady would have embarrassed me. I promised not…
By Erin Smith Elizabethtown officials are waiting on notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding repairs to the damages that occurred to the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to address contamination from chemicals containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS Detection Act…
By Erin Smith During the recent Cape Fear Council-Boy Scouts of America Council Recognition Banquet held on March 14th, 2019, Walter Bullard was recognized as…
By Erin Smith A Robeson County Sheriff’s Deputy was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured on Highway 301 early Friday morning while directing traffic,…
LUMBERTON – Students in Robeson County are working to promote better driver habits – practices they hope will save lives. The students are members of Robeson County…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), James Lankford (R-OK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit the transfer…
By Dr. Mike Walden Economics sometimes suffers from a bad image. Economists are famous for disagreeing over public policies. Economics has its own language which…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Laura Davisson pitched a one-hitter and struck out 8 batters to lead Elizabethtown to a 16-0 non-conference softball victory over Emereau Charter Tuesday.…
WHITEVILLE – Unbeaten Whiteville defeated West Bladen 9-0 Thursday in Three Rivers Conference boys tennis action. Singles: Bridger Warlick (W) defeated Jose Hernandez Osorio (WB) 6-1,…
NAKINA – Coleman Tatum pitched a 3-hitter and struck out 11 batters to lead Elizabethtown to a 14-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference baseball victory over…
NCAA results from Thursday night action: Gonzago 72 – Florida State 58 Purdue 63 – Tennessee 49 Texas Tech 63 – Michigan 44 Virginia 53…
TAR HEEL – Lee Barnes pitched a complete game 9-hitter and struck out 7 batters to lead Clarkton School of Discovery to a 16-4 Waccamaw…
1806 – Construction is authorized off the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, becoming the first United States federal highway. 1848 –…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s Eagles won their fourth consecutive match Thursday with an 8-1 Three Rivers Conference boys tennis victory over Fairmont. Singles: Jay McGill…
NAKINA – Laura Davisson pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 15 batters Thursday to lead Elizabethtown to a 7-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference softball victory…
BLADENBORO – Rylee Chadwick pitched a complete-game 6-hitter and struck out 11 batters to lead Bladenboro to a key 5-3 Waccamaw Middle School Conference softball…
TAR HEEL – Karli Priest, Lena Trinidad and Maddie Taylor combined to pitch a one-hitter as Clarkton School of Discovery defeated Tar Heel 13-2 Thursday…
By Dora Brogdon This Friday and Saturday will be marking the 27th annual Old Fashioned Planter’s Day event which set to be held at the…
Contributed Bladen Community College has placed 8th in the nation out of 423 schools and second in the state of North Carolina for its online…
By Erin Smith The court date for the driver who is accused of damaging the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kelly is set for May…
Over 30 individuals recently participated in a new and unique training program at Bladen Community College called “Working Smart: Soft Skills for Workplace Success”. The…
Contributed KERNERSVILLE: Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 92, Employment First for North Carolinians with Disabilities, to increase opportunities for fair wages, employment,…
A faulty alarm sensor caused the fire alarm to activate on Thursday afternoon at West Bladen High School. According to Bladen County Schools social media,…
We support teachers and are championing the changes our education system needs, but I cannot support protests that force schools to close. The protest organizers…
Burgaw, N.C. – Four County EMC is once again partnering with local educators to bring learning to life through the Bright Ideas education grant program.…
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) delivered 19,515 pounds of unused prescription medications to a state-approved incinerator on Wednesday, March…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rob Portman (R-OH), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Tammy Duckworth…
The North Carolina Community Foundation is pleased to announce the NCCF Disaster Relief & Resilience Scholarship for students in the Bladen County area. This scholarship opportunity…
By Erin Smith A Wake County Judge has sent North Carolina’s Constitutional Amendment for Voter ID to be reviewed by a three judge panel. Judge…
By Charlotte Smith There are hundreds of cases in Bladen County of damaged homes and property due to Hurricane Florence. Some residents have reported being…
Contributed The East Bladen Booster Club has an annual Reverse Raffle Dinner every year. This year the Reverse Raffle Dinner will be held this Saturday,…
Galeed Baptist Church of Bladenboro has announced their schedule for services for Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. The services will take place as follows: Sunrise…
Contributed The East Bladen FFA Eagle 1 team competed in the Area 7 Envirothon competition on March 21, 2019. Out of 27 competing schools, the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times. The Family Farmer Relief Act of…
Bladen County Solid Waste has announced their hours of operation for Friday, April 19th – Good Friday: All convenience sites will be operating on their…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, K-9 Unit, and North Carolina Probation and Parole conducted a probation search at the residence of Laquile Davis…
Elizabethtown – The Baldwin Branch Male Chorus will be celebrating their 48th Anniversary Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. There will be several vocalists…
Fellowship Bible Church 2503 Waddell St. Elizabethtown, N.C. April 20th Items for sale to include microwave,computer,electric organ, vacuum cleaner,air purifier,along with kitchen,bath and home decor.…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen swept a boys tennis double-header from West Columbus Wednesday by identical scores of 7-2 and 7-2 in Three Rivers Conference action.…
DUE WEST, SC – West Bladen grad Trevor Lesane slammed a double and batted 3-4 with a run batted in and 3 runs scored as…
LAURINBURG – The Emereau Aviators defeated Christ the Cornerstone 21-3 Friday in middle school softball action. The game was stopped after 3 innings on the…
I am a pack rat….love sports at all levels and have stored up many memories, some I forget about ’til I look through old records, programs…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Ashley Hardin poured in a ‘Hat Trick’ plus one of 4 goals Wednesday night to lead East Bladen to a 9-0 Three…
1797 – Nathaniel Briggs of New Hampshire patents a washing machine. 1845 – Mexico drops diplomatic relations with US. 1866 – 1st ambulance goes into…
Contributed by Go FundMe Page Men and Women United for Youth and Families, CDC (MWUYF) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Delco, NC…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide free, accessible legal assistance for seniors…
In an open letter sent to BladenOnline.com, Minuteman Food Mart thanked customers for raising money to support Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). According to the Mayo…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. Amidst ever increasing numbers of robocall…
Contributed But over half oppose the Popular Vote Interstate Compact RALEIGH, NC – The latest statewide Civitas Poll found that 43 percent of likely voters would…
LORIS,SC – South Columbus edged West Bladen by six strokes (369-375) in the Three Rivers Conference golf match Monday at Diamondback Golf Club. East Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown exploded for 9 runs in the third inning to snap a 3-3 tie and propel the Cougars to a 14-3 non-conference middle…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated West Bladen 8-0 Wednesday night in Three Rivers Conference girls soccer action. The Lady Knights, now 3-2 in league play and…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen Disaster Recovery Team met on Tuesday morning to discuss progress made on repairing storm damaged homes and plans to continue…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office announced arrests and persons wanted by the Narcotics Unit on Wednesday morning. Individuals involved with heroin, cocaine,…
Many families face the problem of disposing of prescription medication and non prescription medication after the passing of a loved one. As our society ages…
Giorgio Boussias of Elizabethtown and Phillip Smoak of Garland finished third in Men/ Regular Tees/Flight 1 play in a one-day, four-ball tournament at Hasentree in…
1997 ProCraft 180 18′ bass boat with trailer 150 HP Mercury motor Minnkota trolling motor with 80 lb thrust Re-carpeted and seats reupholstered $3,000 Call…
North Carolinians struggling to pay heating costs have until March 29 to apply for help. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has $11 million in funding available to…
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 22, 2019) — Wild turkey season runs April 13 through May 11 this year, preceded by a youth-only turkey season from April 6…
ROSE HILL, N.C., March 27, 2019 – Duplin Winery, the largest winery in the South, has been named the official wine of Monday After the Masters…
The Southeastern Fellowship Senior Golf Association played at Scotch Meadows Golf Club on March 26th with 49 members participating. The winning team with a score…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, KenArmPhoto.com ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Spencer Scott and sophmore Zach Meares teamed up to pitch a 3-hitter and strikeout 5 batters as East…
Softball Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, KenArmPhoto.com ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Kayleigh Raynor pitched a complete-game 5-hitter and struck out ten batters to lead East Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen scored 3 runs in the fourth inning to edge West Bladen 9-8 in Three Rivers Conference jayvee softball action Tuesday. Adrienne…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen exploded for nine first inning runs en route to a 15-7 Three Rivers Conference jayvee baseball victory over West Bladen Tuesday.…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong, KenArmPhoto.com CLARKTON – Nakina defeated Clarkton School of Discovery 6-1 Tuesday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference baseball action. The Blue Devils scored…
CLARKTON – Nakina defeated Clarkton School of Discovery 6-1 Tuesday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference baseball action. The Blue Devils scored in the third inning.…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will meet Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8:00 a.m. Small Auditorium at the Powell-Melvin Agriculture Center located at…
Elizabethtown Baptist Church excited to be hosting the Greatest Hits Live Tour on April 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. in our Christian Activity Center. We…
Read an interesting article recently…a head shaving event in Kinston, actually it is the 8th annual. It will be held Monday evening, 5-8 p.m. Last…
1794 – The United States Government establishes a permanent navy and authorizes the building of six frigates. 1855 – Abraham Gesner patents kerosene. 1863 –…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after voting against the “Green New Deal”: “The Green New Deal is an absurdly…