ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophmore Kayleigh Raynor pitched a 2-hit shutout and struck out eight batters to lead East Bladen to a 10-0 Three Rivers Conference softball…
Posts published in April 2019
BLADENBORO – Freshman Peyton Duncan pitched a 5-hitter and struck out 12 batters to lead South Columbus to an 11-4 Three Rivers Conference softball victory…
Clarkton’s Kayla Thompson failed to qualify Tuesday for the U.S. Women’s Open. Thompson, playing in a double qualifying round in Springfield, Virginia, shot 38-38=76 in…
1822 – John Phillips becomes 1st mayor of Boston. 1841 – First emigrant wagon train leaves Independence, Missouri, for California. 1873 – 1st US postal…
Income tax relief for families, franchise tax relief for businesses Budget modernizes sales tax in response to Wayfair ruling on online sales Extends…
By: Dora Brogdon This week a cute one to two year old male dog mix named Sam has been chosen to be Pet of the…
Staff report The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is an organization created by the United States Congress for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, Vice/Narcotics Unit, K-9 Unit, and the North Carolina Probation and Parole Searches yielded multiple arrests and charges in April according…
Contributed The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is pleased to bring a great slate of webinars and seminars for the month of…
The 2019 Thundering Herd series of nine hole tournaments starts Thursday, May 2 at Vineyard Golf. The Thundering Herd is a 9 hole Captain’s Choice…
Henry Pate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chip Pate, formerly of Elizabethtown, participated in the Tar Heel Youth Golf Association Sapona Junior Open April 27-28…
Contributed As business leaders in the State of North Carolina, we know firsthand that a strong workforce is essential to North Carolina’s economy. We also…
Contributed RALEIGH: Gov. Roy Cooper today received from the U.S. Small Business Administration a disaster declaration for business owners in Durham County that suffered damages following…
131 organizations across six states to receive grants supporting early childhood literacy and STEM programming CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy announced today it is awarding…
By Charlotte Smith There is a new store in town. Some say it’s going to be out of this world. Kessel Run Comics a new…
By Charlotte Smith Last week, Valeria Peacock McKoy, Interim Director of Bladen County Board of Elections said early voting was off to a busy start.…
The Bladen County Education Foundation is gearing up for some good natured fun with their annual Jail-A-Thon. Bladen County Educational Foundation’s Jail-A-Thon is an event…
NC House of Representatives rolled out their first proposal of the budget for the coming fiscal year last night (Monday). Long way from a final document. …
TAR HEEL – A 6-run sixth-inning propelled Clarkton School of Discovery to a 12-6 victory over Tar Heel Monday in the opening round of the…
TAR HEEL – Maddie Taylor pitched a 4-hitter and struck out six to lead Clarkton School of Discovery to a 23-2 victory over Tar Heel…
1789 – George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America. 1803 – Chancellor Robert Livingston and James Monroe sign…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP)…
Contributed CHECKING STATION Whiteville, NC – On April 27, 2019, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with neighboring law enforcement agencies to conduct a checking…
Contributed Rescheduled meeting information as announced at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29 The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a specially called session…
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County has weathered a lot of storms and disasters. The county’s local emergency services team, lead by Bradley Kinlaw, has always…
Contributed With graduation season nearly upon us, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Entry-Level Jobs as well as…
1813 – 1st US Rubber patent granted to Jacob F Hummel. 1845 – Macon B Allen & Robert Morris Jr. are 1st African Americans to…
Had the pleasure of spending a little time cruising portions of Bladen County that I seldom visit recently. Most fields are prepared for planting. Farmers…
CENTRAL, S.C. – East Bladen High graduate Eian Hines won the Conference Carolinas long jump championship and broke the Mount Olive school record Friday. Hines,…
HICKORY – West Bladen grad Trevor Lesane slugged a 2-run homer in Erskine’s final regular-season game but his Flying Feet dropped a 15-14 ten-inning decision…
As I grow older, I am spending much more time at doctor offices and at funerals. 4 way stops and round-a-bouts are replacing stop lights. Not…
LAURINNBURG – East Bladen grad Lexi Dawson closed out her St. Andrews softball career with a .327 batting average, 32 hits, 7 doubles and a…
By Charlotte Smith Many folks in the county work hard throughout the year to raise money for the fight against cancer. Businesses, churches, civic groups…
1635 – Virginia Governor John Harvey accused of treason and removed from office. 1818 – US President James Monroe proclaims naval disarmament on Great Lakes…
By Charlotte Smith It’s time to stop child abuse. April is Child Abuse Awareness month and many in Bladen County have participated in some way…
Contributed Come out Class of 1983 and let’s enjoy some food, music and fellowship. We would love for all classmates to participate in celebrating because…
Contributed Women’s Day will be observed at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, May 19th at 11:00 am. Reverend Dr. Pearly Hoskins and Tabernacle…
The White Lake community was preparing for the Water Festival which was scheduled for May 12-13. Bladen County officials announced that there were 37 construction…
By Charlotte Smith Celebrating communities is not a past time. Kelly Spring Fest organized by Kelly Fire Department, Station 56, held on the last Saturday…
Check yesterday’s Thoughts for a list of activities in Bladen, today, and add a few. The N.C. Interscholastic Cycling League Mountain Bike Race, a 2…
1805 – US Marines attack shores of Tripoli. 1838 – Fire destroys half of Charleston. 1865 – Steamboat “USS Sultana” explodes in the Mississippi River,…
WHITEVILLE – Two Whiteville men were arrested Friday morning following a three-month investigation, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice-Narcotics Unit.…
West Bladen’s Chad Garner and Wyatt Bordeaux have been named to the All-Three Rivers Conference Golf Team. Garner had the third best overall scoring average…
State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced today the launch of a publicly accessible website, www.schoolfinance.nc.gov, to provide better financial transparency for North Carolina’s public schools. Developed…
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:00…
Contributed by Alex Granados This morning, the North Carolina House discussed its education budget plan, which covers a lot of prominent issues discussed so far this…
By Dr. Mike Walden As a nation, we’re now engaged in a new version of a debate I’ve heard many times in my 68 years…
By Charlotte Smith A log jam from underneath the US Highway 701 bridge across the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown has more work to be…
Wilmington, N.C. – North Carolina Ports made history Monday by welcoming its first-ever 12,000 TEU vessel to the Port of Wilmington. The ship, Kota Pekarang, is…
By Dora Brogdon This Saturday will have three events for Bladen residents; The Annual Kelly Spring Fest,The Bladen County Relay for Life, and Child Abuse…
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit Makes Multiple Arrests The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit has completed multiple investigations into the sale and…
Contributed CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today appealed a recent order by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) requiring extremely expensive and disruptive…
Contributed Students at Columbus Charter School competed in a high intensity, NASCAR-inspired academic skills competition on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The competition – named “FASTAR”…
A local support group is set to meet in May. The Compassionate Friends is a self-help group for parents whose children have died- at any…
Contributed CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Toby Webb Coach of the Year…
Contributed Following the release of the N.C. House of Representatives education budget proposal, State Superintendent Mark Johnson released the following statement: “While we are only…
Contributed Overview: A cold front will move through today and bring a round of strong thunderstorms this afternoon/evening. High pressure will follow bringing plenty of…
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The Town of Elizabethtown cemetery on North Queen Street was damaged due to the amount of rainfall the town received during Hurricane Florence. Repairing the…
DUBLIN – Work will start this summer on constructing a roundabout where N.C. 41 and N.C. 410 cross outside Dublin, thanks to a newly signed…
Thanks to all who participated in any way with the 2 recent annual fundraisers for Bladen We Care, Gala and golf tournament. Both very successful. Yesterday’s…
By Charlotte Smith Lu Mil Vineyard showcased the Lewis & Clark Circus on Thursday evening on their grounds in Dublin. The tickets sold fast. Standing…
East Bladen’s Abbie Cross was named to the Touchstone Energy Diamond Beach Softball Invitational’s All-Tournament team. The Lady Eagle junior cracked five hits that included…
East Bladen’s Shy Pone was named to the Bulldog Baseball Easter Tournament’s All-Tournament team. Pone cracked 3 hits in 10 at-bats in the Eagles three…
West Bladen’s Nolan Bryant was named to the Bulldog Baseball Easter Tournament’s All-Tournament. Bryant belted 4 hits in 9 at-bats in the Knights’ 3 games…
1607 – Jamestown expedition makes first landing in America at a place named Cape Henry, in what would become Virginia, but they quickly depart for…
By Dora Brogdon Everyone at some point has owned a dog or a cat, whether they knew a friend or family member that owned one.…
Fifty-three teams comprised of 212 players participated in the 30th Annual Bladen We Care Byron Gooden Golf Tournament held Thursday at Vineyard Golf at White…
Kenneth Armstrong photos ELIZABETHTOWN – The Astros walked off with a 5-4 victory over the Athletics Wednesday night. The Athletics rallied to tie the game…
Kenneth Armstrong photos ELIZABETHTOWN – Garrett Dunham pitched a no-hitter Wednesday night to lead the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Cubs in Elizabethtown…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen County special election is off to a busy start for early voting according to Bladen County Elections Interim Director, Valeria…
The State Board of Education will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, April 30 – May 1, for its bi-annual planning and work session. The board will convene Tuesday at noon and meet…
Contributed Washington, D.C. — The Washington, D.C. and North Carolina offices of the Ninth Congressional District of North Carolina are open to serve the people of…
Contributed RALEIGH — As the weather turns warmer and many North Carolinians make travel plans for the Summer months, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture…
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper used a round-table discussion with rural hospital executives Wednesday to raise pressure on Republican lawmakers…
By Jefferson Weaver A newspaper office is a living, breathing thing during the week. People are coming and going; phones ring; the scanner blares a…
Over 200 golfers teed off today at The Vineyard golf course at White Lake. 31 teams played in the morning and 20 more in the…
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County Emergency Services, Elizabethtown Fire Department and Elizabethtown Police Department were dispatched to Walmart in Elizabethtown Thursday afternoon in reference to…
PUBLIC NOTICE THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE WHITE LAKE TOWN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.…
New Judges Will Serve Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Sampson, Randolph, Hoke and Moore Counties RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has appointed three new judges to serve Duplin, Jones,…
Today is a big day for the Annual Bladen We Care Golf Tournament, the biggest source of revenue for the not-for-profit organization. Only two events…
SHALLOTTE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 10-0 Wednesday in the fifth-place game of the Touchstone Energy Diamond Beach Softball Invitational tournament. Marissa Ivey slammed a…
SHALLOTTE – Northwest Guilford pounded out 12 hits en route to a 14-3 victory over East Bladen Wednesday in the Touchstone Energy Diamond Beach Softball…
1684 – A patent was granted for the thimble. 1846 – The Mexican-American War ignited as a result of disputes over claims to Texas boundaries.…
Trees clean air and water, slow climate change, ease poverty and hunger, prevent species loss and feed the human soul. An Arbor Day celebration is…
Have outdated or unused medications? Need to safely dispose of syringes and other sharp objects used in administering medication? Three drug stores in Bladen County…
Public Notice The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting Regarding a Preliminary FY 2019-20 Budget at 9am on Wednesday, May 1,…
The forecast for this weekend in Bladen County calls for perfect weather for outside events according to a lot of outdoor enthusiast. Brown’s Creek Bike…
Phase II construction of the downtown revitalization project started in Elizabethtown at the end of March 2019. Many have noticed the work ahead signs lined…
This weekend, the human voice is the featured instrument as the UNCW Department of Music presents a two-night celebration featuring selections from popular operas and…
The SFSGA April 23 Tournament was played at Deercroft Golf Course with 60 players participating. The winning team, with a score of 55 was Sandy…
State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced today that the state is the recipient of a $2 million federal grant to aid continued recovery efforts from hurricanes…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Last week, Cooper vetoed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, choosing to stand with the campaign cash of anti-life extremist groups…
Don’t be left out. The Lewis and Clark Circus is coming to Lu Mil Vineyard. Denise Bridgers, with Lu Mil Vineyard, said the event is…
This event has been canceled according to Earnestine Keaton. We did reach out for the reason behind the cancelation, but answer returned. The Cape Fear…
A computer repairman I am not. Having issues! Voting begins today in the Special Primary for the 9th U.S. Congressional District. Early voting in Bladen County is…
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear rallied for 4 runs in the sixth inning to defeat West Bladen 6-5 Tuesday in the Bulldog Baseball Easter Tournament at…
SHALLOTTE – Richmond County slugged four home runs and senior Greyson Way pitched a one-hitter as the Lady Raiders defeated East Bladen 18-0 Tuesday in…
FAYETTEVILLE – Senior Chandler Williford slugged a 2-run, walk-off home run to lift Midway to a 5-4 victory over East Bladen Tuesday in the fifth-place…
1704 – “Boston News-Letter” 1st successful newspaper in US, forms. 1800 – US Library of Congress establishes with $5,000 allocation. 1833 – Jacob & George…