Today is National Overdose Awareness Day. We want to take a moment to remember those community members from Bladen County who lost their lives to…
Posts published in August 2019
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the 11AM Update is Hurricane Dorian has winds at 150mph and the track has again shifted further…
Peyton Fell a senior at East Bladen High School has the singing talent. This weekend Peyton will head to Raleigh to audition for the ABC…
The final Thundering herd was held Thursday at Vineyard Golf. The winning team, with a score of 9 under par was Rich Glenn and son,…
Here are Three Rivers Conference and area football scores from games played Friday, Aug. 30″ Three Rivers Conference Clinton 43, East Bladen 16 North Brunswick…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown edged Williams Township 2-1 on Thursday in the Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls soccer opener for both schools at Bladen County Park.…
CERRO GORDO– Bladenboro defeated West Columbus 4-1 on Thursday in the Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls’ soccer opener for both schools. Brookee Singletary fired in…
LELAND – North Brunswick raced to an early 28-0 lead en route to a 54-14 nonconference football victory over West Bladen on Friday night. Junior…
CLINTON – Clinton’s ground attack piled up 395 yards to lead the Dark Horses to a 43-16 nonconference victory over East Bladen Friday night. The…
1837 – Ralph Waldo Emerson gives his famous “The American Soldier” speech to Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, declares American literary…
Dates for deer hunting in Bladen County have been announced. Archery season runs September 7-27, black powder season runs September 28-October 11 and gun season…
It was announced that the Jaycee Chapter in Elizabethtown was number one in North Carolina in their population group. Bladen County unemployment for the month…
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Order 100 in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. “Due…
Labor Day weekend, for many the last summer get-a-way. Both local high school football teams lost Friday night… Clinton 43 – East Bladen 16 North…
By Charlotte Smith American Idol auditions are being held in Raleigh this weekend. Thousands are expected to be waiting in line as the doors open…
National Preparedness Month (NPM), is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. Pictured below are…
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), Celebration Recovery, Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.), and Nar-Anon Family Support Groups all have proven results for assisting addicts and their families dealing with…
By Dr. Mike Walden There’s been plenty of uncertainty recently swirling around the national economy. Trade tensions, stock market ups and downs and movements in…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured inNCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
Good afternoon, Our Chemours Fayetteville Works site recently awarded scholarships totaling $27,000 to eight area students who will study STEM fields at Fayetteville State University,…
Some have said, “Laughter is the best medicine.” It’s true: laughter is strong medicine, according to many professionals. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes…
“White Lake Clean-Up Communication” As the 2019 tourist season comes to an end, the Town of White Lake would like to invite you to participate…
Molly Evans played a key role in both Clarkton School of Discovery goals as the Lady Blue Devils rallied for a 2-1 Waccamaw Middle School…
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Columbus defeated West Bladen 2-0 on Thursday in Three Rivers Conference junior varsity volleyball action. Catherine Dowless fired in 5 service…
RED SPRINGS – East Bladen defeated Red Springs 2-0 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference junior varsity volleyball action by set scores of 25-22…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Timothy McLean raced 70 yards for a touchdown on East Bladen’s first play from scrimmage, and the Eagles never looked back en…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs defeated East Bladen 3-0 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-18, 25-22 and…
LAKE WACCAMAW- West Bladen’s unbeaten Lady Knights posted their fourth straight volleyball victory Thursday with a 3-0 Three Rivers Conference victory over East Columbus by…
A jam-packed few days just ahead … High School football this evening … West Bladen plays at North Brunswick (7 p.m.) and East Bladen travels…
ELIZABETHTOWN – West Bladen defeated East Bladen 7-2 Thursday in non-conference girls tennis action. Photos by Kenneth Armstrong Singles Autumn Brisson (WB) defeated Lily Lin…
More than 900 people have cast ballots through Thursday during the early voting period for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District special election, according to figures…
1836 – The City of Houston is founded by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen. 1890 – President Benjamin Harrison signed the first U.S.…
Bladen County has a new cleaners in town. Bladen Cleaners opened its doors at 203 B. South Poplar Street in Elizabethtown offering full cleaning services…
The Southeastern Regional North Carolina District Rotary Clubs all met on Saturday, August 24th at the Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery to discuss how to…
The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club celebrated the new and past officers of the Club in the meeting of the Kiwanis Club at Cindy’s in Elizabethtown last…
National Preparedness Month is recognized each year in September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared”,…
Parents and Caretakers – Welcome back to another school year of exciting opportunities for your students to grow. We are eager to help your child…
Southeastern Health’s 2019 Prostate Wellness Event is offering free prostate cancer screenings to men who qualify between Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday, Sept. 10. Men…
Three trustees were sworn in to serve four year terms for Bladen Community College by Bladen County Clerk of Court Niki Dennis at the August…
With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, BladenCounty Sheriff Jim McVicker asks all citizens to join him in making this Labor Day holiday period a happy and…
The Southeastern Fellowship Senior Golf Association, with 68 golfers participating, played their August 27 tournament at Vineyard Golf between Elizabethtown and White Lake. The winning…
PEMBROKE – Junior striker Keni Gomez scored both goals Wednesday night as West Bladen blanked Purnell Swett 2-0 in nonconference boys soccer action. Gomez fired…
BLADENBORO – The repairs to the West Bladen gymnasium floor that was damaged by a fire back in June are almost complete. The striping of…
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in five of North Carolina’s counties in July, decreased in 70, and remained unchanged in 25, according to figures…
1831 – Michael Faraday demonstrates 1st electric transformer. 1861 – American Civil War: US Navy squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina. 1898 –…
Peaked out a window recently overlooking our back yard and saw a deer, ’bout half grown, just wandering around. A few minutes later, bounced into…
By Charlotte Smith A bicyclist struck by a vehicle early on Wednesday morning has citizens concerned. The call about the accident came into Highway Patrol…
By Charlotte Smith Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, 2019. Eastpointe held a community education series to observe the day titled “Honoring the Silence”, at…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Bladen County’s upcoming road closings according to Faye M. Boyne, Administrative Specialist I, Division of Highways with NCDOT.…
Contigo just announced a recall of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottle Lids that feature a clear spout as the spout may become detached and cause a choking…
A show featuring hunting enthusiasts dedicated an episode this month to one of Bladen County’s beloved, fallen heroes, Master Trooper Kevin K. Conner, B-551. In…
BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24 TH AT BCC DUBLIN – Bladen Community College will begin classes for individuals interested in Basic Law Enforcement…
The office Jon David, District Attorney for the Fifteenth Prosecutorial District of North Carolina announced today a Columbus County man will receive 15 to 19…
ELIZABETHTOWN- South Columbus rallied to take the final two sets and edge East Bladen 2-1 on Tuesday in Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball action by…
RED SPRINGS – West Bladen swept Red Springs 2-0 on Tuesday in the Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball opener for the Lady Knights by set…
ELIZABETHTOWN – South Columbus defeated East Bladen 3-1 on Tuesday night in Three Rivers Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-11, 25-12, 16-25 and…
TABOR CITY – South Columbus defeated East Bladen 6-3 Tuesday in the Lady Eagles Three Rivers Conference girls’ tennis opener. Singles Christa Formyduval (SC) defeated…
HOLLY RIDGE – Dixon scored one goal in each half to defeat East Bladen 2-0 on Tuesday night in non-conference boys soccer action. “They are…
RED SPRINGS – West Bladen dropped the first set then rallied for a 3-1 victory over Red Springs on Tuesday night in the Three Rivers…
Count down to the end of August is underway …. Labor Day is Monday. … Autumn doesn’t officially begin ’til September 23, but summer is…
Duke Energy has selected five properties in North Carolina for participation in its 2019 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for…
The Town of Elizabethtown announced Tuesday that Terri Dennison has been named as its director of communications and marketing. She will begin her duties Oct.…
Katie Thompson and Lisa Thompson explains the Emereau Bladen curriculum to parents of first grade students. [Contributed photo} Emereau Bladen hosted a curriculum night for…
To ensure the most safe and efficient travel possible for North Carolina residents and visitors this Labor Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will…
1830 – 1st American built locomotive, “Tom Thumb” races a horse-drawn car from Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. Let history…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), e-cigarettes are one of a class of tobacco products which are battery-powered devices that…
The Jay Stone Singers will be in concert this Labor Day Weekend on Sunday night 7:00 at Camp Clearwater Chapel at White Lake come for…
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College extends an invitation to the community to attend a Lunch and Learn about Strategies for Improving Efficiency and Productivity through the…
Bladen Soil & Water Conservation District announced board meeting schedule earlier today. The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday,…
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office staff and detention officers attended a driver improvement clinic last week that was conducted by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office specialized…
WILMINGTON – West Bladen defeated Cape Fear Academy 2-0 on Monday night in nonconference jayvee volleyball action by set scores of 25-15 and 25-11. Emily…
HOBBTON – Hobbton built a 2-0 halftime lead and edged West Bladen 3-2 on Monday night in the nonconference season opener for the Knights. Senior…
WILMINGTON – West Bladen defeated Cape Fear Academy 3-0 Monday night in nonconference volleyball action by set scores of 25-13, 25-19 and 25-11. Senior Mikayla…
PEMBROKE – West Bladen defeated Purnell Swett 8-1 Monday in non-conference girls tennis action. Singles Autumn Brisson (WB) defeated Malina Cummings (PS) 8-4 Alyssa Bell…
BLADENBORO – Junior Roman Dilgard ran for 2 touchdowns and threw for another to lead his South Brunswick Cougars to a 34-13 nonconference season-opening football…
1859 – 1st successful oil well drilled, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, by Edwin Drake. 1881 – Hurricane hits Florida and Carolinas; about 700 die. 1894 –…
Don’t like me when I wake up earlier than normal, toss and tumble, go the bathroom, back to bed, toss and tumble, just get up…
Random photo for the day. A BladenOnline.com staff member found a group of humbled community members in prayer in the post office’s parking lot in…
The Barking Lot, Inc., reminded us today on their Facebook page it is National Dog Day. Happy National Dog Day! Don’t forget to share your…
Our fans on Facebook contributed some 2019 back to school photos. Bladen County Schools started back holding classes for students today. Here are the contributed…
The Bladen County Law Enforcement Officer’s Association is now offering firearm trainings. The Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association will host a Fundamental Handgun Class…
Contributed by Emma, Health Grinder, Health, Nutrition and Fitness Honestly, a few years ago I didn’t care much about diabetes. That all changed the day…
God is using people like you to transform lives—and entire communities—with the Gospel through the Decision America Tour. The Decision America Tour will stop in…
Jeff Jackson, Democratic State Senator for North Carolina’s 37th District and a Captain in the Army National Guard made a social media post this past…
Bladen County’s Opioid Task Force wants the citizens from East Arcadia, Dublin and Clarkton to join them for a discussion on the opioid crisis. Dr.…
The Bladen County 2020 Census Complete Count Committee met Thursday morning in the Bladen County Agricultural Center in Elizabethtown. Mr. Greg Elkins with the County…
1791 – John Fitch granted US patent for his working steamboat. 1843 – Charles Thurber patents a typewriter. 1895 – Electric generator at Niagara Falls…
Temps dropped from mid 90s to mid 70s over the past week or so. Can’t wait to hear complaints about cold weather. …. Actually, could…
Nearly 400 people cast ballots during the first week of early voting in North Carolina’s 9th congressional district special election, according to figures released Saturday…
East Bladen High School graduate and former NFL player Desmond Bryant hosted his 8th annual football camp Saturday at Lenon Fisher Stadium. Current East Bladen…
CARY – East Bladen and West Iredell battled to a 1-1 tie Saturday in the NC Soccer Coaches Association Kickoff Classic at Wake Med Soccer…
Clarkton’s Kayla Thompson shot a one-under-par 71 Saturday on the Arnold Palmer Course in Rancho Mirage, California, but missed the cut by two strokes in…
1814 – British forces destroy Library of Congress, containing 3,000 books (War of 1812) 1829 – President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas, but…
Just one week remaining for August 2019 … seem possible to you????? It has been a quiet hurricane season so far, with just three named…
Mark Little of Clarkton was announced as the new head baseball coach and assistant football coach at West Stanley High School. Bobby Davis, head pro…
Daughter of Joyce Gooden and the late Stuart Gooden, of Elizabethtown. Donna graduated from East Bladen High School and was recipient of UNC Morehead Scholarship.…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 3-0 on Thursday night in the Three Rivers Conference opener for both teams by set scores of 25-13, 25-16…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 2-0 on Thursday in the Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball opener for both teams by set scores of 25-14…
ELIZABETHTOWN- Senior Cameren Dalrymple and sophomore Kanye Roberts combined to rush for 271 yards and score five touchdowns as they led Wallace-Rose Hill to a…
Kayla Thompson, former West Bladen High and UNCW golfer, shot a 7-over-par 79 in the second round of the LPGA and Symetra Tour qualifying tournament…