Pictured, from left, are Sheriff Jim, Larry Smith, President Billy Smith and Harold Smith. Shown in the photo is their father, Cape Fear Tire Founder…
Posts published in October 2019
1800 – John Adams becomes the first US President to live in the White House. 1834 – First published reference to poker (as Mississippi riverboat…
The Silverbacks won the championship of Bladen Recreation’s 5-7 Youth Soccer League. Team members are Braxton Forster, Jake Hilton, Brody Hilton, Roberto Sandoval Bravo, Diego…
The Revolution won Bladen Recreation’s 8-10 Boys Soccer League championship. Players are Alejandro Lopez, Samuel Cruz, Cooper Mills, Cayden Moore, Johnny Wilson III, JaDarius McArthur,…
The Arsenal won Bladen Recreation’s 8-10 Girls Soccer League championship. Team members are: Kenley Parks, Harlie Shaw, Julia Flowers, Bristol Allen, Tatum Allen, Ava Allen,…
DC United won Bladen Recreation’s 11-14 Coed Soccer League championship. Team members are: Jakelina Medina, Gabriela Ventura, Heidi Ventura, Fernando Rebollar Chavez, Marco Ventura, Chace…
TABOR CITY – South Columbus defeated West Bladen 34-20 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee football action. Freshman Gary Parker ran for 120…
Currie, NC– On Saturday November 2, 2019, from 10 am – 3 pm, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding a “US Military through the…
RALEIGH, N.C. – After the November 5 municipal elections, state election officials will randomly select a statistically significant number of precincts, early voting sites and…
The N.C. Criminal Justice Fellows Program is recruiting for the 2020 class according to Lt. Mark McMichael with the Elizabethtown Police Department. The program is…
FAYETTEVILLE – Oct. 30, 2019 – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is in urgent need for blood platelet donations due to a shortage of local…
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Some people in North Carolina thought we were done with Daylight Saving Time in March of this year. However, the NC legislators have not moved…
Bladen County Solid Waste Hours of Operation for Monday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day: All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00…
Contributed The United Way “Caring” already started this week with Mrs. Barbara Knight, one of the United Way board members, filling East and West Bladen…
The Southeastern Fellowship Senior Golf Association, on a perfect day for scoring, played its October 30 tournament at Pinecrest Country Club in Lumberton with 65…
Here are results from Bladen County Recreation Department youth football games played Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Bladen County Park. 7-9 Tackle League: Hurricanes 22, Tigers…
BLADENBORO – Junior Garrett Melvin fired in a second-half goal that lifted East Bladen to a 1-0 Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer victory over West…
1837 – Collision of river boats Monmouth & Trement on Mississippi; 300 die. 1868 – Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers. 1906 – George…
Bladen County farmers may apply for emergency loans for physical and production losses caused by Hurricane Dorian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. President Donald…
William Matthew Fortney was found guilty of first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon by a Columbus County jurt, District Attorney Jon David…
Washington Nationals World Series Champs. … First time ever. Nationals 6 – Houston Astros 2. Average high temp for November in Bladen … 65 degrees…
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’scounties in September, reports the N.C. Department of Commerce. Scotland County had the highest…
Between politics, being pulled in multiple directions on a myriad of axes, the perpetually offended and confused world around us, and Santa Claus’ invasion and…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the Farm Service…
By Paula McLean, MA, LPC,LCASA Lumberton, NC – Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, and native to Robeson County, expressed…
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.…
Contributed PGC will be hosting a Family Night, and we hope you will join us! Who: Freshmen (the Class of 2023) and their families. When:…
By Charlotte Smith The newly named Town of Elizabethtown Director of Communications and Marketing, Mrs. Terri Dennison has begun her work this week. Mrs. Dennison…
Contributed West Bladen FFA officers facilitated the first membership meeting on October 9th, 2019. Officers worked with advisors to orchestrate the meeting. Over 70 WBHS…
Contributed Emereau: Bladen students have been learning the facts about drugs, drug prevention and how to say “No” this week as a part of Red…
Contributed The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council will be meeting in a Joint Session with the Bladen County Board of Commissioners on Friday, November 1,…
Osbin Franklin “Buddy” Dowd, 86, of White Oak NC died on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Mr. Dowd is survived…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Columbus Christian rallied back from a first set loss to defeat Emereau Charter 3-1 in middle school volleyball action Tuesday night. The Lady…
ACME-DELCO – Clarkton School of Discovery won their final two matches of the season Tuesday night over Acme-Delco and West Columbus. The Lady Blue Devils…
1768 – First Methodist church in North American colonies initiated (Wesley Chapel, NYC) 1866 – Jesse James’ gang robs bank in Lexington, Missouri ($2000) 1873…
Hearing or seeing more coyotes these days? You’re not alone, say biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. According to them, it is common for…
There was a huge turnout at the Job Fair at Bladen Community College, last evening. Bladen and Columbus counties are attempting to locate a new…
The number of North Carolina cases of severe lung injury associated with e-cigarette use or vaping continues to rise with 61 cases in people ranging…
By Charlotte Smith Pastors bare a heavy burden at times. A pastor is defined in the dictionary as a minister in charge of a Christian…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging people across North Carolina to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and…
The night of Halloween is fast approaching. Many children will be dressed in elaborate costumes to walk door to door for the tradition of trick…
On Monday, June 10th, 2019 the family of Dr. Andrakeia Shipman, and employees from Bladen County Schools, delivered a sizable donation to the Ronald McDonald…
1872 – J. S. Risdon patents metal windmill. 1904 – First intercity trucking service (Colorado City & Snyder, Texas) 1929 – “Black Tuesday” Wall Street…
NFL action last night … Steelers 27 – Dolphins 14 Game 6 of 2019 World Series tonight … Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros game time…
Cape Fear Propane recently donated a two-way radio tower to be used by Bladen County Public Safety for a backup tower site in Ammon. The…
Registration for the Bladen Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball season has begun and will continue until December 6. The basketball program consists of 6-year-old Future Stars,…
Here are results from Bladen County Recreation Department youth football games played Monday, Oct. 28 at Bladen County Park: Photos by Kenneth Armstrong 7-9 Tackle…
TAR HEEL – Tar Heel won matches over West Columbus and Elizabethtown on Monday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball action. Samantha Woodell fired in…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated West Bladen 7-1 on Monday night in Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer action. Junior Keni Verdugo-Gomez scored the only goal for…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Gabe Barber and freshman Malcolm Bolden combined to score 5 goals Monday night as East Bladen remained unbeaten in Three Rivers Conference…
Contributed The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services recently received a utility trailer through a Homeland Security Grant and the North Carolina Emergency Management…
Contributed The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office recently received a Duke Energy Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 for the purchase of two drones to support…
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the passing of Senator Hagan: “Kristin and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our…
Contributed by Wayne Schaeffer, Chairman/Bladen County GOP Just a reminder: Bladen County’s Republican Club will be meeting tomorrow (Monday), October 28th, at 6PM in the…
Recently attended a meeting where one of the topics was robo-calls. … Last year over 5.3 billion calls were made. Not all robo calls are…
Yes, it happens to the best of us. Aging often brings on the muffin top. That jiggly piece of stomach that is squishy and squeezy.…
photos by Kenneth Armstrong, kenarmphoto.com East Bladen High School held its homecoming Friday, Oct. 25 when the football team played East Columbus. Here are members…
1636 – Harvard University, Cambridge, founded by a vote of the Massachusetts General Court. 1793 – Eli Whitney applies for a patent on cotton gin.…
East Bladen grad Chris Cromartie has played a key role on the defensive line this season for the Campbell Camels, who have won their last…
Here are results from Saturday’s first-round games in the N.C. High School Athletic Association volleyball playoffs. Class 2A Whiteville 3, Oak Grove 0 South Columbus…
Beast Fest a huge success. Hundreds streamed into Bladenboro Saturday for the Annual event. . … Maybe the most of everything … attendance, exhibitors, etc.…
Here are results from Bladen County Recreation Department youth football games played Saturday at Bladen County Park. 7-9 Tackle League: Hurricanes 6, Tigers 0 The…
WILMINGTON – Senior Lacey Suggs poured in 15 of her 19 points in the second half Saturday as UNC-Wilmington claimed a 72-60 victory over Lenoir…
By Charlotte Smith The 13th annual Bladenboro Beast Fest was a great event for all involved. The successes of the two days were talked about…
1682 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is founded by Englishman William Penn. 1838 – Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs issues the Extermination Order, which orders all Mormons to…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Ms. Marjorie Walker with Families First has promoted the awareness for years here in Bladen County. She has written…
Bladenboro’s Beast Fest 2019 began last evening and continues today, all day long. Music, Amusement rides, crafts and vendors, Southeast Cruisers Car Show, and The Beast…
Contributed Applications are now being accepted for the thirteenth annual Miss Bladen County Youth Focus Project pageant to be held on January 18, 2020. All…
ST. PAULS – West Bladen rallied to within 28-24 in the third quarter, but St. Pauls pulled away with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns…
Rufus Edmisten, candidate for Governor of North Carolina, visited Bladen County. The student body president of Bladen Technical Institute was Jane Brown of Elizabethtown. Lisa…
Army Golf: Going from the left side of the hole to the right, then back to the left again (left, right, left … get it?).…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Emereau Charter defeated Christ the Cornerstone 3-1 from Laurinburg Friday in middle school volleyball action by set scores of 25-12, 18-25, 25-14 and…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Rasean McKoy ran for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns Friday night to lead East Bladen’s Eagles to a 55-12 Three Rivers Conference…
RED SPRINGS – Red Springs scored a second-half goal and edged West Bladen 2-1 on Friday night in Three Rivers Conference boys soccer action. Junior…
Contributed This week saw much activity at the Bladen County First Responders Training Center. There were three classes running simultaneously for regional law enforcement and…
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated this year from October 23 through 31. Red Ribbon Week was established by a grassroots, nonprofit organization to play a leadership…
By Dr. Mike Walden One of the biggest changes in recent decades has been the revival of big cities. Through the birth and development of…
1780 – John Hancock becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts. 1870 – Postcards first used in USA. 1906 – US inventor Lee de Forest patents…
BLADENBORO – St. Pauls defeated West Bladen 36-14 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee football action. Freshman Ahmir Epps dashed 15 yards for…
ELIZABETHTOWN- Tar Heel’s Lady Panthers split a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball games Thursday night defeating West Columbus 2-0 before dropping a 2-0…
HALLSBORO – Clarkton’s School of Discovery Lady Blue Devils swept a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball matches Thursday over Acme-Delco and Hallsboro. Clarkton…
Members of Boost the Boro, Inc, a non-profit in Bladenboro, are ready for their 13th annual Beast Fest. The fun will be starting Friday, October…
Contributed Howl-o-ween Adoption Event No tricks just treat your family with the love of a shelter pet. October is Adopt a Shelter dog month. Bladen…
Contributed Bladen Community College will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, October 29th from 5 pm until 8 pm. The event will be a regional…
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections is reminding colleges and universities, charter schools and state and local governments about upcoming deadlines to submit…
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Columbus was leading West Bladen 5-4 after the first overtime period of their Three Rivers Conference boys soccer game when play…
WHITEVILLE – East Bladen clinched sole possession of the Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer championship Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over Whiteville. The Eagles…
1861 – West Virginia secedes from Virginia. 1881 – Levi P Morton, US ambassador to France drives first rivet in Statue of Liberty. 1901 –…
A fire in a filtration system at Taylor Manufacturing caused minimal damage Wednesday afternoon, said Elizabethtown Fire Department Deputy Chief Anthony Norris. Fire crews were…
Cape Fear Mini Storage Auction (15 Units) R.Sessoms E-42 S. McKoy D-25 T. Carper F-30 H. Hill C-15 S. McKoy D-26 T. Carson A-12 D.…
Contributed On October 10th, 2019 at approximately 7:00 p.m. the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkton Fire Department were dispatched to the 3000 Block…
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County Board of Elections met on Tuesday, October 22 for their second absentee meeting for the current municipal election. The board…
Dublin – Bladen Community College has hosted several guest speakers on its campus during the month of October but encourages everyone to take advantage of…
Contributed Model Tour, a Movie, and More all on October 26th WILMINGTON, N.C. – Oct. 22, 2019 – Join Riverlights this month for a spooky,…
Contributed North Carolina Junior Beta Club President, Jair McElveen and the Youth Ambassadors of Men & Women United for Youth and Families are joining forces to help make…
1813 – The Pacific Fur Company trading post in Astoria, Oregon is turned over to the rival British North West Company (the fur trade in…
The Kiwanis Club of Elizabethtown, Bladen County, is having their annual can food drive for the month of October. Last year, our county suffered a…
Contributed With pride in their faces, nine Harrells Christian Academy students received Terrific Kid Awards on Thursday, October 17th. Throughout the first grading period, these students…