Bladen County Health Department has been studious the past several days on the emerging Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The epidemiology team here has been in attendance…
Posts published in January 2020
Travis Greer, Health Educator II with Bladen County Health and Human Services announced his resignation today. He said, “I enjoyed my time here serving Bladen…
Middle School Boys Basketball Whiteville Central 40, Tar Heel 34 WHITEVILLE – I’Keir Murchison lit up the scoreboard with 26 points for Tar Heel Thursday…
Middle School Boys Basketball Whiteville Central 27, Tar Heel 12 WHITEVILLE – I’Keir Murchison lit up the scoreboard with 26 points for Tar Heel Thursday…
WHITEVILLE – Elaysia Dawson and Egypt Childers combined for 15 points to lead Whiteville Central to a 27-12 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls basketball victory…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 15 projects aimed at…
Holcomb will be an integral part of LGFCU’s volunteer-driven initiative RALEIGH, NC (January 31, 2020)— Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly announces the addition…
MOREHEAD CITY – The state Division of Coastal Management recently announced the availability of approximately $1 million in funding to help local governments in 20 coastal counties…
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly…
By Dr. Mike Walden For the past two years, the US has been locked in international trade disputes – frequently called trade wars – with…
Contributed Cody Butler signed to play baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan College this week. Cody is a senior at Harrells Christian Academy and will attend…
Here are Three Things to Know for Friday, January 31: 1. Bladen County high school basketball teams play tonight. East Bladen plays at Fairmont and…
We are being introduced to new words, new thoughts, new expressions daily, so it seems … among the latest is Coronavirus. … A new strain…
East Bladen senior Gabe Barber has been named to the East team for the East/West All-Star Soccer Game that will be played in Greensboro in…
CLARKTON – Lee Barnes and Noah Hall combined for 23 points during a 28-8 Clarkton School of Discovery surge that carried the Blue Devils to…
CLARKTON – Alaya White fired in 14 points to lead Clarkton School of Discovery to a 33-12 Waccamaw Middle School girls’ basketball victory over Tabor…
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs rolled to an 18-7 halftime lead en route to a 24-15 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls’ basketball victory over Williams…
BLADENBORO – Demetrius Williams poured in 20 points Thursday night to lead the Williams Township Aggies to a 43-30 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys basketball…
1851 – San Francisco Orphan’s Asylum founded, 1st in California. 1876 – The United States orders all Native Americans to move into reservations. 1905 –…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has a meeting scheduled for Monday, February 3rd and it is rumored to be well attended by area residents.…
Bladen County and the surrounding areas in North Carolina will have a great number of residents focusing in on Virginia tomorrow, however it will not be about the 2nd Amendment rally. The Fourth…
Dublin, NC- Bladen Community College is happy to announce that Tom Daniel will be back on campus to provide three required continuing education seminars for…
Bladen County resident, Charleston Guyton won first place at the War Angel Challenge in Dillon, SC in the 40+ underbelt heavyweight division. War Angel Challenge…
Sergeant Investigator Roger Thomas Davis and Sergeant Investigator Willie James Thompson Jr. both with the Elizabethtown Police Department received their Criminal Investigation Certificates this week…
DUBLIN – On Tuesday, Feb. 4 th , Bladen Community College will host a celebratory campus assembly in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin…
Contributed The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club held their monthly meeting at Cindy’s on Highway 710 in Elizabethtown on January 21th at 6:30 p.m.. The club invited…
The Bladen’s Bloomin’ Agri-Industrial Committee, Bladen County, Bladen Community College, the Town of Elizabethtown and the Elizabethtown – White Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated the…
By Charlotte Smith Many were in attendance at the Elizabethtown Middle School on Wednesday afternoon to honor Coach Samuel C. Boger. He dedicated his career…
Riegelwood: Sherrill Dean Ridenhour, a kind, gentle and loved lady has entered her eternal rest at the age of 72. She was born June 21,…
Bladen Online’s Pet of the Week is Tom, a 1- to 2-year-old male mix lab. He is very friendly and affectionate, says Bladen County Animal…
Here are Three Things to Know for Thursday, January 30: 1. Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center is having a blood drive Monday at the…
A good turnout yesterday (Wednesday) for the ribbon cutting at the Elizabethtown Small Business Incubator, known for years as the old post office building. A…
1835 – Richard Lawrence misfires at President Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C. in 1st attempted assassination of a US President. 1862 – USS Monitor, the…
Contributed PEMBROKE, NC- This week Lumbee Guaranty Bank announced two promotions. James Gore has been promoted to Chief Credit Officer for the Bank. In this…
The Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions Feb. 14 through Feb. 16 for its annual “My Time to Shine Talent Competition” and…
HALLSBORO – Kaley Mitchell fired in 13 points Monday to lead Hallsboro to a 29-21 Waccamaw Middle School Conference victory over Clarkton School of Discovery.…
WHITEVILLE – Whiteville Central built a 12-4 halftime lead en route to a 20-13 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls basketball victory over Bladenboro Monday. Center…
WHITEVILLE – Amani Best scored 10 of his game-high 14 points for Whiteville Central in the second half as the Hornets pulled out a 28-24…
Senators request information after audit report reveals improperly claimed tax credits have increased despite inspector general first flagging issue in 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently,…
WHITEVILLE – Demetrius Williams and Demarius Williams scored 12 points each to lead Williams Township to a 44-27 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys basketball victory…
The emergency prohibition of fentanyl analogues expires on February 6. Without action by Congress, law enforcement will not have the tools needed to protect Missouri…
As I typed this out, I received an email from the Franklin County Coroner, Dr. Anahi Ortiz. She let me know that there were seven…
Charter Day School was thrilled to host North Carolina Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA1. Treasurer Folwell spoke to Charter Day School’s fourth grade about resilience,…
Governor Cooper proposed a responsible bond to build new schools and update aging infrastructure Today the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee, chaired by State Treasurer Dale Folwell,…
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced an $825,000 grant to help high school students prepare for college and careers through Communities In Schools of North Carolina’s…
East Bladen High School Class of 1975 45th Class Reunion Meeting February 11th, 2020 6:00 P.M. at the Bladen County Library Call Jewel L Smith…
The former president of the union representing workers at the Smithfield Foods plant in Tar Heel was sentenced Tuesday in federal court after pleading guilty…
Here are Three Things to Know for Wednesday, January 29: 1. Grand opening for the Elizabethtown Small Business Incubator is today from 4 to 6…
CERRO GORDO – West Columbus built a 33-16 first half lead en route to a 46-36 Three Rivers Conference jayvee boys basketball victory over East…
Oscar Harris, long time Mayor of Dunn, former NC State Senator and White Lake developer died earlier this week. The 80-year-old did not seek re-election…
CERRO GORDO – East Bladen rolled to leads of 15-7 and 26-7 en route to a 34-11 Three Rivers Conference jayvee girls basketball victory over…
CERRO GORDO – A 47-7 first-half blitz propelled East Bladen to a 66-21 Three Rivers Conference girls’ basketball victory over West Columbus Tuesday night. Sophomore…
CERRO GORDO – Senior Tyquawn Johnson keyed a 31-16 first-half surge that propelled West Columbus to a 54-41 Three Rivers Conference boys’ basketball victory over…
1785 – In a surprising announcement, John Hancock resigns as Governor of Massachusetts, allegedly due to his failing health. 1892 – The Coca-Cola Company is…
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – The former president of the union representing thousands of workers at Smithfield Foods has admitted to embezzling union assets for…
Middle School Boys Basketball West Columbus 31, Tar Heel 15 CERRO GORDO – West Columbus raced to leads of 16-6 and 29-11 en route to…
CERRO GORDO – Tierra Braddy poured in 20 points to lead West Columbus to a 31-15 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls basketball victory over Tar…
Moores Creek National Battlefield to Hold 244 th Anniversary Event – FREE to the Public Currie, NC- On Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23,…
Bladenboro Middle School announced their second quarter Honor Roll Students earlier today. Honor Roll 2nd Quarter Jan. 2020 5th Grade Superintendent’s List: (96 +)…
Plain View Primary School announced its second 9-Weeks Honor Roll as follows: 3rd Grade A Honor Roll Jayden Bethea Lacy Burden Michael Carter Ayanna Crawford…
Columbus County Commissioner with District 2, James Prevatte was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery in Brunswick County. On September 28, 2019, Prevatte allegedly assaulted…
Bladen County resident, Tony Priest started to gain support earlier this month after requesting a resolution from the Bladen County Commissioners in support of the…
There is a new scam to be aware of according to Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers are sending text messages and emails that appear to…
By Charlotte Smith The Trinity Methodist Men’s Club provide an annual Oyster Roast in January. The event is extremely popular offering boiled shrimp, clam chowder,…
Bladenboro Primary School announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll for the 2019-2020 School Year 3rd Grade “Superintendent’s List” Payten Johnson 3rd Grade “A” Honor…
The Board of Directors for Ammon Volunteer Fire Department announced their annual meeting for the fire department. The meeting will be held February 11th, 2020…
WHITEVILLE – Laila Smith poured in 29 points Monday to lead Elizabethtown to a 56-27 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls basketball victory over Williams Township.…
HALLSBORO – Clarkton School of Discovery rallied with a 28-15 second-half surge that produced a 43-39 Waccamaw Middle School Conference victory over Hallsboro Monday. Three-point…
BLADENBORO – Mariah Smith and Brianna Phillips tossed in 7 points each to lead East Bladen to a 21-14 Three Rivers Conference jayvee girls basketball…
BLADENBORO – Keshawn Ballard sank 2 free throws, and Anthony Cowan drove for a pair of lay-ups as West Bladen rallied for a 28-22 Three…
BLADENBORO – Juniors Lefrederick Wooten, RaSean McKoy and Zach Meares combined for 43 points Monday night to lead East Bladen to a 60-41 Three Rivers…
BLADENBORO – Sophomore Mya McDonald posted a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and senior Patience Ward tossed in 16 points to lead East…
Woke up early this AM and for some reason, my thoughts related to changes in how we do things on a daily basis … in…
Update on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ***Update***Trooper and Suspect Identified in SHP Member Involved Shooting RALEIGH – Authorities have identified the state trooper…
Here are Three Things to Know for Tuesday, January 28: 1. Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the Essic…
1855 – The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean on the Panama Railway. 1878 – 1st telephone exchange (New Haven,…
A new map and resource guide for Elizabethtown and White Lake is now available in selected locations throughout Bladen County. The Elizabethtown – White Lake…
Wilmington Army Reserve Combat Engineer Dies in Syria An Army Reserve combat engineer died Jan. 24 in Deir ez Zor Province, Syria, according to a statement from…
By Mike Hughes, VP, Community Relations, Duke Energy North Carolina and Duke Energy have been leaders as solar power has grown as a portion of…
Elizabethtown Primary School 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 4 th Grade Superintendent’s List Aaliyah Wright A Honor Roll Heather Rojas-Sandoval, Noah White A/B Honor Roll…
Please use this revised honor roll list from Tar Heel Middle School: Tar Heel Middle School Honor Rolls 2019-20 2nd Nine Weeks Superintendent’s List – Grades…
The North Carolina Department of Revenue will officially open the 2020 individual income tax filing season and begin accepting and processing individual income tax returns…
By: Workerscompensation.com Raleigh, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Falls caused the largest number of work-related fatal incidents in the Tar Heel state in 2019, based on preliminary…
Elizabethtown, NC – The Bladen County School Board voted January 13, 2020, to hire Dana Melvin Mills as the district’s new director of career and…
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 6 P.M. in the boardroom of the Essic Williams Administration Building…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to ensure body armor and personal protective equipment (PPE) is…
ROBERT ALLISON WHITE, SR. Robert Allison White, 92, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Wilmington, NC, Allendale, NJ, and Bladenboro, NC, passed peacefully in his home…
The Graham Agricultural Museum Planter’s Day will be on March 27 – 28, 2020. This is the 28th year of the event’s existence. Although the event…
Here are Three Things to Know for Monday, January 27: 1. East Bladen will play at West Bladen today in basketball. The girls’ junior varsity…
A busy, wild weekend with more than our share of ‘bad’ news… One big story yesterday was the crash of a helicopter near Los Angles…
The Clarkton Farm Fest will host a dance on March 21 featuring “The Pink Slips” at the Clarkton Entertainment Center. The dance will begin at…
CHARLESTON, SC – White Lake native Lacey Suggs fired in 17 points for UNC Wilmington Sunday, but a late run in overtime lifted the College…
Second place in the Three Rivers Conference girls basketball standings will be on the line Monday night when East Bladen travels to West Bladen for…
1880 – Thomas Edison patents electric incandescent lamp. 1894 – 1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11. 1915 – US Marines…
The week began with celebrating the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ended in tragedy with an Elizabethtown woman killed in a vehicle…
Here are Three Things to Know for Sunday, January 26: 1. Crider’s Critter Talk is today at 2 p.m. at Jones Lake State Park. Join…
PINEHURST – West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent posted a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds Wednesday night to lead nationally ranked Sandhills Community College…
Last week of the first month of a new year … time waits for no one… National and state unemployment figures have been released. ……
Both East and West Bladen High School need roof replacements. They’re nearly 20 years old, which was their projected lifespan. The county’s school maintenance director,…
Public Comment Opportunity for Future NCDOT Projects
People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the next North Carolina Department of…