WASHINGTON – Attorney General William P. Barr has issued the following statement: “With the rioting that is occurring in many of our cities around the…
Posts published in May 2020
Carvers Creek AME Zion Church celebrated Pentecost Sunday today. The church posted the photo above on their Facebook page this morning. Local DJ Al Boogie…
Watch the live briefing from North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper and other officials held today at 4:00 p.m. The briefing was to address the protests…
Hundreds of people marched down Skibo Road in Fayetteville on Saturday afternoon as part of a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd. Photos…
Woke early this morning with many issues on my mind… Our world is in chaos, and I thought about a book a former neighbor gave…
1790 – US copyright law enacted. 1879 – Madison Square Garden opens in New York, named after 4th President James Madison. 1884 – Dr. John…
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions. The Order goes into…
The Clarkton Lions are looking for ad sponsors for our fundraiser calendar, according to Member Rusty Marsh. He said, “First come is first served. One…
Contributed Raleigh – North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin and African American Caucus President Felita Donnell issued the following statement in response to the killing…
A Shelter Friend, a local non-profit dedicated to Bladen County pets has held free pet food distributions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Masked volunteers served up…
Contributed The Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1-November 30. We want you to be weather-ready for the season. Below is a checklist to help prepare…
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning along the Cape Fear River through Wednesday afternoon. The combination of recent heavy rains and more…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: Here is…
If you were outside long, at most anytime during the day, yesterday … chances you were ‘walking in the rain’. If I am reading and…
Effective June 4, the Town of White Lake will rescind additional COVID-19 restrictions it imposed, but the Phase II “Safer At Home” executive order issued…
1821 – James Boyd patents Fire Hose. 1848 – William G. Young patents ice cream freezer. 1896 – 1st car accident occurs, Henry Wells hits…
Faith Smith Business Owner and Unity in the Community Event Organizer, Fletcher ”Big Show” Collins announced on Wednesday, May 26, 2020, the plans of a…
FAYETTEVILLE – May 29,2020 – Cape Fear Valley Health is updating its visitation policy to allow for one care companion per day for most inpatients.…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a weather update this morning. Victoria Oliva with the NWS stated, ”The biggest concern is flooding potential for…
By Faith Smith Trooper RL Walker of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported an accident that occurred on Wednesday, May 27, that left one…
RALEIGH: Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, shared the following letter in response to Republican National Convention organizers. Governor’s Office spokesperson…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Public Safety today announced it will extend until July 31 an initiative that provides voluntary COVID-19 testing to employees in its Division…
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue…
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to be a part of Count On Me NC. The Count…
Contributed This Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club has a team raising funds for Bladen County Relay for Life. The team is raising money for cancer research. Although…
Dublin – Each spring, Bladen Community College recognizes students with outstanding academic and personal achievements at a special ceremony. However, the COVID-19 virus changed those…
As the spring semester has ended, it is customary for students from North Carolina’s 58 community colleges to be nominated and receive awards for educational…
By Hannah Davis Brett Kinlaw, Lumbee River EMC GIS Supervisor, is an Elizabethtown native and graduate of East Bladen High School and Campbell University. He…
Attorneys for Deborah S. Johnson, former Town Clerk for Elizabethtown, were instructed to appeal a decision handed down by a federal judge in her wrongful…
Does anyone milk a cow any more, as they did years ago? Remember when there were numerous dairies in Bladen County? Anyone remember when the…
1849 – Lincoln says “You can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you…
Raleigh – Chairing a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Rep. Alma Adams slammed Trump administration officials for failing to implement rules that would…
Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed a bill with several improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program. Some of the highlights included in the final…
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives approved legislation today to allow safe outdoor seating for dining and beverage service in North Carolina at half of…
Each Bladen school was able to play a trio of tennis matches before the coronavirus shut down the season. East Bladen won all 3 of…
RALEIGH – Two North Carolina students are soaring after their art celebrating aviation earned them top honors in the 2020 National Aviation Art Contest and a…
In March, the North Carolina Stay at Home Order due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restricted restaurants from dine-in services. On Friday, May 26, North Carolina…
Gang activity is increasing in Bladen County, according to some citizens. The National Gang Center has a collaborative approach to address gang activity through education. …
Job Type: Full-time Salary based on experience SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The HVAC/Refrigeration Technician is responsible for profitably managing various accounts, administrative and field construction activities…
Contributed 1,167.85% Increase in Unemployment Claims (May 2020 vs May 2019)43,221 the week of May 18, 2020 vs 3,409 the week of May 20, 2019…
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Bladen y el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) informaron que 68 pacientes…
Bladen County Health Department and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reported 68 confirmed recovered COVID-19 patients in the county. The…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: The House…
1774 – 1st Continental Congress convenes in Virginia. 1889 – Edouard and Andre Michelin incorporate the Michelin tire company. 1892 – Sierra Club formed by…
Expect more rain over the next couple of days, a flood watch continues… Rainfall totals as of 6 a.m. Thursday were a little less than…
Contributed “Spotlight on Local Talent” Performance Series, Quarantine Edition with Vocalist Alexis Raeane. The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, located in downtown Lumberton, NC, is…
Athletic Director Travis Pait announced the West Bladen 2019-2020 Athletic Awards Wednesday. Football – Team MVP Tyre Boykin – Offensive MVP Xzavion Morrison – Defensive…
The Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers with a strong voice and shield of armor to advocate for abused and neglected children in our…
Prestage Foods of St Pauls is partnering with Big Marsh Volunteer Fire Department to offer a turkey truckload sale on Saturday, May 30. Cases of…
by Charlotte Smith Bladen County Health Department announced a collaboration with faith-based organizations and CommWell Health to offer two new COVID-19 (coronavirus) drive-thru testing sites…
The students in Bladen County have missed so much at the end of this school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its heavy restrictions,…
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued an advisory to all life insurers writing individual and group coverage in North Carolina of their obligation to pay…
Bladen County Board of Elections will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The meeting will be held by telephone due to…
News of multiple shootings came on Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend. The crimes have people afraid and wondering what changes need to happen to…
High School and college seniors are being ‘treated’ , as they should be in. … Traditional graduation ceremonies are ‘out’ in most areas … being…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Tuesday that its dead period for high school sports would be extended to June…
1796 – James S McLean patents his piano. 1916 – President Woodrow Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace, founded in 1915, and gives public…
On Sunday, May 24, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received a call about shots fired into a dwelling at 50 Tina’s…
On Monday, May 25, at approximately 1:14 a.m., the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a subject being shot at 93 Blue Moon…
Monday, May 25, 2020 was Memorial Day. Bladen County residents celebrated the day in different ways. Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy held a Memorial Day…
On Monday, Bladen County Health Department was reported with a total of 94 COVID-19 Cases, however, since further research was provided, Bladen County only has…
On Sunday, May 24, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office received a call about shots fired into a dwelling at 50 Tina’s Lane…
Ashely Dowless with Bladen County Hospital announced today the hospital received a donation from a local business in Elizabethtown. “Thank you Bladen Builders Supply for your…
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander, Oliver Gause, of post 8062 led the local VFW on Monday 25, 2020, Memorial Day, at Noon in…
June is bringing new funding for specialty counseling through the rest of the year- be on the look out for more information soon! In the…
The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Elizabethtown has called a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 1,…
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Elizabethtown…
TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This is notice to the public that the Town of Elizabethtown’s FY 2020-21 proposed budget has been submitted…
Normally I would be emailing to invite you to join us, shovel in hand, for a glorious day of sweaty camaraderie and trail building… Alas, we…
RALEIGH, NC, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts…
The Bladen County Public Library has been offering some fun, educational activities for children on their Facebook page. Check out some of their posts here. …
The first of many springtime/summertime holidays is over … obvious coronavirus was on the minds of many, no concern for some … from one extreme…
1868 – US President Andrew Johnson avoids impeachment by 1 vote. 1887 – Racetrack betting becomes legal in NY State. 1896 – Dow Jones begins…
Bladen County’s girls’ soccer teams were only able to play two games each before the coronavirus ended their seasons. East Bladen East Bladen’s Lady Eagles,…
A man was found shot to death Sunday afternoon at a residence on Silent Alley and Elizabethtown Police are searching for the shooter, according to…
The COVID-19 Pandemic taught many to appreciate those who sacrifice their lives for the safety and wellness of others in more sincere ways. The year…
By Blake Proctor In honor of Memorial Day on the 25th, I have been asked to come up with one of my unforgettable memories; so here’s a tale of happenstance I…
By Jefferson Weaver They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of…
Contributed by Blake Proctor Written by Col. Lawrence G. Kelley USMC (Ret.) On an overcast morning in the spring of 1984, I received an unexpected…
Here is the latest update Sunday from Congressman David Rouzer, who represents North Carolina’s 7th District, which includes a portion of Bladen County: North Carolina…
Happy Memorial Day … and thanks to all who have served our great country … especially to those who gave their all. Many will be…
1919 – Casey Stengel releases a sparrow from under his baseball cap. 1927 – Henry Ford announces that he is ending production of the Model…
As of May 22, 41.7% of households in Bladen County have self responded to the 2020 census report. In North Carolina 56.3% of households have…
There was an increase in COVID-19 testing capabilities and, therefore, more confirmed cases in Bladen County. Gov. Roy Cooper eased restrictions, allowing barber shops and…
Thinking back over the years … 30 to 40 years … Memorial Day weekend, we have spent most, if not all, at White Lake. ……
1738 – John Wesley is converted, launching the Methodist movement; celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day. 1830 – “Mary Had A Little Lamb” by…
U.S. Army Veteran and Bladen County Commissioner Dr. Ophelia Munn-Goins allowed us the opportunity to discuss what Memorial Day means to her in a telephone…
The Memorial Day Holiday is a time for honoring our men and women who gave their lives serving our country. BladenOnline.com will be closed to…
The Bladen County Health Department released a COVID-19 (coronavirus) update today. As of Saturday afternoon, May 23, with the increased testing, Bladen has 92* positive…
Count on Me NC provides free online training to protect customers and employees in Phase 2 and beyond More than 3,500 North Carolina businesses have…
Robin Fassnacht was elected President of the Elizabethtown Jaycees. Lynn King was name Boss of the Year by the Gray Moss Chapter of the American…
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services published their guidelines for the possible resumption of high school and youth sports Friday…
Memorial Day weekend began like a lion … roaring … windy, raining. … Hopefully, the next 72 hours or so will be more normal. I…
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday at 4 p.m. to discuss their plans for…
1785 – Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals. 1867 – Jesse James gang robs bank in Richmond, Missouri (2 die, $4,000 taken) 1882 –…
Two eagles have been recorded at Vineyard Golf recently. Pam Taylor eagled hole number 18 while brother Jimmy Davis eagled hole number 4. Ronnie Norris…
In the first interview of the series, U.S. Veteran Dennis Troy explains his service in the Air Force. Currently Troy serves on the National Association…
Contributed The Bladen County Health Department released the latest COVID-19 update this afternoon. Last week two COVID-19 testing sites were added for Bladen County residents…
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020– USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake…
Contributed Raleigh, N.C. – The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 12.2 percent, increasing 7.9 percentage points from March’s revised rate. The national rate…