1799 – Bank of Manhattan Company opens in NYC (forerunner to Chase Manhattan) 1862 – Federal tax levied on tobacco. 1878 – 1st female telephone…
Posts published in August 2020
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday an extension to his executive order that limits hours on the sale of alcoholic drinks through Oct. 2.…
A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as five or more cases that are deemed in close proximity by location…
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating three schemes between March and July 2020 connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, through which he defrauded…
The 2020 Census response deadline is September 30, and nearly 25% of NC households have not been counted yet. Census data brings $1,823 per person…
The influenza season is expected to be harder than usual this year due to the COVID pandemic. Bladen County Health Department will begin administering flu…
August 31,2020 – Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. The day is recognized by many in Bladen County. Earlier this month the Bladen County Board…
Contributed Update on September 12, 2020 House of Raeford joined forces with Toys for Tots of Bladen County to help raise money for the non-profit.…
The Bladen County COVID-19 daily positive cases percentage increased by .5%, and North Carolina’s daily positive cases rate decreased by 1.6% since yesterday’s report was…
Dr. Cathy Gantz, Director of Bladen County Substance Abuse Task Force, wants to remind everyone to wear purple today for National Overdose Awareness Day. Find…
RALEIGH – This Labor Day, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining forces with the North Carolina Trucking Association, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety also known as (NETS), the North…
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, the Transfer Station will be closed in observance…
The 2020 Vineyard Golf Club Championship was held August 30-31 at the club located between Elizabethtown and White Lake. The winners were: Championship A Flight…
Contributed RALEIGH – The North Carolina Judicial Branch has announced the launch of eCourts Guide & File, a new service that allows attorneys and the…
Contributed RALEIGH – The State Board of Elections has launched a new and improved website to better inform North Carolinians about their options for registering…
1909 – A J Reach Co patents cork-centered baseball. 1910 – Theodore Roosevelt makes a speech in Kansas advocating a ‘square deal’: property shall be…
CONCORD – The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association will play with no fans on site but will allow cheerleaders to attend their events. State…
1890 – President Benjamin Harrison signed the first U.S. law requiring inspection of meat products. 1901 – English engineer Hubert Cecil Booth patents the powered…
Just when you think we are on the verge of a COVID-19 recovery, another outbreak of ‘bad news’ … Nursing homes, local schools, colleges, all…
There is so much activity going on at Vineyard Golf At White Lake. The weekend of August 29-30 will find the annual Club Championship being…
CONCORD – The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) announced Friday that it still plans to play sports, including football, this fall. Harrells Christian…
The citizens of Clarkton passed a $150,000 sewer bond. The vote was 164 for, 7 against. Ten Tar Heel High School Varsity Cheerleaders attended the…
1861 – American Civil War: US Navy squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina. 1898 – The Goodyear tire company founded. 1908 – NY…
Tired of political ads? … Only ’bout 64 days remaining, just over 9 weeks, a little over 2 months … but who is counting? Can…
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…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the latest COVID-19 update today, along with information about the Healthy Helping Program. According to the agency,…
See updates below. The owners of The Car Wash, a business located in Elizabethtown, are accused of using racial slurs toward people with different ethnic…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jim McVicker would like to remind everyone it is a crime to damage or remove political signs. North…
On August 28, 2020, the National Association of Development Organizations announced the winners of the 2020 NADO Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards. The NADO Impact Awards…
Fish Fry Fundraiser happening now until 2 p.m. for Cape Fear Teen Challenge at Second Chance Church in Elizabethtown, near the Elizabethtown Post Office. Teen…
Bladen County is requesting proposals in the form of a sealed bid to replace the County’s existing telephone system. Currently, the Bladen County telephone system…
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020. Members of the public may view and listen to proceedings…
By Dr. Mike Walden My father grew up on a hog farm in southwest Ohio in the 1920s and 30s. In those days, farms were…
Nearly 20 years ago, Brooks Brothers bought a textile factory there and made expensive shirts to sell around the world. But last month, the company…
1837 – Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins manufacture Worcestershire Sauce. 1861 – Battle of Fort Hatteras, North Carolina. 1907 – United Parcel Service is…
National political parties have held their political conventions, now the gloves come off … Hand to hand combat … both parties and candidates promoting themselves…
By Charlotte Smith Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, some have questioned the death reporting process and question the reasoning for increased suicides and…
As of 6:30 p.m., Aug. 27, 2020, UNCW has identified two (2) clusters of COVID-19 cases among students. Pelican Hall and Graham-Hewlett Hall on campus have one cluster…
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of this year’s elections. Safety concerns have been the topic of discussion for the local and state board of elections.…
Smithfield supports education opportunities in rural Bladen, Duplin, Robeson and Sampson Counties in North Carolina, also addresses long-term internet access in rural communities SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug.…
Report Explores Options to Modernize NC’s Transportation Revenue Formula RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, at the NC Chamber’s virtual Transportation and Infrastructure Summit, the NC Chamber Foundation…
Contributed Bladen County Division of Aging Director, Kelly Robeson, MSN, RN, CNL announced an upcoming free webinar that may interest Dementia Friends. Participants in this…
On August 25, North Carolina Health and Human Services announced East Coast Migrant Head Start has five staff members with positive COVID-19 cases qualifying the…
Prayer for those suffering with COVID-19 By Rev. Dr. Chris Denny on Aug 26, 2020 10:35 am “You shall not fear the terror of the…
Contributed On Thursday morning at approximately 7:30 am, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, executed a drug search warrant…
On October 17, 2018, southeastern North Carolina lost a public servant and humanitarian, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper, Kevin Conner. Trooper Conner was…
Contributed RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a recommended budget, Support for a Determined North Carolina, which outlines how to use the state’s…
An Elizabethtown woman with roots in Columbus County who lost her home to fire Aug. 3 is getting some help from her high school roommates.…
By Jefferson Weaver She made the perfect image of a pretty Saturday morning. I meant nothing untoward when I looked at the young woman; she…
1859 – 1st successful oil well drilled, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, by Edwin Drake. 1881 – Hurricane hits Florida & Carolinas; about 700 die. 1910 –…
Sometimes we get so ‘wrapped up’ in our own little world, we forget where we have been, the folks we met along the way ……
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency announced the latest COVID-19 Update today. The active positive COVID-19 cases for Bladen County increased from yesterday’s report…
Contributed Evangelist David Pait announced details about a Men’s Prayer meeting. He said, “We’ve been meeting every Tuesday night at 7 to pray for four…
On Tuesday, August 25, Troopers Gary White and Justin Hern of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol stopped a four-wheeler being driven on Highway 87…
According to NationalDogDay.com, National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige. National Dog Day celebrates all…
Update August 26, 2020 at 9:20 a.m. Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker announced Wednesday morning an arrest has been made in connection with the body…
RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19…
In observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Southeastern Health is offering free prostate cancer screenings for men who qualify. Men, ages 40-54 who…
1843 – Charles Thurber patents a typewriter. 1895 – Electric generator at Niagara Falls produces first power. 1907 – Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater…
Social Distancing, Zoom, Distance learning … Guess you could say we are all learning … Remember when we were busy teaching our youngsters their ABCs,…
Wilmington, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare will offer a multi-week, no-cost virtual grief care program for those coping with the death of a loved one…
Today is the last Tuesday of the month, which means it is time for Tasty Tuesday at Home Edition by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service-Bladen…
Contributed Be aware of a new phishing scam targeting Small Business Administration (SBA) PPP loan applicants. Criminals are impersonating the SBA and its Office of…
Bladen County Health and Human Services released the latest COVID-19 update. Bladen County currently has 680 total positive cases with 37 active, positive cases, according…
Complete the census online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020. Jan Hester Maynor, Special Projects Planner with the Lumber River Council of Governments, released the latest…
Dr. Duncan added a limited number of COVID-19 vaccines may be available for high-risk residents in November of this year, and then a larger number…
Contributed On Sunday, August 23, an exciting tradition took place at Harrells Christian Academy. Each member of the senior class was “blessed” by his or…
Kelsey Edwards, Director of Bladen County Library, announced the library has free online tutoring and job search services with Brain Fuse. Bladen County Library cardholders…
So much going on all around us …. Republican National Convention in Charlotte, a couple of storms ‘bearing down’ on the coast of Louisiana ……
RALEIGH – A Lumberton man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute crack cocaine and cocaine, possessing…
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order Monday extending and modifying several emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order extends…
The Town of Dublin announced Monday that 14,000 gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged Friday near the 200 block of East 4th Street near the…
1829 – President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas, but Mexican government refuses. 1904 – Champion James J. Jeffries scores a 2nd round TKO…
Vineyard Golf at White Lake has released first-round tee times for its club championship scheduled Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. Here are Saturday’s…
Monday, August 31 will be the last day that Bladen County Schools will provide free meals to children ages birth to 18 years old through…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director stated, “Bladen County…
A Touch of Country Venue is ready to celebrate events. The company announced on Facebook this weekend they are now open for business. The company…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students at colleges and universities who choose to vote by mail should request that their ballot be sent to…
I enjoy Bladen County Headlines … 35 Years Ago, and the most recent version brought back good memories. John (Mr. Johnny) D. Mercer was our…
1857 – The Panic of 1857 begins, setting off one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. 1891 – Thomas Edison patents motion…
The low scores keep rolling in at Vineyard Golf At White Lake. Vineyard Golf has become the “Go to golf course in eastern North Carolina”.…
John D. Mercer, a Bladenboro mail carrier for 45 years, announced his retirement. Mr. Mercer, in his job with the U.S. Postal Service, drove over…
1869 – 1st carload of rail freight (boots & shoes) arrives in San Francisco, from Boston after a 16-day trip. 1904 – Automobile tire chain…
Good Sunday, been an interesting week … One national convention completed (Democrat) and one upcoming in Charlotte (Republican). Stock market had interesting week … overall,…
Raleigh – Earlier this week, the family of Representative Mary McAllister announced her passing. Rep. McAllister was the first Black woman to win a countywide…
Remember when making moonshine was a serious problem in our area? When I was in high school, I spent some time in ‘detention hall’ being…
The North Carolina Farmed Animal Save and Animal Activism Mentorship has planned a demonstration near Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel on Friday, Aug. 28 from…
Contributed The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the North Carolina Division of Employment Security’s application for $300 per beneficiary grant funding for the Lost Wages…
1762 – 1st female (Ann Franklin) US newspaper editor, Newport, Rhode Island. 1848 – The US annexes New Mexico. 1864 – First Geneva Convention adopted…
MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for an ocean-side swimming area in New Hanover County. …
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 8.5 percent, increasing 1.0 point from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.9 of…
It only takes a few minutes. Submit your census today for needed federal and state funding. Census may be submitted by calling 1-844-330-2020 or visit…
On August 20, 2020, Farm 2601-2, located at 7301 N.C. Hwy 210 West, Garland, NC, experienced a discharge of swine wastewater. As soon as the…
1841 – John Hampton patents venetian blinds. 1897 – Oldsmobile first manufactured by Olds Motor Vehicle Co. in Lansing, Michigan. 1901 – Baltimore Orioles pitcher…
Days are getting shorter, highs are lower and overnight lows are in the low 70s. Chance of rain for the next 48 to 72 hours…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help identifying suspects in catalytic converter thefts occurring across Bladen County. Thieves are targeting work vehicles, church…
Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency released the COVID-19 daily update. Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, Bladen County Health and Human Services Director stated, “Bladen County…
Recently there was another shooting in the Elizabethtown area. Lt. D. Cheshire, with the Elizabethtown Police Department, confirmed shots fired in the area of Martin…
The Fall 2020 semester officially began this week at Bladen Community College. As the fall semester gets underway, Bladen Community College is focused on the…