RALEIGH –The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or let their dogs or cats consume…
Maria C. Edwards, Clerk to the County of Bladen Board of Commissioners released the agenda for the upcoming board meeting. On January 4, 2021 Bladen County Board…
North Carolina Superintendent Mark Johnson has announced that $60 million in grant funds from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund will be awarded this year to…
In accordance with the N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, the January 4, 2021 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting and the Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting will…
The 2020 property taxes on real estate and personal property will be delinquent if not paid on or before Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Payment must…
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting Bladen County as a great place to come for outdoor fun, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic.…
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…
In an effort to provide individual academic workspaces for Bladen County students, the East Bladen High School Counseling Department organized a project to refurbish vintage…
December 31, 2020 … last day of a very topsy-turvy year … So much to be thankful, so much to be concerned about. And, so…
1696 – A window tax imposed in England, causing many shopkeepers to brick up their windows to avoid the tax. 1776 – Rhode Island establishes…
Larrell Murchison became Bladen County’s first NFL draftee. Brandon Council announced that he had transferred to Auburn University of the Southeastern Conference. The awards continued…
The latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina were provided this afternoon by the NC Governor Roy Cooper…
The year 2020 will go down in history. News headlines across the world and in Bladen County garnered much attention. We have 20 news…
By Dr. Mike Walden The overwhelming economic concern for a majority of individuals is jobs. There are two elements to this concern: will there be…
Join Carrie Brown, MD, MPH and Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & IDD at NC DHHS and Talley Wells, Executive Director, NCCDD for this important communication…
The Bladen County Animal Control Board is pleased to announce the Christmas Pet Costume Contest winners for Bladen County. The local Board held the fundraiser…
Raleigh, NC- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced beginning Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program…
If you made New Year’s Resolutions last year, precious little time remains to complete, if you haven’t already… According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin,…
1861 – US banks stop payments in gold. 1903 – Electric arc lamp sets fire to Iroquois theater in Chicago leaving 602 dead in one…
North Carolina schools were closed in mid-March by the governor and that effectively ended the scholastic sports seasons after a bare minimum of games. However…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments as part of the Coronavirus…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Late on December 21, Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill which includes a second round of economic impact payments to approximately…
Barbara A. Minter, Southeastern Times August 31 1988 Cake 1 pkg. Devil’s food cake mix 1 cup dairy sour cream ½ cup water 3…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program will soon be accepting grant applications to fund programs aimed at preventing traffic deaths and injuries on North Carolina roadways.…
Please Join us! BCS District Office Parking Lot Wednesday Januaray 6th 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. DRIVE THRU HONK & WAVE Its a Farewell Parade
Had an interesting conversation recently with a friend who suffered from COVID-19 … I was not aware … Spent considerable time in an area hospital,…
Low scores continue to be reported at Vineyard Golf. Some recent low scores are Rick Marvin 71, Jason Bethune 73, Stacy Owen 73, Blake Baysden…
Both Bladen County girls basketball teams reached the state playoffs, after they played a classic overtime game in their final meeting of the regular season.…
1848 – Gas lights 1st installed at White House (Polk’s administration) 1902 – “The Entertainer” is one of several piano rag compositions copyrighted for Scott…
The Bladen County Animal Control Board is raising funds to benefit Dr. N.W. Midyette Animal Shelter (Bladen County Animal Control and Shelter) in Elizabethtown. The…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a weekly weather overview today. They stated, “In short, quiet weather through midweek. Temperatures and rain chances will…
For most, Christmas is over, or will be soon … Time to move on to New Years… Ever hear ‘older folks’ speak about Old Christmas?…
1832 – John C. Calhoun becomes 1st VP to resign (differences with President Jackson) 1867 – United States claims Midway Island, the first territory annexed…
GREEN BAY– The Tennessee Titans dropped a 40-14 decision to the Green Bay Packers Sunday night, but the Titans remain in first place in the…
Before COVID-19 shutdown most of the 2020 sports seasons, East Bladen’s boys and girls won their first meetings of the season with West Bladen. Patience…
1915 – US Iron and Steel workers begin a 3-week strike in Ohio for an eight-hour-say; they are successful as the US needs steel for…
Last day of Christmas holiday for many … and today is Church Day… NFL scores from Saturday… Bucs 47 – Lions 7 Dolphins 26 –…
Lillian Blackburn began her employment with Bob Hester’s Law Firm in 1945 and retired after 40 years of service in 1985. Irene Brisson was sworn…
Photo above is a meme from the internet. by Leyton Ezzell Christmas is this week, and with that, we bring you one last list of…
Update: The North Carolina Department of Public Safety canceled its Amber Alert for a 3-year-old missing from Gastonia with no further information provided. Photo above…
Hope your Christmas Day was good … for many, the holiday continues for a couple of more days … Enjoy… A reminder from the folks…
1799 – George Washington is eulogized by Colonel Henry Lee as “1st in war, 1st in peace & 1st in the hearts of his countrymen.”…
Merry Christmas … Not likely to be a White Christmas in our area, but should be a cold day… Hope Santa was good to to…
352 – 1st definite date Christmas was celebrated on December 25th. 1651 – Massachusetts General Court ordered a five shilling fine for “observing any such…
On Monday evening local Fire Departs took Santa Claus around small towns to help spread Christmas cheer. Bladen County Fire Marshal Kenneth Clark announced some…
Esta temporada navideña, los funcionarios de salud están preocupados por el aumento de casos de COVID-19 (coronavirus). Según los funcionarios de salud, la temporada de…
On December 23, 2020, Men and Women United for Youth & Families, CDC, and Community Support Agency (CSA) hosted their Annual Christmas Giveback and Toys…
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…
This Christmas season health officials are concerned with the rise in COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases. According to health officials, the flu season started in October, but…
Christmas Eve will bring a chance of severe weather to the eastern Carolinas. According to the National Weather Service of Wilmington, the main threat will…
by Charlotte Smith Time To Kill Productions announced Veterans Ethan Morse and Neal Schrodetzki created a new docu-series narrated by Sam Elliott. Elizabethtown resident Edward…
WILMINGTON – Former West Bladen star John Bowen scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds as his UNC-Wilmington Seahawks posted wins this week over Campbell…
By Cheryl Thurston Hello again in December! Here is a special treat from our friends over at the Bladen County Health Department, just in time…
1818 – Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xavier Gruber is first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Obernodorf, Austria. 1851 – Fire…
Scrolling thru a Nashville, Tennessee newspaper yesterday and saw an article about Elizabethtown, NC native Larrell Murchison giving back to his community, this Christmas season…
Recipe From The Southeastern Times Newspaper September 15, 1971 Washington State Russet Potatoes team up with Swiss cheese in this hearty Potato Cheese Casserole which…
Christmas time has arrived, and with it, Bladen County native and NFL Titans rookie defensive linemen Larrell Murchison. However, this hometown hero did not come…
Ho Ho Ho… Someone Will Still Be on His Way Watch the Governor’s video message RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for…
By Blake Proctor The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners, down a member until Lisa Levy gets sworn in next month to fill Rodney Hester’s seat, met…
Hold on! Don’t obligate the proposed stimulus checks approved by Congress … President Trump says he will not sign unless the amount of each check…
1776 – Continental Congress negotiates a war loan of $181,500 from France. 1900 – As American forces defeat Filipino insurgents and impose civil authority, some…
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen shared updates on the COVID-19 County Alert System, warning…
Contributed • Source of Human Rights Left: government Right: the Creator • Human Nature Left: basically good (Therefore, society is primarily responsible for evil.) Right: not…
RALEIGH, N.C. – The State Board of Elections on Friday voted unanimously to certify results in the NC Supreme Court Chief Justice contest, with Republican Paul…
will meet @ 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center Auditorium, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown For additional information or for teleconference number, call…
By Blake Proctor Meeting mostly live, with Commissioners Dr. Ophelia Munn-Goins and Michael Cogdell joining by phone, the County Commission met in their last session…
Contributed by Brianna Reeder, AVP, Director of Communications and Professional Development, North Carolina Bankers Association RALEIGH, N.C. – Last night, Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill which…
Contributed RALEIGH – Seventeen short line railroads will soon be making improvements to their infrastructure thanks to approximately $16.7 million in matching grant funds being awarded…
Voting is over for the inaugural Lighting of the Lake at White Lake. The Elizabethtown–White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners Monday. “We…
Pictured, from left, Angie Loury, Aiyana Loury and Terri Dennison Aiyana and Angie Loury are the winners of the E-WL Elf Scavenger Hunt, the Elizabethtown–White…
NFL action last night … Bengals 27 – Steelers 17 … Steelers lose for only the 3rd time this year, they have won 11. Bengals’…
1882 – 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. 1894 – United States Golf Association forms in New York. 1910 – US…
RALEIGH – A member-owned telecommunications cooperative based in Clinton, NC has been awarded $3.3 million to expand high speed internet service to more than 1,400…
Santa is coming to a small town near you to help spread some Christmas cheer. Clarkton Fire Department’s Captain, Tony Higgins, and Bladen County Fire…
In a special called virtual meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020, the Bladen County Board of Education rescinded a prior vote. One week ago, the…
Right lane closes beginning this afternoon BOARDMAN – The right lane of a U.S. 74 West bridge crossing the Lumber River overflow west of Boardman will close beginning…
This is a Men and Women United and Community Support Agency Sponsored Event Delco, NC – On December 23, 2020, Men and Women United for…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to conduct their final meeting of the year Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom of…
Winter has arrived! Today is the first official day of winter … Sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 5:08 PM … 9 hours and…
NASHVILLE, TN – Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 3 touchdowns and ran for 2 more Sunday to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 46-25 National…
NORFOLK – Former West Bladen star John Bowen scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds Friday as UNC-Wilmington defeated Norfolk State 80-72 in non-conference basketball…
1864 – General Sherman conquers Savannah, Georgia. 1891 – 1st game of basketball, based on rules created by James Naismith, played by 18 students in…
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Bladen won the first set and went on to a 3-1 Three Rivers Conference volleyball victory over East Columbus Friday night.…
ACC football results Clemson 34 – Notre Dame 10 Other scores Alabama 52 – Florida 46 Oklahoma 27 – Iowa State 21 Ohio State 22…
1790 – 1st successful US cotton mill begins spinning yarn in Pawtucket, Rhode Island built by Samuel Slater based on Richard Arkwright’s design. 1820 –…
BLADENBORO – St. Pauls withstood a furious West Bladen rally in the deciding set and escaped with a 2-1 victory Friday in Three Rivers Conference…
Don’t forget to dress your pet up this holiday season for a chance for them to win a gift basket. Bladen County Animal Control Board…
RALEIGH – With the holiday season in full swing, the State Highway Patrol will be looking to curb the unexpected increase in fatal collisions experienced…
BLADENBORO – St. Pauls rode a 19-4 closing run to a 3-1 Three Rivers Conference volleyball victory over West Bladen Friday night by set scores…
Enjoy a surprise call from an acquaintance from long ago, occasionally … someone asking to be a friend on one of the social networks… Best…
CERRO GORDO – Kylie Durden fired in 12 service points Thursday to lead West Bladen to a 2-0 Three Rivers Conference junior varsity volleyball victory…
CERRO GORDO – Senior Sidnee Walters and sophomore Whitney McLean combined for 22 service points Thursday night to lead West Bladen to a 3-0 Three…
1795 – 1st state appropriation of money for road building, Kentucky. 1823 – Georgia passes 1st US state birth registration law in US. 1910 –…
Above is a photo of a past Operation Christmas provided by Bladen County Law Enforcement Association. The Bladen County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, known as…
By Dr. Mike Walden It’s that time of year again for predictions about the upcoming year. In my case, of course, these will be forecasts…
Clarkton Mayor Dan Meshaw and town commissioners Lawrence McDougald, Roy Butler and Wade Tart were sworn in as the new town administration. The town of…
During the holiday period many golfers are enjoying Vineyard Golf At White Lake. The course is in great shape. The miniverde greens are smooth and…
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…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, remaining unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a…
by Leyton Ezzell With Christmas being next week, we bring you more holiday and Christmas jokes What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck…
