Pictured: Trina Davis-Chapter President presents gift cards to Sheila Manuel, Supervisor of Bladen County DSS Adoption & Foster Care Program Contributed The Whiteville Alumnae Chapter…
Posts published in January 2021
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom at the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown.…
Here are the first semester honor rolls for East Bladen High School. Superintendent’s List 12th Grade Bostic, Jackson H Evans, Katie B Hill, Colin Jacob…
Church Day … Pray for our nation … so many issues … If one group or party says yes, the other says no … and…
1851 – San Francisco Orphan’s Asylum founded, 1st in California. 1865 – Congress passes the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in America (passes 121-24) 1905 –…
Contributed In mid-January, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) issued a proclamation outlining significant changes to the 2021 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management…
Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY/WNCN) — Several North Carolina hospitals and health departments received fewer or no first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the state…
Contributed CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the order determining the evictions of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments…
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — A political operative accused by North Carolina authorities of orchestrating an absentee ballot fraud operation in a…
Contributed Washington, DC – A new report from the Brookings Institution estimates that President Biden’s American Rescue Plan would boost gross domestic product (GDP) by…
Contributed “At the Very Heart and Soul: A Common-Sense Guide to Appreciation and Gratitude for Couple Relationships ” by Timothy Neff Gocke Named a 2020…
By Jefferson Weaver Gentlemen, fix your sons. The other night, I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump…
Justice … What we want for others … Mercy, what we want for ourselves… North Carolina’s men’s ACC basketball teams struggling as a group ……
1800 – US population: 5,308,483: African American population 1,002,037 (18.9%) 1873 – “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne is published in France…
LAKE WACCAMAW- Sophomore Rylee Chadwick poured in 16 points Friday to lead West Bladen to a 39-31 Three Rivers Conference girls’ basketball victory over East…
LAKE WACCAMAW – East Columbus connected on 10 of 12 free throws in the fourth quarter and held off West Bladen 77-75 Friday night in…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Maegan Burney and junior Alexus Mitchell combined for 34 points to lead East Bladen to a 59-14 Three Rivers Conference girls’ basketball…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Triston Locklear bombed in six 3-point baskets and scored 22 points to lead Red Springs to a 32-28 overtime victory over East Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Juniors Kris Oxendine and Noah Chavis blistered the nets with five 3-point baskets each to lead Red Springs to a 49-44 Three Rivers…
The Town of Elizabethtown’s regular February 1, 2021, 7 pm, Town Council meeting will be a virtual meeting. According to the public notice distributed by…
Contributed Audrey Hehl’s 5th-grade class connected with Israeli students via a 30-minute Zoom session. Mrs. Hehl and Mrs. Gali Lev Ari, Israeli teacher, facilitated a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of this year’s March For Life event, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored 12 different pro-life bills to reaffirm…
RALEIGH – In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than…
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…
Rick McKenzie, lineman with the Elizabethtown High School Cougar football team, was selected to play in the East-West football game in Greensboro. McKenzie was a…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – On January 27, North Carolina reported administering 99% of its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and as of this morning the…
With the help of community sponsors and support, the Bladen County Animal Control Advisory Board presented a donation to the Dr. N.W. Midyette Animal Shelter…
A Public Hearing regarding a proposed $200,000 Forgivable Loan is on the Bladen County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for their upcoming meeting. The board will also hear…
By Dr. Mike Walden The unemployment rate is the most watched economic indicator by the media and the public. It’s easy to understand why. The…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released this weekend’s weather briefing. The staff stated, “Get ready for sunny skies and cold temperatures through Friday and…
Bridge will operate in a one-lane pattern overnight next week ELIZABETHTOWN – The U.S. 701 South bridge will operate under a lane closure for two nights next week…
LUMBERTON — In an ongoing effort to protect and care for the community, UNC Health Southeastern is providing an update to visitation guidelines for the…
Hardee, Hunt and Williams, for the eleventh straight year, is the number one real estate seller on Wrightsville Beach. The firm is headed by former…
I have stated in the past … I am a dreamer. Some of my friends would say, so what’s new … Last night, in my…
BLADENBORO – Red Springs connected on six 3-point shots in the 1st half as the Red Devils built a 51-32 lead en route to an…
1892 – The Coca-Cola Company is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia. 1907 – Charles Curtis becomes U.S. Senator, first Native American to become a Senator. 1920…
BLADENBORO –Freshman Megan Pait and sophomore Lainey Autry keyed a 12-4 closing spurt that carried West Bladen to a 46-34 Three Rivers Conference girls’ basketball…
The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 and 4, for its regular monthly meeting. The agendas for this meeting and executive…
A video recording of Thursday’s virtual meeting has been added to NCDOT’s YouTube channel and also can be found at ncvisionzero.org/Robeson. LUMBERTON – Following a statewide trend, Robeson…
The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is accepting applications online for the 2021-2022 school year. The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is a tuition-free,…
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Trustee Dennis Troy has been recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)…
Contributed The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. Be aware that criminals are attempting to…
RALEIGH, N.C.- North Carolina residents can now view results from the ongoing North Carolina Broadband Survey that gauges broadband availability, adoption and quality across the…
Today is National Have Fun at Work Day and we made the most of it. According to NationalToday.com, the history of the fun day is…
In an ongoing effort to protect and care for the community, UNC Health Southeastern is providing an update to visitation guidelines for the medical center.…
by Charlotte Smith Yesterday it was confirmed, Town of Elizabethtown Manager Eddie Madden has accepted the new position of County of Columbus Manager. He will…
I thought it was much later than it is … so I’m up about 3 hours earlier than usual … Raining outside, and according to…
1864 – Battle of New Bern, North Carolina. 1878 – 1st telephone exchange (New Haven, Connecticut) 1902 – Carnegie Institute founded in Washington, D.C. 1915…
TABOR CITY – Lee Barnes and Jacob Nixon combined for 18 points Tuesday to lead East Bladen to a 28-24 Three Rivers Conference jayvee basketball…
In October of 2020, an Elizabethtown resident reported the theft of a vehicle. Although the vehicle was recovered, the suspect had not been located. Lieutenant…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina’s…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will continue two programs that help North Carolinians access services such as…
According to Prevent Child Abuse America evidence shows that children’s early experiences impact them throughout life—positively and negatively. KPJR Films, creators of a film, Resilience…
Contributed Because the supply of first-dose vaccines will not be provided by the state this week and future supply quantities are uncertain, UNC Health Southeastern…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, remaining unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 6.7…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced an update on road closings for Bladen County. In the announcement, the department indicated the US 701 bridge…
Bladen County Health Department released the COVID -19 Update. The report shows, active COVID-19 cases have gone down in number from last week’s report. View…
The Town of Elizabethtown will be looking for a new manager because the rumors are true. Town of Elizabethtown Manager, Mr. Eddie Madden, accepted the…
When I look at the stock market and see the huge moves, mostly upward, I think about how good the economy is, and it is…
Vineyard Golf At White Lake continues to have the best winter season that this iconic golf course has ever seen since opening in the early…
1870 – After accepting 15th amendment, Virginia is re-admitted to the Union. 1880 – Thomas Edison patents electric incandescent lamp. 1915 – US Marines occupy…
TABOR CITY – East Bladen’s Lady Eagles rolled to leads of 20-2 and 33-6 en route to a 58-9 Three Rivers Conference girls’ basketball victory…
BLADENBORO – Unique Kelly and Ethan Brown sparked a 2nd half West Columbus rally that carried the Vikings to a 71-63 boys basketball victory over…
TABOR CITY – Seniors Javant McDowell and Rasean McKoy combined for 28 points Tuesday night to lead East Bladen to a 59-30 Three Rivers Conference…
An East Bladen High School graduate and beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away recently. Local community members have reached out and asked to help…
The Bladen County Healthy Collaborative meets every month for round table discussions to help keep the citizens educated on healthy living. This morning the group…
Contributed January 26, 2021 Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security…
2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Grade – A Honor Roll Isabel Gardner Gael Ortiz Aguilar A/B Honor Roll Bryanna Brady, Zayra Cruz Garcia, Naomi Jernigan, Madysen…
by Nicole Smith Are you looking for a reason other than a birthday to enjoy America’s favorite cake? Look no further, for tomorrow is National…
2020-21 2nd Nine Weeks Superintendent’s List – Grades of 96 and above in all Classes 7th Grade: Bryan Diaz-Perez 8th Grade: Madison Holder, Aidan Jones,…
2nd 9-weeks Bladen County Schools released the honor lists for Bladen Early College. View the list here:
Eight Harrells Christian Academy students were recognized as Terrific Kids for the 2nd nine week grading period. These students stood out to their teachers for…
Update at 8 a.m. On January 27, 2021- Law Enforcement reported receiving a tip regarding the 10 year-old girl, Breanne Marie Jones, missing from Sampson…
In video announcement, Senator Jackson pledges a 100 county campaign Charlotte – Today, Democratic Senator Jeff Jackson announces his campaign for North Carolina’s open US Senate…
FAYETTEVILLE – January 19, 2021 – Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation has appointed new board members. Walson Metzger, M.D., is a radiologist with Valley Radiology, P.A.…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released the COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to help individuals find mental and behavioral health…
Interesting note on the weather … High temperature Monday was 48 degrees … overnight low was 48 degrees … as of 4:35 AM … and…
1905 – World’s largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan, is found in South Africa. 1907 – 1st US federal corrupt election practices law passed. 1913 –…
In February last year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced they were considering replacing the bridges over the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown on…
The Bladen County Health Department released the daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) update today. From Elizabethtown to East Arcadia to Tar Heel to White Oak, stay informed…
January 25, 2021 – Beach Waves Radio launches a brand new internet radio station effective February 1, 2021. Co-owners Townsend Link (Elizabethtown, NC), Scott Walker…
Although the COVID-19 Pandemic made celebrating Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Junior Day different this year, it did not stop the Bladen County citizens from…
by Charlotte Smith Take the survey about the issue now by following the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/228NRJ5 For the second time, after two years of paperwork…
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting virtually on January 26, 2021. Members of the Board of Trustees are…
Super Bowl 2021 … Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Bucs, Sunday, February 7 … gametime 6:30 PM… Yesterday’s results… Buccaneers 31 – Pack 26…
1799 – 1st US patent for a seeding machine, Eliakim Spooner, Vermont. 1877 – Congress establishes the Electoral Commission to determine the disputed presidential election…
ACC basketball results… UNC 86 – NC State 76 Louisville 70 – Duke 65 Wake Forest 76 – Pittsburgh 75 Virginia 64 – Georgia Tech…
1899 – Rubber heel for boots or shoes patented by American Humphrey O’Sullivan. 1908 – Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell publishes “Scouting for Boys” as a…
WHITEVILLE – Junior Trinity Smith poured in 19 of her game-high 27 points in the second half to lead Whiteville to a 62-59 victory over…
WHITEVILLE – Junior Wendell Smith keyed a 26-12 closing surge that rallied Whiteville to a 46-40 victory Saturday over East Bladen in the Three Rivers…
Beginning Monday, January 25, all branches of the Bladen County Public Library will offer curbside pickup at all three of our library branches during regular…
ACC basketball games today… 2 PM NC State vs UNC 4 PM Duke vs Louisville 6 PM Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh 12 Noon Virginia vs…
1849 – US Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson. 1889 – Daniel Williams forms Provident Hospital in…
by John Clark KERNERSVILLE – East Bladen senior A. J. Smith placed 61st and sophomore teammate Cate DeVane finished 67th in their respective races in…
By Sonny Jones As you most likely know, Hank Aaron died Friday. He was 86. Did you know that the former home run king came…
by Nicole Smith June 6th, 2006… The day I left Bladen County. It was the day after my high school graduation, and I couldn’t wait…
The Bank of Elizabethtown elected their new officers and board. James H. Clark, Jr. was elected Chairman of the Board. Members of the Board of…
By Joy Warren After a short closed session Board Meeting, White Lake Mayor Goldston Womble welcomed the Town’s new Town Administrator, Sean Martin. Mr. Martin…
Time to begin locating all the tax info needed to file 2020 taxes … Not due ’til April 15 … Don’t like waiting to the…
1908 – Katie Mulcahey is arrested for lighting a cigarette, violating the 1-day old “Sullivan Ordinance” banning women from smoking in public, and is fined…