Woke up with a song on my mind … “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in…
Posts published in February 2021
1784 – John Wesley charters Methodist Church. 1854 – Republican Party formally organized in Ripon, Wisconsin. 1909 – 1st National Woman’s Day is observed in…
SOUTHERN PINES – For the second year in a row Lumberton’s Pirates defeated Pinecrest to reach the Class 4A Eastern Regional Championship game. The final…
Washington, DC – THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. For a few weeks now, an overwhelming percentage of the American public has made it clear that…
Severe weather season is upon us, and March 7-13 has been designated Severe Weather Preparedness Week in NC and SC. That makes this an excellent…
Impacts Low lying property and roads will have water from flooding. For specific impact information, please see http://water.weather.gov/ahps for locations along area rivers. Moderate rain rates could…
(NewsUSA) – The COVID-19 pandemic and historically low mortgage interest rates have caused a flurry of home buying across the United States. Families are searching…
(NewsUSA) – Now more than ever, we worry about maintaining our good health, and we are especially concerned about having a strong immune system that…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement after last night’s passage by the House of H.R. 1319, the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion partisan bailout bill…
by Danna Martínez Have you ever wondered the name of that voice in our head guiding us to act, either for better or for worse?…
1813 – 1st federal vaccination legislation enacted. 1872 – Charlotte Ray, 1st African American woman lawyer in USA, graduates from Howard University. 1919 – American…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophomore Malcolm Bolden converted a pass from senior Garrett Melvin into the game’s only goal as East Bladen remained unbeaten with a 1-0…
Should re-name for today … Thoughts while lying in the bed, wide awake … that was after an unplanned early evening nap… Actually, it was…
By Jefferson Weaver It surprises, even shocks, some people when they realize the woman in the black and white swimsuit pictures is my mother. Neither…
Coach Steve Thurman has announced that Bladenboro Middle School will begin soccer tryouts Tuesday, March 2nd for both the boys and girls teams. The tryouts…
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination center in North Carolina, in partnership with the federal government. “This…
by Danna Martinez Erudite, a very little-known word but one that has a curious meaning. The virtue of knowing a specific or several topics so…
by Charlotte Smith The photo above is of Ms. Mildred Jackson, owner of Faith Partners Christian Supply Store Closing out February and Black History Month,…
The Bladen County First Responders work no matter the weather conditions and even when there is a Pandemic. Local emergency services personnel confirm heart disease…
Bladen County’s population in 1970 was 26,477, down 8.3% from the 1960 census of 28,881. F.L. Tatum of White Oak was honored for his 22…
By Dr. Mike Walden The Biden Administration has identified addressing climate change – specifically, global warming – as one of its top priorities. Indeed, they…
Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt joins employers, educators, and state leaders in recognizing March 2021 as [email protected]℠ Month. While all programs will be virtual,…
Here are some of the low scores recently posted at Vineyard Golf at White Lake: John Williams 68, Don Salsbery 72, George Boussais 75, Stacy…
The Bladen County Board of County Commissioners’ next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021. The meeting will be held in the Superior…
Ever just need to hear something positive, or read something uplifting … Me too… “Nothing can dim the light which shines within.” Maya Angelou “Success…
1802 – Congress passes an act calling for a US Capitol library. 1871 – US income tax repealed. 1907 – 1st US federal corrupt election…
Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on Three Rivers Conference athletics as St. Pauls and West Columbus have joined the list of football teams who have…
By Danna Martinez We have all heard the expression “unprecedented.” It’s considered a common word, and it is used in multiple areas of daily life.…
UNC Health Southeastern’s drive through COVID-19 testing site at the main entrance to the medical center will no longer provide testing on Sundays starting this…
The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, March 3 and 4, for its regular monthly meeting. The agendas for this meeting and executive…
North Carolina Department of Transportation released an update on Bladen County road closings this afternoon. CLOSINGS: CLOSED NC242 closed from Elizabethtown Road., 0.1 mi. W of…
Raleigh, NC — Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been selected for the North Carolina State Bar’s highest honor, the John B. McMillian Distinguished Service Award, which…
February 25, 2021 -The Bladen County Board of Education will meet in a special called session on Monday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting…
Chadbourn Man Charged with Missing Mother’s Murder https://bladencounty.org/chadbourn-man-charged-with-missing-mothers-murder/ Many in Bladen County have been searching for the beloved mother of two, Jacqueline Elaine “Lynn” Landreth,…
Today is National Chili Day, the fourth Thursday in February. The day is made to celebrate one of America’s most popular wintertime foods. According to National…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Students at the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will have the opportunity to learn and earn this summer through…
by Leyton Ezzell February 24, 1836, enter the show of an Alabama native known as Colonel Williams Travis; under heavy fire from cannons and guns,…
The photo above is of UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Lori Dove. Beginning March 1, patients who would like to utilize…
Bladen County educators’ first shot day was held this week. The Schools posted on their social media photos of their staff members receiving their COVID-19…
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed a complaint against Bladen County Board of Elections member Michael Aycock on Tuesday. The…
Ever felt like life is a roaster-coaster? Highs and lows come more often … Guess we attempt to shave the highs and deal with the…
1799 – US Congress passes 1st federal quarantine legislation. 1836 – Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple…
The West Bladen at South Columbus football game that had been rescheduled for Saturday has now been postponed. The Whiteville at East Bladen game that…
LAKE WACCAMAW – Senior Garrett Melvin and sophomore Malcolm Bolden both recorded ‘Hat Tricks’ of 3 goals each Wednesday as East Bladen rolled to a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reintroduced the Conscience Protection Act of 2021 to protect health care providers, including health insurance plans, from government discrimination if…
Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right direction Contributed Raleigh, NC – As North Carolina’s numbers…
The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating two break-ins that occurred early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. The local police posted one of the break-ins occurred…
Contributed RALEIGH – In its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North…
by Danna Martinez The behavior of the human being, acclaimed by some, criticized by others, but finally understood as an object of study in society.…
Sergeant Willie Thompson is a detective on the Elizabethtown Police Department. Recently, Sgt. Thompson sent an open letter to Bladen Online about challenges and needed…
Teachers and all school personnel who are currently in or returning to in-person roles at daycares, preschools and/or K-12 schools may schedule COVID-19 vaccinations through…
Blood supplies at local health care centers are critically low. Lu Mil Vineyard has stepped up to help with the demand. The local vineyard has scheduled a…
Students in Bladen County will join millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day…
The photo above was taken at the HBCU Fly-In in 2020. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) will participate in the Fifth Annual…
Been thinking about operating an electric vehicle … I understand much research is underway and auto manufacturers are telling us they will be available in…
1868 – US House of Representatives vote 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson. 1888 – Louisville, Kentucky, becomes 1st government in US to…
Friday night’s Whiteville at East Bladen football game has been postponed since Whiteville High School athletics have been shutdown for two weeks due to a…
by Danna Martínez Sometimes we think something is wrong when it is right, and many times we think something is right when it is wrong.…
by Danna Marinez Every little life story, every lesson, innovation, and learning make up what we call humanity’s history. Remembering where we come from and…
The March 1, 2021 Town of Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting and the Elizabethtown Planning Board Meeting will be conducted virtually and will not be open…
The above photo is of Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt announced today that former NC Principal of the…
by Charlotte Smith During the last Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, a Bladenboro resident voiced concerns many citizens in the area have stated in the…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects…
Contributed RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated the COVID-19 County Alert System on Monday, which shows 27 red counties…
Contributed Governor Roy Cooper on Monday ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on…
Ponds, creeks and rivers appear to be full … added about 3/10 of an inch of rain over the past 24 hours … Forecast for…
1813 – 1st US raw cotton-to-cotton mill founded in Waltham, Massachusetts. 1886 – Aluminum manufacturing process developed. 1896 – Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hirshfield.…
CERRO GORDO – West Columbus defeated West Bladen 7-2 Monday in Three Rivers Conference boys’ soccer action Monday. The game was stopped with about 10…
P-EBT Update: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has begun issuing Pandemic…
by Danna Martinez George Washington was born on this day in Virginia in 1732. Before his journey towards the presidency, he was known for being…
The local non-profit, Boost the Boro, Inc., has remained cautiously optimistic with leadership and planning. The organization hopes to continue many of the community and group activities…
Chadbourn Man Charged with Missing Mother’s Murder Orginal article: Bladen County Sheriff’s Office and citizens continue searching for the missing mother from Clarkton, North…
Philanthropy, the satisfaction of sharing and celebrating by Danna Martinez Help without thinking of receiving something in return, being supportive with yourself and with other…
Bladen County Students are participating in extracurricular activities this year. Sharon Anderson with West Bladen High School announced the 2020-2021 Student Government Officers today. View…
Contributed RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol recognized the promotions of 51 sworn and 5 civilian members today during a private ceremony held at Colonial Baptist…
GREENSBORO, N.C. – United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin today announced that he has resigned his position as head of the United States Attorney’s Office…
Pilot allows participants to buy gas with a smartphone and transponder Contributed RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have an NC Quick Pass have the opportunity…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a Weekly Weather Briefing today. The briefing shows showers today, but the weather is forecasted to be sunny…
Columbuscountynews.com reported this morning, East Bladen athlete Lamont Pridgen has died from bullet wounds he sustained in Whiteville, February 10. Jefferson Weaver wrote an article about…
Contributed RALEIGH – As North Carolinians observe Black History Month with virtual and social-distance celebrations and observances, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is highlighting…
Four-year study reveals trespassing hot spots in effort to improve safety Contributed RALEIGH – A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a…
Elizabethtown, N.C. – Bladen County Schools has announced the BCS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics scheduled in collaboration with the local Bladen County Health Department. On Wednesday,…
By Danna Martínez Human beings have stood out for their extraordinary imagination and creative spirit; this has solved significant problems for industries and deepened people’s…
WILSON – Former West Bladen star Trevor Lesane batted 3-for-7, drove in 3 runs and scored one as his Erskine Flying Fleet swept a Carolinas…
Farm subsidies are government financial benefits paid to a specific industry – in this case, agribusiness. These subsidies help reduce the risk farmers endure from…
1860 – Organized baseball played in San Francisco for 1st time between the Eagles and the Red Rovers. 1865 – Battle of Wilmington, NC (Fort…
Hard to believe we are beginning the last week of February … been a fast, cold, wet month… Won’t be long ’til planting time ……
By Danna Martínez Consecration is the solemn dedication to a sacred place, thing, or entity, through the rite. This ceremony, commonly presented by religious entities,…
Sunday … When I was a youngster, I was very much aware of Sundays … Feed the animals, mama fed us and we went to…
BLADENBORO – Senior Katie Evans drained a trio of long shots, and juniors Alexis Mitchell and Mya McDonald turned in key plays down the stretch…
BLADENBORO- Sophomore Malcolm Bolden and senior Javant McDowell combined for 50 points Saturday to lead East Bladen to an 87-73 Three Rivers Conference boys’ basketball…
1899 – Opel manufactures its first automobile. 1915 – Kiwanis International founded in Detroit. 1935 – The Wilderness Society is founded by conservationists. 1941 –…
Por Danna Martínez Una declaración es aquel argumento que se asevera o expone públicamente. El término “declaración” proviene del latín declaratio y significa “acción y…
By Danna Martinez A declaration is an argument that is publicly asserted or exposed. The term “declaration” comes from the Latin declaratio and means “action…
Currie, NC- – Due to the large amounts of rain and flooding in the park, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be closed this weekend (Feb.…
By Danna Martinez What a curious animal! It has long, hardened, and plate-shaped scales and short legs with sharp claws. Pangolin Day is celebrated worldwide…
First things first … The weather forecast for today is for sunny skies, with a high near 48, a little windy, with gusts as high…
The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that eleven wrecks took place in Bladen County in the past seven days. Heather Ross Miller of Kelly, internationally…