by Charlotte Smith Rock star and multi-talented artist Beck Black is making headlines again. Although the Covid Pandemic has caused distress in Hollywood, Beck Black, a…
Posts published in March 2021
REWARD INCREASED-$20,000.00 NEW PHOTO BE ABOVE SHARE PLEASE Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation that occurred in the…
Pictured in the photo above from left to right: Austin Burney, Kenneth Williams, Kevin Williams, Thomas J Davis, Hayden Brisson, Nolan Brisson, Chloe Blanks Community…
Middle School Boys Soccer CLARKTON – Williams Township outscored Clarkton School of Discovery 2-0 in the penalty kick shootout to claim a Waccamaw Middle School…
Elizabethtown – Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church presents it’s “Resurrection Sunday” worship [drive-in] services 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 2021. You are invited to join…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Announced New Road Closing Updates for Bladen County. CLOSED: NC210 will be closed 2.2 miles South from SR1007 (Ennis…
With the Easter weekend approaching, both of Bladen County’s high schools moved their Friday night football games to Thursday. West Bladen will host St. Pauls…
by Danna Martínez One of the best manifestations of time and dedication can be a handicraft. A handmade object contains significant meaning and, indeed, a…
Middle School Girls Soccer CLARKTON – Williams Township made their first 3 shots in the penalty kick shootout to edge Clarkton School of Discovery 3-0…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a mid-week weather briefing today. The briefing warns severe weather is possible on Wednesday. Highlights of the briefing:…
Weather may be the big story for the next couple of days. High temp today near 81, windy with gusts in the 18 mph range…
1880 – 1st town to claim to be completely illuminated by electric lighting (Wabash, Indiana) 1906 – Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States is…
TABOR CITY – Marly Crabtree fired in a 2nd half goal that lifted Bladenboro to a 1-0 Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls’ soccer victory Tuesday…
TAR HEEL – Christopher Labra and Kevyn Labra fired in ‘Hat Tricks’ of 3 goals each to lead Tar Heel to an 8-0 Waccamaw Middle…
TABOR CITY – Aiden Russ and Jonah Bryan drilled in 2 goals each to lead Bladenboro to a 5-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys’ soccer…
FAIRMONT- Isaac Mendoza garnered medalist honors and West Bladen won their match Monday at Fairmont Golf Course against Red Springs, the host team. West Bladen…
Five East Bladen Eagles – Garrett Melvin, Will Hester, Jay McKoy, Jacob Priest, Chase Starkloff – have been named to the North Carolina Soccer Coaches…
East Bladen senior Garrett Melvin has been named to the 2020/2021 North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association Class 2A Men’s Soccer All-State Team. “It’s a well…
On Thursday, March 25, (31) inmates at the Bladen County Detention Center elected to receive the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine as well as (7) employees. They…
By Barbra A. Millier 1lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon salt 1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will meet in person and via teleconference. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021…
de Danna Martínez Hoy es el día para pasear por el parque. Empieza la primavera, el calor llega, las flores florecen y el parque…
by Danna Martínez Today is the Take a Walk in the Park Day! Spring begins, the heat arrives, the flowers bloom, and a park is…
Por Danna Martínez Algunas experiencias no te parecerán tan valiosas antes de que te detengas a escribirlas y detallarlas. La descripción de cada característica, rasgo…
by Danna Martínez Some experiences will not seem so valuable before taking the time to write them down and detail them. The description of each…
By Nicole Smith On March 30th, 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long first used ether for surgical anesthesia. In Winder, Georgia, in 1933, Eudora Brown Almond,…
March 28, 2021 8pm-The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation that occurred in the area of exit 22…
Spring has come to Vineyard Golf as the fairways, seemingly, have turned green overnight and the greens are running around 12. Kayla Thompson will begin…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Mya McDonald fired in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals Monday night to lead East Bladen to a 3-0 non-conference girls’ soccer…
ELIZABETHTOWN – An 11-run, 7th inning proved to be the difference Monday night as West Bladen survived a furious East Bladen rally and outlasted the…
Weather for today should be just about perfect … High temp near 73 with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low…
1867 – Alaska purchase: US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,300,000 ($109 million in 2018), roughly 2 cents an acre. 1870 – 15th Amendment to…
CLARKTON – Nakina rallied for 3 goals in the 2nd half to defeat Clarkton School of Discovery 3-1 Monday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference action.…
CLARKTON – The Clarkton School of Discovery Blue Devils built a 2-0 lead then held off a late Nakina rally to post a 2-1 Waccamaw…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen and East Columbus battled to a 2-2 doulbe-overtime non-conference tie in girls’ soccer action Monday night. The teams played a pair…
TABOR CITY – East Bladen won 5 of their 6 singles matches Monday en route to a 6-3 Three Rivers Conference men’s tennis victory over…
Contributed TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE This is notice that the regularly-scheduled April meeting for the Elizabethtown Town Council has been rescheduled for Monday, April…
by Danna Martínez Incentivizing, motivating, influencing, organizing, and innovating are just some of the functions of a leader, and, like their work, their contributions go…
The parents of a local high school on the west side of Bladen County are organizing a prom. The theme for the Junior and Senior…
Litter has plagued the roadways in Bladen County over the past year. Covid halted the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office litter pickup program and affected the concern for…
Want to help keep North Carolina clean? You can do your part and it’s easy. Simply sign up using your computer or mobile device for…
According to friends and family, Brandon McDonald from Clarkton, N.C., was last seen on Thursday, March 25. Bladen County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday morning an…
Contributed by Matt Safford, Environmental Specialist, Division of Soil & Water Conservation, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Are you a farmer interested in being paid to…
The Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners will hold a budget retreat on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. According to the agenda,…
Per N.C. Statues, Section 44A-40 thru 46, Cape Fear Mini Storage has the right to take possessory lien on all of the goods stored in…
RALEIGH – State education leaders are teaming up with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) to help sound the alarm about speeding, one of…
This is not just another Monday … Last Monday in the month of March 2021 … Time waits for no man, woman or child ……
1848 – Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam. 1852 – Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and…
Contributed From Sheriff Wilkins, Robeson County Sheriff Friday March 26, 2021 5pm – The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a $10,000.00 reward for information…
West Bladen and UNCW grad Kayla Thompson of Clarkton has announced her tournament schedule for the 2021 season. There are five events in April and…
Eddie Madden, longtime Elizabethtown Town Manager, has departed the local scene, begins his new position in Whiteville as Columbus County Manager Monday. He left his…
1866 – 1st ambulance service goes into service. 1881 – “Greatest Show On Earth” formed by P.T. Barnum and James Anthony Bailey. 1885 – US…
WILSON – Tar Heel native Trevor Lesane doubled and drove in 2 runs Wednesday, but his Erskine Flying Fleet dropped the 2nd game of a…
Pictured: Practice session at Dublin Motor Speedway in 2016 By Sonny Jones Are you ready to watch the NASCAR Cup drivers do it on the…
by Danna Martínez Why do vegetables have such a bad reputation? Is it its appearance? Taste? Or is it just custom not to love them?…
by Danna Martínez Today is the birthday of Quentin Tarantino, producer, director, screenwriter, editor, and actor. And if that wasn’t enough, one of the most…
Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced that the state is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of…
NASCAR is doing everything possible to attract more fans, and this weekend in Bristol, the biggest experiment to date … The promoters have trucked 23,000…
1855 – Abraham Gesner patents kerosene. 1866 – US President Andrew Johnson vetoes civil rights bill; it later becomes 14th amendment. 1890 – A tornado…
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Red Springs’ Red Devils solidified their hold on 1st place in the Three Rivers Conference football standings with a 27-14 victory over…
In a social media post today, Star Communications reminded residents of the importance of calling officials before starting property projects. The post stated, “Remember to call 811…
Hurricane Florence hit Bladen County in 2018, causing much destruction. The eroding soil caused by the storm at Elizabethtown City Cemetery has caused many in…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 points from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 points…
Veteran Whiteville newspaper publisher Les High has started a nonprofit journalism center that will cover stories in southeastern North Carolina backed by a three-year, $495,000…
By Dr. Mike Walden Although the main principles of economics were established decades ago, the discipline is constantly evolving. One of the most recent contributions…
UPDATED: One More Day of Paving and Striping on 701 Bridge in Elizabethtown On Tuesday, the bridge’s traffic over the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown…
BladenOnline’s Danna Martínez and Charlotte Smith wore hats to work today for Wear a Hat Day to bring more awareness about brain tumors. by…
Friday morning, investigators with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, the Community Impact Team, and Patrol Deputies served a search warrant at 115 McLean…
Imagine me showing up to your home or business for the first time to discuss a very important matter with implications that will effect the…
The Town Council and staff of Elizabethtown said their goodbyes to Eddie Madden yesterday in a private reception, wishing him well as he takes on…
Bladen County joined the state wide Medical Examiners System for the investigation and certification of criminal, suspicious and unattended deaths. Medical Examiners for Bladen County…
Years ago, I mean many years ago we swapped labor, gathering tobacco, pulling peanuts, gathering corn, pickin’ cotton … When asked how he was doing,…
1820 – Future Mormon church leader Joseph Smith has his “First Vision” in a wooded area of New York, according to Mormon scholars. 1872 –…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Chace Butler, Jabril Algozy and Tony Ventura fired in 2 goals each to lead Elizabethtown to an 8-0 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys’…
TABOR CITY – Jazmy Funez recorded a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals as she fired in all of Tar Heel’s goals in a 3-1 Waccamaw…
TABOR CITY – Christopher Labra, Kevyn Labra and Seth Faircloth blistered the net with 2 goals each to lead Tar Heel to a 7-0 Waccamaw…
BLADENBORO – Clarkton School of Discovery outscored Bladenboro 3-2 in the penalty kick shootout after the two teams battled to a scoreless tie in regulation…
BLADENBORO – Clarkton School of Discovery outscored Bladenboro 2-1 in the penalty kick shootout after the two teams battled to a 1-1 tie in regulation…
LUMBERTON – Sophomore Kayleigh Martin and Abigail Mayers combined on a 1-hit shutout Thursday to lead Lumberton to a non-conference jayvee softball victory over West…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Columbus defeated East Bladen 8-4 Thursday night in non-conference softball action. The Lady Gators bunched singles by Alexis Jacobs, Bailey Padgett and…
Red Springs (2-0) at East Bladen (2-1) East Bladen will celebrate Homecoming Friday night against league-leading Red Springs. A pair of late St. Pauls’ touchdowns…
by Danna Martínez Mobility and how we transport ourselves daily have evolved throughout history to become one of the primary uses of human beings in…
State launches public private partnership on vaccine equity RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced…
Bladen County Solid Waste announced their hours of operation for Friday, April 2 – Good Friday. All convenience sites will be operating on their normal…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 62 of North Carolina’s counties in January, increased in 25, and remained unchanged in 13. Scotland…
Photo above is of Colby Hester. Brunswick County Sherriff’s Office released arrest warrants for James Dean Varner, a 31-year-old male of Parkway Blvd in Wilmington,…
Mrs. Ilka McElveen, a local business owner and author announced the publication of Pathways to Her Rise. Mrs. McElveen is a co-author of the book.…
Contributed RALEIGH – Litter conscious North Carolinians now have a new way to report litterers through a simple, mobile-friendly web application. The new Swat-A-Litterbug app…
Contributed The Elizabethtown–White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announced that its busy planning the 42nd Annual White Lake Water Festival for Friday, May 21 and…
61 degrees at 5:15 a.m. today … Spring has arrived … Thursday is my favorite day of the week … My siblings and I, along…
1865 – SS General Lyon at Cape Hatteras catches fire & sinks, killing 400. 1882 – 1st demonstration of pancake making, held at a department…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Whiteville defeated East Bladen 6-3 Wednesday in the Eagles Three Rivers Conference boys tennis season opener. Singles No. 1 Jackson Bostic (EB) defeated…
ST PAULS – Sophomore Laney Autry fired in 2 goals to lead a 4-goal West Bladen explosion in the 2nd half that propelled the Lady…
CERRO GORDO – Junior Mya McDonald recorded a ‘Hat Trick’ of 4 goals, and senior Katie Evans delivered a ‘Hat Trick’ of 4 assists and…
RED SPRINGS – West Bladen capitalized on 21 walks, 3 hits, 4 hit batters and 4 errors to pile up 25 runs in 3 innings…
RED SPRINGS – Sophomore Rylee Chadwick pitched a one-hitter and struck out 8 as West Bladen rolled to a 14-1 non-conference softball victory over Red…
Partnership with Truist Foundation and Atlantic Telephone Membership Co-op Provides Wifi Hotspots Contributed Elizabethtown, N.C. –North Carolina’s Southeast (NCSE) has forged a unique partnership with…
Contributed Bladen County EMS Captain Shelton Lewis had the opportunity to help out the local Boy Scout troop here in Elizabethtown with first aid classes.…
USDA Reopens Program Sign-Up to a Larger Share of Producers with Plans to Expand Outreach and New Programming Contributed Washington, D.C., March 24, 2021 –…
Por Danna Martínez Fantasear, soñar e imaginar parecen ser términos simples hasta que toman la actitud de una persona y la convierten en nefelibata. Fantasear…