Contribuido Raleigh, NC – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés), está ampliando el programa…
Posts published in July 2021
Contributed Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the COVID-19 Community Health Worker program, bringing it statewide. El Centro…
There is a fundraiser happening today, Saturday, at Open Door Ministries in Elizabethtown for Joan Carroll Skipper. Joan injured her leg and ankle on a…
Raleigh, NC – On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D.,…
Contributed Raleigh, NC – North Carolina received more than $4.9 million federal funds for small rural hospitals in the state to provide COVID-19 testing and…
Contributed RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service, the N.C. Urban Forest Council and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hosting a series of daylong workshops for municipalities…
Nothing more fun for me at my age than to meet up with a friend that I haven’t seen in a long time … Enjoy…
1790 – 1st US patent granted, to Samuel Hopkins for a potash process. 1876 – US Coast Guard officers’ training school established (New Bedford, Massachusetts)…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 31: 1. Bike Ride: Today, Registration 8:30 a.m., kickstands up 10 a.m., Open Door Ministries, 2704…
By Cara Beth Lewis Traveling Sign Co is a locally run business focused on helping you celebrate your special occasions and events. Traveling Sign Co…
By Cara Beth Lewis The annual memorial run for Trooper Kevin Conner will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Trooper Kevin Conner (B-551) lost…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Bladen County Board of Commissioners meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. The next…
Individuals interested in applying for a position will need to complete an application at https://nc.teachermatch.org/signin.do. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please…
By Cara Beth Lewis According to Dr. Teresa (Terri) Duncan, there are 185 current COVID-19 cases in the Mother County. One week ago, on July…
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Meeting materials will be posted on…
By Cara Beth Lewis Camp Clearwater at White Lake has several events in the upcoming weeks. The nearest event is the Camp Clearwater Cardboard Boat…
By Danna Martínez Joining a friend by chance is normal and can even be funny; meeting him a second time is already strange; coinciding with…
By Cara Beth Lewis Foundation Church in Elizabethtown will host a donation and volunteer-based yard sale on September 4th, 2021, at the church. Proceeds of…
*This event was canceled due to COVID-19. By Cara Beth Lewis Christine Hayes Moody, a Bladen County Resident for over 40 years, was diagnosed with…
By Cara Beth Lewis Thanks to the Longleaf Commitments Grant, North Carolina 2021 high school graduates may be eligible for two years of free community…
By Dr. Mike Walden Fifty years ago, I was sitting in a summer school class studying microeconomics. I had just switched my major from architecture…
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…
Bladen County’s professional golfer Kayla Thompson missed the cut in the Babe Zaharis Open held in Beaumont, Texas this week. Thompson shot (round 1) 38-39=77,…
The town of Tar Heel set their 1971-72 tax rate at 60 cents per $100. The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that there were nine…
Few things frustrate me more than traveling the highways and a vehicle ‘jacked’ up, riding my back bumper and headlights in my rearview mirror ……
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 30: 1. Heat Advisory: Today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. from National Weather Service. Heat index values as…
1739 – Caspar Wistar begins glass manufacturing in Allowaystown, New Jersey. 1879 – Staten Island ferry “Westfield” burns, killing 100. 1928 – George Eastman shows…
Contributed The State Board of Education will meet next Wednesday and Thursday, August 4 and 5, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. The agendas for…
27 Students Receive Funds to Pay for College Contributed MILLSBORO, DE – July 29, 2021 — Mountaire Farms, the nation’s fourth largest chicken producer, recently…
The recent COVID-19 news conference was held on Thursday, July 29, at 3 p.m. During the conference, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and his task…
Contributed The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the selection of seven organizations to serve as Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored…
Contributed The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state has surpassed 1,000 reported cases of hepatitis A associated with a…
Por el eqipo de Bladen Online Todos los jueves, el equipo BladenOnline publica un nuevo video con recetas. En el video de recetas de la…
by Bladen Online Team Every Thursday, the BladenOnline Team publishes a new video with recipes. In last’s week recipe video, the Team changed things up…
Contributed RALEIGH, NC, July 29, 2021– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending…
Contributed Pembroke, NC – The 4th annual Lumbee Film Festival returns to the big screen with eighteen new films directed by indigenous filmmakers screening over…
East Bladen High School currently has the following position open: Varsity and JV Cheerleading Coach Interested persons should contact Principal Dr. Jason Wray at [email protected]…
by Leyton Ezzell It’s almost time for the children to go back to school and learn all over again. However, this might have effects that…
On Thursday, July 29, 2021 North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Burney Road will be closed on August 2 through August 13 for a crossline…
Contributed During its July 19, 2021, regular monthly meeting, the Bladen County Board of Education opened its meeting with the following members in attendance: Chris…
Por Danna Martínez El delfín es un mamífero que vive en las aguas de todo el mundo. Un delfín promedio mide alrededor de 2,5 m…
By Danna Martínez The dolphin is a mammal that inhabits the waters around the world. An average dolphin is around 2.5m tall, has a grayish…
Project will upgrade highway from exits 72-81 Contributed DUNN – Work to widen another section of Interstate 95 will begin soon, after the N.C. Department of…
Saturday, August 14th, 2021, 11:00 AM, at the Clarkton Cemetery. Comfort Care provided by: Bluefield UMC and Clarkton UMC. Pastoral Contact – [email protected]
Are your children interested in learning more about environmental health? Are you a high school student considering an education or career in the environmental sector?…
Congratulations to East Bladen soccer coach Jay Raynor. He has been named head coach of the East boys team in the 2022 East-West All-Star soccer…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 29: 1. Bike Ride: Saturday, Registration 8:30 a.m., kickstands up 10 a.m., Open Door Ministries, 2704…
1847 – Cumberland School of Law founded in Lebanon, Tennessee, USA. At the end of 1847 only 15 law schools in the United States. 1905…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in one, according to the N.C. Department…
GREENSBORO – East Bladen Coach Jay Raynor has been named as head coach for the East boys’ soccer team for the 2022 East-West All-Star game…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) released the following statement after the House Agriculture Committee, of which he is a member, unanimously voted to advance the…
The task force is asking for an opportunity to share with your church (parent/youth groups), schools, and civic meetings to provide substance misuse updates. …
Por Danna Martínez Y si aún tienes la duda de que eres único, solo mira las palmas de tus manos. Los estudios han demostrado que…
By Danna Martínez And if you still doubt that you are unique, just look at the palms of your hands. Studies have shown that each…
By Cara Beth Lewis Back-to-school time is approaching, and so is the Bladen Community College Back to School Blast. This is an event for all…
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools to follow…
By Leyton Ezzell National Milk Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 28 in order to honor a beloved treat for people of all ages, chocolate!…
The best part of any trip for me is pulling into my driveway … I love calling Bladen County, NC home… Rain came down ……
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 28: 1. Downtown Elizabethtown businesses meeting: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Cape Fear Farmers Market. A business does…
1858 – First use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by Sir William James Herschel of the Indian Civil Service. 1896 –…
by Charlotte Smith One of Bladen County’s most esteemed community leaders passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. There was standing room only after many…
By John Clark An inspiration, role model, a father figure, a great person, a blessing, a coach and an educator – those were some of…
Now available for sale are handmade Colombian-style necklaces – the perfect gift of a special occasion or a unique statement piece. There is a limited…
By Cara Beth Lewis BladenOnline conducted video interviews with two Bladen County residents: Mattie McLaurin, nurse and parent, and Wayne Schaeffer, Chairman for the Bladen…
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and both the Town of Elizabethtown and the Town of White Lake organized two meetings. The objective of…
Por Cara Beth Lewis El Registro de escrituras del condado de Bladen proporcionó a Bladen Online información sobre el número de muertes y su causa…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Bladen County Register of Deeds provided Bladen Online with information regarding the number of deaths and their cause for 2020…
Por Danna Martínez Pocos tienen el poder de innovar y muchos tienen el talento para desarrollarse. Sin embargo, todas las personas tienen la capacidad de…
By Danna Martínez Few have the skill to innovate, and have the talent to develop. However, all people can create, and we all have the…
photos by Kennth Armstrong written by Charlotte Smith In 1992, Thomas Marchmon was killed in New York, and he left behind an infant, three brothers,…
Officials with UNC Health Southeastern are urging the public to visit their primary care physician or use local urgent care clinics for all health conditions…
Por Danna Martínez Este 18 de agosto, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Bladen asistirá a un baby shower abierto para la comunidad. La…
By Danna Martínez This August 18, the Bladen County Health Department will host an open baby shower for the community. The donations will provide diapers…
Por Danna Martínez El Programa de nutrición para personas mayores ofrece comidas a domicilio a toda la comunidad. El servicio es dirigido a personas mayores…
By Danna Martínez The Aging Senior Nutrition Program offers home-delivered meals to the entire community. The service is leaded for people 60 and older who…
The Bladenboro Rotary Club leads by example with the motto Service Above Self. For 54 years, the local civic group has awarded members for service…
Longtime Clarkton High School basketball coach Harold Ford died Monday, according to posts on Facebook. Mr. Ford also was an Army veteran and served in…
A photo exhibit featuring the works of Terry Wayne Young will be on display beginning Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Bladenboro Historical Society Building. Describing…
Sadly, COVID-19 is still alive and well in Bladen County … Not much being said, but understand deaths are on the rise … locally… Youngsters…
1789 – US Congress establishes Department of Foreign Affairs now referred to as the State Department. 1909 – Orville Wright tests 1st US Army airplane,…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 27: 1. Fan Heat Relief: Bladen County Division on Aging, 608 McLeod St., Elizabethtown. Free fans…
By Leyton Ezzell The tragedy of September 11th, 2001, is something that shook the entire world. The shock of what happened rippled within any person…
By Cara Beth Lewis Whether you are a student or teacher with the end of summer break dreadfully drawing near or simply a lover of…
By Danna Martínez For those who are risk-takers and for those who are not, this is your day. Today we celebrate the National Day of…
By Cara Beth Lewis The U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999. The first full week in August is…
Por Danna Martínez Existen múltiples maneras de demostrar admiración y respeto; una de ellas es la ovacion. El termino ovacion proviene de la palabra en…
By Danna Martínez There are multiple ways to show admiration and respect; one of them is the ovation. The term ovation comes from the Latin…
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office sent an update on the report they released on July 26 about damages at the cemetery. According to their update…
Coach Megan Kirby has announced that East Bladen girls tennis practice will start Monday, August 2nd at 8:30 AM. Interested participants must have a physical…
West Bladen Coach Billy Bryant has announced that girls tennis practice will begin Monday, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. “Girls that wish to participate will…
Browsing thru the Internet this A.M., checking to see when fall sports (mostly football) begin practice and regular season play begins… This info is from…
1847 – Moses Gerrish Farmer builds 1st miniature train for children to ride. 1878 – In California, poet and American West outlaw calling himself “Black…
By Sonny Jones And on Sunday, they rested. After nine days, 42 games and an opening ceremony that involved 23 teams comprised of more than…
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 26: 1. Downtown Elizabethtown businesses meeting: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Cape Fear Farmers Market. A business does…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 25: 1. White Lake 4-Day Club: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., White Lake Christian Camp. Swimming, games,…
Sometimes I enjoy thinking about days gone by … yesteryear … about times and places … activities that shaped our lives, (my siblings and I)…
1729 – North Carolina becomes a royal colony. 1866 – Ulysses S. Grant named 1st General of Army. 1913 – Pittsburgh Pirates future Baseball Hall…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Ayden Hammond scattered 7 hits and struck out 9 as West Robeson defeated Elizabethtown 6-2 Saturday in the North Carolina Division 1 Dixie…
By Cara Beth Lewis Beck Black is a musician from right here in the Mother County who has accomplished much during her career. Bladen Online…
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions for its Tenth Annual “Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the…