By Sonny Jones Well, sometimes football teams don’t go along with the predictions. Such was the case in Week 6 with its 12-6 record. With…
Posts published in September 2021
Sep 30, 2021 (Elizabethtown, NC) The Bladen County Republican Party Chairman (BCGOP), Wayne Schaeffer, yesterday, filed an official complaint or protest over how his county’s…
The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 7, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh. The agendas…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sept. 30, 2021 – Beginning Friday, Oct. 1., the Cape Fear Valley Health Pavilion North (HPN) ExpressCare will be temporarily closed to all non-vaccination…
State nears annual record for litter collection RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected this year more than 10 million…
Por Danna Martínez El término alexitimia fue neologizado recientemente para designar la lucha por expresar emociones. Este neologismo proviene de las raíces griegas: “a”, “lexis”…
By Danna Martínez The term alexithymia was recently neologized to designate the struggle to express emotions. This neologism comes from the Greek roots: “a,” “lexis,”…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 93 of North Carolina’s counties in August, increased in two, and remained unchanged in five. Scotland…
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a retreat on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, for the purpose of…
Por Danna Martínez El término alexitimia fue neologizado recientemente para designar la lucha por expresar emociones. Este neologismo proviene de las raíces griegas: “a”, “lexis”…
The older I get the more often I flip the calendar page, or so it seems. Goodbye September and welcome October … The change occurs…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Sept. 30: 1. Elizabethtown Town Council Special Meeting: Today, 1 p.m. Meeting will be via Zoom. The…
1841 – Samuel Slocum patents the stapler. 1898 – City of New York established. 1915 – Red Sox clinch AL pennant by beating Detroit. 1935…
ST PAULS – East Bladen’s Jacob Knuth finished 2nd, and teammate Johnny Alvarado placed 5th in Wednesday’s Southeastern Athletic Conference meet. Knuth finished with a…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s Malcolm Bolden and Jacob Nixon scored goals in the final 8 minutes, but it wasn’t enough as Midway survived and posted…
TAR HEEL – Karla Mejia and Leidi Zuniga fired in 2 goals each to lead undefeated Tar Heel to a 4-0 Waccamaw Middle School Conference…
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of…
Por Danna Martínez La circulación es el proceso dentro del cual se transportan diversos elementos para cumplir con un objetivo o tarea específica. Este sistema…
By Danna Martinez Circulation is the movement to and fro or around something. This system requires complex elaboration and can be adapted to different contexts.…
The National Weather Service of Wilmington released a mid-week weather overview. According to the report, high pressure continues to dominate the area this week. A…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $143.1 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, also known as Powell Bill funds,…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played at Deercroft Golf Course on September 28th with 23 members participating. The winning teams were: 1st Place (122) —…
By Sonny Jones It’s supposed to be Friday Night Lights, but here we were, several hundred of us, maybe a thousand or so, gathered at…
CERRO GORDO – West Columbus rallied with 24 points in the 2nd half and defeated Bladenboro 30-8 Tuesday night in Waccamaw Middle School Conference football…
High school football score … East Bladen 16 – West Bladen 8 … Unusual Tuesday night game. PPD earlier due to COVID-19 issues. East Bladen’s…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Sept. 29: 1. Senior Nutrition Program: Home-delivered meals for home-bound seniors (60+) in Elizabethtown who are unable…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Robert McKoy and sophomore Masion Brooks scored touchdowns, and East Bladen’s defense forced 5 turnovers as the Eagles held off West Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen snapped a 1-1 tie with a 25-16 victory in the 3rd set then posted a marathon 29-27 victory in Set 4…
1789 – US War Department establishes a regular army. 1880 – 1st pro baseball game at Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington Nationals 4-2 in…
Bladen COVID-19 cases have decreased over the past nine days, and the number of vaccinated continues to increase. While the vaccinated numbers are not what…
Por Danna Martínez La gente a lo lagro del país celebra el Mes Nacional de la Recuperación en septiembre. Este mes lleva una voz de…
By Danna Martínez People around the country celebrate National Recovery Month in September. This month leads a voice of support for all those going through…
Dublin – As we welcome the fall season, remember there is still time to get started on your college certificate, diploma or degreeor add classes…
Victory Medical is coming to town. With Boost the Boro, Inc, Don White announced a planned celebration for the new healthcare facility in Bladenboro. A…
Por Danna Martínez “El mito es, después de todo, la historia interminable”. – Joan D. Vinge. El término mito proviene del griego mythos – la…
By Danna Martínez “Myth is, after all, the neverending story.” – Joan D. Vinge. The term myth comes from the Greek mythos—the word in Greek…
State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis, Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the following response today to…
Game time for the East Bladen at Fairmont football game Friday night is 7:30, not 7 p.m. The West Bladen at Red Springs football game…
CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery outscored Williams Township 4-2 in the penalty kick shootout Monday after the 2 teams battled to a scoreless tie…
The Emereau Bladen Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at…
ST PAULS – Senior Chase Starkloff drilled in the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in overtime as East Bladen edged St. Pauls 2-1 Monday…
For years Spam was processed meat in a can … today, spam is my least favorite mail… NFL score from last night’s action … Dallas…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Sept. 28: 1. Child Passenger Safety Check: Today, 2-5 p.m., Bladen County Health Department, 300 Mercer Mill…
1850 – US Navy abolishes flogging as punishment. 1892 – 1st night football game played (Mansfield, Pa) 1904 – Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen defeated East Bladen 8-1 Monday in Southeastern Athletic Conference girls’ tennis action. East Bladen’s Jayden Willington tallied the Lady Eagle point…
BLADENBORO – St. Pauls edged West Bladen 15-12 in the final set to claim a 2-1 Southeastern Athletic Conference junior varsity volleyball victory by set…
BLADENBORO – West Bladen’s Lady Knights swept St. Pauls 3-0 Monday night in Southeastern Athletic Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-14, 25-22 and…
TAR HEEL –Karla Mejia fired in the game-winning goal Monday as Tar Heel’s Lady Panthers remained undefeated with a 2-1 victory over East Columbus in…
TABOR CITY – Natalee Sykes fired in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals Monday as Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 5-1 Waccamaw Middle School…
CERRO GORDO – Elizabethtown defeated West Columbus 3-1 Monday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference girls soccer action. Lexie Ventura fired in the 1st Elizabethtown goal,…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners on Monday approved hiring an operator in charge for its wastewater treatment operations on a contract basis,…
This is notice to the public of a Special Called Meeting for the Town of Elizabethtown Town Council on September 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.…
The public will take notice that the Elizabethtown Town Council will be conducting a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 (Virtual…
By Cara Beth Lewis SR1318 River Road will be closed Northeast of Tar Heel due to cross line repair from September 28, 2021 at 8:00…
By Cara Beth Lewis In the spirit of Halloween, Bladen County Public Library in Elizabethtown has planned a “Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween party for children.…
Por Danna Martínez Todos tenemos un amigo que tiene dificultades para tomar decisiones. A veces, este amigo es simplemente molesto. Pero, en algunos casos, las…
By Danna Martínez We all have a friend who has a hard time making decisions. Sometimes this friend is just annoying. But, in some cases,…
By Cara Beth Lewis As of today, Bladen County has experienced 5,247 cumulative cases. On this day, there are 160 active cases. In the state…
The Advancement and Development Subcommittee of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 29, at 1 p.m. The…
By Cara Beth Lewis Not sure if your child is properly secured in the car? Bladen County Health and Human Services Agency will host a…
By Cara Beth Lewis Each year, the month of September is a time to remember and recognize the importance of being present in school for…
By Cara Beth Lewis 87&Pine, a Bladen-based band, has been given a great opportunity. According to lead singer Brent Underwood, a friend, Abraham Ruelas, put…
Por Danna Martínez El suicidio no es uno de los “temas populares” que todos quieren discutir; sin embargo, es uno de los más imperativos. Septiembre…
By Danna Martínez Suicide is not one of the “hot topics” everyone wants to discuss; however, it’s one of the most imperative. September is Suicide…
By Danna Martínez Septiembre es designado como el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana; sin embargo, realmente sabemos a que le estamos rindiendo homenaje? Dentro…
By Danna Martínez September is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month; however, do we know what we are giving recognition to? Within the scope of racial…
BLADENBORO – The 2nd Annual Boost the Boro Softball tournament was held Friday night and Saturday at Wateree Park as a fundraising event for Boost…
Late NFL score … Green Bay Packers 30 – San Francisco 49ers 28. Monday night game … Eagles @ Cowboys … 8:15 p.m. West Bladen…
Here are three things to know for Monday, Sept. 27 1. Bladenboro Board of Commissioners special meeting: Today, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Ivey Street. (READ…
The Southeastern Athletic Conference Girls’ Tennis Tournament will be played on the East Bladen tennis courts on October 12-13. Rain dates will be October 14-15…
RICHMOND, VA – The RVA Tomahawks exploded for 36 2nd half points and defeated the Carolina Bengals 48-0 Saturday night in a Coastal Football Alliance…
Church Day … Many churches holding regular worship service in person, some online (Facebook, etc.) College Football results NC State 27 – Clemson 21 (double…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Sept. 26: 1. Bladen County Schools virtual learning application period: Through Oct. 8. Available for students that…
1872 – The first Shriners Temple (called Mecca) was established in New York City. 1892 – 1st public appearance of John Philip Sousa’s band (NJ)…
Athletic Director Patty Evers has announced that both the East Bladen boys and girls basketball teams will play in the Hoggard Holiday Classic in Wilmington…
Contributed In preparation for Medicare Open Enrollment, the Bladen County Division of Aging Services will be offering counseling sessions by appointment only. We are partnering…
Fall is in the air! Temperatures are cooling down; leaves are beginning to fall… ‘Tis the season for two of the most popular fall family…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Starting Monday, Sept. 27., Cape Fear Valley Health will be offering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots at all its vaccine clinic locations…
By Cara Beth Lewis On September 26th, families are celebrated nationwide in honor of National Family Day. Whether they are near or far, by blood…
Wyatt Holland threw five touchdowns passes Friday as Midway topped Richlands 33-13 in a nonconference high school football game. Holland connected twice for scores with…
Congratulations to West Bladen high school football team and coaches … Took a while but the Knights downed Fairmont 14-12 for their first conference win…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Sept. 25: 1. Fall Craft Boutique: Today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Elizabethtown. Contact church…
1804 – Twelfth Amendment to the US Constitution, establishing the procedure for electing the President and Vice President, becomes effective. 1878 – British physician Dr.…
BLADENBORO – Five times in the 2nd half West Bladen’s defense stopped Fairmont in the ‘Red Zone’ and preserved a 14-12 Southeastern Athletic Conference football…
Por Danna Matínez “Nunca sepas lo que tenías hasta que se acabó” El término escasez proviene del latín excarpus. De la misma manera, la palabra…
By Danna Matínez “Never Know What You Had Till It’s Gone” The term scarcity comes from the Latin excarpus. In the same way, the word…
In accordance with the N.C. Governor’s Executive Order, this is notice to the public that the Town of Elizabethtown’s regular October 4, 2021 Town Council…
The Elizabethtown – White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to spend a fall evening enjoying the sounds of the North Tower Band on…
By Cara Beth Lewis Tomorrow night, Roosters Barnyard Sports and Entertainment in Dublin will welcome local bands, 87&Pine and Cape Fear River Band. Additionally, lead…
By Cara Beth Lewis Today, Bladen County Health and Human Services agency reported 178 active COVID-19 cases. Bladen County has not seen a number this…
By Cara Beth Lewis On Monday, Bladen Online asked Bladen County Schools a series of questions regarding Bladen County Schools’ use of the program “Canvas.”…
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (September 23, 2021) – Today, the Golden LEAF Foundation announced the launch of the new Golden LEAF SITE Program. The program will help…
By Cara Beth Lewis Sea Coast Sound Machine is a DJ service owned and operated by Bladen County’s own, Sergeant Gary Turlington. Sergeant Turlington has…
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…
Vickie Ransom, a sophomore at Pembroke State University, was crown the 1971 Clarkton Tobacco Festival Queen. Miss North Carolina was in Clarkton to crown Ms.…
By Dr. Mike Walden Although today we live in a fractious political environment, there is one area of widespread agreement among individuals and groups of…
The Bladen County Schools Transportation department is offering (10) surplus vehicles for auction through sealed bids. The vehicles being auctioned are (activity buses, van, service…
By Sonny Jones The Bladenboro Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting Monday to approve a pair of budget amendments and to discuss its…
If you ‘hit the sack’ early last night … late NFL score … Panthers 24 – Texans 9. Panthers now 3-0, Texans 1-2. Could be…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Sept. 24: 1. High school football: West Bladen is scheduled to host Fairmont tonight. Kickoff at the…