The Bladenboro Middle School gym was renamed Willis Nance Jr. Gymnasium Saturday morning in honor of the former Bladenboro High School boys’ basketball coach. Nance…
Posts published in October 2021
CARY – West Bladen’s girls finished 10th and East Bladen’s boys claimed 11th place in the NCHSAA Class 2A Mid East Cross Country Regionals that…
A big time was had by all in Bladenboro over the past couple of days … Beast Fest 2021 a huge success … Music, games,…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 31: 1. Bladen County Commissioners meeting: Monday, 6:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Room located on the lower level…
CHAPEL HILL – As expected both East Bladen and West Bladen received wild-card berths in the NCHSAA Class 2A football playoffs that were released Saturday.…
Turkey Shoots have been around since the 19th century and are a popular pastime in the south. 6B’s Produce plans to hold a turkey shoot…
The Halloween weekend is in full gear. It’s not too late to have some festive fun in the kitchen. Nicole, Charlotte, and Danna made some…
CLINTON – Clinton capitalized on a pair of East Bladen mistakes to score 30 points in the 1st quarter en route to a 56-25 Southeastern…
Visit with old friends and make new friends today in Bladenboro … It’s Beast Fest time … A fun-filled day and into the night ……
Here are three things to know for Saturday, Oct. 30: 1. Beast Fest: Today, downtown Bladenboro. Music, costume contest, food and crafts. Sponsored by Boost…
East Bladen received the No. 22 seed in the NCHSAA Class 2A East men’s soccer playoffs when the bids were released Friday. Coach Jay Raynor’s…
SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SEDC), ELIZABETHTOWN, NC: Economic Development and Planning agency serving 12 counties in southeastern NC is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time…
By Cara Beth Lewis Camp Clearwater Campground at White Lake has several fun activities and events planned for the holiday weekend. “Harvest Party Weekend” will…
RALEIGH — North Carolina tobacco growers will vote Nov. 18 on whether to continue a self-assessment of 10 cents per 100 pounds of flue-cured and…
This is notice that the November 1, 2021 Elizabethtown Town Council meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. There will…
Por Danna Martínez Dos días antes de Halloween, ya podemos sentir el ambiente de calabazas talladas, la deslumbrante preparación de los disfraces y el particular…
By Danna Martínez Two days before Halloween, we can already sense the carved pumpkins ambiance, the dazzling costumes preparation, and the particular tasty smell of…
By Cara Beth Lewis For three consecutive days, a Christian Rally called “I Will Stand” will take place in downtown Bladenboro. The rally will be…
Contributed Have you registered your children for complimentary COVID-19 testing? In conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Bladen County Schools…
RALEIGH — Peak-season soil testing fees are set to take effect Dec. 1 through March 31, 2022, pending final approval by the N.C. Board of…
Bladen County recorded it’s 19th traffic death of the year. Leon Ricks of Elizabethtown was appointed President of the Bladen County Cancer Crusade. Bladen County…
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…
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…
By Cara Beth Lewis The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on November 1st, 2021. As usual, the meeting will…
By Sonny Jones The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet again Tuesday to discuss redistricting after requesting another map be drawn by the Lumber…
By Cara Beth Lewis On Halloween Day, October 31st, Foundation Church and several local businesses will host a “Tent or Treat” at their corn maze…
Rained off and on about all night long … Just over an inch recorded at the Curt Brown Airport weather station … Many lawns needed…
Here are three things to know for Friday, Oct. 29: 1. Beast Fest: Tonight-Saturday, downtown Bladenboro. Music, costume contest, food and crafts. Sponsored by Boost…
ROCKY POINT – East Bladen scored a pair of goals in the opening half then held on for a 2-1 non-conference boys’ junior varsity soccer…
WHITEVILLE – Tar Heel defeated Elizabethtown 2-0 Thursday in Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball action by set scores of 26-24 and 25-19. In the opening…
WHITEVILLE – Bladenboro dropped the 1st set at Williams Township Thursday then battled back to squeak out a 2-1 Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball victory…
TABOR CITY – Tabor City edged Clarkton School of Discovery 2-1 in Thursday’s final match of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball action. East Columbus had…
por Danna Martínez La música es una parte esencial de la vida de las personas. Además, cantar es uno de los pasatiempos favoritos mejor valorados…
by Danna Martínez Music is an essential part of people’s life. Further, singing is one of the Top Rated Favorite Hobbies in the world. Beyond…
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation gained national recognition this week for its thorough efforts to identify, develop, leverage and track innovation. During the annual…
National Weather Service Wilmington, NC announced a weather briefing for the possible severe weather tonight. A front will approach the area later today with an…
By Sonny Jones Last Friday’s impressive 49-35 win against Midway should have been enough to earn East Bladen a berth in the upcoming 2-A state…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clinton senior Josue Villafranco converted a pass from sophomore Walker Spell into the game’s only goal as Southeastern Athletic Conference champion Clinton edged…
Ever think about issues that you can’t do anything about? Sometimes folks want to share, ’bout something you have no control over, but wish you…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, Oct. 28: 1. Haunted Hayride: Thursday-Sunday, 7-11 p.m., McDaniel Farms, 2064 NC 53 West, Elizabethtown. Information: 910-549-8483.…
por Danna Martínez “Lo haré después.” -Todas las personas, de vez en cuando. En algunos casos, la frase “Lo haré más tarde” o “Lo haré mañana”…
by Danna Martínez “I’ll do it later.” -Every person, once in a while. In some instances, the phrase “I’ll do it later” or “I’ll do it…
Public comment period closes Oct. 28 Editor’s note: The original release, issued Oct. 18, incorrectly reported the project code for people who want to dial…
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Bladen County Center will be offering a Pesticide Collection…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a tournament at Crown Park Golf Course on October 26th with 24 participating. Next week’s tournament will be a…
October, 2021 is slipping away…. Bladenboro’s 14th Annual Beast Fest is just hours away … this Friday and Saturday … begins Friday night with music…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 27: 1. Bladen County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting: Today, 5 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, lower level…
Thursday’s Clinton at East Bladen junior varsity football game has been cancelled.
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro’s defense forced a trio of 2nd-half turnovers and a pair of Elijah McCollum touchdowns sparked the Bulldogs to a 30-14 Waccamaw Middle…
por Danna Martínez Las calabazas, la parte emblemática de Halloween y la temporada de otoño, son incluso más interesantes de lo que ya imaginamos. La…
by Danna Martínez Pumpkins, the emblematic part of Halloween and fall season, are even more interesting than we already imagine. The word pumpkin comes from…
Christopher Williams, Director at the local election’s office announced the Bladen County Board of Elections will be having its absentee meeting tonight at 5:00 pm. Williams…
(NewsUSA) – Selecting the Medicare plan best suited for your individual health needs is important for all eligible beneficiaries to consider at this time of…
Each SBA District Office located across the Southeast Region will host a presentation and Q&A on the SBA enhanced COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)…
Los funcionarios del condado de Bladen están buscando opiniones de los ciudadanos. A continuación se muestra la encuesta de planificación estratégica del condado de Bladen…
The annual Bladenboro Beast Fest is expected to draw a crowd again this year! The event is scheduled for October 29th and 30th. The festival…
Safety tips for parents, motorists and trick-or-treaters RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation, through its Watch for Me NC pedestrian and bicycle safety program, is…
WHITEVILLE – Tar Heel dropped a pair of Waccamaw Middle School Conference volleyball matches Monday night by identical 2-0 scores to host Williams Township and…
The Superintendent’s List (Having a 96 or above in ALL classes) 3rd Grade: Jazlyn Sandoval Ortiz 4th Grade: Quentine Benjamin, Adyson Carroll, Nathan Davis, Karlee…
On October 25, 2021, UNC Health Southeastern presented the 2020-2021 Regional Community Awards via YouTube. WATCH NOW.
On Monday, October 18, 2021, the Bladen County Board of County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss county matters. The County of Bladen…
Photo above was presented by Mary Susan Baggett, BA, QMHP, CDP in a recent webinar. By Charlotte Smith Dr. Cathy Gantz, Coordinator of Bladen County…
DUNN – Junior Malcolm Bolden racked up a ‘Hat Trick’ in the 1st half as East Bladen built a 3-1 halftime lead en route to…
Can still get COVID-19 shots … Free … Check with Bladen County Health Departmant or the Bladen County Hospital… NFL action last night … Saints…
Jones Lake State Park has several events scheduled through mid-December. All events are free and only the canoe hike requires a reservation. Face masks are…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 26: 1. Bladen County Citizen Cafe: Today, 6-8 p.m., Bladen Community College auditorium. Goal of the…
CLINTON – Senior Austin Spell fired in 2 goals, and junior Daniel Adasiak doled out 3 assists to lead Clinton to a 7-0 Southeastern Athletic…
Clarkton School of Discovery boys soccer tryouts will be held on Wednesday, October 27th directly after school from 3-5 p.m. Boys must have a physical…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown battled Whiteville Central to the end of both sets Monday but the Lady Hornets pulled out a 2-0 Waccamaw Middle School Conference…
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro’s Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season Monday and edged Clarkton School of Discovery 2-1 in their Waccamaw Middle School Conference opener. Photos…
By Cara Beth Lewis Artists are important, and their work is important. They beautify the world around us with their talent, they depict events of…
por Danna Martínez “Una creencia que no deja lugar a dudas no es una creencia; es una superstición”. -José Bergamín El término superstición proviene de…
by Danna Martínez “A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition.” –Jose Bergamin The term superstition comes…
Updated: StarMed Healthcare Opens First Non-Hospital COVID-19 Antibody Therapy Site in Bladen County
Updated: StarMed Healthcare Opens First Non-Hospital COVID-19 Antibody Therapy Site in Bladen County
StarMed will be the first non-hospital health-care provider to offer monoclonal antibody therapy treatments to Bladen County residents in response to demand. StarMed Healthcare is…
The Advancement and Development Subcommittee of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. The…
By Cara Beth Lewis Residents of Bladenboro and the surrounding area have expressed much excitement as the news has spread of a Mexican Restaurant coming…
By Sonny Jones The Bladen County Board of Commissioners have scheduled a meeting Wednesday to discuss redistricting based on the 2020 census. The meeting is…
Information is also provided in Spanish below. (Información en español a continuación.) To strengthen and extend protections against severe illness, North Carolinians who have been…
The Bladen Community College Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the John…
Contributed Since August, students have been evaluating various colleges, reviewing the requirements needed to apply for college, and crafting their personal essays for the college…
By Cara Beth Lewis When we think of fall, it’s safe to say that one of the first things that comes to mind has something…
By Cara Beth Lewis This past weekend at McDaniel Farms in Elizabethtown, the owners hosted their first ever Haunted Hayride. This coming Halloween weekend, they…
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021— The Biden Administration recently appointed Bob Etheridge as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA North Carolina Farm Service…
The Fellowship Bible Church will offer a Yard Sale on October 30th. The event will be held at 2503 Waddell Street, Elizabethtown, from 8 to…
2nd Grade Honor Roll Emileigh Barcomb Dusty Merriman Kaylee Price Sadie Rabon Zoe Skinner 3rd Grade Honor Roll Danica Bordeaux Ava Brisson Conner Cain Emma…
Bladen County Schools will observe a “Wellness Day” on Friday, November 12, 2021. This will be a non-instructional day for students and staff will not…
4th Grade Superintendent’s List Chloe Mazur A Honor Roll Ronaldo Barbosa Segura, Abigail Bedsole, Chelsea Bordeaux, Michael Borza, Riley Burney, Shawn Davisson, Owen Hall, Markel…
Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment and following…
By Cara Beth Lewis With a goal of ensuring that all diasabled people have access to employment as the nation recovers from a global pandemic,…
Weather forecast for Monday, October 25 … A chance of showers, mainly before noon, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high near 78 ……
Here are three things to know for Monday, Oct. 25: 1. Bladen County Citizen Cafe: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Bladen Community College auditorium. Goal of the…
Pictured, from left, Bobby Davis, Jimmy Davis, Pam Davis Taylor and Tommy Davis The golfing Davis family won the second flight Lumberton High School Basketball…
WINTON-SALEM – Former West Bladen volleyball star Shanice Jones has been named the 2021 Mid-State Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year. In her first season…
SNELLVILLE, GA – The Carolina Bengals closed out regular season play Saturday night by defeating the North Atlanta Kings 6-0. The Bengals, who were playing…
Spent the night in Washington, D.C. … in my dreams. So happy to wake up at home… College results from Saturday’s football games Miami, Fla.…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, Oct. 24 1. “Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, Elizabethtown. There…
BUIES CREEK – Former East Bladen star Chris Cromartie made 6 tackles Saturday, but his Campbell Camels dropped a 30-7 Big South Conference decision to…
DEEP RUN – South Lenoir, the No. 3 seed, defeated East Bladen 3-0 Saturday in the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 2A volleyball playoffs…
Many good comments about Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Some that were heard: “Have you ever seen as much grass on this golf course.” “Boy…
FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses linked to whole, fresh onions. Do not eat, sell, or serve certain onions from ProSource Produce and Keeler Family…