Elizabethtown’s Sylvia and Mac Campbell were named Braves Club Member of the Year during UNC Pembroke’s ninth annual Golden Braves Awards. It was the second…
Posts published in April 2022
DUNN – Senior Maya McDonald filled up the nets with a ‘Double Hat Trick’ plus one of 7 goals as her unbeaten East Bladen Lady…
BLADENBORO – Junior Rylee Chadwick pitched a 4-hitter and struck out 9 batters to lead West Bladen to a 5-3 Southeastern Athletic Conference softball victory…
WAKE FOREST – Raleigh Charter’s doubles team of Ryan Hill and Alex Hong defeated East Bladen’s Blaine Pope and Jair McElveen 6-0, 6-0 in the…
CLINTON – Junior AP Sinclair and sophomore Kenzy Yang fired in ‘Hat Tricks’ of 3 goals each to lead Clinton to a 10-0 Southeastern Athletic…
DUNN – Junior Jaycie Byrd’s 6th-inning triple drove in the tying run then she scored the deciding run on a sacrifice fly as Midway clinched…
DUNN – Sophomore John McLamb pitched a 3-hitter and struck out 9 batters to lead Midway to an 11-0 Southeastern Athletic Conference baseball victory over…
CLINTON – Clinton exploded for 9 runs in the 5th inning to break open a 3-2 game and capture a 12-2 mercy rule victory over…
The Bandits withstood a furious 5-run Heat rally in the final inning to escape with an 8-7 victory Thursday in the Bladen Recreation 8-10 Softball…
The Cape Fear River bridge girder replacement work that was scheduled to begin Monday, May 2 and was to result in the closing of the…
For the past 2 or 3 days, BladenOnline has had more than our share of issues … technical issues … Problems above our pay grade…
By Cara Beth Lewis For the Allen family, the goal was to grow the best pecans and give customers something to talk about– So they…
There were 165 ballots cast Thursday at the four Bladen County polling places on the first day of early voting for the May 17 primary…
WHITEVILLE — William Singletary was found guilty of second degree murder by a Columbus County jury Thursday afternoon, according to District Attorney Jon David. Singletary,…
On a perfect day for golf 260 players showed up at Vineyard Golf At White Lake to play in the annual tournaments that raise money…
Rockets 4, Riptide 0 Maycee Kinlaw struck out 15 batters and walloped a home run to lead the Rockets to a 4-0 victory over the…
Hats off to the organizers, supporters and participants in yesterday’s Bladen We Care Golf Tournament hosted by Vineyard Golf at White Lake … Over 250…
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 29: 1. Clarkton Beautification Committee Fundraiser: Today, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarkton Historic Depot/Town Office. BBQ plates,…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Karli Priest’s run-scoring single keyed a 2-run, 3rd inning rally that vaulted East Bladen to an important 2-1 softball victory over Southeastern…
CLINTON- Junior Rylee Chadwick pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 13 of the 18 batters that she faced as West Bladen rolled to a 10-0…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Maya McDonald fired in a pair of goals to lead unbeaten East Bladen to a 4-0 Southeastern Athletic Conference girls soccer victory…
BLADENBORO – A trio of Clinton players scored 2 goals each, and sophomore Ava Williford dished out 4 assists and scored a goal as the…
ELIZABETHTOWN — Nate Smith pitched six strong innings and drove in three runs Wednesday night in leading Midway past East Bladen 8-4 and into sole…
BLADENBORO – Clinton exploded for 6 runs in the 5th inning to overcome a 5-0 West Bladen lead and defeat the Knights 9-5 Wednesday night…
ELIZABETHTOWN — Dale Martin pitched a five-hit shutout Wednesday afternoon in leading Midway to a 4-0 win against East Bladen in a junior varsity baseball…
Bladen We Care Golf Tournament is underway with a full field today … 33 teams in the a.m. and same number in the p.m. Proceeds…
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12, according…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 28: 1. Clarkton Beautification Committee Fundraiser: Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarkton Historic Depot/Town Office. BBQ plates,…
“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another” “People like you have a wonderful gift for taking…
Around 6:31 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, a 911 call came into the Bladen County Communication Center as a traumatic injury in the area…
On April 27, 2022, around 11:19 am call was placed to Bladen County 911 Center regarding shots fired in the area of Moultrie Lane and…
This morning there was a shooting on Peanut Plant Road in Elizabethtown. Elly Johnson with Bladen County Schools stated in an email, “The safety of…
Written by Charlotte Smith Photos by Kenneth Armstrong The Southeastern Economic Development Commission held its 54th Annual Meeting at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery on…
Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels’ historic career will be memorialized at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake, NC. Daniels left behind a musical legacy…
In March 2022, the median listing home price in Bladen County, NC, was $199.5K, trending up 24.7% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square…
The threat of rain Tuesday was just that, a threat. Rainfall totals at the Curtis Brown Airport were in the .03 inch range … as…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 27: 1. High School Sports: Today. Games rescheduled from Tuesday have East Bladen hosting Midway and…
This week’s Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association tournament was held at Stryker Golf Course on Fort Bragg. The winners this week were: 1st Place — 118…
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen’s golf team – Connor Britt, Jake Lewis, Chase Knight and Bailey Williams – and West Bladen individual golfers Isaac Mendoza and…
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, April 28, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The State Board of Elections…
Date: May 7, 2022 Time: 12 Noon Location: Baltimore Community Center 2104 S Elwell Ferry Rd Council, NC 28434 Also serving Fried Chicken Dinners with…
The Festival of Lights at Lu Mil Vineyard has been nominated as the Finest Holiday Light Display in the state of North Carolina as part…
The Town of Elizabethtown has announced that Tory Hole Park will be closed during the NCDOT construction of the US 701 bridge in May. NC…
One Stop Early voting begins in Bladen County and across the state Thursday, April 28 … will continue for 17 days … ending Saturday, May…
By Joy Warren White Lake Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting Monday evening to discuss the completed Asset Management Plan. Jean Klein…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 26: 1. High School Sports: Today’s games have been postponed because of the threat of inclement…
A primary election is needed for some Bladen County races. Thursday, April 28, 2022, begins the 17-day one-stop early voting period for the 2022 statewide primary, ending…
The undersigned Mayor of the Town of White Lake hereby calls a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the White Lake Town Board of Commissioners at the…
By Cara Beth Lewis With the extreme summer heat quickly approaching, many struggle with what to wear to maintain a professional image while being comfortable.…
A dedication ceremony was held on April 19, 2022, to honor the late Lieutenant Ronald Phillip Allen for his service. At 11:00 a.m., Mr. Allen’s…
HARRELLS – Freedom Christian scored 7 runs in the 5th inning to pull away and post a 14-4 non-conference baseball victory over Harrells Christian Thursday.…
This promises to be a busy week in Bladen County… Thursday, the annual Bladen We Care Golf Tournament at Vineyard Golf Course, White Lake. Tee…
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 25: 1. Dublin Primary School Fundraiser: Friday. Students complete laps in fun run to raise money…
A day of rest, reflection and worship … Enjoy. First things first … Worship with friends today at the church of your choice… 60 degrees…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, April 24: 1. Clarkton Beautification Committee Fundraiser: Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarkton Historic Depot/Town Office. BBQ plates,…
Contributed On Thursday, April 21st, 2022, the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team conducted a vehicle stop near the intersection of Pages Lake Road…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting public comments on a draft discharge permit for a proposed groundwater treatment system at the…
56 degrees at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022… Weather forecast for Bladen County … Mostly sunny today, with a high near 83. Mostly clear…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 23: 1. Snakes of Southeastern NC: Today, 10 a.m., Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N.C. 242…
The FBS website continues to be updated with COVID-19 policies and information related to School Business, as well as our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS…
By Cara Beth Lewis For 75 years, family-owned and operated Bladen Builders Supply has offered quality materials and personal service to those in and around…
Planned closures will allow for emergency access ELIZABETHTOWN – A significant milestone in the construction of the new U.S. 701 bridge in Bladen County will occur in May…
Dear Folks: This letter is to inform all of you that we will be having our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at…
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…
By Mike Walden Even though COVID-19 continues with its variants, medical experts are hopeful the virus is becoming less deadly and disrupting. In other words,…
Spring time is here… Hester family, 5 out of 6 gathered, last evening for a meal and get-to-gether … So blessed. Shared old times, looking…
ST PAULS – West Bladen’s Boys captured the top spot and the Lady Knights tied with St. Pauls for 1st in Thursday’s Southeastern Athletic Conference…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Freshman Leah McGill fired in a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals, and freshman Lynn Perez tallied 2 goals and an assist as East…
• L.D. Ricks, Jr. was appointed a director of the Automobile Dealers of America. • Due to the dry windy weather burning permits were cancelled…
Here are three things to know for Friday, April 22: 1. Earth Day Hike: Today, 2 p.m., Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N.C. 242 North,…
Contributed What better way to start the summer than with a big splash? The Elizabethtown- White Lake Chamber of Commerce is encouraging visitors to do…
The undersigned Mayor of the Town of White Lake hereby calls a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the White Lake Town Board of Commissioners at the…
Columbus County and the city of Whiteville are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Columbus County Veterans’ Celebration Parade to be held in downtown Whiteville,…
Most of us have had our share of boxed easy meals. This week, Nicole and Charlotte decided to try a homemade version of one of…
After a few days of cool damp weather, Bladen County weather should be very good over the next week or so. Mostly sunny today, with…
Here are three things to know for Thursday, April 21: 1. Blood Drive: Today, 1-5 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. To…
Dublin, NC – Make plans to attend Bladen Community College this summer and fall! Summer classes begin Wednesday, June 1st, and fall classes begin Monday,…
Teacher Appreciation Week occurs every year during the first full first week of May. This year teachers will be honored from May 2 to 6.…
The traditional White Lake Water Festival will officially kick off the summer season. The dates of the 2022 water festival, as well as a schedule…
By Leyton Ezzell On Saturday, April 16th, from 11 AM-2 PM, Camp Clearwater had its yearly Camp Clearwater Spring Festival, with many vendors coming out…
BLADENBORO – Lefthanded junior Caden Cook pitched a 1-hit shutout and struck out 11 batters to lead North Brunswick to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night…
BLADENBORO – Freshman Hezekiah Blanks-Adams lined a walk-off double into the right field corner that lifted West Bladen to a 7-6 victory over West Columbus…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sophomore Christian Gainey pitched a 2-hitter and his Midway teammates pounded out 11 hits as the Raiders defeated East Bladen 14-1 in the…
FAYETTEVILLE – Sophomore Naythien Peterson-McNamara pitched a 5-inning, 1-hitter and struck out 7 batters to lead South View to a 6-0 victory over East Bladen…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a Texas Scramble format tournament at Land O’ Lakes Golf Course near Whiteville on Tuesday with 39 members participating.…
NWS warning for berry growers in Bladen, Robeson and inland Pender Couties and Marlboro, Darlington and Dillon counties in South Carolina … Frost Advisory in…
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, April 20: 1. Bladen County Shriner’s Fish Fry: Today, 11 a.m. until all plates are sold, Food…
LUMBERTON, NC (4/18/2022) – Lumber River United Way is celebrating a successful Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The 2022 tax season was the inaugural…
Hope you have completed 2021 tax info and it’s in the mail. If not, could be a penalty. Uncle Sam gets what’s his … most…
The Clarkton Beautification Committee will have its annual BBQ lunch fundraiser on Friday, April 29 at the historic Clarkton Town Depot at the corner of…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, April 19: 1. Bladen County Commissioners Special Meeting: Today, 7 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, Bladen County Courthouse, 106…
By Cara Beth Lewis In today’s culture, social media etiquette is as relevant as traditional social etiquette… or maybe even more important. Poor behavior on…
RALEIGH – Twelve North Carolina communities have been named finalists for the 2022 N.C. Department of Transportation Mobi Awards, which recognize the state’s best projects…
Bladen County native Dr. Sylvia Johnson will be the featured speaker Friday, May 13 at Bladen Community College’s commencement program. The graduation event on campus…
BLADENBORO – Monday’s rain has turned the West Bladen Easter Baseball Tournament into a 1-day event with 4 games scheduled for Tuesday beginning at 1…
Bladen County professional golfer Kayla Thompson will be participating in the FCA Women’s Championship in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma April 19-22. In the Mackie Construction Tournament…
By John Clark Whiteville’s MacKenzie Gore fulfilled all the expectations for a No. 3 overall pick from the 2017 major league baseball draft Friday night.…
Hope your Easter holiday was fun, lots of family time together … About the best attendance I recall in years at Wesley’s Chapel, the church…
Here are three things to know for Monday, April 18: 1. Bladen County Book Club Meeting: Today, 3 p.m., Bladen County Library, 111 N. Cypress…
Happy Easter to all … Easter Egg Hunts, Sunrise services and folks all dressed up for Sunday Worship Services… Remember as a youngster … coloring…