By Leyton Ezzell Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is an icon of all types of grilling, pools, parties, and fireworks. Other festivities…
Posts published in June 2022
Mark Gagnon of White Lake, NC, will be starring with the Highwaymen Live Tribute Show first in a short tour to Dodge City KS, Minneapolis,…
Understand some areas of the county received rainfall yesterday … At the local airport, very little … .09 inches. We must have received about the…
WHITEVILLE – A 5-run, 4th inning rally propelled South Columbus to an 8-4 victory over Bladen County Wednesday night in an elimination game in the…
The Snowbirds played in Bladen Recreation’s 5-7 Coach-Pitch League. Team members are: Evelyn Parrish, Brynlee Gooden, Kaylee Price, Virginia Peed, Kimora Heckstall, Kennadi Heckstall, Ivy…
Bladen’s pro golfer Kayla Thompson of Clarkton just barely missed the cut by one stroke in the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament held at Rolling Hills…
Thursday, June 30 No Sporting Events Scheduled
Here are three things to know for Thursday, June 30: 1. Sidewalk Sale: July 1-6, Downtown Elizabethtown. Merchants have items for sale in front of…
1864 – Yosemite Grant Act signed by President Abraham Lincoln bestowing 200,000 acres to the state of California, establishes America’s first state-controlled park. 1898 –…
By: Jair McElveen Make sure you mark your calendars for the “Boost the Boro” meeting at 7 pm on July 12th, as it is a…
At Whimsical Events, there will be the 40th reunion for East Bladen Class of 1982. The attire for the event is semi-formal. The 1982 alumni…
Charlotte Smith with BladenOnline interviews Star Student Molly Hilton. Hilton is climbing the business ladder as she maintains her grades and athletic commitments at Harrells…
By Charlotte Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners held a Special Meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 5:45 pm. The purpose of this…
By Charlotte Smith Six Bladen County Board of Education members attended the Special Called Virtual meeting held on Tuesday, June 29, 2022. The purpose of…
By Leyton Ezzell Should someone leave a pet or child in a car? Even for a minute? No. There are too many dangers that people…
Elizabethtown, N.C— The second week in July will be a busy one for Bladen County Schools as the district plans a groundbreaking ceremony for the…
FAYETTEVILLE – June 28, 2022 – Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently received the Gold Plus for 2022 Mission…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a tournament at The Vineyard Golf Course this week with 36 members playing. Next week’s tournament is at Land…
Sailed through the longest day of 2022, without much mention. Tuesday, June 27, the first day of summer. The sun reaches its highest and northernmost…
ELIZABETHTOWN — Seth Brooks belted two home runs and pitched a two-hit shutout Tuesday night to lead West Robeson to a 10-0 win against Elizabethtown…
WHITEVILLE- Whiteville defeated Bladen County 3-1 Tuesday night in the Dixie Youth Baseball District 2 Majors Tournament. It was Bladen County’s first loss in the…
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a tournament at The Vineyard Golf Course this week with 36 members playing. Next week’s tournament is at Land…
Wednesday, June 29 DYB District 2 Majors Tournament At Whiteville 7 p.m. Bladen County vs. South Columbus
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, June 29: 1. Blood Drive: Today, 1-4 p.m., Specialty Products Technologies, 2100 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored…
1863 – George Armstrong Custer, aged 23, appointed Union Brigadier General. 1891 – US National Forest Service organized. 1906 – US Congress passes the Hepburn…
By Jair McElveen On Monday, July 4th, a fireworks show will be held at Goldston’s Pier in White Lake. The display is scheduled for 9…
Contributed ATLANTA — Howard N. Lee, whose distinguished career has included service as a North Carolina state senator, chairman of the state Board of Education and…
By Jair McElveen Well, it’s that time again. Everyone’s favorite summer event. A holiday and sales! You guessed it, the “Annual Fourth of July Sidewalk…
By Jair McElveen Our team at Bladen Online rode out to the local farmers’ market today to see what all they had to offer. When…
With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Bladen County Sheriff McVicker asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday…
According to North Carolina Department of Transportation, the US 701 Bridge over the Cape Fear River will undergo inspection work on July 11-12 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. …
By Jair McElveen For this week’s product spotlight, we went downtown into the heart of Elizabethtown to Leinwand’s. We spoke with the owner, Ricky Leinwand,…
With the July 4 th weekend approaching, Bladen County Sheriff McVicker asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy,…
At the clinic, Legal Aid’s Disaster Relief Project can assist disaster-impacted individuals with their last will and testament, living will, financial power of attorney, and…
By Leyton Ezzel Summertime is a fun time for all, but summer brings many dangers from the heat that comes along with it. Here’s some…
Effective immediately the system pressure advisory issued on 6/23/2022, has been rescinded. The water sample collected came back negative for the presence of bacteria. See…
Contributed Elizabethtown – Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating with a 10th ANNIVERSARY GALA for Pastor Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin and First Lady…
PSA Kicks off NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s “Operation Firecracker” RALEIGH – Stephanie Ronan’s life changed forever when an impaired driver traveling 55 mph hit her…
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming…
By Cara Beth Lewis Summertime is a time for leisure, relaxation, and enjoyment. A popular, low-energy, low-cost pastime is… reading! Whether you are a bookstore…
We are fast approaching the halfway point of the year 2022 … Local governments have already approved budgets for the coming fiscal year … or…
WHITEVILLE – Chase Bryan dashed home on a passed ball to score the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning as Bladen County…
ELIZABETHTOWN — Tyler Eason came within an out of pitching a complete game, had two hits, scored twice and drove home a run Monday night…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Fairmont scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to rally past Elizabethtown 9-8 Monday night in an elimination game in…
Tuesday, June 28 DYB District 9 Majors Tournament At Leinwand Park Field 1 Championship Game 7 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. West Robeson DYB District 2 Majors…
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, June 28: 1. Blood Drive: Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Specialty Products Technologies, 2100 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Sponsored…
1776 – Final draft of Declaration of Independence submitted to Continental Congress. 1870 – U.S. Congress creates federal holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving…
By Leyton Ezzell Summer is a time for fun and exploration, especially with the special someone in your life, so here are 20 fun and…
By Leyton Ezzell Bladen Online’s Pet of the Week is Ying, a female domestic shorthair cat. Ying is a little shy and independent but can…
RALEIGH, NC, JUNE 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will…
By Cara Beth Lewis Bladen County’s tourist attraction, White Lake, is home to White Lake Water Park – the only water park here in the…
Today, I want to share info about a youngster in the Bladenboro area who has had to have both feet amputated … His name is…
ELIZABETHTOWN — Hutchens Glenn and Tyler Eason combined for a no-hitter Sunday and Omar Powell clinched a 10-0 win against Red Springs with a two-out,…
ELIZABETHTOWN – West Robeson exploded for 13 runs in the 3rd inning and grabbed a 16-5 lead en route to a 22-10 victory over Elizabethtown…
A new guide containing activities and sites to see throughout the area has been produced by the Elizabethtown–White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and is…
Monday, June 27 DYB District 9 Majors Tournament At Leinwand Park Field 1 6:30 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. Fairmont DYB District 9 AAA (Minors) Tournament At…
Here are three things to know for Monday, June 27: 1. Bladen County Commissioners Special Meeting: Today, 5:45 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, lower level of Bladen…
1893 – Great Stock crash on NY stock exchange. 1914 – Defending champion Jack Johnson beats fellow American Frank Moran on points in 20 rounds…
I never ceased to be amazed what volunteers can do when working together… Saturday night, the annual fundraiser for the East Bladen athletic department was…
WHITEVILLE – Luke Bryant knocked in the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning, and Ashton Davis struck out 16 batters as Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – Damian Maynor and Colt Lewis teamed up to pitch Elizabethtown past Fairmont 7-4 Saturday in the opening round of the Dixie Youth Baseball…
ELIZABETHTOWN — West Robeson scored five runs in the fifth inning in beating Elizabethtown 7-3 on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Dixie…
#1: Caddies are a breed of their own. If you shoot 66, they say Man we shot 66 today. But go out and shoot 77…
Sunday, June 26 DYB District 9 Majors Tournament At Leinwand Park 5 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. Red Springs DYB District 9 AAA (Minors) Tournament At Leinwand…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, June 26: 1. Bladen County Commissioners Special Meeting: Monday, 5:45 p.m., Commissioners’ Room, lower level of Bladen…
1911 – US Open Men’s Golf, Chicago GC: 19-year-old John McDermott becomes first American born champion wins in a playoff with Mike Brady and George…
RIEGELWOOD – Will Allen pitched 4.2 innings of hitless relief Friday night, and Oxiel Campos blasted a 2-run triple as Bladen County captured District 2’s…
Ever pick briar berries? Haven’t seen any in recent years, but spend less time in the woods than 75 years ago… Yesterday would have been…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 27 at 5:45 p.m. (following the Board of Equalization and Review…
Bladen County Commissioners meeting on June 20, 2022 is featured on YouTube on the County of Bladen channel. View the meeting now at the link…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:45pm (following the Board of Equalization and Review…
Photos by Kenneth Armstrong With his family, coaches and teammates in attendance Thursday, East Bladen’s Javius Brooks signed to play football next season at Louisburg…
Bladenboro Middle’s Addison Wilcox and Allison Hickman and Tar Heel Middle’s Gracey Edwards will travel to Viera, Florida to compete in the USSSA World Series…
Courtesy runner Davion Lewis dashed around the bases with the winning run in the 7th inning as the GreenJackets completed an undefeated 6-0 season Friday…
Contributed NEW BERN – A federal jury convicted a Red Springs man Thursday on multiple charges of cocaine and crack distribution, possession of firearms in…
Saturday, June 25 DYB District 9 Majors Tournament At Leinwand Park 11 a.m. Elizabethtown vs. West Robeson DYB District 9 AAA (Minors) Tournament At Leinwand…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, June 25: 1. Rabies Clinics For Dogs and Cats: Today, 12:30-1 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital; 1:30-2 p.m.,…
1798 – US passes Alien Act allowing president to deport dangerous aliens. 1867 – 1st barbed wire patented by Lucien B. Smith of Ohio. 1910…
Requirements/Qualifications: Evident relationship with Jesus Christ. Love children and be able to relate to them. Ability to communicate with children and parents. Able to get…
The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a special called virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 5:30 PM, for the purpose of discussing…
Elizabethtown, N.C. June 24, 2022 – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Bladen County…
The Town of Dublin has issued a boil water advisory for all water used for human consumption following a water main break Thursday. The advisory…
By Sonny Jones Look! Up in the sky! It wasn’t a bird nor a plane that brought Johnny Horne to the Clarkton School of Discovery…
Ever get the feeling the train you are on is leaving the station and you have left something, somewhere? Thank goodness, it’s Friday … weeds…
RIEGELWOOD – Whiteville National won the Dixie Youth Baseball District 2 AAA (Minors) Tournament championship Thursday night with a 10-0 victory over Bladen County. Bladen…
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Dixie Youth Baseball District 9 AAA (Minors) and Majors Tournament will begin Saturday at Leinwand Park. Teams from Elizabethtown, West Robeson, Fairmont…
The Elizabethtown Major League All-Stars open play in the Dixie Youth Baseball District 9 Majors Tournament Saturday at 11 a.m. at Leinwand Park against West…
• A ground breaking was held at the site of the new Elizabethtown Rescue Building. • The Elizabethtown Board of Commissioners were making plans to…
Friday, June 24 DYB District 2 AAA (Minors) Tournament At Riegelwood Play-off Game for State Tournament Berth 7 p.m. Bladen County vs. South Columbus Dixie…
Here are three things to know for Friday, June 24: 1. Grand Opening: Saturday, 6 p.m., The Hive Beauty Bar, 110 West Seaboard Street, Bladenboro.…
1853 – US President Franklin Pierce signs the Gadsden Purchase, buying 29,670 square miles from Mexico for $10 million (now southern Arizona and New Mexico)…
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Town of Dublin announced today there may be an issue with the water supply due to a line break in the well.…
By: Jair McElveen The Happy Mart, a gas station, is having a little summertime fun by doing a raffle giveaway. The owner Shiref Magdey reached…
Elizabethtown, N.C— Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce Ms. Georgia Spaulding will be the new principal at East Bladen High School effective July 1,…
By Leyton Ezzel WARM is an organization that began in Wilmington, NC, and stands for The Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, which started in response to…
By: Jair McElveen About eight weeks ago a new Corner Cafe opened at White Lake. This new restaurant is located at Goldston’s Beach –…
Contributed Tar Heel Middle School’s cheerleading squad has earned highest honors in the school’s athletic conference for the 2021-2022 year. The Panthers’ cheerleaders were named…
RIEGELWOOD – Keithan Russ hammered a double to left-center field and scored the go-ahead run in the 3rd inning as Bladen County edged Riegelwood 3-2…
A reminder of the East Bladen High School reverse raffle fundraiser … It’s scheduled for Saturday at the high school … Tickets are $100 for…
The GreenJackets held off a 4-run 6th-inning Yard Goat rally and posted a 7-4 victory Wednesday night in Bladen Dixie Boys Baseball action. GreenJacket starting…