ANDERSON, SC – After a 3 hour, 30 minute weather delay, Lunenburg, Virginia scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of…
Posts published in July 2022
It’s Sunday … Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad … One of the earliest phrases in Card Class at Zion Hill Baptist Church, north…
By Sonny Jones Here’s some news and notes from under the couch’s cushions: • Tough loss Saturday for the Bladen County Majors team, but it’s…
Sunday, July 31 DYB Majors Division 2 World Series At Anderson, SC 3:15 p.m. Bladen County vs. Alabama East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 31: 1. Back To School Blast: Today, 3-5 p.m., Jones Lake State Park. Sponsored by Dublin…
1864 – Ulysses S. Grant is named General of Volunteers. 1876 – US Coast Guard officers training school established (New Bedford, Massachusetts) 1930 – NY…
ANDERSON, SC – Ashton Davis and Cole Brisson teamed up to pitch a 2-hit shutout and strikeout 15 batters as they led Bladen County to…
In a few hours we bid farewell to July 2022 … Time flies, or so it seems, especially for us senior citizens… A hearty salute…
By Sonny Jones Forty years ago today the Atlanta Braves, who were comfortably leading the National League West, almost blew their first playoff chance since…
Saturday, July 30 DYB Majors Division 2 World Series At Anderson, SC 2:30 p.m. Bladen County vs. Lunenburg, Virginia East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules |…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 30: 1. Blood Drive: Tuesday, 12:30-4 p.m., Bladen County Hospital, 501 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown. Information:…
1869 – The Charles, considered the world’s first “oil tanker”, departs from the United States headed for Europe with a bulk capacity of 7,000 barrels…
Bladen County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting Monday. Maria C. Edwards, NCCCC, released an Agenda for August 1, 2022, Board of Commissioners’ meeting. …
• Gene Helms, formerly of Elizabethtown, was named VP of Cape Fear Bank and Trust Co. of Fayetteville. • Rev. Carl Barbee to preach at…
By Mike Walden For many people, reaching a certain age causes them to think more about their past life. For me, that age was 70.…
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Bladen County and surrounding areas. Heat index values…
We are fast approaching the end of July 2022 … Remember a few years ago … 1999, and all the confusion about changing the date…
By Sonny Jones For those athletes who have put it off until the last minute, West Bladen is having second chance physicals for Knight athletes…
Here are dates and times for fall sports tryouts for West Bladen High School teams: JV/Varsity Football: Monday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball: Monday,…
Friday, July 29 DYB Majors Division 2 World Series At Anderson, SC 2:30 p.m. Bladen County vs. Alabama East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West…
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 29: 1. Athletic Physicals: Today, 9 a.m., West Bladen High School. A parent or guardian must…
1899 – 1st motorcycle race, Manhattan Beach, NY. 1907 – Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms Boy Scouts in England. 1924 – Paul Runyan wins PGA golf…
By Leyton Ezzell Lu Mil Vineyard’s Grape Festival is back for another year, providing fun and entertainment at the vineyard another year. Lu Mil’s iconic…
The Bladen County Majors All-Stars and their families packed and headed to Anderson, South Carolina, on Thursday morning for the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series.…
ANDERSON, SC – Bladen County, the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Majors Division 2 State Champions, will open play Friday at 2:30 in the DYB…
It’s summertime in Bladen and surrounding counties … Hot, hot, hot … National Weather Service forecast indicates high temps in Bladen County will range from…
By Sonny Jones Today is a big day for Whiteville’s MacKenzie Gore. It’s expected that his left elbow will be examined to determine whether he…
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ed Clark and Steve Hancock of Elizabethtown teamed up to win low net in their division Tuesday in the Carolinas Golf…
East Bladen Athletic Director Patty Evers has announced the tryout dates and times for fall sports: JV/Varsity Football: Monday, Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. JV/Varsity Volleyball:…
Thursday, July 28 No Sporting Events Scheduled East Bladen Fall Sports Schedules | West Bladen Fall Sports Schedules
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 28: 1. Bladen County Schools Calendars, Guides, Supply Lists: Early College first day is Aug. 15.…
1866 – Metric system becomes a legal measurement system in US. 1900 – Hamburger created by Louis Lassing in Connecticut. 1915 – Because of virtual…
Bladen County Schools is hiring. The district’s website has new job postings for a Behavior Support Specialist, a Counselor, and School Social Worker this week.…
Benson Construction, Inc. Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators, Laborers, & CDL Dump Truck Driver – 2 years of experience preferred for Operators & Truck Driver Must…
Contributed West Bladen Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking CNA/PCA/Medtechs/housekeeping. Candidates must be compassionate, patient, detail-oriented, and cheerful. Every other weekend a must. You…
By Leyton Ezzell The North Carolina Education Lottery jackpot has reached 1.02 billion dollars, a new record setter with the most significant lottery. The jackpot…
More Producers to Soon Receive Applications for over $105 Million in Additional Emergency Relief WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
By Leyton Ezzell Bladen Online’s Pet of the Week is Waylon, a 7-year-old male hound. Waylon is very friendly and has a lot of energy.…
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Wednesday from noon until 8 p.m. for Bladen County and surrounding areas. Heat index values up…
Well sir, a confession … I did not win Mega Millions last night … and neither did anyone else. You believe that? No one, all…
By Sonny Jones A couple weeks back Larrell Murchison was playing with youngsters on the Elizabethtown Middle School football field during his Fun Day. Today,…
Contributed FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in North Carolina for 2022-23 by U.S. News &…
Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a Captain’s Choice tournament at Diamondback Golf Course Tuesday, July 26th with 29 members participating. Next week’s tournament will be…
Hickory Grove’s Men won the 2022 Lumber River Church Softball League Tournament defeating regular-season champion Riverside in the the championship game.
Galeed’s Women won the 2022 Lumber River Church Softball League Tournament defeating regular-season champion Broadridge in the the championship game.
Galeed’s Abbey Walters and Hickory Grove’s Tony Stewart were the winners Saturday in the Lumber River Church Softball League’s Home Run Derby. Walters won the…
The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has scheduled a meeting for Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. in the auditorium of the…
Wednesday, July 27 No Sporting Events Scheduled
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 27: 1. Summer Reading Program: Thursday, 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress Street,…
1837 – Fire destroys US mint at Charlotte, North Carolina. 1909 – Orville Wright tests 1st US Army airplane, flying 1 hour, 12 minutes, 40…
By: Jair McElveen For this week’s Product Spotlight we took a different approach. The Bladen Online team spoke with Ulysses Baxley who is a personal…
By Leyton Ezzell The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is holding a virtual outreach presentation to answer any relevant questions, being held…
Bladen County Schools released calendars, uniform guidelines, and supply lists for all public schools this month. At the last Bladen County Board of Education meeting,…
Contributed Attention- Any girls interested in trying out for West Bladen volleyball: Tryouts will be August 1 to 3, 2022, 9am to 11 am. You…
By Cara Beth Lewis Lifetime Bladen County resident, Kristi Dove Williamson, is the owner of Dance Infinity — a studio offering a variety of dance…
Today’s weather forecast … A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 3 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 92 … heat values as high…
Awards were presented in each age group division at the Lil Knights Basketball Camp at West Bladen High School. The camp was held July 19-21.…
Ten Bladen County deputies underwent School Resource Officer (SRO) training July 18-22 and will receive certification as a SRO from the the North Carolina Department…
By Sonny Jones Bladen County lost a legend one year ago today. Coach Harold Ford was a “role model, inspiration, father figure, a blessing,” as…
Tuesday, July 26 No Sporting Events Scheduled
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 26: 1. Teen Gaming Club: Today, 5 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress Street,…
1775 – US Continental Congress creates United States Post Office in Philadelphia under Benjamin Franklin. 1847 – Moses Gerrish Farmer builds 1st miniature train for…
By Leyton Ezzell When a community is in need, volunteers are a group of people that the community depends on to help. A big community…
According to Bladen County Schools, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has extended the Virtual Learning Option application deadline for the 2022-2023 school year.…
TARBORO – Maycee Kinlaw turned in her 3rd strong pitching performance of the weekend as Bladen County defeated Randolph County 5-2 Sunday to win the…
Bladen County is listed at medium risk of COVID-19 illness and strain on the health care system while half of North Carolina’s counties are in…
Congratulations to all involved in boys and girls playoffs … baseball and softball … It’s amazing what can be accomplished when all work hard and…
TARBORO- Nash County edged Bladen County 11-10 Sunday in the semifinals of the State-Wide Activities Committee 12-and-Under State Softball Tournament. Bladen County was eliminated from…
By Sonny Jones “Three up, three down” is a cheer that’s been heard at softball games over the years. Over the weekend, at Tarboro’s Indian…
RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.…
Monday, July 25 No Sporting Events Scheduled
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 25: 1. Popcorn & A Movie: Today, 2 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress…
1866 – Ulysses S. Grant named 1st General of Army. 1898 – 1st US troops land & occupy Puerto Rico, at Guanica Bay. 1933 –…
TARBORO – Bladen County advanced to Sunday’s State-Wide Activities Committee 10-and-Under State Softball Tournament championship game at the Indian Lake Sports Complex. Gametime is noon.…
TARBORO- Bladen County advanced past Tarboro Saturday afternoon on a forfeit to reach the final four of the State-Wide Activities Committee 12-and-Under State Softball Tournament.…
Greetings on this Sunday, church day … A little of this ‘n that… Sampson County deputy shot early Saturday morning near Roseboro … A Pennsylvania…
By Sonny Jones Here’s some news and notes from under the couch’s cushions: • Registration for Bladen Recreation’s fall soccer program will continue until August…
Sunday, July 24 SWAC State Softball Tournaments At Indian Lake Sports Complex in Tarboro 10U State Tournament Noon Bladen County in Championship Game 12U State…
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 24: 1. Popcorn & A Movie: Monday, 2 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress…
1880 – 1st commercial hydroelectric power plant in the world begins generating electricity in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1901 – Writer O. Henry is released from…
Contributed 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…
DUBLIN, NC — Are you interested in enrolling at Bladen Community College? Then get ready to Rock EnROLL at BCC August 4th from 3 p.m.…
My computer is aging, like it’s operator … both losing memory… Dreamed about broadcasting high school football last night … Kinda got excited, then reality…
By Sonny Jones Thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, it’s been three years since Bladen County Recreation Department youth softball teams participated in the Statewide Activities Committee…
Saturday, July 23 SWAC State Softball Tournaments At Indian Lake Sports Complex in Tarboro 10U State Tournament Noon Bladen County vs. Randolph County 12U State…
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 23: 1. Magic Of Ray: Today, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Barefoot Sandwich Shoppe in Cape Fear Farmers…
1829 – William Austin Burt patents America’s first “typographer” (typewriter) 1872 – African American inventor Elijah McCoy is granted a patent for lubricators for steam-engines.…
By: Jair McElveen The BladenOnline team went to The Marina at White Lake for this week’s product spotlight. While we were there we spoke with…
Bladen County Sheriff’s Office announced K9 Orex and K9 Arco would receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the…
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater, located in downtown Lumberton, has announced its 2022-23 mainstage series of performances. Season tickets will go on sale 1pm…
DUBLIN, NC – Are you still in high school but want to begin a college program now? On Tuesday, August 2nd, from 9 a.m. until…
I am Johnny Robertson, a lifelong resident of Robeson County and proud to serve in a leadership role with our United Way. In fact, my…
Over 19 million US citizens watched and listened to a Thursday evening telecast where a Congressional committee reported their findings related to January 6, 2020…
By Sonny Jones Coaches and players always are striving to reach new heights. Wednesday afternoon I reached a new height. After driving up mountains for…
Friday, July 22 No Sporting Events Scheduled
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 22: 1. Beach Music Weekend: Camp Clearwater, White Lake. Today, 8-11 p.m., featuring The Main Event…
1893 – Catharine Lee Bates writes “America the Beautiful” in Colorado. 1916 – A bomb explodes during a Preparedness Day parade in San Francisco, killing…
By Leyton Ezzell On Tuesday, July 19th, the defensive end for the Tennessee Titans, Larrell Murchison, visited Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy to speak with…
ROCKY MOUNT – The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles continues to implement projects to improve the experience of its customers. The division’s latest endeavor is the…
*150 school principals attended a Principal’s Summer Conference at East Bladen High School. *Mount Vernon Mills acquired Clarkton Mills in Clarkton. *Between June 1 and…