FAIRMONT – Six different Eagles scored touchdowns Thursday night as East Bladen rolled to a 54-6 Three Rivers Conference jayvee football victory over Fairmont.

Sophomore Timothy McLean ran for 2 touchdowns to lead the East Bladen offense. Sophomore Robert McKoy and Lafon Monroe scored one touchdown each for the Eagles.

Freshman Javius Brooks, sophomore Ahmad Powell and teammate Sherman Monroe also scored one touchdown each for the winners.

The Eagles improved to 4-1 in Three Rivers play and 5-2 overall. East Bladen will host St. Pauls on Thursday.

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WHITEVILLE – Whiteville defeated West Bladen 52-0 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee football action.

The Knight jayvees will travel to West Columbus on Thursday.

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By Charlotte Smith

Hundreds of people came out to attend the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce lunch to celebrate Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital’s open house on Tuesday. The hospital was severely damaged during Hurricane Florence, but has made tremendous strides with renovations, according to Bladen Healthcare President Mark Cobb.

The community came out to support the hospital located at 501 South Poplar Street in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Ashley Dowless with Bladen Healthcare and past President of the local chamber orchestrated the event with much success.

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“This is wonderful! It provides great medical service and has great leadership and staff. I’m especially proud about how they have improved the facilites inside and outside,” Mr. Dennis Troy one of the hospital foundation board members said.

Elizabethtown Mayor Sylvia Campbell said, “My boys were born here 51 years ago today,” referring to her twin sons. “This hospital is our greatest assest. It’s a vital part of our community,” she added.

The two operating rooms that were destroyed during the storm have been completely remodel. The two operating rooms are now state of the art and are comparable to operating rooms in Duke and Chapel Hill, according to Mr. Cobb.

The hospital has made improvements to the inside and the outside of the hospital. New windows, new signs, lights and the list goes on and on to the improvement Cape Fear Valley has made to the local hospital. Mr. Cobb invited everyone to take a tour of the hospital.

Mr. Cobb ended the event asking the community for support. Many in attendance agreed the hospital not only provides quality care close to home, but they also provide jobs for our community members as well.

New Bladen Healthcare president sets goals for hospital

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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs) reviewed tactical defensive movements and Rescue Task Force integration this week under the direction and watchful eye of the BCSO Specialized Training Unit. Sergeant Gary Turlington and Sergeant Barry Pait met with the SRO Director Sergeant Leon Graham and his officers to conduct this specialized training as schedules and school conditions permitted.

Bladen Online first reported this effort on June 8, 2018 and the next step was reported on May 17, 2019 when allied assets were included and the Rescue Task Force concept was first implemented.

“Training is ongoing while several upcoming classes are scheduled at local fire departments in Bladen County. Having been in this area serving as a sheriff’s office member since early 2015 with over three decades of law enforcement experience altogether, I find our First Responders working and volunteering in every aspect of our agencies focused on the increased safety and professionalism of our services to our community,” Sgt. Turlington said.

He added, “Our continued training has been very well received because those that have attended thus far see that it is primarily to protect our school children and school staff members.”

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1881 – David Houston patents roll film for cameras.

1887 – A. Miles patents elevator.

1890 – Daughters of American Revolution founded.

1929 – JC Penny opens store #1252 in Milford, Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 U.S. states.

1936 – “Professor Quiz” first radio quiz show premieres.

1939 – Albert Einstein informs FDR of the possibilities of an atomic bomb.

1939 – NAACP organized Legal Division & Education Fund.

1956 – American League President Will Harridge bars Washington Senators move to West Coast, unless unanimously approved by the other AL owners.

1968 – Apollo 7 (Shirra, Eisele & Cunningham) made 163 orbits in 260 hours.

1971 – Frank McGee becomes new anchor of Today Show.

1974 – A’s Catfish Hunter charge owner Charlie Finley with breach of contract.

1977 – American inventor Gordon Gould issued his first US patent for a optically pumped laser amplifier, 20 years after first claiming to have invented the laser.

1983 – Last hand-cranked telephones US went out of service as 440 telephone customers in Bryant Pond, Maine, were switched over to direct-dial.

1984 – 1st space walk by US woman (Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan)

1990 – Oil hits a record $40.42 per barrel.

1991 – Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart seen soliciting a prostitute.

1992 – 1st three-way US presidential debate (George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot)

2001 – The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection.

2012 – A US appeal court overturns a district court ruling banning the sale of Samsung.

2016 – South Korean firm Samsung announces it will permanently stop production of Note 7 phones after complaints devices caught fire.

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CERRO GORDO – West Bladen rolled to a 3-0 Three Rivers Conference volleyball victory over West Columbus on Thursday night by set scores of 25-14, 25-6 and 25-8.

Junior Shelby Pharr drilled in 12 aces, 5 service points and 2 kills to lead the winners. Senior Mikayla Meadows fired in 7 aces, 5 kills, 2 service points and had 2 digs. Senior Erica Storms slammed in 3 aces, 5 service points and a kill.

Junior Ashlyn Cox belted in 4 aces, a kill, a service point and was credited with a team-high 5 assists for West Bladen. Junior Sidnee Walters hammered in 4 kills, 4 aces, a service point and dished out 4 assists.

Junior Taylor West knocked in 4 aces, 3 kills and 2 service points for the Lady Knights. Junior Amelia Brisson smoked in 4 aces, 2 service points and had 2 digs. Senior Jordan Benson contributed 4 digs.

Coach Gaye Davis’ Lady Knights raised their record to 8-5 in league play and 10-5 overall and will host St. Pauls on Tuesday night.

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CERRO GORDO – West Bladen swept West Columbus 3-0 on Thursday night in Three Rivers Conference jayvee volleyball action by set scores of 25-12 and 25-12.

Freshman Caroline Brisson drilled in 9 aces and 4 service points to lead the winners’ attack. Teammate Alyssa Suggs fired in 5 aces and a kill. Emily Young knocked in 3 kills and an ace.

Freshman Whitney McLean hammered in 4 aces and 2 kills for the Lady Knights. Teammate Lydia Villagomez slammed in 3 kills. Sophomore Kylee Ward belted in 2 aces and a kill.

Kayla Norris contributed an ace, a kill and a service point to the West Bladen offense. Catherine Dowless tallied an ace.

Coach Kaitlyn Sykes’ Lady Knight jayvees raised their record to 7-6 in league play and 9-6 overall and will host St. Pauls Tuesday.

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Contributed

Trooper Kevin Conner (B-551) lost his life during a traffic stop on October 17, 2018.

On October 19, 2019, the community will come together for a 5K and 1 Mile Run in Whiteville in memory of Trooper Conner’s life and his dedication to protecting our community.

Proceeds from the event will go into a scholarship fund in memory of Trooper Conner.

A Columbus County and Bladen County student will receive a scholarship from the proceeds, according Mrs. Emily Dowless, one of the event organizers.

The race course is also stroller and wheelchair friendly. However, dogs are not allowed on the course so leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.

The 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field.

5K Awards
• Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
• Top 3 in Age Groups, Male & Female:
• 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

Team Awards
• Fastest Team (minimum 4 participants)

• All 5k and 1 mile finishers will receive a medal.

RACE SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 19
Southeast Orthopedics
701 Jefferson St.
Whiteville, NC 28472
4PM – 6PM: Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 19
First Citizens Bank
422 S Madison St.
Whiteville, NC 28472
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
8:15 AM – Registration Closes
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:35 AM – 1 Mile Start
9:30 AM – Awards

See the course map and register for the race by visiting the website: https://its-go-time.com/trooper-kevin-conner-memorial-run/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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By Brenda Brown
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville

Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner not only means creating a family unit, it means sharing things like a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your retirement, here are a few things to remember:

Your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50 percent of your spouse’s full retirement age amount, if you are full retirement age when you take it. If you qualify for a benefit from your own work history and a spouse’s record, we always pay your own benefit first. You cannot receive spouse’s benefits unless your spouse is receiving his or her retirement benefits (except for divorced spouses). If you took your reduced retirement first while waiting for your spouse to reach retirement age, when you add spouse’s benefits later, your own retirement portion remains reduced, which causes the total retirement and spouses benefit together to total less than 50 percent of the worker’s amount. You can find out more about this at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/quickcalc/spouse.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

On the other hand, if your spouse’s retirement benefit is higher than your retirement benefit, and he or she chooses to take reduced benefits and dies first, your survivor benefit will be reduced, but may be higher than what your spouse received.

If the deceased worker started receiving reduced retirement benefits before their full retirement age, a special rule called the retirement insurance benefit limit may apply to the surviving spouse. The retirement insurance benefit limit is the maximum survivor benefit you may receive. Generally, the limit is the higher of:

o The reduced monthly retirement benefit to which the deceased spouse would have been entitled if they had lived, or o 82.5 percent of the unreduced deceased spouse’s monthly benefit if they had started receiving benefits at their full retirement age (rather than choosing to receive a reduced retirement benefit early).

Knowing how your finances affect your spouse’s benefit can help both of you avoid future impacts on your incomes. We have decades of experience, and the information to go with it. Access a wealth of useful information and use our benefits planners at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

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ELIZABETHTOWN – West Bladen’s doubles team of Autumn Brisson and Alyssa Bell defeated East Bladen’s Lily Lin and Alyssa Futrell 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday in the championship doubles match of the Three Rivers Conference Tennis Tournament.

Brisson and Bell advanced to the final match with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over West Bladen teammates Marley Fletcher & Courtney Hester in the semifinals. Lin & Hardin defeated the South Columbus team of Gore and Cribb 6-0, 6-1 in their semifinal.

In singles play, West Bladen’s Alyssa Smith advanced to the finals with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over South Columbus’ Addison Jones. In the championship match, South Columbus’ Christa Formyduval defeated Smith 6-4, 6-4.

Smith advances to the MidEast Regional that begins in Carrboro on October 18 as the No. 2 seed from the Three Rivers.

Fletcher and Hester defeated Gore and Cribb 6-4, 7-5 to claim the No. 3 Three Rivers seed in the regional.

The East Bladen team of Carlie West & Heather Hardin won a pair of seeding matches Thursday and will be the No. 5 seed from the Three Rivers.

The West and Hardin team defeated Fairmont’s Lauren Barnes and Mikiyah Hunt 6-4, 6-3, then beat South Columbus’ Jones and Todd 5-7, 6-4 and 6-3 to win the regional berth.

A summary of Bladen County regional berths follow:
No. 2 singles – Alyssa Smith (WB)
No. 1 doubles – Autumn Brisson/Alyssa Bell (WB)
No. 2 doubles – Lilly Lin/Heather Hardin (EB)
No. 3 doubles – Marley Fletcher/Courtney Hester (WB)
No. 5 doubles – Carlie West/Heather Hardin (EB)

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College football action last night
NC State 16, Syracuse 10

NFL Results

New England Patriots 35, NY Giants 14

High School football this evening

7:30 Fairmont at East Bladen

7:30 Whiteville at West Bladen

Boost the Boro Softball Tournament

At Wateree Park this evening.

Women’s game at 7 and 8 p.m.

Men’s game at 9 p.m.

See more local sports on our Sports Page.

Western portion of Bladen County suffering from moderate drought…eastern half in abnormally dry category, as of October 8, 2019.

NC Grape Festival, Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lu Mil….A stompin’ good time.  Free family fund and entertainment.

Bladenboro Beast Fest, 2 weeks from now…

Bladenboro voters will be voting whether to have or not have alcohol for sale, despite a unanimous vote by town council to not allow, earlier this year.  A petition with over 400 names was submitted to the Bladen County Board of Elections by local residents, and it will be on the ballot.  Three incumbent commissioners are being challenged by 4 newcomers…

Seen on Facebook recently….Sign in a yard…..’Friends always welcome, relatives by appointment only’.

Sunny today with a high near 79, tonight mostly clear, with a low around 53.  Looking ahead to Saturday, Sunny with a high near 84.

“Weekends were made for nothing”…..

“Behind every ‘just joking’ is a little truth!”

“Of those who say nothing, few are silent”   Thomas Neil

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The Emereau Bladen Board of Director’s Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2019 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held at Emereau: Bladen Charter School, 995 Airport Road, Elizabethtown, NC  28337.

If you have questions, please call (910) 247-6595.

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Friday Funny

It’s the end of the week and you may need a laugh. Here are some internet memes that we hope make you smile.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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By Dr. Mike Walden

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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 newscast.

NC REAL ID

This time next year, federal agencies will require a NC REAL ID, U.S. passport or another form of federally approved identification to board commercial airlines and enter federal buildings.

Keep in mind that a REAL ID is optional and not a requirement. There’s no need to change your current traditional driver license or ID card if you have no plans to fly or enter federal buildings. In addition, NC REAL IDs will still be issued after the Oct. 1, 2020 deadline, so there’s plenty of time to join the other 1.3 million people in North Carolina who have gotten their REAL IDs.

Click here to find out if a REAL ID is the best fit for you or see what papers you need to apply for one.

Conveyor Belt System

The department is always looking to improve efficiency when working on transportation projects. One way crews are doing this is with a method people may not expect — a conveyor belt system.

As work on the 39-mile Fayetteville Outer Loop continues, crews are using a conveyor belt to move loads of dirt across interstate 95 to fill in areas at the interchange. The system will divert the equivalent of 109,000 dump trucks of dirt that typically would have been taken by trucks over public roads.

By keeping trucks off the road, the conveyor belt system improves safety for drivers, will help finish the project quicker and lower construction costs.

Take the Train to Fall Events

Are you looking for some fun, fall events? Make new memories by taking NC By Train to the North Carolina State Fair (Oct. 18-27) and the Lexington Barbecue Festival (Oct. 26) this month.

Special stops will drop you off at the events, so get your tickets today!

For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660. Additional news stories from throughout the week can be found on NCDOT.gov.

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By Charlotte Smith

The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met Monday October 7th to discuss county matters. Rev. Darrell Copeland from Wesley’s Chapel Church prayed over the meeting and Troop 600 Cub Scouts lead in the pledge of allegiance. The scouts will earn a badge for their leadership at the meeting, according to their Troop leader, Andy Runion.

The commissioners approved the consent items before presenting the proclamations for 4-H Week and Domestic Violence Awareness.

The 4-H Youth Development Agent Stacie Kinlaw, as well as Bladen County 4-H’ers, received the adopted 4-H Week Proclamation. Mrs. Kinlaw encouraged all in attendance to help support the local 4-H club by donating a $1 when shopping at the local Tractor Supply. Mrs. Kinlaw also introduced club members in attendance.

Families First representative Ms. Marjorie Lewis was recognized by the entire Board and received the Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation. Mrs. Lewis said her organization did help 160 women last year and altogether they helped approximately 250 women and children.

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Next the commissioners approved renaming Championship Drive at the Bladen County Park. The board approved naming the drive in honor of Mr. Robert Mazur.

Mr. Mazure was hired in 1987 and served 18 years as Park and Recreation Director. Then he served as General Service Director and retired in 2016. Chairman of the Board of Commissioners said the board would hold a dedication service sometime in the near future.

The Rezoning request described as follows: The property is located at 13660 NC Hwy 87 E. Council, NC 28434 and is requested that the parcel be rezoned from Residential Agriculture (RA) district to Commercial (C) for the use of a used car lot, was approved unanimously.

Sandra Guyton with Bladen Community College presented a proposed joint project plan which includes seeking $5.2M (80%) from Economic Development Administration (EDA) and seeking a required match of $1.3M through Golden LEAF’s upcoming Community-Based Grants Initiative.  However, because the Golden LEAF Grant award will not be announced until April 2020, a local match requirement needs to be identified for the EDA grant application. Bladen County has a limited time frame to apply for Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant funding.  The federal government has appropriated $587M for grant opportunities.

Ms. Guyton asked the commissioners for a letter of commitment for the Training Facility property. The training facility will assist in truck driving training which is in high demand. Ms. Guyton explained the cost of sending the students out of county for the training verses the training being offered in Bladen County.

“This could make a great economic impact here in Bladen County and I believe in this project or I wouldn’t be standing here in front of you,” Mrs. Guyton stated.

The commissioners will vote on the matter at a later time.

Next the board voted on the PARTF Grant Application and Process. They approved the motion unanimously.

After some discussion the board approved the agreement with Rayne’s Italian Ice unanimously.

The commissioners approved bids on presented by Renee Davis, Tax Administrator.

Nathan Dowless then presented information regarding private road petitions  sent to Sampson-Bladen Oil Company and State Employees’ Credit Union for consideration of naming roads since they are the majority property owners.

The 911 addressing office would ask that you consider approving the 1st choice of road names on the attached Road Petition forms. Mr. Dowless has spoken with NC DOT and each of the roads will be assigned state road numbers and will be maintained by the state. The old route of 242 that is still there will be named OLD 242 Hwy. The board approved the private road petitions and road names after some discussion.

The board approved a Tools4Ever Software and Support agreement in the amount of $756 for a One-Year Period and a Bladen County Technology Use Policy presented by Robin Hewitt.

The commissioner board made six (6) appointments to a Beaver Management Program Advisory Committee with three (3) terms expiring September 30, 2021 (3), and three (3) terms expiring September 30, 2022. They also had one appointment for the Watershed Review board.

Next month the board will consider one appointment for the Bay Tree Lakes Fire District Committee and two appointments for the Clarkton Fire District Committee.

Bladen County Manager, Greg Martin reviewed the county calendar and gave an overview of Golden LEAF Foundation Community Based Grants Initiative.

The commissioners then entered a Closed Session in accordance with NCGS 143 318.11(a)(4)Industry/Economic Development and NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) Personnel, however they were not able to comment on the closed session discussions at the end of the meeting.

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior RaSean McKoy rushed for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead East Bladen to a 41-38 Three Rivers Conference football victory over Fairmont on Friday night.

“RaSean’s had a really good year,” said Eagle Coach Robby Priest. “He is on a lot of people’s radar. The O-line did a great job, and the other backs blocked for him.”

The Eagles piled up 491 yards rushing and 5i5 total yards compared to the Tornadoes who rushed for 112 yards and passed for 119 yards for a total of 231 yards. However a couple of East Bladen fumbles and over 200 yards of return yardage kept Fairmont in the game.

East Bladen took the opening kick-off and consumed 6:05 off the clock during a 77-yard, 13 play drive. McKoy dove into the end zone from a yard out, and senior Gabe Barber booted the extra point. Junior Lawson Hester dashed 20 yards to highlight the drive, and senior Kasey Price carried several tacklers along for a 16-yard gain.

The Tornadoes answered with a 54-yard, 8-play drive. Senior Tyler Locklear ignited the drive with an 18-yard pass to Cameron Harrington, then tossed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Savonte McKeithan. Harrington plowed into the end zone for the 2-point conversion and an 8-7 lead.

East Bladen covered 73 yards in 4 plays to retake the lead. McKoy reeled off runs of 11 and 24 yards, and Price bulled 10 yards, before Lawson Hester bolted 28 yards for a touchdown. Barber added the point for a 14-8 Eagle lead at the 1:33 mark.

A 22-yard burst by McKoy on the final play of the first period began a 45-yard Eagle march that reached the Fairmont 6 yard line. However Tornado junior Kadeem Leonard scooped up an East fumble and scampered 84 yards for a touchdown. Sophmore Derrick Baker ran for the 2-point conversion for a 16-14 lead.

“We had the chance to go up by two scores, but shot our self in the foot, said Priest. “I told the team at halftime that we just need to stay out of our own way.”

After the fumble return TD, Eagle senior ZaQuis Leach charged straight up the middle and returned the kick-off 55 yards. A horse collar penalty added 15 yards to the return. Two plays later Price powered through the left side on a 14-yard touchdown run. Barber’s kick put East on top 21-16.

Fairmont’s Shykeem Smith returned the Eagle kick-off 63 yards to the East Bladen 32. Five plays later Baker scored on a 5-yard run, and Locklear flipped a conversion pass to Harrington for a 24-21 Fairmont lead 4:36 before halftime.

The Eagles ground out a 69-yard drive in 14 plays. A 10-yard McKoy run and a 14-yard gain by Lawson Hester on a fake punt play kept the Eagles moving, but Barber’s 24-yard field goal attempt barely missed to the right.

Baker sprinted 44 yards to the Eagle 24 yard line with the second-half kick-off, but a holding penalty stalled the drive and East Bladen took over on downs at the 34.

The Eagles need ten plays to drive 66 yards and regain the lead. McKoy bolted 30 yards to start the march. Leach bulled into the end zone from a yard out for the touchdown and a 27-24 East Bladen lead with 4:03 left in the period.

After an exchange of punts, a 24-yard run by Jahkeem Moore put the Tornadoes on the Eagle 21 yard line. East Bladen senior Zac Hester nailed Baker and forced a fumble that resulted in a 5-yard loss as the Eagles took over on downs at the 18.

Priest gambled on 4th-and-one at the Eagle 27, and McKoy lunged for 2 yards and the first down. Two plays later Leach broke loose on the counterplay and galloped 65 yards to pay dirt. Senior quarterback Tayshaun Berkeley circled right end for the 2-point conversion and a 35-24 lead with 6:16 on the clock.

A 37-yard pass from Locklear to Moore sparked a Tornado scoring drive. Locklear threw an 11-yard TD pass to Jaylen Brown to close the gap to 35-30 at the 4:33 mark.

Two plays later McKoy broke through the right side and sped 68 yards for an Eagle touchdown that padded the lead to 41-30 with 4:05 left.

Back came Fairmont with a 50-yard scoring drive. Locklear tossed passes of 14 and 12 yards to Moore, before Baker ran 9 yards for the touchdown. Harrington tacked on the 2-point run to whittle the lead to 41-38 with 2:49 remaining.

Sophmore Raymond Autry snatched the Fairmont onside kick out of the air, but Fairmont recovered a Leach fumble 3 plays later. On the next play, Lawson Hester intercepted a Locklear pass with 1:55 left to seal the verdict.

“ZaQuis needs to buy Lawson’s supper,” chuckled Priest. “Lawson bailed him out with that interception.” Lawson Hester finished with 88 yards rushing on 12 carries. Leach racked up 82 yards on 9 rushes, and Price ran 10 times for 54 yards.

“Kasey had a great game on both sides of the ball tonight,” said Coach Priest. “He blocked his butt off and had some big hits on defense. He is just fun to watch.”

“I liked the way we fought tonight,” continued Priest. “We just kept battling. Sure I would like to win 50-0, but you can learn a lot about your team in a game like this.”

Locklear completed 9 of 20 passes for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Fairmont. Moore ran for 57 yards and caught 5 passes for 66 yards. Baker rushed for 61 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Eagles improved to 3-2 in the TRC and 3-4 overall. East Bladen will travel to St. Pauls on Friday night.

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BLADENBORO – Whiteville built a 36-6 halftime lead en route to a 56-6 Three Rivers Conference football victory over West Bladen on Friday night.

Senior quarterback Tyre Boykin popped through the right side and sprinted 75 yards for a first-half Knight touchdown.

The Knights, now 1-3 in league play and 1-5 overall, will host West Columbus on Friday night.

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Here are results from Friday’s football games in the Three Rivers Conference and around the area:

Three Rivers Conference
East Bladen 41, Fairmont 38
Whiteville 56, West Bladen 6
St. Pauls 42, West Columbus 7
South Columbus 43, East Columbus 14
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Other Area Scores
Harrells Christian 48, North Wake Saints 14
Clinton 34, East Duplin 9
Wallace-Rose Hill 36, Goldsboro 14
Midway 50, James Kenan 20
Lakewood 21, North Duplin 13
Seventy First 42, Lumberton 0
Pinecrest 45, Purnell Swett 0
Scotland 21, Hoke County 3
Richmond Senior 59, Jack Britt 28
Richlands 47, Pender 0
Princeton 57, Union 6
Goldsboro Rosewood 55, Hobbton 7
East Carteret 55, Rocky Point Trask 12
Terry Sanford 36, Grays Creek 23
South View 42, Pine Forest 0
Cape Fear 45, Douglas Byrd 0
E. E. Smith 47, Westover 28
West Brunswick 14, Wilmington Hoggard 7
North Brunswick 57, Wilmington Ashley 7
Topsail 17, South Brunswick 0
Wilmington New Hanover 34, Wilmington Laney 7

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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at 207 Gooden Street in Elizabethtown on Thursday evening October 10 and seized a trafficking amount of heroin.

Drug investigators approached the residense on Gooden Street in Elizabethtown on a tip that a suspect wanted out of Columbus County was at the residence. Agents noticed the strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence and received consent to search the residence for the suspect.

During the search drugs and a gun were located. Agents secured the scene and obtained a search warrant to search the residence further. During the extended search, agents located 19.35 grams of heroin, two handguns and drug paraphernalia.

Arrested was Quenton Termayne Baker, black male, (31), of 49 Showcase Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.

Charges were: Trafficking in Heroin, Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance, Possession of Heroin, Simple Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining a Dwelling/Vehcile for Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana Parapherenalia, Possess Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School, Simple Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession of Controlled Substance within a Jail/Prison.

Baker is being held under a $540,000.00 secure bond in the Bladen County Jail.

“I am proud of the great job that our narcotics unit does here at the Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Jim McVicker. “ If you sell drugs in Bladen County, expect a visit from our narcotics unit.”

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