WILMINGTON – The NC Department of Environmental Quality says they’re moving forward with their plan to obtain ownership of three locks and dams in the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Fayetteville.
The state plans to send the letter of intent by February 28, 2020. (READ MORE)
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RALEIGH — North Carolina’s hog and pork processing industry continues to be an economic powerhouse, generating more than $10 billion in economic output for the state, according to a new economic impact report prepared by NC State University.
The report shows that the pork production and processing categories directly contribute $5.9 billion in sales and provide 19,298 jobs.
“We are proud to play such a significant role in supporting the state’s agricultural economy, especially in our rural communities,” said Everett Johnson, president of the North Carolina Pork Council and a hog farmer in Surry County. “This comprehensive economic analysis shows that each of our farms contributes greatly to the local economy, not only through taxes, but also by supporting local equipment and car dealers, restaurants, churches, charities, stores and more. And we are doing this despite a 22-year moratorium on building new pig farms.”
For every job in pork production, an estimated 2.2 additional jobs are created, meaning the industry supports more than 44,000 total jobs in North Carolina.
“We found that pig production and pig slaughter and processing make critical contributions to the economies of rural counties and surrounding counties in North Carolina,” said Dr. Kelly Zering, a professor at NC State’s Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics, who led the development of the study.
While the pork industry supports nearly every county, the study focused on the impact from the state’s four largest hog producing counties — Duplin, Sampson, Bladen and Wayne — which combine to contribute more than $7.1 billion to the state’s economy and support nearly 19,000 jobs.
Bladen County: $2.54 billion, 7,500 jobs. Bladen County is home to the world’s largest pork processing plant. The pork industry has an estimated economic impact of $2.54 billion and accounts for about 7,500 jobs in Bladen County. That accounts for 44 percent of the county’s total employment.
Sampson County: $1.48 billion, 6,100 jobs. Sampson County is the state’s top agriculture county. It ranks #2 in hog production and is home to second largest pork processing plant in the state. The pork industry has an estimated economic impact of $1.48 billion and accounts for about 6,100 jobs, representing nearly 25% of the county’s employment.
Duplin County: $800 million, 4,000+ jobs. Duplin County is the state’s largest hog producing county and ranks #2 in agriculture. The pork industry adds almost $800 million to the Duplin County economy and supports more than 4,000 jobs.
Wayne County: $230 million, 1,300+ jobs. Wayne County ranks 4th among the state’s largest hog producing counties. The pork industry has an estimated economic impact of $230 million and supports more than 1,300 jobs in the county.
The state’s four largest hog producing counties — Duplin, Sampson, Bladen and Wayne — combine to contribute more than $7.1 billion to the state’s economy and support nearly 19,000 jobs.
The report’s figures account for pig production and slaughtering, but do not take into account the market for value-added processing, such as sausage, ham and bacon production, or the rendering sector. While the pork industry accounts for a substantial share of these two sectors, Dr. Zering noted that there was insufficient data to document the industry’s exact share of these markets.
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1834 – Wake Forest University is established in North Carolina.
1876 – Albert Spalding with $800 starts sporting goods co., manufacturing 1st official baseball, tennis balls, basketball, golf balls and football.
1908 – Supreme Court rules a union boycott violates Sherman Antitrust Act.
1913 – 16th Amendment to the US Constitution, federal income tax, ratified.
1924 – Canada beats United States, 6-1 to retain the Olympic ice hockey gold medal (won at 1920 Summer Games) at the Chamonix Games; Canadian LW Harry Watson tops scores with 46 points.
1933 – 1st interstate legislative conference in US opens, Washington, D.C.
1941 – US Supreme Court upheld Federal Wage & Hour law, sets minimum wages & maximum hours.
1945 – Walt Disney’s “3 Caballenos” released.
1951 – Tennessee Williams’ “Rose Tattoo” premieres in NYC.
1953 – J. Fred Muggs, a chimpanzee, becomes a regular on NBC’s Today Show.
1959 – “The Day the Music Died” plane crash kills musicians Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J.P. Richardson and pilot near Clear Lake, Iowa.
1962 – US President John F. Kennedy bans all trade with Cuba except for food & drugs.
1965 – 105 USAF cadets resigned for cheating in exams.
1971 – OPEC mandates “total embargo” against any company that rejects 55 percent tax rate.
1978 – Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and US President Jimmy Carter discuss the Middle East peace process in Washington, D.C.
1978 – “YMCA” by Village People peaks at #2 on pop singles chart.
1986 – US President Ronald Reagan announces formation of commission of enquiry on Challenger Accident.
1998 – Karla Faye Tucker is executed in Texas, first woman executed in the United States since 1984.
2008 – Super Bowl XLII, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ: New York Giants beat New England Patriots, 17-14: MVP: Eli Manning, New York, QB.
2019 – Super Bowl LII, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga: New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Rams, 13-3: MVP: Julian Edelman, NE Patriots, WR; Patriots 6th Super Bowl victory.
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BOSTON, MA – White Lake native Lacey Suggs poured in 22 points for UNC-Wilmington Sunday, but a late 3-ball gave Northeastern a 63-61 Colonial Athletic Association victory over the Lady Seahawks.
Suggs started the final period with a 3-point basket then worked the paint for a trio of lay-ups and 2 free throws as UNC-W rallied from 13 points down to take a 61-60 lead. Northeastern’s Shannon Todd drilled the winning 3-point shot with 25 seconds left.
It was a day of milestones for Suggs who moved into 19th place on the UNC-W all-time scoring list with 935 career points. It was the 10th career 20-point game for Suggs who has scored in double-figures in 11 of her last 12 games.
Suggs dropped in 3 lay-ups in the first quarter as UNC-Wilmington raced to a 14-2 lead. The senior guard also recorded the 100th assist of her Lady Seahawk career in the third quarter and totaled 5 rebounds in the game.
The Lady Seahawks return home Friday at 7 p.m. when they entertain Elon.
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West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent was named Region 10 Player of the Week as No. 1 ranked Sandhills Community College ran their winning streak to 6 straight games.
Dent received the recognition for his performance that included a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 122-90 win over Central Carolina. Dent then fired in 14 points in a 116-70 victory over Oxford Emory.
After moving back into the No. 1 spot in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III poll, Dent racked up 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in Sandhills 129-70 victory over Durham’s Mt. Zion Prep Thursday.
Saturday Dent tallied 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals in Saturday’s 127-79 win over Combine Academy of Lincolnton.
Dent leads the Flyers in scoring (18.1) and rebounding (8.1). The Flyers boast a perfect 6-0 Region 10 record and are 22-2 overall. Sandhills will travel to Greensboro Monday to play the Guilford College jayvees at 7 p.m.
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Tony Priest is expected to address the Bladen County Board of Commissioners on Monday night about a resolution to make the county a second amendment sanctuary.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Assembly Room on the first floor of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. The meeting is open to the public.
A resolution, if passed, would mean “the locality will oppose possible gun control laws,” Priest said in a petition, and that commissioners “would be expressing their deepest commitment in protecting the constitutional right of all citizens in Bladen County to keep and bear arms.”
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Rich Glenn is expected to be sworn in Monday for a seat on the Elizabethtown Town Council during the board’s regular monthly meeting.
Glenn was appointed in January to fill the term of his father, Richard “Dicky” Glenn (pictured), who died in late December.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. A work session is scheduled for noon. The meetings are open to the public.
Dicky Glenn served on the Elizabethtown Town Councl for 16 years, having been elected to his first term from 1999-2003 and then again from 2007 to present. He was sworn in for his fifth term in December.
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Here are Three Things to Know for Monday, February 3:
1. The Elizabethtown Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. today at Town Hall at 805 West Broad Street for its monthly meeting. A work session is scheduled for noon. Rich Glenn is expected to be sworn in to a seat on the board to replace his father, Richard “Dicky” Glenn, who died in December.
2. The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Lower Level Assembly Room on the first floor of the Bladen County Courthouse. Tony Priest is expected to address the board about a resolution to make the county a second amendment sanctuary. (READ MORE)
3. The Ammon Volunteer Fire Department has planned its annual meeting for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the fire department located at 13084 NC 242 North, Elizabethtown. For information, email ammonfiregirl@gmail.com.
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Enjoyed the Super Bowl. … If you missed it … Kansas City Chiefs 31 – San Francisco 49ers 20. Tough calls late, most going against the 49ers. Still good game, if you do not have a favorite in the contest. … First Super Bowl win for long time head coach Andy Reid. MVP of Super Bowl 54 was QB Patrick Mahomes. He came back strong in final quarter after a so-so start. … Halftime show evaluation was very good, or very bad … based on early comments on social media…
NFL football season is over, NASCAR, March Madness and spring training for baseball fans … just ahead…
First full week of February, 2020. … Usual meetings … including Bladen County Board of Commissioners, 6:30 PM today, in the basement of the courthouse, open to the public,
In DC, hopeful of a more civil week. … Final vote in the Senate on the impeachment of President Trump, likely to fail … later the State of the Union address and in Iowa, the much anticipated Democratic Party presidential caucuses set for today, February 3. … “Caucuses are closed, with Iowa awarding 49 delegates, of which 41 are pledged delegates allocated on the basis of the results of the caucuses”. … Details from Wikipedia, “2020 Iowa Democratic caucuses.”
Great weather forecast early this week for Bladen County.
Sunny today, high temp 74 and windy. More of the same Tuesday. Rain is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday … moderate temps…
Say a prayer for all suffering in any way due to Coronavirus … spreading around the world.
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Dr. Lisa Bryan, President of the Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club released a statement about scholarship opportunities, Terrific Kids and Relay For Life fundraising efforts.
The club is currently accepting scholarship applications, according to Dr. Bryan. Bladen County high school seniors in private schools and home school as well as public schools are invited to apply. Applicants must be a resident of Bladen County. Applications may be mailed in or submitted to a club member.
This year the club will have a team participating in the Bladen County Relay for Life. The club will offer baked good fundraisers at local events.
Dr. Bryan also stated she would like to recognize the Dublin Primary Terrific Kids for this nine weeks. They are as follows:
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SUPERINTENDENT’S LIST – No grade below 96 in any course in Q2 and 7 or less absences in all
courses.
Nick Alioto, Daniella Burga-Cupen, Rylee Chadwick, Marisa Council, Elijah Crabtree, Jose Cuc-Reyes,
Hannah Davis, Karla Dimas-Lopez, Andrew Dowd, Catherine Dowless, Haleigh Fields, Jennifer
Gonzalez, Sydney Gryczynski, Dana Hunsinger, Lauren Hunt, Hannah Kriner, Jinely Mandujano, Nijeah
McKoy, Whitney McLean, Kayla Norris, Mackenzie Singletary, Samantha Strange, Madison Taylor,
Meron Warrick, Emily Young
“A” HONOR ROLL – No grade below 90 in any course in Q2 and 7 or less absences in all courses.
Olivia Allen, Ashley Argueta Martinez, Lainey Autry, Eva Ayala-Martinez, Tamia Barber, Kaytee Bedsole,
Alyssa Bell, Joshua Benson, Tyre Boykin, Estefany Bravo Verdugo, Alan Breakfield, Autumn Brisson,
Kaitlynn Brisson, Dawson Bryan, Hunt Bryan, Shelby Bryant, Maycee Bullard, Garrison Carr, Kennedy
Carroll, Alara Cashwell, Mikayla Chatman, Cailey Collier, Gerardo Cristobal, Kaylee Cruz, Dalton Davis,
Julia Deavers, Nadia Diaz Deleon, Dylan Dove, Hunter Elks, Georgianna Enloe, Hayley Evers, Conner
Freeman, Wilmer Garcia, Iveth Garcia Perez, William Garcia Perez, Estrella Garcia-Sanchez, Angie
Garrido Perez, Haley Gillespie, Lauren Gooden, Kyla Gore, Zhania Guions, Hailey Guyton, Hunter
Guyton, Alyssa Hales, Travis Hales, Emeli Hernandez-Vazquez, Hannah Hester, Holly Hester, Amber
Hickman, Kevin Hite, Shanyla Hunter, Seniah Johnson, Paityn Jones, Jacie Kinlaw, Brianna Long,
Jordan Ludlum, Iris Marroquin Tema, Azillyah McDonald, Zay’Quan McKoy, Abigail McLaughlin, Sage
McDonald, Dajuan McDowell, Mikayla Meadows, Jamiyah Melvin-Hall, Josie Miller, Valencia Moore,
Felix Negron, Wayden Norris, Lesli Perez-Bravo, Rylan Pittman, Alyssa Reaves, Allen Roberts, Karlee
Roberts, Juan Rojas Reyes, Neida Romero Pena, Morgan Ruffin, Aeryn Russ, Joel Russ, Salma
Sandoval-Cruz, Karen Santos Osornio, Thomas Shackleford, Olivia Sholar, Hunter Smith, Matthew
Strange, Alyssa Suggs, Morgan Tatum, Grace Anna Todd, Adam Valenta, Mallorie Valenta, Paulina
Vasquez-Aguilar, Jessalynn Vendrick, Darlene Verdugo-Roblero, Lydia Villagomez, Janiya Walker,
Kirsten Warrick, Kolee Wilkins, Carianna Williams, Marisa Williams, Alexis Wilson, Aaron Wren, Abigail
Young, Ana Zurita Posas
“A/B” HONOR ROLLS – No grade below 80 in any course in Q2 and 7 or less absences in all
courses.
Kalib Ammons, Yessica Aguilar Aguilar, Shyra Ballard, Wendy Bautista Merino, Walter Baxley, Justus
Belle, Kai Belle, Heavenly Bisbee, Brycen Blackmon, Ahonesty Blake, Serenity Boone, Alexander
Brisson, Caroline Brisson, Madilyn Brisson, Kelsey Britt, Owen Britt, Andrew Brown, David Bryan, Haley
Bryan, Jacob Bryan, Johnathan Bullard, Kayla Burney, Jayda Butler, Michael Byrd, Tucker Carroll,
Carlos Chavez Ortiz, Janet Chavez Verales, Jacquelin Contreras, Larry Council, Bryan Cruz Hernandez,
Alexis Cruz Ramirez, William Davis, Xavyon Davis, Joshua DeLeon, Hermindo Diaz De Leon, Sydney
Dove, Kylie Duffel, Alexis Edwards, Nick Edwards, Joshua Esters, Ever Estrada Valadez, Adrianna
Evans, Blake Evers, Marley Fletcher, Mauri Flores-Ulloa, Bryce Fuller, Saul Gaytan Morales, Jaheim
Gilbert, Andrew Gonzales, Brenda Gonzalez, Conner Gordon, Kacy Gunter, Ashley Hall, Le’nya Harrell,
MIchelle Hernandez Ortiz, Beth Ann Hester, Savanna Hester, Karla Hinson, Jackson Hoffman, Hunter
Holland, Dylan Howell, Jaya Howell, Cassi Humphrey, Gabriel Inestroza Lara, Ayana Lacewell, Xavier
Lopez-Garcia, Senora Jessup, Daniel Kinlaw, Nathan Landreth, Hailey Lewis, Stephanee Lewis, Crystal
Lloyd, Lorenzo Lloyd, Natalie Ludlum, Brandon Marroquin Orozco, Edwin Martinez Flores, Kyleah
Masaid, Rebekka McKnight, Bonnie McLamb, Cornelio Mendiola-Gama, Isaac Mendoza, Eric Mendoza
Sandoval, Rosie Miller, Anthony Mitchell, Matthew Monroe, Timothy Moore, Bruno Munoz, Nathan
Nance, Vanessa Nance, Christina Pablo Bautista, Colman Page, Hannah Pait, Jeremiah Payton,
Xiomara Phair, Zion Phair, Samuel Phipps, Trenton Pittman, Ashley Powers, Heidi Reyna Vicencio,
Janet Rivera, Channing Roberts, Katelynn Robinson, Tara Rogers, Edwin Rojas-Perez, Martin Rojas
Jacinto, Angeles Rojas Rojas, Layne Ross, Chandler Russ, Clinton Ryckeley, Fabiola Sandoval Barrios,
Johnathan Santana Dominguez, Brady Sasser, Andrew Sessoms, Andrea Shipman, Morgan Skipper,
Chaley Smith, James Smith, Dacoda Stone, Kaiden Stanley, Donovan Stone, Devon Strange, Josefina
Taboada Torres, Johanna Tapia, Kaden Thurman, Savannah Turbeville, Jordan Underwood, Angel
Ward, James Ward, Jamyra Weaver, Candice Warwick, Lainey West, Megan West, Colby White, Bryley
Williams, Kelsey Williams, Phoebe Williams, Braylon Williamson, Davian Willis-Howard, Michael Young,
Brigit Zuniga Labra
PRINCIPAL’S LIST – Improved in every course from Q1 to Q2 and 7 or less absences in any
course
Catherine Dowless, Jennifer Gonzalez, Travis Hales, Mikayla Hester, Tranya Hines, Jackson Hoffman,
Cassi Humphrey, Edwin Martinez, Bruno Munoz, Selino Nino, Cameron Norton, Christina Pablo Bautista,
Jalius Smith, Isaiah Sturgis
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Wilmington, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare has received a grant from the North Carolina Community Foundation’s An Angel Among Us component fund to support agency operations.
The North Carolina Community Foundation sustains thousands of endowments and partners with affiliate foundations to provide support resource allocation and community assistance across the state.
An Angel Among Us, a charitable foundation administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, was founded in memory of Cyndy Antunes, who died at age 2, several years after suffering severe brain damage in a car accident. Her family established An Angel Among Us to ensure that children and families receive the help and support needed to deal with trauma.
The $2,500 grant will support Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s operations, providing care and support to families and individuals in the communities we serve. Each year, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice) provides more than $1 million in care and support to local families, ensuring that everyone has access to the highest quality of care, regardless of ability to pay.
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to the highest quality LifeCare, education, and supportive services to our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. For more information, visit lifecare.org.
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Bladen County residents have heard a lot of chatter about the Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution requested by a local citizen, Tony Priest. Bladen County Sheriff James A. McVicker released a statement on Friday, January 31 in reference to the amendment request.
“It is my duty as Sheriff of Bladen County to enforce the laws of North Carolina General Statutes as prescribed by the Legislature and the United States Constitution. I will do so consistently and fairly while serving the citizens of Bladen County,” Sheriff McVicker stated,
He added, “I support the Second Amendment- Right to Bear Arms. The Constitution speaks for itself. I will support, maintain and defend the Constitution of North Carolina and the United States not inconsistent therewith.”
In closing he said, “I encourage us all to give careful consideration to the rights of all our citizens as we move forward in this process.”
Priest is expected to address the Bladen County Board of Commissioners this evening about a resolution to make the county a second amendment sanctuary.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Assembly Room on the first floor of the Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. The meeting is open to the public.
A resolution, if passed, would mean “the locality will oppose possible gun control laws,” Priest said in a petition, and that commissioners “would be expressing their deepest commitment in protecting the constitutional right of all citizens in Bladen County to keep and bear arms.”
Click to read full agenda: Bladen_Commissioner_Agenda_0203
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The Elite Eagles team at Bladen Community College was recognized recently by the state for their outstanding achievements in the Miles for Wellness program of the North Carolina State Employee Move More initiative.
Miles for Wellness is a virtual, team-based walking initiative by and for the state employees of North Carolina. The purpose of Miles for Wellness is to encourage and support employees to increase their level of physical activity, with the goal of 10,000 steps, or the equivalent of 5 miles, achieved most days of the week.
BCC’s Elite Eagles team won 1st place in the Tortoise Division with steps totaling 4,479,755 for a total of 2,240 miles! Using the standard of 503 miles for the length of the state of North Carolina, the team walked the equivalent of two round trips of the state from east to west. The Elite Eagles was one of only 12 teams out of a total of 508 state employee teams to place in the Miles for Wellness challenge. This achievement included competing with teams from other community colleges, state universities, state agencies such as NC Department of Transportation and NC Department of Public Instruction.
Members of the BCC Elite Eagles team are Robin Novak, Captain; Carlton Bryan, Lee Anne Bryan, Jean Butler, Betty Conner, Marcia deAndrade, Susan Long, Samantha Pope, Clint Spivey , and Allison Strickland.
Miles for Wellness is sponsored by the Total Rewards Division of the Office of State Human Resources. Challenges take place twice a year. Each challenge has a different theme with weekly step count totals that are added up and plotted on a virtual map. The most recent Miles for Wellness Challenge called The Moonlight Trail began Sept. 23 and for eight weeks, participants celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon mission by virtually visiting museums and exhibits that explore space travel. As a part of the Moonlight Trail, participating teams begin their virtual journey in North Carolina at the Museum of Life and Science Aerospace exhibit, traveling virtually across the U.S. to visit NASA facilities and more.
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Captain Jeff Tyler was celebrated for his many years of law enforcement service last week. The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office honored Captain Tyler with a reception on his official day of retirement Friday, January 31, 2020.
The event was held at the Bladen County Law Enforcement Center on Smith Circle in Elizabethtown. The room was crowded with family, friends and colleagues of Captain Tyler. Many stood, told stories and thanked Captain Tyler for his service.
“He is a valuable team member and he will be greatly missed,” Sheriff McVicker said.
Members of law enforcement stood and gave tribute to all his years of service. He was presented with a plaque for his 25 years of service and a firearm to commemorate the achievement.
“Congratulations on a well deserved retirement. Capt. Tyler, you Sir have served the citizens of Bladen County well. Thank you for your service and for the dedication you have given Bladen County,” another admirer stated.
Captain Tyler went through Basic Law Enforcement Training at Bladen Community College, and began his law enforcement career on October 1, 1994 with the Elizabethtown Police Department, as a uniformed police officer.
He worked as a uniform patrol officer for three years with the Elizabethtown Police Department before being promoted to uniform patrol sergeant. While in this position Captain Tyler severed as a Field Training Officer as well as a member of the SWAT Team and supervised the Traffic Accident Team. He held this position for two years before being promoted to Investigator working criminal and narcotic cases.
Captain Tyler took a leave of absence from the Elizabethtown Police Department in 2000 and spent a 6 months tour in Kosovo with the United Nations Police Mission training their newly formed police force. While in Kosovo, Captain Tyler received several commendations including one for pursuing and capturing three murder suspects.
In May of 2005, Captain Tyler was offered and accepted a position with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office as a Criminal Investigator. He was promoted through the ranks and is now the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division.
During his career he earned an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement Technology from Bladen Community College, a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mount Olive College and his Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission as well as several other awards and certifications.
He has served as the vice president of the Bladen County Law Enforcement Officers Association, he is a member of Bladen County Masonic Lodge as well as Bladen County Shrine Club. Captain Tyler donates his time helping needy children.
Captain Tyler is a member of Center Road Baptist Church and is married to his wife Kim of 28 years. He has two children, one son-in-law and one grandchild.
During his career in law enforcement he has helped train many young officers and considers this one of the highlights of his career. Captain Tyler thanked all those in attendance and reminisced about his service. However, he couldn’t go without giving credit to his wife, Kim, and other family members.
He said, “I think the real unsung heroes of any law enforcement career are the families. They are the ones that really allow us to do what we love.”
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Elizabethtown– The Elizabethtown Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the Dyson Street area of Elizabethtown, according to Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Norris.
The fire department will be using the local water system during the control burn. The use of the water, may result in some residents experiencing cloudy water.
The fire department recommends flushing spigots and/or the inside faucets until the water is clear. Please allow adequate time for the water to run clear. Residents should expect alternate travel patterns in the areas of Dyson, Horne, and/or Wright Streets during the controlled burn.
Any residents with other possible concerns contact the Town of Elizabethtown or the Elizabethtown fire department at 910-862-3979 or 910-862-4586
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Second Amendment Resolution Passes at the Bladen County Commissioners Meeting in a 6-3 Vote.
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1789 – 1st US electoral college chooses George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice-President.
1824 – J.W. Goodrich introduces rubber galoshes to public.
1887 – Interstate Commerce Act authorizes federal regulation of railroads.
1914 – US Congress approves Burnett-anti-immigration law.
1930 – 1st tieless, soundless, shockless streetcar tracks, New Orleans.
1942 – Clinton Pierce becomes 1st US general wounded in action in WWII.
1945 – Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin meet at Yalta in the Crimea to discuss the final phase of World War II.
1952 – 1st African American executive of a major TV station (Jackie Robinson-WNBC NY)
1956 – American baseball league plans to test automatic intentional walk during spring training.
1957 – 1st electric portable typewriter placed on sale (Syracuse, NY)
1960 – Giants move their offices to Candlestick Park.
1967 – “Wild Thing” cover version by Senator Bobby hits #20 on the pop singles chart.
1968 – “Golden Rainbow” opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 355 performances.
1969 – John Madden is named head coach of NFL’s Oakland Raiders.
1983 – US male Figure Skating Championship won by Scott Hamilton.
1987 – US President Ronald Reagan’s veto of Clean Water Act is overridden by Congress.
1991 – Baseball’s Hall of Fame board of directors vote 12-0 to bar Pete Rose, due to his betting on games while a player and manager.
1991 – Alex Trebek becomes first person to host three American game shows at the same time (Jeopardy!, Classic Concentration, To Tell the Truth)
2004 – Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from his Harvard dormitory room.
2018 – Super Bowl LII, US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN: Philadelphia Eagles defeat New England Patriots, 41-33: MVP: Nick Foles, Philadelphia, QB.
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Bladenboro’s Carolina Karate students had a successful day at the ‘Sun Fun Classic’ Saturday at Murrells Inlet. Results were:
Elizabeth Miller- 1st Place in 6-7 year old sparring
Gavin Stricklast- 2nd place in 10-11 year old sparring
Charleston Guyton- 2nd place in 40+ sparring
Pictured (Left-right): Gavin Stricklast, Charleston Guyton, Elizabeth Miller, Instructor Daniel Miller
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EVERGREEN – West Columbus raced to an early 11-0 lead en route to a 41-30 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys basketball victory over Elizabethtown Monday.
Dominick Collins rallied the Cougars by bombing in a trio of 3-point shots and a 2-point basket in the second quarter. Chace Butler tossed in a basket, and Darius Williamson dropped in a free throw as the Warrior lead was sliced to 21-14 at halftime.
Williamson powered in a basket that turned into a 3-point play in the third quarter, and J’Marius Smith popped in a basket as the Cougars closed the gap to 25-19. However, the Warriors pushed their lead back 33-19 at the quarter break.
Williamson worked the paint for 2 baskets and a free throw in the fourth period. Butler tossed in a basket and a free throw, and Jaylin Simmons nailed a 3-point shot.
Collins topped the Cougar scoring list with 11 points. Williamson followed with 9 points, and Butler finished with 7 points. Tristan Tubbs with 10 points, and Tony Jordan with 9 led the West Columbus scoring.
Elizabethtown, now 1-4 in AA Division play and 1-5 overall, will host Bladenboro Thursday.
Elizabethtown 0 14 5 11 -30
West Columbus 11 10 12 11 -44
Elizabethtown (30)- J’Marius Smith 2, Darius Williamson 9, Chris Harding, DeJohn Lesane, Dominick Collins 11, Zach Metz, Jaylin Simmons 3, Kewone Maynor, Chace Butler 5, AaQuan Cotton, Conner Monroe, Ayden Williams, J. Suggs.
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