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Honoring members of 1st, 2nd and 4th Platoons of Alpha Company, 5th/46th...
2nd-platoon 1st-2nd-and-4th-platoons I would like to honor the members of the 1st, 2nd and 4th Platoons of Alpha Company, 5th/46th 198th Light Infantry Brigade who served together in Vietnam during...
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Bladen County Saluting Chief Petty Officer Johnny Anderson
Bladen County’s own, Chief Petty Officer Johnny Anderson is pictured in the far right of this photo with his fellow service men. We would like to salute Anderson for his many years of service to our...
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Local veterans bring rarest of military badges to Bladen County
Two of the rarest of military badges one can be awarded are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier badge and the Astronaut’s badge. Bladen County can proudly say that two of their veterans hold those two...
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Bladen County Sheriffs Office recognizes employees
sheriff-recognitions-1 sheriffs-recognitions-3 sheriffs-recognitions-2 sheriffs-recognition-service-4 The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony to recognize employees for promotions and years...
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We salute Chief Hospital Corpsman Wallace L. McQueen, USN
Joined the US Navy on July 11, 1957 Served on the USS Galveston – CLG-3 Served on the USS Dewey – DLG-14 MILPHAP Team, Viet Nam Instructor, Field Medical Services School, Camp Lejeune, NC Force Troops,...
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Clarkton School of Discovery Wins Bladen Five Volleyball Title
To view more photos, click here. Photos by Kenneth Armstrong CLARKTON – Clarkton School of Discovery defeated Elizabethtown in the championship game of the Bladen Five Middle School Conference...
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This Day in History – November 11
1647 – Massachusetts passes first compulsory school attendance law in the American colonies. 1714 – A highway in Bronx is laid out, later renamed East 223rd Street. 1839 – The Virginia...
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Extremes for Bladen County, NC, on November 11
Highest Temperature 83 degrees 2006 Lowest Temperature 22 degrees 1957 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 2.45 degrees 1970...
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Middle School Football: Bladenboro 30, Clarkton School of Discovery 0
CLARKTON – Quarterback ShyRon Adams ran for 3 touchdowns and threw for another to lead Bladenboro to a 30-0 victory over Clarkton School of Discovery in the Bladen Five Middle School Conference finale...
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Hurricane Matthew recovery update: More funds available, filing deadline...
Tory Hole Park in Elizabethtown Tory Hole Park in Elizabethtown Tory Hole Park in Elizabethtown Tory Hole Park in Elizabethtown Gas line near Food Lion in Elizabethtown Gas line near Food Lion in...
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Football: Pender 34, West Bladen 6
BURGAW – Pender capitalized on a big-play offense Thursday night to defeat West Bladen 34-6 in Four County Conference football action. The Patriots scored on plays that covered 51, 70, 69 and 52 yards...
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We salute you Tommy W. Smith
We salute Tommy W. Smith on this Veteran’s Day! Thank you for service Virginia and NC National Guard. I love you Daddy!!!! Erin Smith Share:
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Thoughts While Shaving for November 11
Today, we salute all veterans. Thank You. Our new President-elect promised during the election process, if elected, he would “drain the swamp.” I like that expression, just hope he does not ‘fill it’...
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For Better Living: It’s Turkey time
By Sandra Cain It’s hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is here again. I usually start getting calls about cooking turkeys about this time, so I though I would share some general information. There...
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We Salute You Paul Vance Gibson
paul-vance-gibson paul-vance-gibson-2 We salute Paul Vance Gibson who served in Vietnam 1966-1968. Share:
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Veterans Day activities in Bladen County planned for today
As we pause to remember our veterans in Bladen County there are special activities planned for Friday, November 11, to mark the occasion. Bladen Community College will conduct a Veteran’s Day ceremony...
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Food Lion Offers 10 Percent Discount for Active, Retired and Honorably...
In honor of Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent discount to active, retired and honorably discharged military personnel to show their support and appreciation for...
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We thank Sgt. Rev. Don R. Coley
We are so grateful for one of our most favorite veterans, our Grandad, Sgt. Rev. Don R. Coley. He served as a Marine Cook in the Vietnam War. We want to take the time to thank all our veterans and...
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Me and Mr. Jimmy
By Jefferson Weaver Editor’s note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more modern...
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Butters Baptist Church share their appreciation for their pastor
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15 With love and appreciation for our pastor and his wife, Butters Baptist...
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