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Thoughts While Shaving for November 23
Correction, the Shriner’s Fish Fry is not today, as I stated yesterday, it’s a week from today. After a week of turkey and ham, fish next Wednesday will be wonderful. Plan now to attend. Proceeds...
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West Bladen High School releases Honor Rolls for first nine weeks
West Bladen High School has released their Honor Rolls for the first nine weeks grading period in the first semester. Superintendent’s List – Grade of 96 and above in all classes 9th Grade – Kaitlyn...
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Thompson’s Automotive is now open under new ownership
Thompson’s Automotive located at 300 West King Street is now open under new ownership. William Thompson assumed ownership of the business on Tuesday. It will operate under the new name of Thompson’s...
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Highway Patrol Emphasizes Safety During Thanksgiving Holiday
In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to focus on safety while traveling to their intended destinations. According to AAA, 43.5 million...
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Bladenboro Rotary Club hears ideas on how to grow
Erin Smith, Public Relations Chair for the Elizabethtown Rotary Club, spoke at the November 21st Bladenboro Rotary meeting. Miss Smith gave valuable tips to members on how they could “grow” the club....
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WBHS Principal Peggy Hester addresses Bladenboro Rotary Club
Peggy Hester, Principal of West Bladen High School, speaks to the Bladenboro Rotary Club on November 14th. Mrs. Hester shared her vision for the school and the plans in place to move the school...
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Farm-City Banquet offers glimpse into blueberry production
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For Better Living: Fighting Holiday Pounds
Research shows that most Americans gain from 2 – 4 pounds during the time from Thanksgiving through New Years. We can always count on the holidays to challenge and tempt us with too many choices at...
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Middle School Girls Soccer: Clarkton School of Discovery 9, Tar Heel 1
Sophia Masaid lit up the scoreboard with 5 goals Tuesday and led Clarkton School of Discovery to a 9-1 Bladen Five Middle School Conference girls soccer victory over Tar Heel. Clarkton’s Katie Evans...
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Middle School Girls Soccer: Elizabethtown 5, Bladenboro 0
Kenia Medina accounted for 4 goals Tuesday night as Elizabethtown opened their Bladen Five Middle School Conference girls soccer season with a 5-0 victory over Bladenboro at County Park. Medina put the...
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Middle School Boys Soccer: Elizabethtown 3, Bladenboro 0
Sixth grader Malcolm Bolden completed a second half hat trick, scoring the only goals in a 3-0 Bladen Five Middle School Conference boys soccer victory for Elizabethtown over Bladenboro at County Park...
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Governor McCrory Expands State of Emergency to 22 Additional Counties...
Franklin, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina. The governor...
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Middle School Boys Soccer: Clarkton School of Discovery 5, Tar Heel 0
Garrett Melvin figured in the scoring of 4 goals as Clarkton School of Discovery defeated Tar Heel 5-0 Tuesday night in Bladen Five Middle Conference boys soccer action at County Park. Melvin cracked...
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Low Income Housing program accepting applications
The Bladen County Department of Social Services will be taking applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program beginning December 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. Only households containing an...
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SeHealth employees thankful for hurricane relief
By Kelli B. Skipper Gladys Scott, a SeHealth employee who works in Food Services, lost her home and possessions during Hurricane Matthew and was thankful for the care and concern offered through...
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You Decide: Will The Trump Economic Policies Work?
Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension The voting is over, and we now know Donald J. Trump will take office next year as the 45th President of the United States in January. A big part of...
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Chamber announces winner of window decorating contest
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winner of the Second annual Window Decorating Contest on Wednesday. Chamber Executive Director Dawn Maynard said the winner was...
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FEMA approves more than $2 million for housing help in Bladen County
More than $2 million has been approved to assist Bladen County residents with housing needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says. The agency announced...
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11 Bladen roads remain closed from Hurricane Matthew damage
It’s been more than six weeks since Hurricane Matthew brought flooding and wind damage to Bladen County. The storm which roared through Oct. 8 washed out several roads and N.C. Department of...
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Girls Basketball: East Bladen 38, Fairmont 34
ELIZABETHTOWN – Shardajah Brown and Ja’Tyra Moore-Peterson fired in 13 points each to lead East Bladen to a 38-34 non-conference girls basketball victory over Fairmont Wednesday night. Fairmont pulled...
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