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This Day in History – December 3
1775 – First official US flag raised (Grand Union Flag) aboard naval vessel USS Alfred. 1828 – Andrew Jackson elected 7th US President. 1834 – First US dental society organized (NY) 1883 – 48th US...
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Bladenboro holds Christmas tree lighting
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Friday Tossup Results At Vineyard Golf
The team of Stacy Owen, Jimmy Davis, Lenon Fisher and Ann Tessenear won the front side of the Friday Tossup with even par. The team of Glenn Robertson, David Cross, Charles DeVane and Lloyd Hester won...
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Girls Basketball: East Bladen 39, Word of God Christian 31
ELIZABETHTOWN – Sophmore Ja’Tyra Moore-Peterson fired in 15 points, and senior Emily Scott grabbed 13 rebounds to lead East Bladen to a 39-31 non-conference girls basketball victory Friday night over...
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NCHSAA Class 2A Football Play-offs: South Columbus 42, East Bladen 41
TABOR CITY – In the football version of ‘Shoot-out at the O.K. Corral’ Friday night, South Columbus fired the last bullet when sophmore Trequan Bellamy scored the winning 2-point conversion with 57...
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Thoughts While Shaving for Saturday, Dec. 3
A reminder of the Annual Bladenboro Christmas Parade, set to begin at 10:30 AM today. Everyone is invited. East Bladen Eagles football team suffered a tough 42-41 loss to South Columbus last night...
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Bladenboro Christmas parade held under cool sunny skies
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Rahu Purdie Leads Lander to Thursday Win
GREENWOOD, SC – Tar Heel native Rahu Purdie racked up 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead Lander to a 67-64 victory over Erskine Thursday night. The 5-9 guard scored 10 points during a 24-9 closing run...
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Friday’s NCHSAA Football Play-off Results
Here are Friday’s scores from the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs: Class 2A East South Columbus 42, East Bladen 41 Edenton Holmes 28, Elizabeth City...
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State Board of Elections dismisses Bladen County protests
The N.C. Board of Elections on Saturday night dismissed two protests over Bladen County results, citing a lack of substantial evidence of a violation of election law or other irregularity or misconduct...
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This Day in History for December 4
1619 – 38 colonists from Berkeley Parish, England disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God. Considered by many the first Thanksgiving in the Americas. 1674 – Father Marquette builds first dwelling...
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Thoughts While Shaving for December 4
If you failed to stay up ’til the end of the ACC football championship game last night…Clemson over Virginia Tech 42-35. Two good teams, two good coaches and talented players. Am I the only one tired...
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East Bladen vs. Cape Fear Basketball Postponed
East Bladen’s basketball games with Cape Fear that were scheduled for Tuesday and Friday have both been postponed. Tuesday’s games at Cape Fear were postponed as were all Cumberland County home games...
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East Bladen Team locker room robbed during Friday’s game
The locker for the East Bladen Eagles football teams was robbed on Friday night during the playoff game with South Columbus High School at Vinegar Hill. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office verified...
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Let’s Eat Out, But Where?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. I love this time of year when folks cook big meals and have friends and family over to share in the goodness. When I go out to the stores...
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This Day in History for December 5
1776 – First US fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa (William & Mary College), forms. 1792 – George Washington re-elected as US President. 1831 – Former US President John Q. Adams takes his seat as a member...
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Firefighters recognized for service
Contributed Photo To see more photos, click here. Several firefighters received honors on Saturday night as the Elizabethtown Fire Department held their annual awards banquet. During the banquet three...
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NCHSAA Clears Up Baseball Pitch-Count Rules
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors met Thursday and detailed the specifics about the pitch-count rules that will be implemented for high school...
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Thoughts While Shaving for December 5
Our rain gauge indicated 1.25 inches of rain as of 6 a.m. today. A quick check of the National Weather Service gauge at the local airport had the same measurement. More rain, after a little over 4...
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Bladen County Headlines…35 Years Ago
A fire destroyed 3,000 acres near Kelly. The Bladen County Shrine Club donated $8,000 to the North Carolina Shriner’s Hospital. The funds came from fish fry events held in Bladen County. Chuck Smith of...
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