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Lu Mil Vineyard Christmas Light Show deemed a success
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Bladen County FSA Announces 2016 County Committee Election Results
The Bladen County Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently completed its 2015 County Committee Elections and Steven H. Dunham was re- elected to a three year term beginning January 1, 2017. Mr. Dunham will...
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Rev. David Earl Rutland
Rev. David Earl Rutland, 76, of White Oak, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Born February 29, 1940 in Charleston, SC to the late David S. and Bertha Hughes Rutland-Jones. He was also...
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Toys for Tots reach Bladenboro in Bladen County
In the picture are Toys For Tots volunteers, Lorenza Rogers, Bevery Rogers and Rosita Rogers (left to right). Submitted by Henry Singletary, Bladenboro Historical Society Volunteer. The US Marine...
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Ribbon cutting held at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday
By: Erin Smith Kathy Bunn at Cape Fear Vineyard Ribbon Cutting food at ribbon cutting Cape Fear Vineyard Ribbon Cutting Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery ribbon cutting Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery...
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This Day in History – December 22
1775 – Continental navy organized with 7 ships. 1807 – US Congress passes Embargo Act, prohibiting American ships from trading in all foreign ports, as a result of involvement in hostilities between...
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2016 Sports Year in Review – January
As we approach Christmas and the final week of 2016, we take a monthly look back at the sports highlights of the year. The new year started with a bit of a jolt to the West Bladen football program when...
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Thoughts While Shaving for December 22
UNC/NCAA, Duke’s Grayson Allen, Leaders of the NC Legislature. Santa, may need to bring switches for grown ups acting like spoiled brats. Winter is here, trees look the part. Looking back, it has...
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Bay Tree Lakes VFD delivering Christmas cheer to children at New Hanover...
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FEMA updates disaster assistance numbers
Since Hurricane Matthew, Bladen County residents have been busy cleaning up, removing storm debris and repairing damaged homes and businesses. The Federal Emergency Management Association has also...
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Organic Producers and Handlers May Apply for Certification Cost Share...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply...
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Injured owl returns to the wild at Singletary Lake
owl2 owl3 owl4 owl1 A Great-Horned Owl that was found injured shortly after Hurricane Matthew has returned to the wild on Wednesday afternoon. Ranger Amy Bernhardt said that shortly after the storm...
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Bladen County man faces charge of indecent liberties
A Bladen County man was arrested and charged with indecent liberties with a child on Wednesday night. Julius Lee Gillespie was charged by the Fayetteville Police Department with indecent liberties with...
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Gov. McCrory issues statement on special session
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement: “As promised, I called a Special Session to reconsider a manufactured political issue that strategically targeted the city of...
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Elizabethtown Rotary Club learns about NC Baptist Men’s Disaster Response Teams
The Elizabethtown Rotary Club met on Wednesday at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery and learned about the Bladen Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief from Rev. Kincy Barrow. Barrow serves as the Bladen Baptist...
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For Better Living: Eat More Whole Grains
Sandra R. Cain The United State Department of Agriculture recommends that most of grain intake each day should be from whole grains. For most people, five to six ounces of grains is recommended. Some...
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This Day in History for December 23
1776 – Continental Congress negotiates a war loan of $181,500 from France. 1776 – Thomas Paine writes “These are the times that try man’s souls” 1788 – Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for...
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Spartanburg, S.C., company recalling pork skin products
Pork Rinds & Snacks, LLC, a Spartanburg, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,629 pounds of pork skin products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of...
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2016 Sports Year in Review – February
The exploits of East Bladen’s Lady Eagles on the basketball court headlined the February sports scene in Bladen County. Coach Patty Evers’ team reeled off ten wins to raise their record to 30-0, were...
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Thoughts While Shopping
Love the stories about good deeds this time of the year, and fortunately, there are many. Want to have a better Christmas holiday? Reach out and do a good deed. Your choice…… Pray for our leaders;...
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