Armed Robbery Suspects Apprehended
Rohon Dernard Atkins Willie Marcus McLaurin Marcus Jermil Blake Sheriff James A. McVicker said today that arrests had been made on a home invasion/armed robbery that happened over the weekend. The...
View ArticleThoughts While Shaving for January 10
Roll Tigers! If you went to bed early and missed the final seconds of the 2017 NCACC Football Championship game, you missed a thriller. 35-31, Clemson Tigers over the Crimson Tide of Alabama. Game...
View ArticleBladen County Education Foundation to meet on January 17
The Bladen County Educational Foundation, a non-profit corporation organized and existing to provide financial help for the public schools and educators of Bladen County, will hold its monthly meeting...
View ArticleAn Over-The-Counter Medicine give away is planned for January 27
There will be an Over-the-Counter Medicine give away is planned for Friday, January 27, at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. No identification is necessary....
View Article2017 Master Gardener Volunteer and Complete Gardener Program
File photo Calling all men and women, the Bladen County Extension is offering the popular Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program and Complete Gardener Program together for those interested in...
View ArticleGrowing for the Local Market
File photo Bladen County Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of workshops for homeowners and farmers (alike) on growing produce for the local market. Whether you are a homeowner wanting to offset...
View ArticleIllnesses fill emergency department and beds at SRMC
Officials at Southeastern Health’s (SeHealth) Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) are urging the public to visit their family physician or use local clinics for all health conditions not...
View ArticleBladen December Lottery Winners Announced
The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced the December lottery winners from Bladen County. They are as follows: $1,000 Winners: Lonnie Burney, Amy Willis, Shelby Campbell, Casey Porter. $2,000...
View ArticleHow to build and sale to grow in Bladen County
By: Charlotte Smith According to a proposed plan presented to the board of commissioners on Monday evening, Tax Payers could pay 60% of construction costs to grow Bladen County according to Chuck...
View ArticleCasino Night fundraiser planned to support Bladen’s Bloomin’ and Committee of...
Chuck Heustess meets with the Elizabethtown Town Council recently to discuss economic development matters. Folks who enjoy a challenging game of Texas Hold’em might want to brush up on their skills...
View ArticleHCA Geography Bee Winner Chosen
Front row, left to right: Aaron Sessoms, Matthew Thorton-2nd place, Ty Smoak-1st place, Kolby Jessup-3rd place, Diego Fleury; back row: Josh deAndrade, Jacob Barnes, Harrison DeVane, Sarah Benton, and...
View ArticleMiss Crusader Crowned
misscrusader2 misscrusader Congratulations to HCA senior Sierra Votaw on being chosen by her peers as Miss Crusader 2017. The court was presented and the winner crowned on Friday, January 6 during...
View ArticleBladen County Solid Waste Hours of Operation for Monday, January 16th – MLK...
All convenience sites will be operating on their normal schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. However, the Transfer Station will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal operations shall resume on...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office holds vendor demonstration for county administrators and...
Training 3 Training 2 Training 1 The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office hosted a vendor demonstration Tuesday, January 10, to educate County administrators and the school superintendent’s office about the...
View ArticleBladenboro board to hold special called meeting for personnel matter January 12
A Special Meeting of the Bladenboro Board of Commissioners has been called to meet in the Town Hall on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 7 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a closed session...
View ArticleCONGRESSMAN PITTENGER OPENS FAYETTEVILLE OFFICE
WASHINGTON – As part of his commitment to providing exceptional constituent service, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has opened a regional office in Fayetteville and is making plans for weekly...
View ArticleMissing person – found safe thanks to shares
Dean Anthony Clark Jr. was found safe in Lumberton, NC. The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department asked for assistance in finding Dean Anthony Clark, Jr. and BladenOnline.com published the article on...
View ArticleSomewhere to make a home
The first time I met Margaret Weatherly, she opened the door of the car, and out poured three grandchildren and two dogs. That’s how I shall always remember a lady who filled a hole for me in the...
View ArticleThis Day in History – January 11
1759 – 1st American life insurance company incorporated, Philadelphia. 1794 – Robert Forsythe, a U.S. Marshal is killed in Augusta, Georgia when trying to serve court papers, the first US marshal to...
View ArticleTown of White Lake Employees Recognized for Accomplishments
by Joy Warren The Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesdayevening. The Board honored Kathy Iwerks who retired December 30, 2016. Mayor Womble commended her for her...
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