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Hardees restaurant coming to Tar Heel
The town of Tar Heel will soon have a new business in the form of a Hardees restaurant. The restaurant, when completed, will stand at the intersection of NC 87 and Tar Heel Ferry Road. Tar Heel Mayor...
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Appalachian State University announces Dean’s List for Fall 2016
Appalachian State University has released their Dean’s List for Fall 2016 and one Bladen County resident was named to the list. Rebecca Shay Pool of Elizabethtown was named to the Dean’s List for Fall...
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Appalachian State University has released Chancellor’s List for Fall 2016
Appalachian State University has released the Chancellor’s List for Fall 2016 and several Bladen County residents were named. Those named to the Chancellor’s List for Fall 2016 are as follows: Hayley...
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Town of Clarkton wrapping up sewer slip lining project
Work US 701 Clarkton Clarkton Work US 701 The town of Clarkton is wrapping up a sewer slip lining project according to Town Commissioner Lawrence McDougald. He said the company has been working in...
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UNCW releases Dean’s List for Fall 2016
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has released the Dean’s List for Fall 2016 and several Bladen County residents were named to the list. They are as follows: Bladenboro: Katelyn E. Hester...
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Car strikes tree on NC 41 East
A car struck a tree near the Bay Tree Lakes subdivision on Tuesday night. The crash ocurred at about 10 p.m. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Brianna Yvette Smith of Elizabethtown was...
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Troxler hosts Ag Development Forum Feb. 2
Economic outlook, State of Agriculture address on tap at 12th annual event RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting two events for farmers and agribusinesses Feb. 2...
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U.S. Attorney Statement on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
By: Deirdre M. Daly U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut The President has designated January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the...
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For Better Living: Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk For Osteoporosis
By: Sandra Cain Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to break. It is a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the people 50...
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Tillis Discusses Pentagon’s Bureaucratic Inefficiencies During General Mattis...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke at the confirmation hearing for General James Mattis to discuss eliminating the bureaucratic...
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SeHealth’s CHS department is key to a healthier community
This is the first in a series of articles describing the numerous services provided to the community through Southeastern Health’s Community Health Services department. More than 20 years ago,...
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AFTER THE FLOOD VARIETY SHOW FUNDRAISER AT THE CAROLINA CIVIC CENTER HISTORIC...
An After the Flood variety show fundraiser will be held at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton at 7 p.m. on February 24. The show will feature Charly Lowry, Jason Bullock, Jef the...
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Looking At National Stocks With A Footprint In Bladen County
Many national firms have a footprint in Bladen County. Here is a look at how their stocks did during the last 12 months. Stock High Low Present...
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Trailer breaks forcing road closure on NC 41 East
grain_truck_D grain_truck_C A loaded grain truck dumped its load after the trailer broke and snarled traffic on NC 41 East on Thursday afternoon. The incident led to the closure of the road between...
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This Day in History for January 13
1630 – Letters Patent issued to Plymouth Colony. 1794 – Congress changes US flag to 15 stars & 15 strips. 1840 – The steamship Lexington burns and sinks four miles off the coast of Long Island with...
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East Bladen and West Bladen Basketball Games Rescheduled
Both East Bladen and West Bladen have rescheduled their basketball games that were postponed by the winter storm last Friday. West Bladen’s game with Clinton that was postponed Friday will be made up...
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Rahu Purdie Scores 17 Points in Lander Victory
GREENWOOD, SC – White Oak native Rahu Purdie pumped in 17 points Wednesday night as his Lander Bearcats defeated Flagler College 73-58 in Peach Belt Conference basketball action. Purdie connected on 7...
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Thoughts While Shaving for January 13
Today is Friday the 13th! High temp earlier this week…28, yesterday’s high 73. Numerous activities upcoming in the area. Check the Bladen County Upcoming Events section, Elizabethtown-White Lake...
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Community College Enrollment Can Be Life-Changing
DUBLIN – If your New Year’s resolutions included a reevaluation of your career goals, Bladen Community College can help. Spring registration is underway, offering accommodating opportunities for any...
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Problem with heater leads to fire call at Elizabethtown Nursing Center
A malfunctioning heater led to a call to the fire department on Thursday evening by the Elizabethtown Nursing Center. “There never was a fire,” said Administrator Lori Barrow. She said the incident...
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