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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebrated in Bladen County with...
By: Charlotte Smith MLK Day Parade 2017 11 MLK Day Parade 2017 10 MLK Day Parade 2017 13 MLK Day Parade 2017 7 MLK Day Parade 2017 14 MLK Day Parade 2017 4 MLK Day Parade 2017 6 MLK Day Parade 2017 15...
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One Week Left for North Carolina Survivors to Apply to FEMA
DURHAM, N.C. – Just a few days remain for you to apply for disaster assistance grants from FEMA following the flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew Oct. 4-24, 2016. You have until 11:59 p.m. Monday,...
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Town hit hard by Matthew receives new equipment
Bladenboro was one town in Bladen County hit hard by Hurricane Matthew. The Bladenboro Fire Department received $120,000 grant from FEMA according to Chief Jackie Coleman. The Chief said the...
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Monday Tossup At Vineyard Golf
The Monday Tossup at Vineyard Golf was won by the team of Mac Porter, Glenn Robertson, Charles DeVane and Lenon Fisher. The tossups are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. (weather...
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8 key facts about Influenza from Bladen County Health Department
By: Charlotte Smith Influenza, also known as the flu, is in full swing according to several health care providers. According to our local hospital staff members, many patients are seeking relief from...
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Medicine Shoppe moves to new location in Bladenboro
Medicine Shoppe 3 Medicine Shoppe 2 Medicine Shoppe 1 By: Erin Smith The Medicine Shoppe in Bladenboro has moved to 305 S. Main Street while their former location is undergoing repairs from damage...
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Adjourned meeting for Town of White Lake canceled
The January 10, 2017, adjourned meting of the town of White Lake Town Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 7 p.m. has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum for the...
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Bladenboro getting new Coffee and Ice Cream Shop
Over Yonder Store Over Yonder 4 Over Yonder 3 Over Yonder 2 By Erin Smith The town of Bladenboro is getting a new coffee and ice cream shop called Over Yonder. The shop is operated by Walter West and...
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Harrells Christian Academy Terrific Kids
Harrells Christian Academy’s Terrific Kids for the 2nd nine week grading period were announced during Lower School Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 12. Terrific Kids are sponsored by the Clinton Kiwanis....
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Benson’s Grill has a long history in Bladenboro
Bensons 3 Benson's Benson's 2 By Erin Smith Benson’s Grill in Bladenboro was bustling on Tuesday afternoon as the lunch crowd gathered for conversation and great food. The grill, which the Benson...
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Top Corporate Tax Payers In Bladen County
The top corporate tax payers in Bladen County for the Fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016 were: E.I Dupont with 2015 assessed valuation of $110,956,343. In second place with assessed valuation of...
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This Day in History for January 18
1644 – Perplexed Pilgrims in Boston reported America’s 1st UFO sighting. 1733 – 1st polar bear exhibited in America (Boston) 1896 – 1st demonstration of an X-ray machine in US (NYC) 1919 – Bentley...
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Winnabow weather radio transmitter not able to broadcast
A cable that connects the NOAA weather radio transmitter in Winnabow was damaged recently and the station is unable to broadcast, says Steven Pflaff, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for...
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Bladen commissioners receive audit report
Dr. Roxie Wells Allie Marsh Bryon Scott By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met Monday night and received an unmodified opinion on the annual audit. According to auditor Bryon...
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Bladen commissioners recognize East Bladen football team
East_Bladen_football_2 East_Bladen_football_1 By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and recognized the East Bladen Eagles football team for their outstanding...
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Bladen County Commissioners recognize employees for years of service
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met Monday and recognized several employees for their years of service. Following the recognitions was a reception in their honor. Recognized were: Dale Clewis...
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Bladen County Recreation 9-12 Boys Basketball Schedule
Here is the Bladen County Parks & Recreation Department’s boys’ basketball schedule for ages 9 through 12. For information, call 862-6770. Tuesday, Jan 17 5:45 p.m.: Nuggets vs. Celtics 6:30 p.m.:...
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Girls Basketball: Sampson Middle 27, Elizabethtown Middle 16
ELIZABETHTOWN –Sampson Middle built a 15-4 halftime lead en route to a 27-16 victory Tuesday over Elizabethtown Middle in a girls basketball scrimmage. Alexus Mitchell tossed in 2 first-half baskets...
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Bridal Show held at Lu Mil Vineyard well attended
Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_6 Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_5 Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_4 Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_3 Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_2 Lu_Mil_Bridal_Show_1 Contributed photos By: Erin Smith The Bridal Show held at Lu Mil Vineyard...
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Boys Basketball: Elizabethtown Middle 35, Sampson Middle 21
ELIZABETHTOWN –Guard JaQuez McKoy fired in 16 points to lead Elizabethtown Middle to a 35-21 victory Tuesday night over Sampson Middle in a boys basketball scrimmage. Both teams struggled to score for...
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