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Economic Development topic of discussion/debate with Commissioners
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners has been discussing matters involving economic development issues in their most recent planning and SWOT sessions. Some board members have expressed concerns...
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State Highway Patrol Commander and Deputy Commander Get Sworn In
RALEIGH –Col. Glenn McNeill was officially sworn in today as commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. McNeill, who has served with the organization since 1994, will be the 27th commander...
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CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER ENCOURAGES HURRICANE MATTHEW FLOOD VICTIMS TO EXPLORE...
WASHINGTON – As part of his commitment to help residents of Cumberland, Robeson, and Bladen counties recover from Hurricane Matthew, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) in December helped secure more...
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Residents of Bladen County voice your opinions
Budget time is approaching for the Bladen County Board of Commissioners this new year. Each year the public is asked for feedback, and this year is no different. The county commissioners sent out an...
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Four County Conference Tournament Bracket
Monday, February 13 Women 6 p.m. #8 Heide Trask at #1 Clinton 6 p.m. #5 Pender at #4 West Bladen Men 7:30 p.m. #8 Union at #1 Clinton 6 p.m. #5 Pender at #4 Midway Tuesday, February 14 Women 5 p.m. #7...
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Another Planning meeting for the Bladen County Board of Commissioners
Planning is priority right now for a lot of elected officials. It is no different for our Bladen County Board of commissioners. Another planning meeting has been scheduled. The meeting for the Bladen...
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Event honoring helpers during Hurricane Matthew rescheduled
Hurricane Matthew may be long gone, but there are still people striving to rebuild after the destruction the storm left behind. The Good Morning America Show has rescheduled their event to honor the...
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Middle School Boys Basketball Tar Heel 41, East Arcadia 33
EAST ARCADIA – Kendall Johnson and Khalil Lloyd combined for 31 points to lead Tar Heel to a 41-33 Bladen Five Middle School Conference boys basketball victory over East Arcadia. Johnson topped all...
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Middle School Girls Basketball Elizabethtown 15, Bladenboro 13
BLADENBORO – Alexus Mitchell tossed in the winning basket in the fourth quarter as Bladenboro edged Elizabethtown 15-13 in Bladen Five Middle School girls basketball action Thursday. Mitchell...
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Middle School Boys Basketball Bladenboro 44, Elizabethtown 40
BLADENBORO – Shy’Ron Adams fired in 8 of his game-high 26 points in the final quarter as Bladenboro’s Bulldogs pulled out a 44-40 Bladen Five Middle School Conference boys basketball victory Thurday...
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This Day in History – February 11
1766 – Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia. 1794 – 1st session of US Senate open to the public. 1809 – Robert Fulton patents steamboat. 1812 – Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signs a...
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West Bladen’s Hunter Pait to Play Football at Wingate
Hunter_Pait_4 Hunter_Pait_3 Hunter_Pait_2 Hunter_Pait_1 DUBLIN – All-Four County Conference linebacker Hunter Pait was honored in a ceremony at West Bladen Friday afternoon for his decision to...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Weekend is here and it apparently will be a couple of beautiful days, weatherwise. Much that could be done, but nothing I want to do. Another reminder, Valentine’s Day is Tuesday. Interesting article...
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Abbey Walters Pitches 2nd Career No-Hitter Saturday; Slugs 3 Home Runs Thursday
PEMBROKE – West Bladen grad Abbey Walters pitched the second no-hitter of her UNC-Pembroke career Saturday as the Lady Braves pounded Barton 13-0 in the first game of a double-header sweep....
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This Day in History – February 12
1855 – Michigan State University was established. 1876 – Al Spalding opens his sporting good shop. 1877 – US railroad builders strike against wage reduction. 1906 – George Cohan’s musical “George...
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Clint Allen Bats 2-4 in Coker Win
HARTSVILLE, SC – West Bladen grad Clint Allen batted 2-4 and drove in 2 runs Saturday as his Coker College Cobras defeated Indianapolis 9-4. Allen smacked a single through the right side to drive in...
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Thoughts While Shaving
For some of us NFL fans, seems it is a sudden stop following the Super Bowl. I understand, college basketball, PGA golf at Peeble Beach, Hockey, etc., but not the same. Hold on, NASCAR, March Madness...
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Columbus Charter School Junior Betas going to Disney!
Jake at CCMS CCMS skit CCMS Skit 2 By: Daniel Trout Greensboro – What are the students in the Columbus Charter School Junior Beta Club going to do after bringing home several awards from the North...
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Elizabethtown Middle School is going to Disney after attending BetaCon17
Contributed Elizabethtown, NC: #Betacon17 was a wonderful experience for 91 Elizabethtown Middle School. Beta Delegates under the leadership of outstanding sponsors, Mrs. Moffat, Mrs. Raynor, and Mrs....
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Bladen County well represented in Beta Conventions
Senior Beta and Junior Beta Clubs of North Carolina held their annual convention last weekend to showcase the talent, leadership and teamwork each club has among their students. Both events were held...
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