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Wyatt Long Qualifies for 2017 High School Bass Fishing Championship
Wyatt_Long_2 Wyatt_Long_1 Wyatt Long of Raleigh – a young fisherman with Bladen County roots – and his fishing teammate, Hunter McKee, finished fifth in the Cabela’s Lake Hartwell Early Bird...
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Bladenboro company up in smoke
Several Bladen County Fire Departments are on the scene in Bladenboro at a pallet company at 501 E. Elm Street. According to officials the fire started around 2 am on Monday, March 6th, 2017. More...
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Thoughts While Shaving
There are reports of a fire at a pallet company in Bladenboro. Early morning fire is mostly debris, no injuries according to early, unconfirmed reports. Fire reportedly began after midnight Monday...
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Fire erupts at JC Pallet Company in Bladenboro
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E’town PD needs help identifying suspect
Etown PD 1 Etown PD 2 Etown PD 3 The Elizabethtown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, a black male entered the Tractor Supply...
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Bladen County Schools to compete in Battle of the Books at BCC on March 14
Bladen County Schools Technology Services invites you to our 2017 Middle School Battle of the Books Competition scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9 a.m. Team registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The...
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Bethlehem UMC to hold Indoor Yard Sale and Baked Good Sale on Saturday, April 1
Bethlehem UMC in White Oak (behind the post office), will hold an Indoor Yard Sale and Baked Good Sale on Saturday, April 1, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baby, Children, Holiday, Craft, Furniture, Home Decor,...
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National Weather Service issues update on Winnabow Transmitter
The National Weather Service has issued an update on the Winnabow, NC NOAA Weather Radio serving Columbus, Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. According to Steven Pfaff with the...
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Town Council recognizes employee for retirement
Montgomery2 Montgomery1 The Elizabethtown Town Council held their noon work session on Monday and recognized Eugene Montgomery of the Public Works Department on his retirement. Montgomery has worked...
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Elizabethtown Council holds noon work session
The Elizabethtown Town Council met in a noon work session today (Monday, March 6) to review items that would be coming before the board tonight. Council members Paula Greene and Herman Lewis were...
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New Family Nurse Practitioner begins at Bladen County Health Department
After a diligent search process, Bladen County Health Department is very pleased to announce the arrival of Carol Butler, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Ms. Butler and our dedicated clinical staff...
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Employment opportunities available for Bladen County residents
Two different employment opportunities are available for residents in Bladen County. Both Smithfield and International Paper are now hiring. Smithfield is hiring full-time workers. To apply go to...
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Children’s St. Patrick’s Day programs are planned at all three branch libraries
All three branches of the Bladen County Public Library will mark St. Patrick’s Day with programs for children. Pre-registration is requested to ensure there are enough materials for crafts and snacks....
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North Carolina National Guard Best Warrior Competition
The North Carolina National Guard is hosting its annual Best Warrior Competition at the Camp Butner Training Site. The five-day competition evaluates physical fitness, weapons qualification, road...
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Grover Norquist, Founder of Americans For Tax Reform, Sends Letter to North...
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s 170 legislators received a letter Thursday from Grover Norquist, the founder of Americans for Tax Reform, who is calling for an end to the state’s “protectionist,...
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Tillis & Warner Lead Bipartisan Effort Outlining Concerns With H-2B Visa Cap
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mark Warner (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of 29 other senators sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly, outlining concerns that...
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Hazard mitigation program eligibility and application process to be discussed...
Bladen County, NC – Bladen County and representatives from the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) office are working together to determine if homeowners and business owners are eligible to...
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Girls Soccer: East Bladen 5, West Columbus 0
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Hannah Devane poured in 4 goals (‘Hat Trick’ plus one) to lead East Bladen to a 5-0 non-conference girls soccer victory over West Columbus Monday night. All three of Devane’s...
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Softball: West Bladen 12, South Brunswick 0
DUBLIN – Senior Laikyn Pait blasted a 3-run home run, and West Bladen rolled to a 12-0 non-conference softball victory over South Brunswick Monday night. The Lady Knights jumped in front early as...
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Blastball Registration Ends Friday, March 10th; Softball Registration Open
Registration for the Bladen Recreation Department’s Blastball program will end this Friday, March 10th. Blastball is for Ages 3-5 and is Coed. Registration fee is $25. Age is as of May 1st, 2017. Girls...
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