Bladen County Driver’s Ed is on hold
According to a Bladen County School representative the state funding for the Driver’s Education class has not been approved yet. However, when we reached out to Valerie Newton, Public Relations &...
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East Arcadia End-of Year Honor Roll
“A” Honor Roll 3rd Grade Shyheen Everette Rodney Lacewell “A/B” Honor Roll 3rd Grade Jalen Henry 4th Grade Makayla Dixon Quantico Fennell Shanyla Hunter Janis Price 5th Grade Charlene Mota-Huerta...
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Butters Quick Shop Armed Robbery Arrests
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced the arrest of two county residents for the Armed Robbery of the Butters Quick Shop in the Butters community southwest of Bladenboro on Saturday evening. McVicker...
View ArticleTrump leads GOP field in the Tar Heel State
Public Policy Polling’s (PPP) latest poll finds that, among North Carolina Republican primary voters, Donald Trump has the most support for the Republican Presidential nomination with nearly 10 months...
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This Day in History—-July 14
1798—1st direct US federal tax on states-on dwellings, land & slaves. 1845—1st postmasters’ provisional stamps issued, NYC. 1850—1st public demonstration of ice made by refrigeration. 1853—1st US...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Be prepared for traffic pattern changes at the intersection of NC 87 bypass and US 701 south of Elizabethtown. Gotta weave your way through the orange & white cones. Drive with care and avoid the...
View ArticleBladenboro Town Council Meeting – 07/13/2015
By: Bo Alambis Bladenboro town commissioners had a busy appointment at the most recent town council meeting. After Mayor Rufus Duckworth called the meeting to order, Commissioner Terry Nance led his...
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Bladen County Girl Scouts Named Area Top Cookie Sellers
RALEIGH, N.C.— Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is pleased to announce that Hailey Bennett of Harrells is a top seller in Bladen County for the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. Bennett...
View ArticleSports Thoughts
By: Robert G Hester All you need to know about the top 5 PGA 2015 money winners as of July 14. PGA Tournament Play Jordan Spieth has played in 18 tournaments…has 4 wins and has won $8,709,838…. Dustin...
View ArticleDublin Incumbents file for re-election
Three Dublin incumbents filed for re-election Tuesday. Mayor Horace Wyatt, and Town Commissioners David Hursey,III and David Kirby are seeking another 4 year term. The filing deadline is Friday at...
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Hospice earns new We Honor Veterans certification
Lower Cape Fear Hospice has earned Partner Level Three certification in the We Honor Veterans program. We Honor Veterans is a collaborative program between the National Hospice and Palliative Care...
View ArticleBoard Approves Driver’s Education program
By: Valerie Newton Elizabethtown, NC – The General Assembly approved a continuing budget resolution through August 14, 2015. No funds have been made available for driver education; however, school...
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Edwards files for Bladenboro Town Commissioner
Donald Edward (Don) White, Jr. filed Tuesday for Bladenboro Town Commissioner. He is seeking to serve the remaining 2 years of an unexpired term on the Bladenboro Town Council. White is the second...
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Allergy season for pets
By: Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital While the allergy season for pets may be similar to the allergy season for people, the symptoms your pet experiences are quite different. People with allergies...
View ArticleThieves Steal from the Bladen Journal
ELIZABETHTOWN — A pair of thieves targeted the Bladen Journal on Tuesday morning and wheeled away the large green recycling bin from behind the newspaper office’s building on West Broad Street. The...
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Dixie Pre-Majors State Championship, West Bladen 5, Duplin County 2
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White Lake Town Board Recognizes Two Employees During Monthly Meeting
By: Joy Warren Mayor Womble recognized and presented Sergeant Michael S. Salmon with a plaque in recognition of his accomplishments of completing the Criminal Investigation Certification Program from...
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This Day in History—-July 15
1779—American troops under Gen. A. Wayne conquer St. Stony Point, NY. 1830—Indian tribes, Sioux, Sauk & Fox, sign fourth Treaty of Prairie du Chien giving the US most of Minnesota, Iowa &...
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North Carolina Dixie Boys State Tournament, Kings Mountain 14, Bladen County 3
Kings Mountain pitching limited Bladen County to only three hits en route to a 14-3 victory Tuesday night in a Dixie Boys State Tournament game played in Southport. Kings Mountain turned a hit and two...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Filing deadline is approaching for municipal elections and there are some ballot’s with less than a full slate…See our article on who has filed and who has not filed for the November election. The...
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