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Why the possum crossed the road
By: Jefferson Weaver The possum rubbed his eyes as he crawled out of the trashcan. He wondered if there was something wrong with his day-old half of a cheeseburger. Coming toward him was something that...
View ArticleSocial Security Celebrates 80 Years
Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law one of the most important legislations of all times, the Social Security Act. He had a simple vision – to keep...
View ArticleBladenboro woman pleads guilty to murder
Becky Nance, 55, of Bladenboro, entered a plea of second degree murder Tuesday before Superior Court Judge Reuben Young. Nance has been incarcerated since she was arrested in February 2013 for the...
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Thoughts While Shaving
BladenOnline.com brings back another first…Last year, about this time of the year, one of our Bladen County youth baseball teams played in the National World Series in Florida and we introduced...
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NC DYB Majors State Tournament, Elizabethtown 11, Waccamaw 1
Elizabethtown exploded for six runs in the fourth inning and rolled to an 11-1 victory over Waccamaw in an elimination game of the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament Tuesday night in Cerro Gordo. The...
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This Day in History—-July 22
1587—A second English colony was established on Roanoke Island off North Carolina. The colony vanished under mysterious circumstances. 1796—Cleveland, Ohio was founded by General Moses Cleaveland....
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Bladen Sheriff’s Office assists with meth arrests
The Bladen County Sherriff’s Office assisted the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office vice narcotics unit with an investigation that resulted Monday with the arrest of two people from Durham on...
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West Bladen to open World Series against Ozark, Alabama
WBWorld10 WBWorld9 WBWorld7 WBWorld6 WBWorld5 WBWorld4 WBWorld3 WBWorld2 WBWorld1 WBWorld A pair of defending state champions will meet in Saturday’s opening round of the Dixie Pre-Majors World Series...
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Scorecast coming Saturday: West Bladen vs. Ozark, Alabama
Scorecast The West Bladen Knights baseball team will play in the Dixie Pre-Majors World Series this weekend in Guntersville, Alabama. Bladen Online wants you to be able to follow the action in real...
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First Day 2015-2016 at Columbus Charter School
First-Day-of-School8 First-Day-of-School7 First-Day-of-School6 First-Day-of-School5 First-Day-of-School4 First-Day-of-School3 First-Day-of-School2 First-Day-of-School1 Columbus Charter School is a...
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NC DYB Majors State Tournament, Burgaw 4, Elizabethtown 3
Elizabethtown battled back from an early deficit but came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Burgaw in an elimination game of the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament Wednesday night in Cerro Gordo. With...
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Thoughts While Shaving
The West Bladen Dixie Pre-Majors baseball team, coaches and supporters head south today. They will be participating in the World Series as the North Carolina champ. They play their first game...
View ArticleRanking of Presidents
A favorite pastime for many of us is to condemn/praise and compare presidents we know about, or think we know. Earlier this year, a couple of writers compiled their list. Brandon Rottinghaus and Justin...
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BCC is Area’s Only Nationally Certified Distance Learning College
Taking college classes no longer means simply dedicated time in a seat in a classroom. With the availability of interactive computer communications, today’s students can complete coursework online,...
View ArticleRep. Rouzer Pushes for Answers to Wilmington VA Troubles
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) sent the following letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald regarding the internal plumbing issues at the Veterans Hospital in...
View Article2,000 local public students choose year-round school, classical curriculum
Leland, Whiteville— School is back in session for nearly 2,000 local students this week. These students chose to attend public charter schools offering an alternative calendar and curriculum to that of...
View ArticleThis ‘n That
Plans for new Bladen County Detention continue to move forward. A pre-bid conference was held Wednesday and the bid opening is scheduled for the first week of August. The new jail and sheriffs office...
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This Day in History—–July 24
1758—George Washington admitted to Virginia House of Burgess. 1824—Harrisburg Pennsylvania newspaper publishes results of 1st public opinion poll. Clear lead for Andrew Jackson. 1847—Brigham Young...
View ArticleMother Charged in Child Drowning at White Lake
The White Lake Police Department has charged Teresa Denise Lauderback of River Road White Oak, NC with Felony Child Abuse (Neglect). Teresa Denise Lauderback is the mother of the victim in this...
View ArticleThis Day in History—–July 24
1758—George Washington admitted to Virginia House of Burgess. 1824—Harrisburg Pennsylvania newspaper publishes results of 1st public opinion poll. Clear lead for Andrew Jackson. 1847—Brigham Young...
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