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After Deaf NC Man Killed, Leading U.S. Disability Organization Demands More...
Boston, MA – The Ruderman Family Foundation, a national leader in disability inclusion, reiterates its call for police officers to receive better training when interacting with people with...
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Pittenger in Taiwan working towards United States-led Trans-Pacific Partnership
Tsai Ing-wen (right) and Robert Pittenger (left), photo courtsey of the Presidential Office Working towards building relationships to defeat radical terrorists is a goal of U.S....
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This Day in History – August 24
1682 – Duke James of York gives Delaware to William Penn. 1814 – British forces capture Washington, DC, and destroy many landmarks (War of 1812) 1853 – 1st potato chips prepared by chef George Crum...
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Wineries celebrate N.C. Wine Month in September
Wine tastings, grape stomps, festivals planned North Carolina has 525 grape growers and more than 180 wineries. (Click image to download larger version.) RALEIGH – Wine lovers will have plenty of ways...
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Bladen County Pastor Plans Disaster Relief trip to Louisiana
Kincy Barrow, Pastor of White’s Creek Baptist Church, is planning a disaster relief trip to Louisiana, which he will be leading. The trip will leave Bladen County this coming Sunday afternoon, August...
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Men’s Soccer: East Bladen 7, East Columbus 2
LAKE WACCAMAW – Junior Brooks McGill posted a ‘Hat Trick’ of 3 goals and senior Grey Caballero dished out 4 assists to lead East Bladen to a 7-2 non-conference men’s soccer victory Tuesday. After a...
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Volleyball: Whiteville 3, West Bladen 1
WHITEVILLE- Whiteville defeated West Bladen 3-1 Tuesday night in non-conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-16, 25-11, 23-25 and 25-17. Senior Kathryn Schultz knocked in 5 kills and had a...
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Thoughts While Shaving for August 24
Property tax bills have been mailed, I decided to pay early. Then I decided to ride by the new detention center. Wanted to check my investment, granted, my small portion of the total cost will pay...
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Troxler announces availability of bioenergy research grants Applicatiaon...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production, Agriculture...
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Open House at Clarkton School of Discovery set for Thursday
The Clarkton School of Discovery welcomes you to join us for a night full of valuable information for parents. The school will host an Open House, Thursday, August 25, from 4 until 6 p.m. Please join...
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Hospice volunteer training
Southeastern Hospice will host a training course for new volunteers interested in assisting hospice patients and their families in homes or at Southeastern Hospice House. Prospective volunteers are...
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Hospice support group
Southeastern Hospice hosts a support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This group meets for four weeks in the fall and spring. The next sessions will begin on...
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Boost the Boro plans to celebrate big for Beast Fest 10th anniversary
Boost the Boro, Inc. serves as host for the Town of Bladenboro’s annual Beast Fest event. This year, Beast Fest will celebrate its 10th anniversary and should Mother Nature continues to smiles down on...
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NC DOT resurfacing NC 53 East
Starting today (Wednesday, Aug. 24) the contractors for the NC Department of Transportation are resurfacing NC Highway 53 East in the Kelly area. The first phase of work will take place between the...
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CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER AND TAIWAN PRESIDENT TSAI MEETING
Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met Tuesday in Taipei to discuss joint efforts to intercept terrorism financing, cyber security threats from China’s communist...
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Rotary Club learns about law enforcement training
SheriffRotary2 SheriffRotary Training plays a vital and important role for law enforcement officer. The members of the Elizabethtown Rotary Club learned about the different types of training classes...
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This Day in History – August 25
1718 – Hundreds of French colonists arrive in Louisiana: New Orleans founded. 1829 – President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas, but Mexican government refuses. 1886 – 1st international polo meet...
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Joe Luther Receives Dick Knox Award for Soccer
Joe Luther, left, is shown with his award along with Southeastern Soccer Regional Supervisor of Officials Ernie Fisher Elizabethtown’s Joe Luther has been named the 2016 recipient of the Dick Knox...
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Women’s Tennis: West Bladen 8, East Columbus 1
LAKE WACCAMAW – West Bladen defeated East Columbus 8-1 Wednesday in non-conference girls tennis action. “Alanna Ludlum and Amber Long both had solid performance on the court today,” said West Bladen...
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Thoughts While Shaving for August 25
Lots of confusion related to the upcoming election. Early voting, confusion about redistricting, and who to vote for. It will all be worked out, hopefully before November 8. Remember the days when...
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