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Moores Creek National Battlefield Close in Advance of Tropical Storm Hermine
Superintendent Ricardo Perez announced that due to the uncertainty of incoming Tropical Storm Hermine, and with the projection for many inches of rain that could cause flooding on the rural roads...
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Bladen now under Tropical Storm Warning
Bladen County is under a Tropical Storm warning due to Tropical Storm Hermine. The storm is moving north-northeast at 14 mph with sustained winds of 70 mph. The National Weather Service forecasts the...
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Bladen Community College Welcomes Author Zelda Lockhart
DUBLIN – Fiction writer, essayist, and poet Zelda Lockhart will present a reading at Bladen Community College on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Student Resource Center, (building 7). The public...
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Bladen County Schools release early to prepare for Hurricane Hermine
Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Hermine for Friday, September 2, all Bladen County Schools will operate on an early release at 12:30 for students. Bladen County School staff will...
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Bladen County Schools early release due to Hurricane Hermine
Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Hermine for Friday, September 2, all Bladen County Schools will operate on an early release for students on Friday. Bladen County School staff will...
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Volleyball: West Bladen 3, Union 1
DUBLIN – West Bladen defeated Union 3-1 Thursday night in the Four County Conference volleyball opener for both schools by set scores of 25-16, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-12. “The girls played great,” said...
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Football: Whiteville 35, West Bladen 6
WHITEVILLE – Quarterback Phillip Powell ran for 2 touchdowns and threw for another to lead Whiteville to a 35-6 non-conference football victory over West Bladen Thursday night. Powell scored first on a...
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Football: East Bladen 42, St. Pauls 28
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Friday is Final Day for Bladen Recreation Soccer Registration
The final day for Registration for the Bladen County Recreation Department’s soccer program is today, Friday, September 2nd. The fee for Tot Soccer Registration for boy and girls ages 3-4 is $25. The...
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Let’s Eat Out, But Where?
August has ended, and it is time once again to view the Health Grades for the eating establishments which were inspected during the last month. Several child care facilities are on the list this month,...
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Thoughts While Shaving for Sept. 2
Labor Day weekend begins on the wild side with lots of rain and wind, but Sunday and Monday should be good. Rainfall amounts for today, tonight and early Saturday could be in the range of 6 inches or...
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This Day in History for September 2
1789 – US Treasury Department established by Congress. 1798 – First bank robbery in the US: Bank of Pennsylvania robbed of $162,821 at Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. 1859 – A solar super storm affects...
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Tropical Storm Hermine slowly making its way towards Carolinas
Hurricane Hermine has now been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and has made landfall. According to the National Weather Service, as of 5 a.m. the storm was located near Valdosta, Ga. A tropical storm...
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Senator Tillis’ Office Ready To Assist North Carolinians Affected By Hermine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) urged North Carolinians to stay safe as Hermine approaches the state and to contact his staff if they are affected by the storm and face difficulty...
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Gofundme page started for family of Saturday crash victims
A GoFundMe page has been started to assist the Mandujano family of Saturday’s horrific automobile crash. The target goal is $10,000 and any additional funds raised will be given to Mr. Mandujano to...
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NCDA&CS selects HH Architecture to design new Agricultural Sciences Center
RALEIGH – HH Architecture of Raleigh has been selected to design the new Agricultural Sciences Center for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agriculture Commissioner Steve...
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You Decide: Have We Won the War on Poverty
Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension It’s amazing how time can change perceptions. Frequently we see this with past presidents. Helped by a popular Broadway play and multi-volume...
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Giorgio’s Restaurant honored for choosing to serve locally produced wines
Giorgios Giorgios recognized Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant in Elizabethtown was presented with a copy of a proclamation by Gov. Pat McCrory declaring September as Wine and Grape Month in recognition of...
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For Better Living – Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
By Sandra Cain Picky eating is very common among children. It usually means that they want to make some choices on their own. There is nothing wrong with picky eaters. They just need some extra care at...
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Bladen County Health Department wants you to know that Back to School Means...
RALEIGH, N.C. – The beginning of a new school year is upon many in North Carolina and the Department of Human Services’ Division of Public Health reminds parents and guardians of the importance of...
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