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Middle School Girls Basketball: Elizabethtown 36, Bladenboro 20
ELIZABETHTOWN – Alexus Mitchell poured in 25 points to lead unbeaten Elizabethtown to a 36-20 Bladen Five Middle School Conference girls basketball victory over Bladenboro Thursday night. Mitchell...
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Future Stars Basketball Program Has Good Year
Future_Stars_08 Future_Stars_06 Future_Stars_05 Future_Stars_04 Future_Stars_03 Future_Stars_02 Future_Stars_01 The Bladen Recreation Department’s first year of Future Stars Basketball concluded on a...
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This Day in History – February 9
1861 – Confederate Provisional Congress declares all laws under the US Constitution were consistent with constitution of Confederate states (US Civil War) 1870 – US Army establishes US National Weather...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Recently attended a meeting where security of places of worship was the topic of discussion. Very interesting, and if you would like to have such a presentation at your church or place of worship,...
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Historical Markers In Bladen County: Clarkton Depot
Clarkton Depot is a historic train station located at Clarkton, Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built as a passenger and freight station by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1915. It is a...
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Bladen County Pet of the Week
By: Dora Brogdon This week Pickles has been chosen once again. He has been at the Animal Shelter for 5 and one-half months now and is waiting for his forever family. He’s a 1-year-old male with good...
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Events for Bladen Residents
By: Dora Brogdon The Balsam Range will be making an appearance this Saturday, February 10, at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater at 7 p.m. and the show will end at 9 p.m. Tickets will be $25...
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Southeastern Community College temporarily locked down on Thursday
Whiteville, NC – On February 8, 2018, shortly after 9 a.m., Columbus County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Southeastern Community College, located at 4564 Chadbourn Highway, in reference to an...
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Updated list of Road Closings/Openings in Bladen County
The Elwell Ferry continues to be closed due to high water. The CSX railroad was unable to replace pavement on a couple of crossings due to weather. An update of road openings / closings is as follows:...
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East Bladen Beta Club does well at State Senior Beta Club Convention
East Bladen Beta Agriculture East Bladen Beta 3 East Bladen Beta 2 The members of the East Bladen High School Senior Beta Club traveled to Greensboro recently to compete in the State Senior Beta Club...
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Pittenger Votes with President Trump to Support Our Troops and Keep America Safe
Rep. Robert Pittenger WASHINGTON – Early Friday morning, Congressman Robert Pittenger voted with President Trump and a strong bipartisan majority to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act. “Today, I voted with...
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Tillis Supports Two-Year Funding Agreement, Additional Funds for NC Hurricane...
Sen. Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the Senate’s two-year budget agreement that provides increased defense funding and $125 million in...
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Giving Birth in North Carolina Is Still a Risky Business
Safe pregnancies and healthy babies are inextricably tied to the pre- and post-conception health of mothers. Data show that maternal health factors are a leading contributor to birth outcomes such as...
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Harrells Christian Academy Names Geography Bee Champion
Contributed This past January, Harrells Christian Academy held its 24th annual National Geographic Bee competition. The event featured 11 students from HCA, ranging from fourth to eighth grade,...
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Rainy weekend on tap
Bladen County may be in for a rainy weekend this weekend. The forecast calls for warmer temperatures and rain starting later this afternoon (Friday) and continuing through Monday morning. Share:
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Congressman Pittenger, HUD Secretary Carson talk Hurricane Matthew recovery
Pittenger Carson Visit 6 Pittenger Carson Visit 5 Pittenger Carson Visit 4 Pittenger Carson Visit 3 Pittenger Carson Visit 2 Pittenger Carson visit 1 By Erin Smith Housing and Urban Development...
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Poetry Recitation Contest Held At Harrells Christian Academy
Contributed Harrells, NC, – Harrells Christian Academy hosted its fifth annual Poetry Out Loud recitation competition this past January. The evening event featured 11 high school students from HCA who...
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Columbus County Dixie Softball trailer stolen
On February 5, 2018, a 6×10 Haul enclosed trailer was reported as stolen from Hallsboro Road in Whiteville. The trailer is white with the logo pictured below on the sides of the trailer along with...
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This Day in History for February 10
1855 – US citizenship laws amended; all children of US parents born abroad granted US citizenship. 1863 – First US fire extinguisher patent granted to Alanson Crane, Virginia. 1890 – Around 11 million...
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Friday Tossup At Vineyard Golf At White Lake
The Davis team tied with Charles DeVane, Stacy Owen, Micky Brisson, Lenon Fisher and Bobby Raynor on the back side. Tossups are held, weather permitting, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Vineyard...
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