Tillis To Host Service Academy Day at Wake Forest University
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will host his annual Service Academy Day at Wake Forest University on September 24, 2016 from 10:00am-1:00pm for North Carolina...
View ArticleBladen Democratic Party Opens New Office
The Bladen County Democratic Party is celebrating the grand opening of our new office this Saturday, Sept. 10. We will hold a ribbon cutting shortly after 10 a.m., followed by a meet and greet and then...
View ArticleBeeCheck maps hives and protects pollinators
RALEIGH – Recent reports of mosquito spraying for Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases in other states have led to many N.C. residents asking what can they do to protect commercial and hobby...
View ArticleThumper, Bladen County Pet of the Week
Watch our YouTube video below to see the Pet of the Week, Thumper in action. He is a 2-year old, collie mix breed and has been neutered. The Bladen County Animal Shelter has waived the adoption fees on...
View ArticleCONGRESSMAN PITTENGER VOTES TO BLOCK OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SLUSH FUND
WASHINGTON – Over $500 million from recent Justice Department legal settlements has been directed as “forced donations” to politically-connected special interest groups, according to a House Judiciary...
View ArticleGovernor McCrory To Attend Charlotte Candidate Forum Hosted By NC Association...
Raleigh, N.C. – On Thursday, Governor McCrory will attend a candidate forum hosted by the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees during their Leadership Seminar in Charlotte. Roy...
View ArticleFundraiser to benefit minister and wife
A local church is sponsoring a Barbecue Plate Fundraiser to benefit Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pyatte. Mr. Pyatte was a former pastor at Center Road Baptist Church. Both Dave and Cathy have been dealing with...
View ArticleThis Day in History – September 8
1858 – Abraham Lincoln supposedly says in a speech “You may fool all the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all the time.”...
View ArticleRehabilitation ministry receives large donation from fundraising efforts
Rehabilitation ministry receives large donation from fundraising efforts 4 Rehabilitation ministry receives large donation from fundraising efforts 3 Rehabilitation ministry receives large donation...
View ArticleSuccess with stage production in Bladen County, “Why Me? 2”
LoWame-0420 LoWame-0402 LoWame-0479 LoWame-0488 LoWame-0483 LoWame-0425 LoWame-0495 LoWame-0382 LoWame-0393 Photos by Kenneth Armstrong LoWanda D Productions did it again. Saturday, September 3rd...
View ArticleWomen’s Tennis: West Bladen 8, Purnell Swett 1
DUBLIN – West Bladen defeated Purnell Swett 8-1 Wednesday in non-conference girls tennis action. West Bladen remains unbeaten at 7-0 and will host Wallace-Rose Hill Thursday in a Four County Conference...
View ArticleMen’s Soccer: West Bladen 6, Purnell Swett 4
Dublin- West Bladen remained unbeaten Wednesday night as the Knights outscored Purnell Swett 6-4 in non-conference soccer action. West Bladen improves to 5-0-1 on the season, and Coach Brennan Brown’s...
View ArticleThoughts While Shaving for September 8
The political campaigns are turning up the heat. When you have been on the campaign trail for months and in the public eye for a lifetime, it must be very difficult to remember all the positions you...
View ArticleOne charged with murder, attempted murder in connection Bladenboro shooting
One man has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection to Wednesday’s shooting death in Bladenboro, according to Bladenboro Police Chief Chris Hunt. According to Bladen County...
View ArticleRoad closures in Bladen County
Road Openings: J-Hill Acres J-Hill Acres will open late Thursday afternoon. This will complete the pipe replacement work in J-Hill Acres. Upcoming Road Closings: Twisted Hickory Road Beginning...
View ArticleAgricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund awards more...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund recently awarded more than $3.87 million to help communities across the state protect farmland and promote agricultural...
View ArticleTillis: My Office Is Here To Assist North Carolinians
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is encouraging North Carolinians to contact his regional offices if they experience difficulty dealing with a federal agency. In less than two years,...
View ArticleMy Office Is Here To Help
Over the last two years, I’ve had the honor of representing the state of North Carolina in the United States Senate. I’ve worked to help advance commonsense, bipartisan initiatives, including reforming...
View ArticleBladen August Lottery Winners Announce
The NC Education Lottery has announced the August winners and named among them are Bladen County residents. Kirby Elkins…$23,100 Audrey Smith…$7,600 Walid Al-muraisa…$3,100 Brenda Autry…$2,700 Vanessa...
View ArticleBladenboro Fun Day Carnival set for Saturday
The annual Bladenboro Fun Day carnival will take place this Saturday at the Bladenboro Historical Society building beginning with a pancake breakfast by the Bladenboro Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m....
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