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September 11 a day we will never forget; Cry Out America event Sunday
September 11th will be a day that will never be forgotten. It seemed as if America just stopped and stood still. A day when it did not matter who you were or where you came from, not even what color...
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Voting by mail begins across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. – Elections officials today began issuing ballots to voters who requested to participate by mail. “North Carolina’s voters are among the first in the nation to make their voices heard in...
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State Board of Elections approves One Stop implementation plan
By: Erin Smith The NC State Board of Elections in Raleigh met on Thursday and voted to approve Bladen County’s One Stop implementation plan with a few minor adjustments. The proposed plan originally...
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Bladenboro Town Board to meet Monday
The Bladenboro Town Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday at 7 pm at the town hall. The board is scheduled to conduct a public hearing regarding a change to the town ordinances regarding...
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This Day in History – September 10
1608 – John Smith elected president of Jamestown Colony Council, Va. 1776 – George Washington asks for a spy volunteer, Nathan Hale volunteers. 1846 – Elias Howe takes out a patent for the sewing...
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JV Football: Harrells Christian 22, Ravenscroft 8
RALEIGH – Jack Laslo and Cody Butler combined for 289 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Harrells Christian jayvees to a 22-8 football victory over Ravenscroft Academy. Ravenscroft led 8-6 at...
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Football: St. Pauls 30, West Bladen 7
ST PAULS – St. Pauls raced to a 21-7 first quarter lead en route to a 30-7 non-conference football victory over West Bladen Friday night. For the Knights it was a game of turnovers (4), bad snaps (3)...
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Friday’s High School Football Results
Four County Conference St. Pauls 30, West Bladen 7 Clinton 35, Jacksonville Northside 15 Wallace-Rose Hill 41, South Columbus 0 Union 43, Hobbton 0 North Duplin 24, Pender 14 Heide Trask 50, East...
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Thoughts While Shaving
This will be a good day to travel to Bladenboro, it’s Fun Day, an annual event at the historical building. Activities continue through mid afternoon. Scary to think that North Korea, some describe as...
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Grandparents Day this Sunday
Michael Goldgar is one of the people referenced in getting the day of recognition official. In the 1970s Goldgar spent $11,000 of his own money in lobbying efforts to have the day officially...
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Bladen County Memorials delivered, Unveiled at ‘Cry Out America’
bladen-county-memorials-delivered bladen-county-memorials-delivered-4 bladen-county-memorials-delivered-3 bladen-county-memorials-delivered-2 A special delivery was made at the court house. Memorials...
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Annual Bladenboro Fun Day gives community a day to remember
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East Arcadia Senior Citizens Banquet honors some of Bladen’s finest
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This Day in History – September 11
1773 – Benjamin Franklin writes “There never was a good war or bad peace” 1789 – Alexander Hamilton appointed 1st Secretary of Treasury. 1883 – James Cutler patents postal mail chute. 1912 –...
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DEMOCRATS’ UNCONSCIONABLE OBSTRUCTION OF ZIKA FUNDING
“The House and Senate must return to Washington to provide the funding public health officials need to protect the American people. The impact of Zika on our country’s health and economy has never...
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Tillis Statement On The 15th Anniversary Of 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following video statement in advance of the 15thanniversary of September 11, 2001: “As we reflect on the 15th anniversary of the tragic...
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Thoughts While Shaving
One of my senior friends told me years ago, deal with the aches and itches and be thankful the working parts are still working. Did not understand then, but do now. We live in a small world. To prove...
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Dublin Peanut Festival Scholarship Pageant Court for 2016
Fall arrived early in the town of Dublin, Saturday night, as it set a beautiful stage for sparkling crowns and glistening trophies. The 2016 Dublin Peanut Festival Scholarship Pageant is proud to...
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Sewell dominates Late Model; drivers DQ’ed in Super Street, U-Car
Late Model winner Shaun Sewell Pure Stock winner Ryan Gilbert, second from left Colby Ashe's car wrecks on front stretch Chuck Smith climbs from his damaged car Open Wheel winner Andy Boahn, third...
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Robert Penny Named Assistant Basketball Coach at AUM
Whiteville High grad Robert Penny has been named assistant basketball coach at Auburn University- Montgomery. The announcement was made this week by the Warhawks head men’s basketball coach Michael...
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