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Town of White Lake nominee for Community Health Award
By: Joy White The Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday evening, September 13th. Mayor Womble announced that the Town of White Lake has been selected as a nominee for...
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This Day in History – September 16
1630 – Massachusetts village of Shawmut changes its name to Boston. 1782 – Great Seal of US used for 1st time. 1830 – Oliver Wendell Holmes writes “Old Ironsides” 1858 – 1st overland mail for...
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Women’s Tennis: West Bladen 7, Clinton 2
DUBLIN – Unbeaten West Bladen defeated Clinton 7-2 Thursday to move into sole possession of first place in the Four County Conference women’s tennis standings with a 3-0 record. “The Knights and the...
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Women’s Tennis: East Bladen 5, Wallace-Rose Hill 3
TEACHEY- East Bladen’s Lady Eagles improved to 2-0 Thursday with a 5-3 victory over Wallace-Rose Hill in Four County Conference women’s tennis action. The #3 doubles match was not played since the...
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JV Football: East Bladen 38, St. Pauls 6
ST. PAULS – Sophmore Eric Chancy ran for two touchdowns to lead East Bladen’s jayvees to a 38-6 football victory Thursday night in a game that was postponed from two weeks earlier due to Hurricane...
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Maleke King sentenced on burglary, assault charge
An Elizabethtown man could spend almost 7 1/2 years in prison after agreeing to a plea arraignment Tuesday on charges of first degree burglary and assault with a deadly weapon. Maleke Tyeri King, 22,...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 16
Presidential political polls are getting much closer, so we are told. I listen to little of the rhetoric, attempt to read as much as possible. Many describe one of the mainline candidates as a crook,...
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Congressman Pittenger Receives “Guardian of Small Business Award”
CHARLOTTE – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has presented Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) with the “Guardian of Small Business Award” in recognition of his support for small...
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You Decide: How Does the ‘Iron Law of Real Estate’ Impact Us
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension Almost 40 years ago my wife and I bought our first home. As a wet-behind-the-ears Ph.D. economist, I wanted to impress my wife with my knowledge...
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New Charter School moving forward
By: Erin Smith The Emerau Bladen Charter School is moving forward in the process of preparing to open its doors by August 2017, according to Kate Alice Dunaway, executive director of the Emereau...
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School rankings available
The following links will lead folks to some rankings involving our Bladen County Schools. Following the release of accountability information to the school districts, folks are seeking data regarding...
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Volleyball: Wallace-Rose Hill 3, East Bladen 0
TEACHEY – Wallace-Rose Hill defeated East Bladen 3-0 Thursday night in Four County Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-12, 25-4 and 25-10. The Lady Eagles will host Union Tuesday at 4:30...
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JV Volleyball: Clinton 2, West Bladen 1
DUBLIN – Clinton defeated West Bladen 2-1 Thursday in Four County Conference jayvee volleyball action by set scores of 25-21, 22-25 and 15-6. Junior Elizabeth Allbright hammered in 9 kills, 3 aces and...
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Volleyball: Clinton 3, West Bladen 0
DUBLIN – Clinton defeated West Bladen 3-0 Thursday night in Four County Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-13, 25-22 and 27-25. Sophmore Raegan Davis led the Lady Knights with 6 kills, 2...
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CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER ON VOICE OF AMERICA, TAKES CALLS FROM MAINLAND CHINA
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had the unique experience of taking questions from viewers in China during a live broadcast Wednesday on Voice of America’s Chinese channel. The live,...
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CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE OPEN INVESTIGATION OF...
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) today joined House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling in launching an investigation into alleged fraud at Wells Fargo, as well as the...
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For Better Living: What to do if Your Freezer Stops
By Sandra Cain If you have a freezer full of food, you have made a major financial investment. If you grew the food and prepared it for freezing, you also have many hours of time invested. Considering...
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Time for United Way’s Crazy Fun 5K Color Run
It is time once again for the United Way’s 2nd annual Crazy Fun 5K Color Run, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. at the Elizabethtown Industrial Park. All proceeds go to benefit the...
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Bladen County Board of Commissioners to meet Monday night
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the basement of the Bladen County Courthouse. The Keep Bladen Beautiful committee...
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This Day in History for September 17
1691 – Massachusetts Bay Colony granted new charter. 1787 – US constitution adopted by Philadelphia convention. 1859 – Joshua Abraham Norton, English-born resident of San Francisco, proclaims himself...
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