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Road closings and openings
OPENINGS: Twisted Hickory Road Twisted Hickory Road is open. This completes the pipe replacement work on Twisted Hickory Road. CLOSINGS: Center Road Center Road remains closed between Zion Hill Church...
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Congressman Pittenger’s Weekly Column: Accountability
Should a Chinese, state-controlled firm be allowed to purchase critical infrastructure and assets in the United States? Chinese investment in the United States has multiplied tenfold over the past 6...
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Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill To Help Prevent Elder Abuse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to help reduce crimes against America’s seniors through expanded...
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Football: Wilmington Laney 31, East Bladen 7
WILMINGTON – Wilmington Laney scored two touchdowns in the final 25 seconds of the first half en route to a 31-7 non-conference football victory over East Bladen. Four Eagle turnovers – 2 fumbles, a...
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24th annual Dublin Peanut Festival is today
If you are looking for something to do today, you don’t have far to go as today marks the 24th annual Dublin Peanut Festival! The Peanut Festival will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. The Grand...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 17
Looking for fun, excitement today, head to Dublin and enjoy all the festivities associated with the Annual Dublin Peanut Festival. A parade kicks off the activities at 10 a.m., followed by something...
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Dublin Peanut Festival sees fun filled day
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Social Security helps children fighting cancer
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Fayetteville, NC The effects of cancer on our society are devastating for those directly and indirectly dealing with the disease. Sadly,...
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Early morning crash on NC 87 claims life of one
A single vehicle crash on NC 87 near Tobermory resulted in the death of the driver. The crash occurred at 12:28 a.m. Saturday, said NC Highway Patrol First Sgt. M. Hardee. According to NC Highway...
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This Day in History for September 18
1679 – New Hampshire becomes a county in Massachusetts Bay Colony. 1769 – John Harris of Boston, Massachusetts, builds 1st spinet piano. 1789 – 1st loan is made to pay salaries of the presidents &...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 18
It’s Sunday and all around us, lots of news, good and bad. Bus crash near Rockingham, NC leaves 4 dead and 42 injured, Manhattan explosion leaves 29 hurt, another device discovered a few blocks away,...
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Milliken wins Super Late Model race at Dublin Motor Speedway
Willie Milliken pumped his fist in the air as his car crossed the finish line Saturday night. The driver known as “Wild Child” had just treated his fans to a dominating performance at Dublin Motor...
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Tillis Statement On Explosions In NYC, NJ, Stabbing Attack In Minnesota
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to explosions in a Manhattan neighborhood and Marine Corps race in New Jersey, and a stabbing attack at a...
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This Day in History for September 19
1778 – The Continental Congress passes the first budget of the United States. 1796 – George Washington’s farewell address as president. 1849 – 1st commercial laundry established in Oakland, California....
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Murchison Brothers Spark Louisburg Win
Larrell, left, and Farrell Murchison NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Twin brothers Farrell and Larrell Murchison led Louisburg College to a 42-0 victory Sunday over the Christopher Newport University junior varsity....
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Friday’s High School Football Results
Here are scores from Friday’s high school football games: Four County Conference Wilmington Laney 31, East Bladen 7 Clinton 33, Wilmington Hoggard 7 Union 43, Princeton 14 Pender 63, Lejeune 0 West...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 19
Bladen County Commissioners meet tonight, 6:30 p.m. at the courthouse. The public is welcomed. Have you checked progress on your new detention center on Smith’s Circle in Elizabethtown? It is located...
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Wary eye on gas supplies in wake of pipeline break
A map showing the Colonial Pipeline system courtesy of Colonial Pipeline Company. A break in the Colonial Pipeline 1 in Shelby County, Alabama has led to the closure of a section of pipeline which...
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Bladen County Headlines…35 Years Ago
Roland McKoy,111 was named Assistant Principal at East Bladen High School. Suzanne Rogers was named Chief Majorette of the East Bladen High School Band. Larry Guyton was announced as the new...
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Deadline for Recreation Football and Cheerleading Registration Is Friday
Program Director Dom Whittington announced Monday that registration for Bladen Recreation’s Youth Football and Cheerleading programs has been extended through Friday, Sept. 23. Flag Football is for...
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