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The Doo Wop Project to perform Oct. 14
The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today....
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For Better Living: Fix it Fast and Healthy
By: Sandra Cain Planning meals ahead instead of waiting until the last minute increases the likelihood that meals are nutritious. When you wait until the last minute to decide, you’re more likely to...
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Last Day for Recreation Football and Cheerleading Registration Is Today
Today (Friday) is the final day to register for Bladen Recreation’s Youth Football and Cheerleading programs. Flag Football is for ages 5-7. Registration Fee is $35. Tackle Football is for ages 7-12....
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Bladen County Schools see good report with 2015-16 School Grades
Bladen County Schools saw improvement in the 2015-16 school grades. In the 2014-15 academic year, North Carolina began to assign the state’s schools letter grades with 80 percent of a school’s grade...
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Free speech and free markets
By: Jefferson Weaver As I have noted many times before, I’m not a big sports fan. With a few notable exceptions, I don’t care which team wins what when. In some respects, I find it truly offensive that...
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Arrest Made In Child Sexual Abuse Case
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced today the arrest of Enrique Penaloza Maldonado, 38, of 916 Davis Road, Garland, NC. Maldonado was arrested after an extensive investigation by Investigator Greg...
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Lara Trump Visits Elizabethtown, Stresses Importance of Early Voting
The town of Elizabethtown was abuzz with excitement on Friday afternoon as Lara Trump paid a visit on behalf of her father-in-law Donald Trump. A large crowd of Trump supporters were on hand to greet...
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Extremes for Bladen County, NC, on September 24
Highest Temperature 94 degrees 2007 Lowest Temperature 42 degrees 1967 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 1.86 inches 1947 Yesterday’s High Temperature was 82 degrees. Share:
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This Day in History – September 24
1789 – US Congress establishes Post Office Department following the new constitution. 1789 – US Federal Judiciary Act is passed & creates a six-person Supreme Court. 1789 – US Attorney General...
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Football: East Bladen 42, Midway 0
ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Ethan Hines piled up 298 yards of total offense and scored 4 touchdowns to lead East Bladen to a 42-0 victory over Midway Friday night in the Four County Conference football...
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Friday’s High School Football Results
Four County Conference East Bladen 42, Midway 0 Clinton 50, Pender 6 Union at West Bladen 7 pm Saturday Wallace-Rose Hill at Heide Trask 6 pm Saturday Other Area Results Harrells Christian 52, Pine...
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Thoughts While Shaving For September 24
Have heard numerous rumors related to activity at the old Elizabethtown Post Office. The facts, Bladen Agri-Industrial purchased the old building recently and it will be renovated and will become an...
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Clarkton Street Closed
If you’re driving through Clarkton this Saturday, September 24th you may need to take a short detour. N. College Street is closed in front of Clarkton School of Discovery. Share:
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This Day in History – September 25
1493 – Columbus sails with 17 ships on 2nd voyage to the Americas. 1639 – First printing press in America. 1789 – US Congress proposes the Bill of Rights. 1804 – 12th amendment to US constitution,...
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Clarkton Community’s Rock the Block for Jesus
For more photos from the event, click here. Six Clarkton area churches hosted Rock the Block for Jesus on Saturday at First Baptist Church. There was plenty of delicious food, inspiring music, fun...
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Football: Union 26, West Bladen 12
DUBLIN – Union defeated West Bladen 26-12 Saturday night in the Four County Conference opener for both teams. Knight linebacker Traquan Smith ended Union’s second possession of the game by recovering a...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 25
We are hours away from the first Trump-Clinton debate. The debate will take place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York beginning at 9 PM Monday. NBC anchorman Lester Holt will be moderator for...
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Monday’s Sports Schedule
Monday, September 26 Men’s Soccer 6 p.m. East Bladen at Wallace-Rose Hill 6 p.m. Clinton at West Bladen JV Football 6:30 West Bladen at Union 6:30 East Bladen at Midway Share:
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This Day in History – September 26
1772 – New Jersey passes bill requiring a license to practice medicine. 1789 – Thomas Jefferson appointed 1st US Secretary of State; John Jay becomes 1st US Chief Justice, Edmund J. Randolph becomes...
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