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Volleyball Midway 3, East Bladen 0
SPIVEY’S CORNER – Four County Conference leader Midway defeated East Bladen 3-0 Tuesday night by set scores of 25-17, 25-7 and 25-9 in volleyball action. The Lady Raiders improved to 8-0 in league...
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Thoughts While Shaving for September 28
If you watched the presidential debate earlier this week, you were one of an estimated 80 plus million people who ‘tuned in’ to watch and listen to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Jobs are available...
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Sen. Richard Burr, Rep. Robert Pittenger to attend Bladen County GOP 7th...
The Bladen County GOP will hold their 7th annual fall fling on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market. Join the GOP to “Meet and Greet” our federal, state and county candidates...
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SCC to host open house and Finding Dory movie night
Southeastern Community College will host an open house on October 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The open house will be immediately followed by a free outdoor movie night on the front lawn of SCC, hosted the...
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Vietnam Veterans Hold Annual Reunion
Each fall for the last six years, Vietnam veterans who served together with Alpha Company 5th/46th 198th Light Infantry Brigade have gathered together for their platoon reunion. Oak Haven Resort in...
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CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SHIMON PERES
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement after learning of the passing of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres: “The passing of Shimon Peres is a loss...
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Hester Farm recognized by NC Tree Farm
Two Bladen County brothers were recognized on Tuesday afternoon by North Carolina Tree Farm as Tree Farmers of the Year. Ronnie and Alexander Hester own the Hester farm, which consists of about 1,600...
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Cody Clark receives Disney trip from Make a Wish foundation
Cody Clark was feted with a trip to Disney World by the Make a Wish Foundation on Tuesday afternoon at Giorgio’s Restaurant in Elizabethtown. LoWanda “Dee” Davis and her daughter Marnique Johnson...
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North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released..Bladen...
RALEIGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 68 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 18. Scotland County had the highest...
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Middle School Volleyball: Clarkton School of Discovery 3, Tar Heel 0
ELIZABETHTOWN – Clarkton School of Discovery defeated Tar Heel 3-0 Tuesday in Bladen Five Middle School Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-9, 25-12 and 25-2. Lauren Bowen drilled in 2...
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Bladen Community College holds healthy lifestyle meetings
Bladen Community College has begun a series of healthy lifestyle meetings for students, staff, and faculty. The Making a Real Change for Health (MARCH) workshops are in collaboration with the Healthy...
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Rotary Club hears from Elizabethtown Police Chief
Elizabethtown Police Chief Tony Parrish visited with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club during their luncheon meeting at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday. Chief Parrish brings to the Elizabethtown...
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Roundtable on the Opioid Epidemic in the Rural Southeast: Policies, Programs,...
Raleigh, NC September 22nd, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host an event entitled “Roundtable on the Opioid Epidemic in the Rural Southeast: Policies, Programs, & Progress” on...
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This Day in History – September 29
1789 – US War Department establishes a regular army. 1849 – 1st passenger train service to Peekskill, NY (New Haven Railroad). 1875 – US-Spanish relations decline in wake of Cuban rebellion. 1902 –...
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Tillis Statement On The Passage Of The Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after voting in support of the continuing resolution that would keep the government funded until December 9, 2016:...
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Tillis Calls For Bipartisan Solutions To U.S. Refugee Program
“We as committee members should stop talking about a Republican position and a Democrat position, and come up with a responsible, compassionate position for these refugees.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,...
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Men’s Soccer: East Bladen 5, Union 1
ROSE HILL – Sophmore Greyson Heustess fired in 2 goals and dished out 2 assists to lead East Bladen to a 5-1 Four County Conference men’s soccer victory over Union Wednesday night. The game was stopped...
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Thoughts While Shaving
We are fast approaching the 3/4 mark in the year 2016. Saturday, marks the beginning or October 2016. Check your New Year’s resolutions…… Ever think you could live the life of a hermit? Yes, for...
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Teen Court Trainings Held
Bladen County Teen Court is gearing up for another year. In order to prepare the youth participants for their various roles, trainings were recently held in a two-part series. The attorney training was...
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ROUZER VOTES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE BILL VITAL TO NC-07 COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Washington, D.C. – This week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 which addresses the needs of America’s...
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