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Thoughts While Shaving
Our temp reached 100 degrees yesterday afternoon…that breaks the old record for the date of 98 degrees set 34 years ago in 1981. Youngsters and adults involved in the Bladen Mission 2015 project...
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This Day in History – June 17
1700—Massachusetts orders priest to leave the country. 1824—Bureau of Indian Affairs established. 1856—Republican Party opens its 1st national convention in Philadelphia. 1863—Travelers Insurance Co of...
View ArticleLOCAL SHERIFF OFFERS TIPS FOR A SAFE JULY 4TH WEEKEND
Traditionally during the July 4th Holiday, our highways experience one of the highest traffic flows of the year. The Sheriff reminds all Bladen County residents to follow these safety tips: • Always...
View ArticleUSDA Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process
In March, 2015, the Department of Justice submitted a status report on the Hispanic and Women farmers who had filed claims against USDA because of discriminatory practices that included having their...
View ArticleHospice offers free grief program
Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program, Living with grief: Growth and education groups for adults, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, July 6-Aug. 10, at its Bladen County office,...
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Kiwanis of Elizabethtown Awards Annual Scholarships 2015
Each year Kiwanis of Elizabethtown/Bladen County gives two scholarships to graduating seniors – one from East Bladen and one from West Bladen. This year the recipient of the East Bladen scholarship is...
View ArticleHEAT ADVISORY
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a HEAT ADVISORY… which.is in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 7 p.m. EDT this evening. * Locations….All of Southeastern North Carolina and...
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This Day in History – June 18
1682—William Penn founds Philadelphia, US. 1812—War of 1812 begins as US declares war against Britain 1822—Part of US-Canadian boundary determined. 1873—Susan B. Anthony fined $100 for voting for...
View ArticleWest Bladen Cheerleading Mini-Camp
West Bladen’s varsity cheerleaders will host a Mini Cheerleading Camp in July. The camp will be for ages 3 to 13 and will be held July 20 through July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The final day...
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Thoughts While Shaving
It will be another hot day today and more to come….We need rain and cooler temps… Congratulations to the local folks recognized at the Tuesday evening Chamber of Commerce meeting…Ricky Leinwand, Alan...
View ArticleYou Decide: Can We Remake Ourselves? Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina...
Some say the next several decades will be the “age of remakes.” I don’t mean old films that have new versions produced, nor do I mean personal style remakes – like new clothes and a new hair fashion –...
View Article“An Obvious Suspect” on Sledge Story to Air
RALEIGH – Joseph Sledge was convicted of a double murder in Bladen County, NC and spent 37 years in prison. Then, new evidence proved he couldn’t have been the killer. The new WRAL Documentary “An...
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Annual Mini-Volleyball Camp ends with games of fun
1 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 12 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 11 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 9 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 8 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 7 West Bladen Volleyball Camp 6 West Bladen...
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10 Tips on how to keep people and pets safe in the heat
The temperatures have been soaring with no signs of coming down. We have put together some tips to help keep our community members and pets safe in the hot weather 1. Never leave your child unattended...
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“Every Hero Has A Story” at Bladen County Library
The Bladen County Library will be hosting, “Every Hero Has A Story”, summer reading program June 29th through July 29th, 2015. Everyone is invited to attend, but registration is required. The summer...
View ArticleREPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM BRISSON
The N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) held its regularly scheduled meeting today and approved grants to be awarded in your county. The following Industrial Development Fund Utility Account...
View ArticleRABIES IS HERE IN BLADEN!!
IT IS TIME!!! TO GET YOUR PETS VACCINATED IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO!! The Bladen County Health Department Animal Control Office has reported that there have been confirmed cases of rabies reported in...
View ArticleRegistration Still Open for Free USA Football Camp at West Bladen
Registration is still open for the free USA Football Camp at West Bladen on Saturday, June 20 featuring former Bladenboro High star Richard Howell who is now the Assistant Strength and Conditioning...
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Thoughts While Shaving
We need cooler temps and some rain…my thoughts while shaving… For some, never seen such hot days for so long….for ole-timers…’Let me tell you…….’ We have set new highs for the date for the last 3...
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This Day in History – June 19
1835—New Orleans gives US government Jackson Square to be used as a mint. 1861—Anaheim Post Office established. 1862—Slavery outlawed in US territories. 1865—Siege of Richmond, Va. 1910—Father’s Day...
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