Updated hours for Bladen County Public Libraries
All branches of the Bladen County Public Library plan to reopen tomorrow barring any unforeseen damage. However, due to continuing road issues, all branches will close at 6pm to allow staff time to...
View ArticleA Shelter Friend’s Spay Neuter Clinic cancelled for October in Bladen County
The non-profit dedicated to helping Bladen County animals sent an email saying, “Because of widespread power outage and flooding due to Hurricane Matthew, A Shelter Friend’s Low-income Spay/Neuter...
View ArticleEmereau Foundation Board Meeting in Bladen county postponed
The Emereau Foundation Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 6pm has been postponed until Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 6pm due to the on-going threat of severe flooding and weather...
View ArticleList of cancellations, postponements or delays for Bladen County
Bladen County Schools closed for rest of week READ MORE Bladen County government offices open Tuesday Bladen solid waste debris site to accept yard debris only – updated hours READ MORE The monthly...
View ArticleThis Day in History – October 11
1726 – Benjamin Franklin returns to Philadelphia from England. 1868 – Thomas Edison patents his 1st invention: electric voice machine. 1881 – David Houston patents roll film for cameras. 1887 – A....
View ArticleRiver Flood Assessment from National Weather Service reports record breaking...
Record flooding has already been seen according to some officials in Bladen County. More flooding is expected to happen in Bladen County according to the latest the National Weather Service. Cape...
View ArticleFEMA Online Filing for Bladen County homeowners in need of assistance
Many Bladen County residents have faced damage due to Hurricane Matthew. According to Disaster Assistance you can now file an application online if you are a homeowner who have faced damage due to the...
View ArticleAftermath of Tar Heel, North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew
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View ArticleAftermath of Hurricane Matthew in Bladen County, North Carolina
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View ArticleFarrell & Larell Murchison Key Louisburg Win
ROCKY MOUNT – Twin brothers Farrell and Larrell Murchison led Louisburg’s unbeaten Hurricanes to a 71-12 rout of the NC Wesleyan junior varsity football squad on Sunday, October 2. Farrell Murchison...
View ArticleThoughts While Shaving for October 11
Hurricane Mathew has departed the scene, however the storm’s lasting affect is causing pain throughout the area. In Bladen, electricity is being restored, much remains to be done. Checking the Four...
View ArticleEvacuation lifted for Bladen County residents
Officials have made the decision to lift the voluntary evacuation status for the areas of Burney Road and River Road. Individuals residing in these areas may return at this time. Bladen County...
View ArticleGovernor McCrory Warns of Continued Life-Threatening Flooding Across Eastern...
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory emphasized today that the ongoing life-threatening flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew is expected to continue impacting eastern and central North Carolina into...
View ArticleHot meals and safety for residents, first responders, and linemen
East Bladen High School is a shelter open for Bladen County residents and others needing to take refuge. The school is serving hot meals on Tuesday and offering a warm place to rest. At noon today the...
View ArticleHighway Patrol Involved Shooting in Lumberton
Raleigh – On Monday, October 10th at approximately 8:08 p.m., two members of the Robeson County Sheriff’s office accompanied by a sergeant with the State Highway Patrol were conducting search and...
View ArticleFarmers are assessing damages, crop loss
By: Erin Smith Bladen County farmers were beginning the process of assessing the damage to crops and tallying up the losses on Tuesday following Hurricane Matthew. Clarkton peanut farmer Dan Ward said...
View ArticleNo significant damage for East Arcadia
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View ArticleFirst Responders still working hard, relief from other counties
By Erin Smith Blue skies and fall-like temperatures were the order of the day on Tuesday as residents began to effect repairs and clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Matthew. Chain saws,...
View ArticleRowan and Kelly under voluntary evacuation
The Rowan and Kelly communities are now under a voluntary evacuation due to rising water from the Black River and the Cape Fear River, according to Bladen County Emergency Management Director Bradley...
View ArticleFlood waters continued to interfere in Carver’s Creek
carvers-creek-5 carvers-creek-4 carvers-creek-3 carvers-creek-2 carvers-creek-1 Flood waters continued to interfere in Carver’s Creek on Tuesday, October 11th. Elwell Ferry Road has significant damage...
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