Physical Ability Test for All Elizabethtown Fire Fighters
By: Hailey Smith June has been a hot month so far, but that’s not stopping the Elizabethtown Fire Department from testing their strength and ability. The department is making it a requirement that all...
View ArticleCitizens warn motorist about detour in Bladen County
Citizens are posting warnings about potential dangers on the new detour on Airport and Coley Roads. The N.C. Department of Transportation closed a portion of N.C. 87 in Bladen County to begin work on a...
View ArticleSoutheastern Carolina Crossroads Official Opening
The official opening of Southeastern Carolina Crossroads will be celebrated with an Open House to show off all the Lord has given to help those with addiction problems. The Open House will be held on...
View ArticleSuccessful Mission in Bladen County
The heat and the storms did not hinder the 2nd Annual Bladen Mission Project 2015 from being a huge success. The youth mission project started on Sunday, June 14th and came to a close yesterday,...
View ArticleDixie Pre-Majors Baseball West Bladen 2, Whiteville 1
West Bladen rallied for single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to post a 2-1 victory over visiting Whiteville Friday night in Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball action. Whiteville took a 1-0 lead in the...
View ArticleDistrict 9 Coach-Pitch (Class AA) Tournament Elizabethtown 23, Lumberton...
The Elizabethtown All-Stars rolled to a 17-3 lead and eventual 23-13 victory over Lumberton American Friday night in the opening round of the District 9 Coach-Pitch (Class AA) Tournament at Fairmont....
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First Bank Open House Success
FirstBank3 FirstBank2 FirstBank1 FirstBank The thunderstorm didn’t keep the supporters away from the Open House / Business After Hours Reception at First Bank on Thursday, June 18th. Michael Davis,...
View ArticleThis Day in History—June 20
By: Robert G. Hester 1782—Congress approves Great Seal of US & eagle as it’s symbol. 1819—320 ton Savannah becomes 1st steamship to cross any ocean (Atlantic) 1840—Samuel Morse patents his...
View ArticleWatch Those Portion Sizes
By: Sandra R. Cain For Better Living The American Heart Association, or AHA, dietary guidelines not only stress healthy eating, but also the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Balancing the calories...
View ArticleSome of the Best Dads Around
From our dad, Daine, to Grandad Alan, Grandad Coley, Grandad Smith, Paw-Paw Don, Paw-Paw Foland, Poppy and Uncle Bob we have truly been blessed with some great men in our lives who know how to be great...
View ArticleThis Day in History—June 20
1782—Congress approves Great Seal of US & eagle as it’s symbol. 1819—320 ton Savannah becomes 1st steamship to cross any ocean (Atlantic) 1840—Samuel Morse patents his telegraph. 1863—1st bank...
View ArticleThoughts While Shaving
Have been away for a few days and between technology I was not comfy with and my lack of knowledge, I discovered some of what I thought I sent was not sent… Happy Fathers Day….Hope you have an...
View ArticleUNC-CH Spring 2015
Bladen County Degree Recipients Virginia Riel—White Lake, NC Bachelor of Arts Sociology Brittany Hollis—Elizabethtown, NC Bachelor of Arts Biology Brittnie Owens—Garland, NC Bachelor of Arts Psychology...
View ArticleDistrict 2 Coach-Pitch (Class AA) Tournament Bladen County 11, South Columbus 2
Neveah Singletary and Emmanuel Drew walloped triples that keyed a seven-run fifth-inning and sparked Bladen County to an 11-2 victory over South Columbus in District 2 Coach-Pitch Tournament action at...
View ArticleKick Ball, Pony Rides, and Turkey Legs
Sword of the Lord Ministries has set a goal for Unity of Community, and they’ve been joined by several other groups of community builders from local churches and interested organizations. Saturday,...
View ArticleThis Day in History—-June 22
1847—Doughnut created. 1868—Arkansas re-joins the US. 1870—1st Boardwalk in American invented. 1874—Game of lawn tennis introduced. 1915—BMY, then Brooklyn Rapid Transit, begins subway service....
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Dublin Motor Speedway results for Saturday, June 20
Winner Russell Erwin Russell Erwin won the pole and dominated the race. winning the 8th annual Oren Taylor Memorial Late Model event Saturday night at Dublin Motor Speedway. It was the second...
View ArticleDistrict 2 Coach-Pitch Tournament, Nakina 7, Bladen County 6
Nakina edged Bladen County 7-6 Sunday in the District 2 Coach-Pitch (Class AA) Supplemental Tournament at Tabor City. “The kids played well,” said Bladen County Coach James Shipman. “Brianna Wuergler...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Another hot day is in store for area residents and another Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our high today is expected to be 98 degrees, 99 tomorrow and Wednesday, 98 Thursday...
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Admiring the Legacy Oren Taylor Left Bladen County
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