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Governor McCrory Announces Federal Aid Approved for Lee, Moore and Wake Counties
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon received a federal disaster declaration to help local governments and individuals in Lee, Moore and Wake Counties recover from the massive flooding...
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FEMA badges, etc.
Members of FEMA have been diligently working in the Cape Fear Region since Hurricane Matthew struck. They have been busy inspecting properties owned by individuals who have submitted their applications...
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This Day in History – October 25
1780 – John Hancock becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts. 1861 – Telegraph messages sent from St. Louis to San Francisco. 1870 – Postcards first used in USA. 1923 – Senate committee publishes...
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Transportation Workers Continue to Repair Roads Damaged by Hurricane Matthew
Raleigh, N.C. – Two weeks after Hurricane Matthew slammed eastern North Carolina, residents are still reeling from the storm’s impact. Crews from the N.C. Department of Transportation are doing...
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10th Annual Beast Fest on go for last weekend in October 2016
The town of Bladenboro was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, but the storm has not dampened the spirits of the organizers. The 10th annual Bladenboro Beast Fest organized by members of Boost the Boro,...
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Badges of official FEMA representatives
Officials want to help you guard against scammers. Bladen County Sheriff, Jim McVicker, has given his residents an extra tip to look for when accepting assistance from FEMA representatives. Legitimate...
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Men’s Soccer: East Bladen 4, Union 1
ROSE HILL – East Bladen snapped a 1-1 tie with a trio of second half goals en route to a 4-1 Four County Conference men’s soccer victory over Union. In the ninth minute of the game, Eagle senior Grey...
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Volleyball: Wallace-Rose Hill 3, West Bladen 0
TEACHEY – Wallace-Rose Hill defeated West Bladen 3-0 Monday night in Four County Conference volleyball action by set scores of 25-11, 25-22 and 25-17. Sophmore Raegan Davis led the Lady Knights with 3...
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JV Volleyball: Wallace-Rose Hill 2, West Bladen 0
TEACHEY – Wallace-Rose Hill defeated West Bladen 2-0 Monday in Four County Conference jayvee volleyball action by set scores of 25-22 and 25-21. Junior Mikayla Winebarger slammed in 4 kills, 2 aces and...
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17 Bladen roads remain closed from Hurricane Matthew damage
It’s been more than two weeks since Hurricane Matthew brought flooding and wind damage to Bladen County. The storm which roared through Oct. 8 washed out several roads and N.C. Department of...
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Thoughts While Shaving for October 25
I recently wrote that proceeds from the 1/4 cent sales tax on the ballot would be used to reduce property taxes, I was wrong. Proceeds will be used for EMS. There was several discussions by Bladen...
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Women’s Empowerment Weekend to be held Nov. 11 and 12
Pastor P. Lorraine Jackson, along with Kingdom Women Ministry is hosting “Women Empowerment Weekend” November 11 – 12, 2016. The conference begins Friday, November 11, at 1 p.m. with “Women Who...
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Baldwin Branch Hurricane Relief
The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist clothes closet will be open Saturday, October 29, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Their food pantry, “From His Table to Yours” will be open the same day 10 a.m. until...
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HCA reaches out to Hurricane victims
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Board of Education approves make up days
By: Valerie Newton At the October 24, 2016 Board of Education meeting, board members approved a revised calendar for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. Calendar revisions were needed as a...
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Clarkton nightclub raided, Whiteville operator arrested on alcohol, drug charges
A Whiteville man has been arrested on alcohol and drug charges following a raid Friday of a nightclub with a Clarkton address. Ramon Jarver Currie, 26, has been charged with possessing alcohol for the...
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Governor McCrory Announces King Charles Industries to Bring 100 Jobs to Anson...
Raleigh , N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today announced the arrival of King...
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Justice Department Releases Information on Election Day Efforts to Protect...
In anticipation of the upcoming general elections, the Justice Department today provided information about its efforts, through the Civil Rights Division and Criminal Division, to ensure that all...
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No-Cost Business Seminars at Bladen Community College
DUBLIN – The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering no-cost business seminars with several workshops specifically designed for churches and non-profits in November. In...
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Etheridge makes request for Secretarial disaster designation
By Erin Smith Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Bob Etheridge submitted a formal request this week to have 40 counties in North Carolina to receive a Secretarial Declaration as agricultural...
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