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Carolina Theater announces announces new date for Doo Wop Project: will be...
The Doo Wop Project concert scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 3, 2017. All previously-purchased tickets will be honored for that show with same seating. The Thursday,...
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Return of heart surgery signals successful recovery following storm
Jerry Britt was the first patient to undergo open heart surgery at SRMC’s Southeastern Health Heart and Vascular unit following Hurricane Matthew. Pictured with Britt, from left, are Cardiovascular...
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Elizabethtown Rotary Club learns about County EMS system
EMS services play a critical role in our county’s first responders program. The Elizabethtown Rotary Club learned about the Bladen County EMS system from Director David Howell on Wednesday. Howell...
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Flood-Blocked White Oak Community Getting Help in Bladen County
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Clarkton Haunted House offers scares for all that dare to enter
The Clarkton Dixie Youth Baseball’s Annual Haunted House opened it’s doors again this year on October 21st leaving many shaking in their boots. Some of the terror tactics this year seems to taken out...
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Bladenboro Beast Fest Schedule of Events for 2016
***Beast Fest Entertainment Friday, Oct.28, 2016*** 7:00 PM – Welcome and Band Introduction by Charles Ray Peterson, Chm. Beast Fest 7:00-10:00 PM – The “Honey Don’t” Band Playing all the high energy...
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This Day in History – October 27
1682 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is founded by Englishman William Penn. 1787 – Federalist letters start appearing in New York newspapers. 1893 – Hurricane hits coast between Savannah, Ga. &...
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Clarkton Public Library to remain closed on Thursday
Due to the work on the front entrance at the Clarkton Public Library taking longer than originally planned, the Clarkton Public Library will remain closed on Thursday, October 27, and the children’s...
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Men’s Soccer: East Bladen 3, West Bladen 2
ELIZABETHTOWN – Junior Brooks McGill fired in a late game-winning goal that lifted East Bladen to a 3-2 Four County Conference men’s soccer victory on Senior Night over rival West Bladen. Seniors Grey...
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NCHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Play-offs: Elizabeth City Northeastern 3, West...
ELIZABETH CITY – Elizabeth City Northeastern defeated West Bladen 3-0 Wednesday night in the opening round of the NCHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Play-offs by set scores of 25-13, 25-14 and 25-17. Coach...
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JV Football: Midway 33, West Bladen 30
DUBLIN – Midway overcame an early 16-0 West Bladen lead then held on for a 33-30 Four County Conference jayvee football victory Thursday night. Freshman Da’Shawn Hines returned the opening kick-off for...
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Thoughts While Shaving for October 28
What if Wikileaks were to release info on all Internet messages of America’s largest companies, Congressional Caucuses, Internet messages from the two major political parties, or your next door...
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Beast of Bladenboro gets taken down by bulldog at Bladenboro Middle School
Bladenboro Middle School had special visitors from Boost the Boro, Inc and a crew from UNC-TV stopped by the school on Wednesday, October 26. During the visit, Bladenboro Police Chief Chris Hunt...
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Sheriff Jim McVicker warns of telephone bill scam
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker is warning Bladen County residents of a scam telephone call involving a company called Unified Processing Service. Sheriff McVicker said someone claiming to work for...
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Beast of Bladenboro gets taken down by bulldog at Bladenboro Middle School
Bladenboro Middle School had several interesting visitors on Wednesday this week. Shane Todd from Boost the Boro, Inc, Orlando de Guzman, a director from UNC-TV and PBS, Bladenboro Police Chief, Chris...
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Halloween “BOO-ze It & Lose It” Campaign Kicks Off Friday
RALEIGH – Halloween is traditionally a time for ghosts, goblins and all things scary, but drinking and driving can cause true horror. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is launching its annual...
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Elections process is getting close scrutiny in Bladen County
For more photos, click here. The elections process in Bladen County is getting close scrutiny after complaints and issues were submitted to the State Board of Elections in Raleigh regarding concerns...
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You Decide: Is Demography Behind Slow Economic Growth
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension One of the big issues heard in this election year is slow economic growth. Although the economy has improved since the depths of the recession...
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For Better Living: Sweeten Up Your Meals with Sweet Potatoes
By Sandra Cain Sweet potatoes, a vegetable with a strong nutritional profile, are easy to prepare and make a colorful addition to your dinner plate. Many people associate sweet potatoes with...
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USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Protect Sensitive Ag Lands – CRP
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue nearly $1.7 billion in payments to more than half of a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect...
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