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WECT: State continues on with plan to buy locks and dams
WILMINGTON – The NC Department of Environmental Quality says they’re moving forward with their plan to obtain ownership of three locks and dams in the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and...
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North Carolina’s pork industry remains an economic powerhouse
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s hog and pork processing industry continues to be an economic powerhouse, generating more than $10 billion in economic output for the state, according to a new economic impact...
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This Day in History for February 3
1834 – Wake Forest University is established in North Carolina. 1876 – Albert Spalding with $800 starts sporting goods co., manufacturing 1st official baseball, tennis balls, basketball, golf balls and...
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Lacey Suggs Leads UNC-Wilmington With 22 Points
BOSTON, MA – White Lake native Lacey Suggs poured in 22 points for UNC-Wilmington Sunday, but a late 3-ball gave Northeastern a 63-61 Colonial Athletic Association victory over the Lady Seahawks. Suggs...
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Sayaun Dent Named Region 10 Player of the Week
West Bladen grad Sayaun Dent was named Region 10 Player of the Week as No. 1 ranked Sandhills Community College ran their winning streak to 6 straight games. Dent received the recognition for his...
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Bladen board expected to hear Second Amendment Sanctuary request
Tony Priest is expected to address the Bladen County Board of Commissioners on Monday night about a resolution to make the county a second amendment sanctuary. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in...
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Rich Glenn Expected To Be Sworn In To Seat On Elizabethtown Board
Rich Glenn is expected to be sworn in Monday for a seat on the Elizabethtown Town Council during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Glenn was appointed in January to fill the term of his father,...
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Three Things to Know for February 3
Here are Three Things to Know for Monday, February 3: 1. The Elizabethtown Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. today at Town Hall at 805 West Broad Street for its monthly meeting. A work session is...
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Thoughts While Shaving for February 3
Enjoyed the Super Bowl. … If you missed it … Kansas City Chiefs 31 – San Francisco 49ers 20. Tough calls late, most going against the 49ers. Still good game, if you do not have a favorite in the...
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Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club announces Scholarship opportunities, Terrific Kids...
Dr. Lisa Bryan, President of the Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club released a statement about scholarship opportunities, Terrific Kids and Relay For Life fundraising efforts. The club is currently accepting...
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WEST BLADEN HIGH SCHOOL Q2 HONOR ROLLS
SUPERINTENDENT’S LIST – No grade below 96 in any course in Q2 and 7 or less absences in all courses. Nick Alioto, Daniella Burga-Cupen, Rylee Chadwick, Marisa Council, Elijah Crabtree, Jose Cuc-Reyes,...
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Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Receives Grant from North Carolina Community Foundation
Wilmington, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare has received a grant from the North Carolina Community Foundation’s An Angel Among Us component fund to support agency operations. The North Carolina...
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Sheriff McVicker Releases Statement on Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution
Bladen County residents have heard a lot of chatter about the Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution requested by a local citizen, Tony Priest. Bladen County Sheriff James A. McVicker released a...
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Bladen Community College Employees Recognized for Outstanding Wellness Efforts
The Elite Eagles team at Bladen Community College was recognized recently by the state for their outstanding achievements in the Miles for Wellness program of the North Carolina State Employee Move...
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Captain Jeff Tyler retires after 25 years of law enforcement Service
Captain Jeff Tyler was celebrated for his many years of law enforcement service last week. The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office honored Captain Tyler with a reception on his official day of retirement...
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Elizabethtown Fire Department Announces Dyson Street Control Burn
Elizabethtown– The Elizabethtown Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the Dyson Street area of Elizabethtown, according to Deputy Fire Chief Anthony...
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Second Amendment Resolution Passes in Bladen County
Second Amendment Resolution Passes at the Bladen County Commissioners Meeting in a 6-3 Vote. Share:The post Second Amendment Resolution Passes in Bladen County appeared first on BladenOnline.com.
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This Day in History for February 4
1789 – 1st US electoral college chooses George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice-President. 1824 – J.W. Goodrich introduces rubber galoshes to public. 1887 – Interstate Commerce Act...
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Carolina Karate Students Win at ‘Sun Fun Classic’
Bladenboro’s Carolina Karate students had a successful day at the ‘Sun Fun Classic’ Saturday at Murrells Inlet. Results were: Elizabeth Miller- 1st Place in 6-7 year old sparring Gavin Stricklast- 2nd...
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Middle School Boys Basketball West Columbus 41, Elizabethtown 30
EVERGREEN – West Columbus raced to an early 11-0 lead en route to a 41-30 Waccamaw Middle School Conference boys basketball victory over Elizabethtown Monday. Dominick Collins rallied the Cougars by...
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