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Is there a Trojan Horse?
During the Cold War, would the United States have allowed a Soviet firm to purchase a critical U.S. technology or infrastructure business? Would the Pentagon have installed phones made in Russia? Then,...
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JV Football: East Bladen 14, West Bladen 6
ELIZABETHTOWN – East Bladen outlasted West Bladen 14-6 Thursday night in Four County Conference jayvee football action. Both teams squandered early scoring chances. The Eagles drove to the West Bladen...
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Middle School Football: Elizabethtown 41, Clarkton School of Discovery 8
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown clinched the Bladen Five Middle School Conference football championship Thursday night with a 41-8 victory over Clarkton School of Discovery. The Cougars remained unbeaten...
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Middle School Football: Bladenboro 38, Tar Heel 22
TAR HEEL – Quarterback ShyRon Adams rushed for 4 touchdowns and over 125 yards to lead Bladenboro to a 38-22 Bladen Five Middle School Conference victory over Tar Heel Thursday night. Tar Heel drove to...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Election day is drawing near, even as Early Voting continues. FYI–Early Voting ends Saturday at 1 PM, sharp and the General Election is set for Tuesday, November 8th. Voting sites will be open at 17...
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This Day in History – November 4
1646 – Massachusetts uses death penalty for denying that Holy Bible is God’s word. 1841 – First wagon train arrives in California. 1845 – First nationally observed uniform election day in US....
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Jerry O. Owen
Jerry O. Owen, age 71, formerly of Bladen County entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Dunn, NC surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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Military training exercise gets loud in Elizabethtown, NC
A US Army training exercise near Elizabethtown sent some residents looking for cover overnight Thursday. Residents reported hearing loud “banging” type noises and helicopters flying overhead. Town...
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Ways to Promote Better Health
By: Sandra R. Cain For Better Living The link between diet and health is important. Food alone cannot make you healthy. But good eating habits, based on variety and moderation, can help keep you...
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Weathering Matthew – A United Effort
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Military training exercise to continue in Elizabethtown on Friday night
A US Army training exercise that began on Thursday night will continue Friday night, according to Town Manager Eddie Madden. Madden said that according to a notification the town received in August,...
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Southeastern Carolina Crossroads Donation
Southeastern Carolina Crossroads was presented a check for $2,800 from auctioneer Jimmie Smith. The funds were raised during an auction held to...
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Emerau Celebrates Open House with Commerce Ribbon Cutting
The Emerau Bladen Charter School is hosting an open house Friday and Saturday this week. The Elizabethtown – White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce helped welcome the new school...
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Extremes for Bladen County, NC, on November 5
Highest Temperature 84 degrees 1974 Lowest Temperature 27 degrees 1966 Greatest One-Day Precipitation 1.20 inches 1929...
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This Day in History – November 5
1639 – First post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts. 1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting that resolves that anyone who supports the Tea Act is...
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Emerau:Bladen Open House to continue Saturday
The Open House or Emerau:Bladen Charter School will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at their office located at 118 West Broad Street. The school is slated to open in August 2017 as a K-6...
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Football: East Bladen 7, West Bladen 0
DUBLIN – Senior Eian Hines hauled in a 51-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Quinton Bedsole in the second quarter that lifted East Bladen to a 7-0 victory over West Bladen Friday night in the...
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Thoughts While Shaving
Huge crowd for the East Bladen-West Bladen football game, and other festivities as well at West last night. The game was a defensive struggle, with the Eagles winning 7-0. The only score came on a 51...
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