Awards nominations are now being accepted for firefighters and EMS
Awards nominations are now being accepted for firefighters and EMS personnel. The deadline for nominations is by the close of business (5 pm) on November 16, said Bladen County Emergency Management...
View ArticleBladen Community College Small Business Center Announces Certificate Awards
DUBLIN – The Bladen Community College Small Business Center (SBC) has announced certificate award winners of the recent “Entrepreneurs Academy.” Samantha Biggs of Hope Mills, Brianna Graham of...
View ArticleBCC SGA Attends Conference at Atlantic Beach
DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Student Government Association students recently attended the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Conference at Atlantic Beach. Led by community college...
View ArticleSBE: Election Day Information for Voters
RALEIGH, N.C. – The following are 5 things North Carolina voters should remember as they head to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. 1) Polls across North Carolina are open Tuesday...
View ArticleMountains to Sea Trail topic of Chamber luncheon
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce heard from Kip Godwin regarding the Coastal Crescent Trail during their luncheon meeting on Tuesday. Godwin also works with the Chamber creating...
View ArticleSoutheastern Fellowship Senior’s Golf Association Holds November 8 Tourney At...
The November 8 SFSGA Golf Tournament was held at Timberlake Golf Course in Clinton with 59 players participating. The two winning teams, with scores of 53, were Kenny Stanley, Billy Ray Storms and...
View ArticleLow Scores At Vineyard Golf At White Lake
The first week in November brought a great many golfers to Vineyard Golf At White Lake. Some of the low scores reported were: Ricky Marvin 68,70. Steve Godwin 71, Derek Suitt 72. Stacey Owen 74. Mac...
View ArticleGovernor McCrory Secures Extended Hot Food Waiver for All 100 Counties
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory’s request was approved today to extend the statewide hot food waiver until November 30. This measure will help meet the needs of individuals and families still...
View ArticleSBE: Statement On Durham County
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina State Board of Elections Office early Tuesday directed Durham County to use paper poll books throughout the day after technical problems with electronic poll books...
View ArticleElizabethtown Fire Department installs trailer to collect cans to raise for...
If you were driving by the Elizabethtown Fire Department recently, you may have noticed the addition of trailer alongside the fire station. The firefighters are collecting aluminum cans and selling...
View ArticleNCGOP Statement in Regards to Durham County
RALEIGH, NC — The NCGOP releases the following statement in regards to Durham County: “We are aware of the efforts to extend voting hours in Durham County due to a brief period of known voting...
View ArticleElizabethtown Rotary Club learns about United Way of Bladen County
rotary-united-way-contribution united-way-rotary-2 united-way-rotary The Elizabethtown Rotary Club heard from Anne Garrett, of the Bladen County United Way on Wednesday. The club also presented...
View ArticleRaces of Interest to Bladen County Voters
The following are results with 17 of 17 precincts reporting and One Stop and Mail Absentee. These are races of interest to Bladen County voters. Bladen County Board of Commissioners Countywide Michael...
View ArticleThis Day in History for November 9
1821 – 1st US pharmacy college holds 1st classed, Philadelphia. 1857 – Atlantic Monthly magazine 1st published. 1858 – 1st performance of NY Symphony Orchestra. 1904 – 1st airplane flight to last more...
View ArticleNCHSAA Class 2A Men’s Soccer Play-offs: First Flight 7, East Bladen 1
KILL DEVIL HILLS – Top-seeded First Flight built a 5-0 halftime lead en route to a 7-1 victory over East Bladen Tuesday night in the second round of the NCHSAA Class 2A Men’s Soccer Play-offs. Junior...
View ArticleWhite Lake Town Employees Recognized
glisson spaulding By: Joy Warren The Town of White Lake Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday evening. Mayor Womble recognized Darrell Spaulding, Jr. for his completion of the...
View ArticleThoughts While Shaving for November 9
Congratulations to the 2016 winners of our final political process this election season. When the celebrations are over for the winners and concessions by those who lost, time to move on and ‘make...
View ArticleRouzer statement on re-election
David Rouzer released the statement below following his re-election to serve North Carolina’s 7th District: “It’s an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the 7th District, and I am humbled to...
View ArticleTuesday’s election sets history in Bladen County
Michael_Cogdell thank-you-from-ashley election-gooden-and-guyton ray-britt chris-clark Tuesday’s election proved to be history making for Bladen County with three Republicans gaining seats on the...
View ArticleBladen has new Consumer Horticulture Agent
There is new Consumer Horticulture Agent who has joined the ranks of the Bladen County Cooperative Extension. Nancy Olsen recently began her duties at the Powell-Melvin Agriculture Center located on...
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