We are into the second half of the year 2010.  Time to reflect on the first half.

It has been an interesting 6 months.  Elections, tragedy in many forms... and some good news.

Let's dwell on the good.  The county is nearing the end of a long process to determine where, up to $2 million could best be spent, to assist Bladen County.  A dedicated group of about 125 have met monthly since late 2009.  A final decision should be made in October.  The money is coming from Golden Leaf Foundation. Every person in the county was invited to participate.  Out of over 32,000 residents, about 125 cared enough to get involved.

BladenOnline continues to rack up good numbers.  We were also recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Thanks.

We place our numbers online for all to see.

BladenOnline provides Bladen County with a source for daily local news, local sports, upcoming events, ag news, classifieds and obits.  

Our advertisers provide the support needed to continue this service.  Please support them, thank them.  We began this operation in some of the most difficult economic times. We're debt free and fully operational.

Call Bobbie Todd for advertising at 910-876-4884.  Call Rhonda Griffin at 910-549-4649 if you have a news tip or an upcoming event to add to BladenOnline.

John Clark updates local sports daily (Mon-Sun). 

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We love what we do and hope you sense that in our efforts.

Again, thanks for your continued support.

Robert G. Hester

rgh@intrstar.net

(910) 876-2322