1845—Fire in NYC destroys 1,000 homes and kills many. 1860—1st railroad reaches Kansas. 1867—US...
Month: July 2015
Bladen County rallied from a 4-1 deficit and defeated Rolesville 7-4 Saturday in the...
Elizabethtown rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the final two innings to defeat Waccamaw...
This time next week the West Bladen Dixie Pre-Majors team will be involved in...
Anna Grey Heustess struck out eight batters in a three-inning no-hitter as Bladen County...
The West Bladen baseball Dixie Pre-Majors baseball team needs your support. They are NC...
Ray Britt and Mrs. Vernelle Marie Robinson were honored by the staff of the...
1768—Boston Gazette publishes “Liberty Song”, America’s 1st patriotic song. 1907—Florenz Ziegfeld’s “Follies of 1907”...
By: Ken Clark NCDOT NC 87 at Hammond Creek Bridge NC 87 will re-open...
The 2015 filing season for the upcoming Municipal elections is over. The last candidate...
In 1996, a Republican led Congress and a Democrat President signed a welfare reform...
By: Sandra R. Cain Peppers are a vegetable used in a variety of dishes as...
Bladen County Commissioners meet Monday for a regular session. Normally the board meets bi-monthly,...
Once again our nation is dealing with an unreal situation. This time in Chattanooga, TN. ...
The Bladen County Board of Elections will close filing for candidates for the upcoming...
[slideshow_deploy id=’19801′] Bladen County residents who like fashion and love to shop enjoyed a...
[slideshow_deploy id=’19866′] The new Bladenboro Community Building has been put to great use since...
[slideshow_deploy id=’19858′] The staff at the Bladen County Board of Elections continued to sign...
Shelters and boarding facilities advised to take additional precautions to prevent spread. RALEIGH –...
By: Bethany Stephens Upcoming changes in the local Drivers Education program are set to...
RALEIGH, N.C. —Chairman Josh Howard has accepted the resignation of Paul Foley from the...
By: Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension Operating a business is tough. Meeting...
Elizabethtown, NC – Meet Pippey. She is a 6 year old boxer mix that...
Kenansville, NC: A large gathering of over 2,000 hog farmers, pork industry employees, and...
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Rotary Club heard from Fire Chief Nick West regarding the...
RALEIGH, N.C. —Chairman Josh Howard has accepted the resignation of Paul Foley from the...
The ballot is beginning to take shape in six of our seven municipalities. Bladenboro and...
A late-game rally came up just short as Bladen County was defeated 12-5 by...
1439—Kissing is banned in England (to stop germs from spreading) 1755—John Adams graduates Harvard....
[slideshow_deploy id=’19708′] It was a busy day at the Bladen County Board of Elections....
School-aged children – ages 5 and up (entering kindergarten in the Fall) are eligible...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to resurface nearly...
RALEIGH – A Cumberland County horse died last month after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis,...
West Bladen’s Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball Team won their third straight North Carolina State Dixie...
Elizabethtown’s most recent DAV meeting allowed attendees to become more acquainted with the purpose,...
By: Bethany Stephens The Board of Education met Monday night for their monthly session...
Filing deadline is approaching for municipal elections and there are some ballot’s with less...
Kings Mountain pitching limited Bladen County to only three hits en route to a...
1779—American troops under Gen. A. Wayne conquer St. Stony Point, NY. 1830—Indian tribes, Sioux,...
By: Joy Warren Mayor Womble recognized and presented Sergeant Michael S. Salmon with a...
[slideshow_deploy id=’19582′] LELAND – Chandler Lennon pitched a two-hitter and had solid defensive support...
ELIZABETHTOWN — A pair of thieves targeted the Bladen Journal on Tuesday morning and...
By: Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital While the allergy season for pets may be similar to the...
Donald Edward (Don) White, Jr. filed Tuesday for Bladenboro Town Commissioner. He is seeking...
By: Valerie Newton Elizabethtown, NC – The General Assembly approved a continuing budget resolution...
Lower Cape Fear Hospice has earned Partner Level Three certification in the We Honor...
Three Dublin incumbents filed for re-election Tuesday. Mayor Horace Wyatt, and Town Commissioners David...
By: Robert G Hester All you need to know about the top 5 PGA...
RALEIGH, N.C.— Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is pleased to announce that...
By: Bo Alambis Bladenboro town commissioners had a busy appointment at the most recent...
Be prepared for traffic pattern changes at the intersection of NC 87 bypass and US 701 south...
1798—1st direct US federal tax on states-on dwellings, land & slaves. 1845—1st postmasters’ provisional...
Public Policy Polling’s (PPP) latest poll finds that, among North Carolina Republican primary voters,...
Sheriff James A. McVicker announced the arrest of two county residents for the Armed...
“A” Honor Roll 3rd Grade Shyheen Everette Rodney Lacewell “A/B” Honor Roll 3rd Grade...
According to a Bladen County School representative the state funding for the Driver’s Education...
What a weekend…..busy, fun and hot…. Bladen County Municipal office holders and those who...
Zamar Lewis blasted two home runs to lead Elizabethtown to a 12-2 victory over...
Pierce Melvin and Shy Pone combined to pitch a no-hitter and only faced one...
Trent West pitched six strong innings as West Bladen advanced to the title game...
1836—US patent #1 (after 9,957 unnumbered patents), for locomotive wheels. 1837—Queen Victoria is 1st...
Dean Bowen, Billy Workman Jr., Jerry Johnson, Johnny Brown and Cameron Parks were the...
Desmond Bryant was back in Bladen Saturday for a free football camp. The former...
1776—Captain Cook departs with Resolution for 3rd trip to Pacific Ocean. 1843—Mormon leader Joseph...
Stanly County rallied for four runs in the top of the sixth inning and...
LELAND – Scott Bowen and Trent West belted back-to-back home runs in the second...
it is going to be another hot day in Bladen today….Heat values over 100...
1781—Thomas Hutchins designated Geographer of US. 1798—US Marine Corps established by an act of...
Carey Cox, a native of Clarkton, has been appointed Director of Marketing and Brand...
Cape Fear Valley Health is hosting its second annual Pediatric Diabetes Camp this weekend...
By: Sandra R. Cain Eggplant is one of the most exotic of all vegetables...
West Bladen’s Dixie Pre-Majors All-Stars will represent Bladen County in the North Carolina Dixie...
Elizabethtown’s All-Stars open play Saturday in the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Minors League...
Local residents did not let hot weather keep them away from the first Summer...
1629—1st non-Separatist Congregational Church in US founded (Salem, MA) 1832—President Jackson vetoed legislation to...
[slideshow_deploy id=’19158′] A huge crowd beat the heat by dancing to the music provided...
The Bladen County Dixie Boys All-Stars will open play Sunday in the North Carolina...
About 25 children were transported to Bladen County Hospital Thursday afternoon after a pump...
July 9th at the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market 6 – 9 PM Vendor spaces...
As a result of the town meeting, held on June 22nd, 2014, the town...
Candidates for municipal offices have until Friday, July 17 to file for the November...
RALEIGH – Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the...
Amy Pharr, Bladen County Human Resources Director, has resigned her position and will reportedly...
Desmond Bryant, an East Bladen graduate, and veteran NFL defensive lineman will conduct a...
A late rally by Elizabethtown came up a little short as West Robeson American...
1776—Declaration of Independence is read to George Washington’s troops (NY). 1795—James Swan pays off...
District 9 Majors Tournament in E-town last night….West Robeson 13-Elizabethtown 7. NFL’s Desmond Bryant,...
Disabled American Veterans, also known as DAV, meets in Elizabethtown every Tuesday at 7...
ELIZABETHTOWN — Bladen County Schools Superintendent Robert Taylor addressed the Elizabethtown Rotary Club on...
By: Jefferson Weaver The Oxford dictionary’s historical root version describes the word “thug” as...
[slideshow_deploy id=’18952′] Today, Wednesday marked the final day of West Bladen’s Mini-Basketball Camp. According...
Two teenagers, Zachary Coger and Tevin Baldwin pled guilty in Bladen County Superior Court...
The organizers of the Bladen County Education Foundation 6th Annual Jail-a-thon fundraiser, which was...
DUBLIN — With two straight Dixie Pre-Majors state titles and two trips to the...
Zack Meares pitched seven strong innings and raced home with the winning run on...
1693—NYC authorizes 1st police uniforms in American colonies. 1776—Col John Nixon gave 1st public...
Congratulations to the Elizabethtown Dixie Youth Majors Team… Now headed to the state playoffs…...
DYB District 9 AAA Majors are now State Bound! Congratulations to Elizabethtown Dixie Youth...
This weekend, if you heard the bell ringing at Harmony Hall that meant someone...