The National Weather Service Office in Wilmington says there is a slight potential for...
Month: June 2016
This weekend, officers from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s law enforcement division will participate...
Cybil Campbell raced home with the winning run on a wild pitch as the...
The Force capitalized on 17 walks to score 16 runs and edge the Racers...
Several Bladen residents have earned degrees from N.C. State University in Raleigh. Graduating were:...
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and state and local law enforcement kickoff their...
This could be an interesting day. High temps, scattered showers and thunderstorms in our...
The Columbus/Bladen Task Force completed an eight month long investigation into the distribution of...
By: Cathy Kinlaw WHITE LAKE – A United States Army paratrooper dangled from a...
1664 – The colony of New Jersey is founded. 1853 – Gadsden Purchase 29,670-square-mile...
Bladen County natives David Lewis and Molly Greene have graduated from the University of...
Glenn A. McKoy of Council has graduated from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. He...
Western Carolina University in Cullowhee has released the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016...
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC has released their Chancellor’s List for the Spring...
Brandon Christopher Eason of Bladenboro has graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC....
The following students from Bladen County were named to the Dean’s List for Spring...
By: Erin Smith There is a new initiative coming to Bladen County that will...
I was always drawn to those “nickel toy” vending machines when I was a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this statement following the Supreme Court’s...
Raleigh, N.C. – During a campaign stop in what has long been the least...
The Elizabethtown AAA (Minor League) All-Stars will begin play in the District 9 AAA...
CLARKTON – Jayden Collins’ 2-out single drove in Caden Goins with the winning run...
By: Erin Smith The Elizabethtown Fire Department was a hub of activity on Wednesday...
Gibson Prevention Center, a program of Southeastern Health’s Gibson Cancer Center, offers free or...
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, Scotland, and Sampson County Centers...
Bladen County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Chris Tatum announced that producers...
Preliminary awards, honors announced in Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen and Miss North Carolina
[slideshow_deploy id=’57740′] Photos courtesy Teresa Allen and Miss Bladenboro Facebook page The preliminary round...
By: Erin Smith While the members of the Elizabethtown Fire Department are busy training,...
Crops need a shower of rain, some corn beginning to show stress at a...
Bladen County Recreation Softball At Bladen County Park 8-10 Fast-Pitch on Field 3 6...
CLARKTON – West Robeson American rallied for 6 runs in the bottom of the...
RALEIGH – West Bladen’s Laikyn Pait and Alanna Ludlum were members of the Region...
The Tigers exploded for ten runs in the top of the seventh inning to...
The Sandpipers pulled away with a 6-run third inning to claim a 20-11 victory...
Lauren Bowen and Kayleigh Raynor combined to pitch a no-hitter and strike out 8...
1683 – William Penn signs friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania; only...
RALEIGH – North Carolina horse owners are urged to vaccinate their equine after two...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57636′] The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet and...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57669′] This week, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is hosting the...
(Elizabethtown, NC), June 1, 2016 –Bladen County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director...
By: Erin Smith The modern age of firefighting encompasses more than just responding to...
By Katie Galyean The popular TV show, The Biggest Loser, is having a civil...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57619′] RALEIGH -West Bladen softball stars Alanna Ludlum and Laikyn Pait played important...
The Annual Meeting of the Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce was well attended last...
RALEIGH -West Bladen softball stars Alanna Ludlum and Laikyn Pait played important roles Tuesday...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57721′] LUMBERTON- West Robeson American defeated Elizabethtown15-5 Tuesday night to claim the Dixie...
LUMBERTON – West Robeson American defeated Elizabethtown18-8 Tuesday night in the first Dixie Youth...
DUBLIN – Trent West knocked in Weston Pidgeon with the winning run in the...
CLARKTON – Elizabethtown rode a 6-run fifth inning rally to a 13-9 victory over...
CLARKTON – West Robeson American defeated Elizabethtown 5-0 Monday night in winners bracket game...
1775 – 1st Continental currency issued ($3,000,000) 1832 – John Howe patents pin manufacturing...
The SFSGA took their tourney schedule to the Byrd Course at Sea Trail this...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has returned to Washington after hosting a...
The Elizabethtown Coach Pitch All Star team plays West Robeson American for the District...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57540′] By: Erin Smith The Bladen County law enforcement officers are working this...
While in Hawaii, Jacqueline will be reaching out in her faith her senior year...
LUMBERTON- Elizabethtown advanced to the championship game of the Dixie Youth Baseball District 9...
CLARKTON- Whiteville Optimist defeated Bladen County 15-4 Monday night in an elimination game in...
Sometimes I have too much time to reminiscence about yesteryear. One of my grand...
CLARKTON – Elizabethtown rolled past Columbus County 16-1 Sunday in the Dixie Youth Baseball...
Bladen County outslugged Nakina 14-9 Monday night in the third round of the District...
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and...
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday and learned...
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and...
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and...
1607 – 1st Protestant Episcopal parish in America established, Jamestown. 1684 – King Charles...
Governor Pat McCrory joined law enforcement officers, first responders, legislators and health care officials...
By: Erin Smith The Bladenboro Benefit Committee will be holding a barbecue plate sale...
DUBLIN – Beginning in July, the Small Business Center of Bladen Community College will...
By: Erin Smith A proposed gun rights amendment may soon be voted on in...
The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club presented scholarships to East Bladen graduates Clarence Corbett, Angie Norris...
The Southeastern Community College Nurse Aide I day class May graduates included some residents...
The Southeastern Community College Nurse Aide I evening class May graduates included some folks...
Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson announced the appointment of Patricia L. Matto, D.O., as...
By Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday and...
Welcome to Summer 2016, began at 6:34 a.m. today. This is the longest day...
CLARKTON – Elizabethtown defeated Bladen County 22-3 Saturday in the opening round of the...
CLARKTON – Bladen County held off a furious last-inning rally Sunday night and escaped...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57432′] Photos by Kenneth Armstrong LUMBERTON – Elizabethtown escaped a West Robeson American...
Three West Bladen softball players are members of the Lumberton Dixie Belles All-Stars who...
1632 – Britain grants 2nd Lord Baltimore fights to Chesapeake Bay area. 1782 –...
BHS Class of ’66 graduated 06-06-66. They had 78 graduates in that class and...
There has been quite a bit of activity this week at Vineyard Golf. The...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57328′] Daulton Wilson learned on the first restart where not to accelerate....
I would give dad what he really wants on Father’s Day, but I can’t...
LUMBERTON – A 16-run sixth-inning blew open a close game and propelled Elizabethtown to...
Lumberton defeated Hope Mills 11-1 Saturday morning to advance to the Dixie Softball District...
LUMBERTON – Ryan Johnson slugged a solo home run to lead Elizabethtown Supplemental to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Freddy Wooten slugged 2 home runs and Raymond Autry hammered one to...
ELIZABETHTOWN – Mahki Cromartie and Raymond Autry crushed home runs to lead the Elizabethtown...
CLARKTON – Columbus County defeated Bladen County 11-1 Saturday night in the opening round...
[slideshow_deploy id=’57283′] Indianapolis Colt strength and conditioning coach Richard Howell, a Bladenboro native, shared...
1586 English colonists sailed from Roanoke Island, NC. 1862 – Slavery outlawed in US...
Tomorrow is Father’s Day. Plan accordingly. For many, a new shirt or a gift...
Elizabethtown pounded out 28 hits Friday night en route to a 21-13 victory over...
West Bladen’s Conner Brisson, Carley Dawson, and Abby Dawson are members of the Lumberton...
1682 – William Penn founds Philadelphia, US. 1812 – War of 1812 begins as...
The home of a decorated World War II Veteran living on Lyon Landing Road...
By: Erin Smith District Attorney Jon David met with community leaders and the Lacy...
By: Erin Smith The recount for the 9th Congressional District Republican Primary Race is...