Bladen County community pillar, Minnie Price honored in publication
celebrating-the-dream minnie-price youth-focus-project There are few folks in Bladen County who do not know Ms. Minnie Price and the outstanding citizen she is in our community. A magazine recognized...
View ArticleCASH TO IRAN?
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal revealed the Obama Administration secretly airlifted $400 million in cash to Iran, coinciding with the release of four...
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 ArticleVeterans Day ceremony held at National Guard Armory
To view more pictures from the ceremony, click here. Two Bladen County veterans were honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the 11th annual Veterans Day Celebration held Wednesday morning...
View ArticleBladen County Sheriffs Office recognizes employees
sheriff-recognitions-1 sheriffs-recognitions-3 sheriffs-recognitions-2 sheriffs-recognition-service-4 The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony to recognize employees for promotions and years...
View ArticleVeterans Day activities in Bladen County planned for today
As we pause to remember our veterans in Bladen County there are special activities planned for Friday, November 11, to mark the occasion. Bladen Community College will conduct a Veteran’s Day ceremony...
View ArticleWe thank Sgt. Rev. Don R. Coley
We are so grateful for one of our most favorite veterans, our Grandad, Sgt. Rev. Don R. Coley. He served as a Marine Cook in the Vietnam War. We want to take the time to thank all our veterans and...
View ArticleBladen County 14U All Stars finish second in State
Bladen County 14U Boys placed 2nd in the SWAC Tournament that took place November 11-13 in Gastonia, NC. The team beat Mount Holly 10-0 on Friday night. Bladen County advanced from pool play and beat...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Tops Forbes List of Best States for Business
For the second consecutive year, North Carolina is the nation’s No. 2 best state for business according to Forbes magazine. Forbes’ annual “Best States for Business” list measures which states have the...
View ArticleElizabethtown Middle Public Speaking class gives final speech
steele amber tyresha sara ruben mcdowell cole-4 On October 28, thirteen students in Dr. Renee Steele’s Public Speaking 101 choice elective class at Elizabethtown Middle School delivered their final...
View ArticleElizabethtown Primary releases Honor Roll
Elizabethtown Primary School has released the honor roll for the first nine weeks grading period. 3rd Grade “A” Honor Roll Cabria Baldwin, Dajour Davis, Destiny Gore, Emily Martinez, Caleb McGough,...
View ArticleState Highway Patrol Employees and Citizens Receive Departmental Awards
trp-aaron-russ sgt-daniel-t-hilburn k-l-mcvicker j-a-mcvicker RALEIGH – Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and Frank L. Perry, Secretary of the Department of...
View ArticleBoard of Elections rejects Register protest
bd-of-elections-5 bd-of-elections register-3 bd-of-elections2 bd-of-elections-4 register ken-register johnson-and-shaw register2 bd-of-elections-3 The Bladen County Board of Elections met on Tuesday...
View ArticleFirefighters recognized for service
Contributed Photo To see more photos, click here. Several firefighters received honors on Saturday night as the Elizabethtown Fire Department held their annual awards banquet. During the banquet three...
View ArticleVFW ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
The Raymond W. Biglow VFW Post 8062 is pleased to announce two upcoming opportunities for middle and high school students. The National VFW conducts the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests...
View ArticleSmithfield Foods recognized for Environmental and Sustainability Excellence...
The employees at the Smithfield Foods plant in Tar Heel were recently awarded the Environmental and Sustainability Excellence Award. The employees were recognized by Smithfield for their efforts in...
View ArticleBCC Honors Employees
As a part of the new academic year activities, Bladen Community College has recognized 21 employees with five or more years of service to the college. Pictured from left to right are Phillip Pope,...
View ArticleHammond is Appointed as BCC Trustee
Businessman and community advocate, Larry Hammond, takes the oath of office as a board of trustee member for Bladen Community College. Pictured with Mr. Hammond is Althea Lesane and BCC Board...
View ArticleRacing for Hope to benefit Southeastern Carolina Crossroads
Southeastern Carolina Crossroads is a non-profit organization in Bladen County offering help and hope over addiction. Randy White and Ray Britt, local business owners along with Dublin Motor...
View ArticleKetterer completes LIT training at Camp Don Lee
Marley Ketterer completed her Leader In Training (LIT) program at Camp Don Lee this summer. LIT training is a four-week, intensive leadership program for older youth who are ready for a highly...
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