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Greg Killingsworth State of the Schools: Superintendent gives overview of first several months
Bladen County commissioners, school board members and state officials heard from Bladen County Schools Superintendent Greg Killingsworth about the State of Bladen County Schools.
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Manly Clark Salute to Businessman Manly Clark
Last week, Bladen County lost one of its greatest businessmen in Manly Clark Jr., the oldest of four sons for Manly Clark Sr. and Mary Robertson Clark.
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Stanley Richardson and his mother, Beulah Richardson Stanley Richardson and mother killed in wreck
Newly appointed Bladen County commissioner Stanley A. Richardson was killed in a wreck Wednesday morning at the intersection of Cromartie Road and N.C. 87 Bypass.
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Daylight Savings to begin this weekend
Most Americans will set their clocks ahead by an hour this weekend, as daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m.. “Springing forward” creates another hour of sunlight in the evening.
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Hundreds of Census Jobs Available in Southeast North Carolina
RALEIGH — Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that hundreds of Census jobs are still available in southeast North Carolina through the Wilmington Local Census Office. There is a particular need in B...
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Yard Sale rescheduled for Saturday, March 20
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Smart Kidz Day Care yard sale originally scheduled for Saturday, March 13, has been postponed until Saturday, March 20, due to rain in the forecast. There will be new and u...
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Bladen County Relay For Life to hold Survivor Gala April 25
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Bladen County Relay for Life will hold a Survivor Gala for all cancer surviors and caregivers on Sunday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church Activity C...
Bladen church is distribution site as well as participant of Angel Food Ministries
by Erin Smith, esmith@bladenjournal.com
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White’s Creek Baptist Church is offering folks an opportunity to buy “good, quality restaurant food at half the price” through its affiliation with Angle Food Ministries, according to the Rev. Kin...
Stanley Richardson and mother killed in wreck
by Jenny Hayes-Carroll
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Newly appointed Bladen County commissioner Stanley A. Richardson was killed in a wreck Wednesday morning at the intersection of Cromartie Road and N.C. 87 Bypass. State Highway Pat...
Governor's Office authorizes reward for information
by Doug Clark, Sampson Independent
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This week, Gov. Beverly Perdue signed a proclamation authorizing $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Sampson County res...
DA: No charges against Stoker: Self defense could not be refuted
by W. Curt Vincent, editor@bladenjournal.com
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After a four-month investigation, District Attorney Rex Gore has decided not to file charges in the fatal shooting of Ricky Carroll at Tory Hole Park on the night of Oct. 29, 2009.
Political signs an issue for candidates
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Political signs are private property. Each year as canidates file for election they are given the N.C. General Statues and guidelines concerning the placement of their signs.
AGRICULTURAL
NCDA&CS launches Spanish version of food safety Web site
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The Food and Drug Protection Division at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently launched a Web site containing food safety information in Spanish.
Tractors sought for Got to Be NC Festival
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Registration is now open for the antique tractor and farm equipment display at the 2010 Got to Be NC Festival. The annual event will be held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 21-23.
Ag leaders to met in June
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Institutes for Future Agricultural Leaders will be held the week of June 13 to June 18.
BUSINESS
BCC offering business seminars
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Bladen Community College’s Small Business Center is offering the following seminars during March on the dates and times noted below in Building 2, Room 212A, on the Main Campus.
Employment Security Commission Web site experiences problems Friday
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Folks trying to go online at the N.C. Employment Security Commission Web site were unable to do so on Friday due to a problem with the company which provides the Web hosting for the site.
Heartland Publications to Complete Financial Restructuring Under Chapter 11
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All 50 Newspapers to Continue as Usual
CRIME REPORTS
Search continues
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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department and the White Lake Police Department continue their efforts in the search for Gary Lakeem Hendricks, 41, with the last known address of 45 West Oak St., Whit...
White Lake man on the run: Eludes police after brief chase
by W. Curt Vincent, editor@bladenjournal.com
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A White Lake man is being sought on numerous charges and warrants after he eluded law enforcement earlier this month.
Local EMS officials participate in training excercise
by Jenny Hayes-Carroll, jenny@bladenjournal.com
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Public health and emergency officials in the region participated in a pharmaceutical distribution exercise Wednesday at the White Oak Fire Department.
EDUCATION
State of the Schools: Superintendent gives overview of first several months
by Erin Smith, esmith@bladenjournal.com
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Bladen County commissioners, school board members and state officials heard from Bladen County Schools Superintendent Greg Killingsworth about the State of Bladen County Schools.
Mount Olive College to Install Fourth President on March 19
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Mount Olive College will inaugurate its fourth president on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kornegay Arena. During the 2 p.m. ceremony Dr. Philip P. Kerstetter will be formally installed in the position...
School Lunch Menu for March 15 thru March 19
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School Lunch Menu for March 15 thru March 19 Monday, March 15 Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Assorted Cereal with Toast Toast Fresh Fruit Cold Milk Lunch Mini Corn Dogs Country Style Steak Ri...
HEALTH
For Better Living: Enjoy Fruits and Vegetables for Less
by Sandra R. Cain
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You may have heard people say that it costs more to eat healthy. This is sometimes true but here are a few tips to help you save money wile still getting your fruits and vegetables.
For Better Living: Encourage your children to eat more vegetables
by Sandra R. Cain
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Believe it or not, it is possible to raise kids who like eating a wide variety of vegetables. The secret is to never bribe or threaten them about eating green or orange things. Just follow as many ...
Eye-Q: Assistance is Available for Low Vision Patients
by Dr. Barowsky, Special to the Journal
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Research to Prevent Blondness and the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health have recognized February as Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. Today we will look...
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RELIGION
Pastor retires after 62 years in ministry
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On Sunday, Feb. 7, New Center Baptist Church in Bladenboro celebrated the retirement of their pastor, Rev. George Langley after 24 years of service. The morning worship service was dedicated in hon...
Bible study to begin Sunday
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The Rev. Walter Hayes and the congregation of White Lake Baptist Church invites everyone to a special series of classes on “Crazy Love.”
Ways to a healthy marriage
by Charlotte Smith
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Dr. Gary Chapman of the Moody Bible Institute held ‘The Marriage You've Always Wanted’ at Dublin First Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 20.
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