WHITE LAKE - The Town of White Lake announced that they have been awarded $2 million in federal funding to support critical wastewater system improvements. These funds are being provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the STAG Clean Water State Revolving Fund, a program designed to help communities maintain and improve essential water infrastructure.

BLADEN COUNTY - During our Dec. 18 meeting we had the distinct pleasure of presenting the Post level Patriots Pen Scholarship program winner, Miss Alayah Turner, a certificate of achievement and a $100 honorarium.

The Bible teaches that, for the believer, “The Joy of the Lord is our Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Sadly, there seems to be a Longing for Joy & a Lacking of Strength amongst many Christians these days.

If you read the news every day, you may not realize it, but the way sentences are written shapes how you understand events. One small choice, such as active voice or passive voice makes a big difference in clarity, tone, and responsibility. Today, we are taking a fun, reader friendly look at active and passive voice, why they matter, and how you can spot and correct them in everyday writing.

WILMINGTON - As part of its ongoing commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, invites the public to a special program on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., highlighting the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for American independence—including several with ties to the Wilmington area.

RALEIGH- The annual Regional Chicken Project is fast approaching and is calling all youth interested in learning about raising poultry and responsibility to join the challenge.

Ruth Pope, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Here is a list of weather-related closings and delays for Bladen County as of 8:30 p.m. Monday. To report closings or delays, send an email to [email protected].