Seniors Jackson Pait and Tylik McCall blistered the nets with 35 points in the first half as West Bladen raced to a 58-25 lead en route to a 79-45 non-conference boys’ basketball victory over East Bladen on Tuesday night.

Ariel Cromartie and Sana’a Singletary combined for 36 points Tuesday night to lead East Bladen to a 58-16 non-conference girls’ basketball victory over West Bladen on Patty Evers Court.

The East Bladen junior varsity girls’ basketball team opened the quadrupleheader on Patty Evers Court with a 32-12 victory Tuesday while the West Bladen JV boys’ basketball team claimed a 31-18 triumph.

BLADEN COUNTY – The spirit of the holidays has been prevalent in Bladen County from the day we shed the Halloween Costumes and marched into November.

BLADENBORO – A class of gifted and creative students had quite a surprise Dec. 3 at West Bladen High School.

ELIZABETHTOWN - If your Christmas spirit needs a boost, swing by Bladen County Public Library at 111 N. Cypress St. in Elizabethtown.

There are many myths, traditions and holiday folklore we grow up with. From magical elves to a mythical character based on the actuality of a saint to very aerodynamic reindeer to mistletoe. And of course, the sacred truths and the tantrums surrounding my refusal to wear a shepherd costume in the church’s Christmas extravaganza.

WHITE LAKE – There is a new chairman sitting in the middle seat for the Bladen County Commissioners as of a result of a new vote Dec. 1 in Elizabethtown.