LUMBERTON — The UNCP Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Aaron Vandermeer, will present the music of Billy Strayhorn (1915 – 1967) in celebration of his 100th birth anniversary at Carolina Civic Center at 7 […]
Dietary fiber has become a household word. Most food labels in the supermarket now list dietary fiber. Even though fiber is not considered a nutrient, health professionals agree that most Americans don’t get nearly enough […]
By now, most of the general public are familiar with the Avian Influenza virus, or Bird Flu as it is commonly referred. This is due in large part to the national outbreak of the virus […]
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County Hospital has made history by becoming the first Critical Access Hospital in the nation to receive Disease Specific Care Certification for the treatment of Sepsis. Sepsis is a potentially fatal complication […]
ELIZABETHTOWN – Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center will hold a blood drive at Bladen County Hospital. The drive will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. It is open to the public […]
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Bladen County Health Department currently has flu vaccine that also includes the Intradermal (90-percent shorter needle) and the High Dose (for those aged 65 and older, offers better protection). CDC recommends a […]
Paula A. Wynn, daughter of Thomas and Betty Wynn of Elizabethtown, and Richard Ray Grunstad, son of Dennis and the late Joe Ann Grunstad of Fairfield, CA, were united in marriage on Aug. 29, 2015. […]
Bobby and Lisa Haywood, of Lumberton, and Ivan and Kim Watts, of Lumberton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Marie Watts, to Corey Daniel White, the son of Al and Andrea Ivey, and Carey […]
During East Bladen High’s homecoming game against Pender County on Friday, senior Derwood Clark Jr. was crowned the 2015-16 kind and senior Christiana Cromartie was crowned the 2015-16 queen. The honors were voted on by […]
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Bladen County Health Department conducted a total of 30 inspections of area eateries, school cafeterias and nutrition centers during the month of September. Following are the results of those inspections, which includes […]
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Observance activities and a reception to mark Fayetteville VA Medical Center’s 75th anniversary are set to take place on the main campus at 2300 Ramsey Street, in Fayetteville, Tuesday (Oct. 13) from […]
The price of food is continuing to go up. Consumers are searching out bargains at the grocery store – certainly a change from the previous norm of relying on convenience foods. The search for lower […]
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