News
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Wildfire burns over 700 acres off Rosindale Road near Council
A wildfire driven by gusting winds near the Bladen County and Columbus County border burned more than 700 acres of woodlands over a two-day period, according to the N.C. Forest Service.
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27 Bladen businesses formed in March
These Bladen County businesses incorporated in March 2026 with the State of North Carolina based on information from the N.C. Secretary of State website. The office addresses listed are for the registered agent and may not necessarily be the location of the business. Nonprofit organizations are noted by “NP.”
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Bladen Shriners fish fry helps improve the lives of children
It was an assembly line of near perfection on a windy Wednesday, April 8 in the parking lot of Food Lion in Elizabethtown. The final product benefits an organization committed to improving the lives of children.
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Boots to Business Reboot workshop coming to BCC
The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College has scheduled the Boots to Business Reboot program coming to the Dublin campus on April 30. The entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses helps former military personnel transition their skills into successful businesses.
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Library’s Hangout Hub is a place for kids to have fun
The challenge was to build a bridge between two tables using only Magna-Tiles and Lego blocks, then see how much weight that bridge would hold before collapsing to the floor.
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West Bladen’s Michael Maldonado accepted to Columbia
Michael Maldonado will soon graduate from West Bladen High School. The 17-year-old salutatorian has big plans for his future.
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Bladen County Hospital updates Emergency Department visitor policy
Cape Fear Valley Health updated its Emergency Department visitor policy effective April 1 to improve the patient experience and make it easier for loved ones to stay nearby during care.
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Bladen remains under burn ban; in Severe Drought conditions
Bladen County remains under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen across North Carolina.
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Speakers question Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase
LUMBERTON — Numerous Duke Energy customers made their voices heard Tuesday, March 31 in opposition to the company’s proposed rate increase in a public hearing held by the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC).
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Bladen County restaurant grades for March
Bladen County Health Department’s restaurant grade inspections for March 2026.
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Harrells’ Junior Beta wins six first place awards
Harrells Christian Academy’s Junior Beta Club had six first place wins and many other groups and individuals placing in the top 5 in the state. This year’s convention was moved to a virtual format due to inclement weather.
