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  • 13 Bladen corporations formed in February

    13 Bladen corporations formed in February

    These Bladen County businesses incorporated in February 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.”


  • Joy Fellowship’s outreach helps battle food insecurity

    Joy Fellowship’s outreach helps battle food insecurity

    It’s the last Saturday in February and time for Joy Fellowship’s monthly food giveaway. It’s the outreach ministry’s way of helping people that struggle putting food on the table, especially at the end of each month.


  • .E-Town Nutrition offers a variety of healthy teas, smoothies

    .E-Town Nutrition offers a variety of healthy teas, smoothies

    Aaron Bullock saw a need for healthier nutrition options in Elizabethtown. That’s why he has opened E-Town Nutrition at 168 South Poplar Street.


  • Jacobs, Hester oust Board of Education incumbents

    Jacobs, Hester oust Board of Education incumbents

    Theresa Jacobs and Walter Hester defeated incumbents Tuesday to capture seats on the Bladen County Board of Education, according to unofficial returns.


  • Discs were flying at Lu Mil

    Discs were flying at Lu Mil

    Lu Mil Vineyard hosted the Lu Mil Classic presented by Throw Coast Disc Golf on Feb. 21-22. There were almost 80 players who walked the picturesque grounds trying to fly their discs into baskets over 18 holes.


  • Fish fry supports Dublin Peanut Festival

    Fish fry supports Dublin Peanut Festival

    There was something fishy going on Saturday, Feb. 28 outside the General Store at Lu Mil Vineyard.


  • Nearly 80 disc golfers played in Lu Mill Classic

    Nearly 80 disc golfers played in Lu Mill Classic

    Circular objects were sent flying around the grounds of Lu Mil Vineyard in the hope of landing inside an elevated basket.


  • “Colonial Faire” honored America’s anniversary

    “Colonial Faire” honored America’s anniversary

    WHITE OAK — Harmony Hall’s “Colonial Faire” took me back to the beginning of the country with an immersive experience that enlightened me on colonial life and sent me off with gratitude for the many blessings of today.


  • Voters go to polls Tuesday for primary elections

    Voters go to polls Tuesday for primary elections

    Bladen County’s registered voters can go to the polls Tuesday, March 3 to select candidates in Democratic and Republican primaries.


  • Jones: Try something new, you might enjoy it

    Jones: Try something new, you might enjoy it

    Well, it seems not everyone agrees that there’s plenty to do in Bladen County in spite of it, admittedly, lacking in some areas of entertainment. Here’s some of the reaction from Facebook about last week’s column.


  • N.C. Forest Service urges safety ahead of spring wildfire season

    N.C. Forest Service urges safety ahead of spring wildfire season

    With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season arriving at a time when most of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to apply best practices and common sense with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns.


  • Woodmen Life Chapter 262 establishes BCC endowment

    Woodmen Life Chapter 262 establishes BCC endowment

    Woodmen Life Chapter 262 has established an endowment at Bladen Community College that will provide scholarships to support Bladen County students pursuing any degree program at the college.


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