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Wednesday Roundup: West Bladen competes in Southeastern track and field meet
RED SPRINGS — The West Bladen track and field team had a first place finish, eight second places and five thirds Wednesday in the weekly Southeastern Conference meet.
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Statewide burn ban remains in effect
Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state, according to the N.C. Forest Service.
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Small Business Expo April 29 at BCC
Bladen Community College will host the Bladen County Small Business Expo on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college auditorium.
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Guardian ad Litem training available in May
The Bladen County Guardian ad Litem program has scheduled volunteer training classes beginning Thursday, May 7. The classes are virtual and held Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. for six weeks.
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Baseball: Lewis, Hepler lead West Bladen over Red Springs
BLADENBORO — The midseason slump appears to be over for the West Bladen baseball team.
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Softball: West Bladen tops Red Springs to remain unbeaten in Southeastern
BLADENBORO — Allison Hickman dominated in the circle and sparked the West Bladen offense Tuesday night. It resulted in a 13-3 win against Red Springs in a Southeastern Conference high school softball game.
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Tuesday Roundup: Pope scores OT winner for West Bladen girls’ soccer team
BLADENBORO — Greer Pope converted a penalty kick in the second overtime as West Bladen defeated Red Springs 2-1 on Tuesday night in a Southeastern Conference girls’ soccer match.
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Former high school basketball coach Ken Cross dies
Former Bladen County high school basketball coach Ken F. Cross died Monday, April 13. He was in his 80s and living at White Lake.
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Touch A Truck, Family Spring Fling set for April 18
The annual Touch A Truck and Family Spring Fling returns to Bladen Community College on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on campus. The event is presented in partnership with Bladen Smart Start and promises a fun-filled morning for children and families across the community.
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Monday Roundup: Wren places third in Southeastern golf match
Andrew Wren of West Bladen placed third Monday in the Southeastern Conference boys’ golf match played at Diamondback Golf Club in Loris, South Carolina.
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Hurricane season expected to be ‘below normal’
All may not be quiet on the hurricane front this year, but the forecast calls for below-normal activity for the Atlantic basin.
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Hood: Why the Halifax Resolves matter
RALEIGH — On April 12, a large crowd of North Carolinians gathered in the town of Halifax to commemorate the 250th anniversary of a pivotal historical event.
