ELIZABETHTOWN — The Bladen County Democratic Party County Convention was held on Saturday, April 8, in the Bladen County Courthouse Superior Courtroom. The featured guest speaker was Christian Cano, Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District.

Bladen County Democratic Executive Officers were also elected. They are: Chairman Ben Snyder; First Vice Chair Althea Weaver; Second Vice Chair Patsy Sheppard; Third Vice Chair Cristin Hursey; Secretary Janet Hall; and Treasurer Iris Martin.

The next Bladen County Democratic Party meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11, with the Democratic Women meeting at 6 p.m. and the Democratic Party meeting at 7 p.m. All registered Democrats are urged to attend this very important meeting.

Delegates will be appointed to attend both the 7th and 9th District Democratic conventions on May 20. The 7th District Democratic Convention will be held in Kenansville, while the 9th District Democratic Convention will be held in Hamlet.

For more information call Ben Snyder at 910-876-3565, Patsy Sheppard at 910-862-3322 or Janet Hall at 910-660-3300.