ELIZABETHTOWN - Hailey Hudson, a Bladen County native was given a proclamation by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson naming her a Goodwill Ambassador for Social Media Safety for the state of North Carolina last Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Who all of a sudden decided to spout out and out lies in the media? And are we all like sheep that find it so easy to go astray and take things at face value?
ELIZABETHTOWN-The East Bladen Eagles defeated the West Bladen Knights for a 7-1 victory last Tuesday in a non-conference clash between county rivals. East Bladen senior right-hander Jake Futrell terrorized the Knights lineup allowing three hits, with nine strikeouts, and gave up one earned through six inning pitched. West Bladen kept things competitive for much of the game but a nightmarish third inning saw them fall behind 5-1 after a series of walks gave their opponents unimpeded runs to home.
ELIZABETHTOWN-The Bladen County Commissioners received important updates on Trillium’s recent consolidation and the stormwater research for the local townships was presented during their meeting last Monday. Trillium has been conducting behavioral health reform in Bladen County and the surrounding counties for the past year; they recently consolidated with EastPointe and Sandhills Center to absorb 18 more counties. Both EastePointe and Sandhills will fall under the umbrella of Trillium, with 11 more members added to the existing board for 22 new seats at the bosses table. The primary users of Trillium are for people who are on Medicaid and suffer from serious mental health issues.
ELIZABETHTOWN – The success of a small-town Clarksdale, Mississippi, child who grew up with strong role models, a driving education and a lot of love has brought his work ethic and passion to succeed to the Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital.