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Rex Gore DA: No charges against Stoker: Self defense could not be refuted
After a four-month investigation, District Attorney Rex Gore has decided not to file charges in the fatal shooting of Ricky Carroll at Tory Hole Park on the night of Oct. 29, 2009.
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Political signs an issue for candidates
Political signs are private property. Each year as canidates file for election they are given the N.C. General Statues and guidelines concerning the placement of their signs.
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Mark Gillespie Governor asks committee to study ABC privatization
Gov. Beverly Perdue has tasked a Joint Study Committee to evaluate the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control. Perdue sent a letter recently to N.C. Sen. Jimmy Jacumin requesting for the committee to ...
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An overall view of the courthouse as the live oak trees are removed. Jenny Hayes-Carroll/BLADEN JOURNAL Trees removed from courthouse
It was a sad day at the courthouse on Friday, as two historic trees came down.
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Pictured left to right with Hall are; Morehead City Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Fulk, Morehead City Fire Chief Wes Lail, NC Fire Commission Deputy Director Steve Sloan, Graduate & Clarkton Firefighter Michael Hall, and his Father and Clarkton Fire Deputy Chief John Hall. Contributed Photo. Two firefighters graduate from Crystal Coast Fire Academy
Two Bladen County Firefighters graduate from the Crystal Coast Fire Academy in Morehead City, according to Bladen County Emergency Services Director-Fire Marshall Bradley Kinlaw. “This is a ver...
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Benefit bike ride planned
A benefit bike ride will held April 17 to help raise money for medical and transportation costs for Katie Everette Simmons.
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Smart Kidz Day Care fundraisers planned for Friday and Saturday
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Smart Kidz Day Care will have a fried chicken plate sale Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per plate and will take place at 303 S. Morehead Street, Elizabethtown. Pla...
The Chamber Column: Spring and Grow Expo is set
by Dawn Maynard, Chamber Director
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White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the Spring & Grow Business Expo scheduled for Saturday, April 3, at Lu Mil Vineyard.
Highway Patrol is conducting Operation Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
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The Highway Patrol is expecting to conduct Operation Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks to crackdown on motorists driving recklessly around commercial motor vehicles. The operation will be conduc...
This Is My Job: Niki Dennis
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This Is My Job is a new feature The Bladen Journal. We feature each week a different person in Bladen County. So, if you know someone who has an interesting job, contact the Bladen Journal at 862-4...
Elon Poll: N.C. residents say religion is losing influence on American life
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Two-thirds of North Carolinians believe that religion is losing influence on American life, compared with about 24 percent who believe religion is gaining influence, according to the latest Elon Un...
The Saturday Show
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Elizabethtown Town Manager Eddie Madden will be this week's guest for The Saturday Show. For last week's episode featuring Larry Hammond, go to www.youtube.com/BladenJournal
AGRICULTURAL
NCDA&CS launches Spanish version of food safety Web site
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The Food and Drug Protection Division at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently launched a Web site containing food safety information in Spanish.
Tractors sought for Got to Be NC Festival
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Registration is now open for the antique tractor and farm equipment display at the 2010 Got to Be NC Festival. The annual event will be held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 21-23.
Ag leaders to met in June
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Institutes for Future Agricultural Leaders will be held the week of June 13 to June 18.
BUSINESS
BCC offering business seminars
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Bladen Community College’s Small Business Center is offering the following seminars during March on the dates and times noted below in Building 2, Room 212A, on the Main Campus.
Employment Security Commission Web site experiences problems Friday
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Folks trying to go online at the N.C. Employment Security Commission Web site were unable to do so on Friday due to a problem with the company which provides the Web hosting for the site.
Whimsical Flowers & Gifts opens its doors
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A new business has opened its doors between Elizabethtown and White Lake.
CRIME REPORTS
White Lake man on the run: Eludes police after brief chase
by W. Curt Vincent, editor@bladenjournal.com
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A White Lake man is being sought on numerous charges and warrants after he eluded law enforcement earlier this month.
Police investigating hit and run
by Jenny Hayes-Carroll, jenny@bladenjournal.com
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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department, N.C. Highway Patrol and the SBI are investigating the death of a woman who was recently hit by a car on N.C. 87 east of Elizabethtown in the Carvers Creek Co...
Local EMS officials participate in training excercise
by Jenny Hayes-Carroll, jenny@bladenjournal.com
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Public health and emergency officials in the region participated in a pharmaceutical distribution exercise Wednesday at the White Oak Fire Department.
EDUCATION
BCC’s nursing programs have 100 percent pass rate on licensing exams
by Jack McDuffie, Special to the Journal
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Students from Bladen Community College’s nursing programs continue to improve their performance on the licensing exams.
Bladen County Student Serves as Governor’s Page
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RALEIGH — Carson Ryan Frady of Elizabethtown participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh. Frady spent a week gaining valuable life experience and providing administrative support as a pa...
School Lunch Menu for March 8 thru March 12
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School Lunch Menu for March 8 thru March 12 Monday, March 8 Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Assorted Cereal with Toast Toast Fresh Fruit Cold Milk Lunch Hamburger Chili with Beans Saltine Crac...
HEALTH
For Better Living: Enjoy Fruits and Vegetables for Less
by Sandra R. Cain
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You may have heard people say that it costs more to eat healthy. This is sometimes true but here are a few tips to help you save money wile still getting your fruits and vegetables.
Round Branch Baptist Church to host health fair
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The Round Branch Baptist Church will hold its annual health fair on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The theme is “Spring Into Good Health.”
For Better Living: Encourage your children to eat more vegetables
by Sandra R. Cain
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Believe it or not, it is possible to raise kids who like eating a wide variety of vegetables. The secret is to never bribe or threaten them about eating green or orange things. Just follow as many ...
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RELIGION
Round Branch Baptist Church to host health fair
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The Round Branch Baptist Church will hold its annual health fair on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The theme is “Spring Into Good Health.”
Bible study to begin Sunday
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The Rev. Walter Hayes and the congregation of White Lake Baptist Church invites everyone to a special series of classes on “Crazy Love.”
Ways to a healthy marriage
by Charlotte Smith
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Dr. Gary Chapman of the Moody Bible Institute held ‘The Marriage You've Always Wanted’ at Dublin First Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 20.
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