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East Bladen to retire Farrell, Larrell Murchison jerseys

Two of the best football players to don an East Bladen football uniform will have their jersey numbers retired Tuesday, Feb. 10 at a ceremony during the school’s basketball games against Lakewood.

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Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 12

Bladen County voters can begin voting Thursday, Feb. 12 at six locations for candidates in North Carolina’s March primary elections. The early voting period will close Feb. 28.

Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber honors business leaders

Members of Bladen County’s business community were walking the red carpet Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery to celebrate “A Night of Excellence.”

Jones: A new chapter begins for the Journal

Mark DeLap loves community journalism, loves our community and loves being able to hold a printed newspaper in his hands, scanning the pages and, perhaps, coming away with a bit of an ink smudge on his thumbs.

Bladen florists prep for Valentine’s Day

A card is nice.

West Bladen boys’ qualify for state bowling tournament

LUMBERTON — The West Bladen boys’ bowling team and two of its players have qualified for the state tournament scheduled Friday, Feb. 13 at the Sandhills Bowling Center in Aberdeen.

Recreation: Spurs, Duke win Lil Knights titles

The Spurs and Duke won Lil Knights tournament championships Saturday, Feb. 7 at West Bladen High School. The five-week instructional program is run by West Bladen coaches and players.

A Word from the Word: God’s love is spiritual

Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all. I, for one, really enjoy this holiday. Unlike the “Ghosts and Goblins” of Halloween that provoke Haunting thoughts, this blessed celebration is marked by Happy thoughts, Holy thoughts, Humble thoughts of Love and Devotion. Everywhere we look, we see big Red Hearts, old Cupid with his bow and arrow, Flowers, and Candies … yes, love is definitely in the air in the month known for love, February.


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