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America teeters on the brink of the heinous
ELIZABETHTOWN – In the small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, a heinous act Saturday almost took the life of former President Donald J. Trump. We live in a small town and it could have happened here. Although it didn’t – our town has been pulled into the political battle....
Cutting the ribbon at the splash pad
WHITE LAKE – The official ribbon cutting for the new “Splash’s Fun Park” at Goldston’s “Splash Pad” will be held at 7 p.m., July 30. According to Goldston’s owner Jake Womble, the attraction was to provide even more options for family fun.
A breakfast ‘fit for a dinner’
When my daughter was a youngster, she would always ask if we could have Breakfast for Dinner. Pancakes, French toast, Scrambled Eggs with Velvetta Cheese and, Yes, don’t forget the bacon! Here is a slightly more adult twist on Bacon and Eggs. We will be making Egg Clouds and Candied Bacon. But for the Tried-and-True Bacon Lover, let’s just call it “Million Dollar Bacon.”
The drama we crave causing the sickness in the soul
Everyone has a story. Everyone has an opinion. Whether they express it or not. And it seems that the world is held together with the glue of drama. Drama in the family, in relationships, on the job, in the coffee shop and on the entertainment screens. It is the “tale” that wags the dog.
If they had to live their lives over again, they wouldn’t have enough time
ELIZABETHTOWN – She changed the dress code for Whirlpool Corporation workers and waited on Henry Ford on Sunday mornings. He jumped out of airplanes and guarded nuclear missile sights. Together they have been married for 64 years as of May 7 and they reside in Bladen County. “My local...
Hudson Detailing shows ingenuity and moxie
BLADEN COUNTY – The Elizabethtown – White Lake Chamber of Commerce is headed by Amy Hudson, so it is no big surprise to see her entrepreneurial son bring his business into the community family. The shocker is that Holden Hudson is running a full-blown mobile vehicle washing and...
School board meets for July
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen County School Board met last Monday and they received brief updates on the Franklin Covey leadership program and pushed through their resolution in support for prioritizing public schools. The School Board unanimously agreed to table the Franklin Covey leadership program for pre k through eighth grade until they receive more details on the cost and what the district has to pay out of their pockets.
The battle for holiness
Thank you to everyone who made yesterday’s service so incredible!! The worship and ministry were so powerful that by 12:45 we realized that it was a God service and no word from the lips of man were to come forth. I have to tell you – I haven’t felt that in a very long time and it feels like revival is about to break forth! All I could think of was “whirlwind” or “tornado” – when a warm front meets a cold heart – and God just simply has His way.
July Fourth meant different things to different people
BLADEN COUNTY – The Fourth of July this year was different things to different people in Bladen County. Uncle Sammie was blowing out 247 candles while America was walking on eggshells, wondering where the future of our country was heading. In our small towns within our county, you could...
Octogenarian continues and chooses to work
ELIZABETHTOWN – Floyd Merritt decided to retire and then continue to work. In another field. Merritt is Bladen County, born and raised, beginning his life in Colly, North Carolina – just out of White Lake. He was a blue-collar worker and one of the old-school men who worked all of his life chose it rather than finishing school.
Bladen-Columbus N.C. A&T State University Alumni Chapter announces scholarship recipients
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen-Columbus N.C. A&T State University Alumni Chapter announces its six scholarship recipients for 2024. Adriana McKenzie-Lewis is the recipient of the Tillie Peterkin Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship was presented to McKenzie-Lewis, who graduated from East Columbus High. She is the daughter of Renaldo Lewis and Mercia McKenzie.
There is always time for dessert
After months of sharing main and side dishes with you, I think it’s time to dive into desserts. I may not be the best when it comes baking as it requires precise measuring to come out properly. I’m one to throw ingredients together and taste during the cooking process. You don’t have the benefit of doing this when it comes to baking. There are so many versions of this recipe out there with many using frozen whipped topping and canned frosting. I did find this recipe is a more decadent Chocolate Éclair Cake and one of the best that I’ve ever tasted. It takes a smidgen-bit more effort (take you forefinger and thumb and press together. That is how much more effort this takes… but is definitely worth it!
Student and teacher collaborate
ELIZABETHTOWN – Two local artists put together an incredible art gallery Sunday at Whimsical Florist and Gifts at 312 Poplar St. in Elizabethtown, which included original paintings by both artists, Ed Harris art teacher from Bladen County schools and a former student, Barton Hatcher. The show was attended by...
McMichael officially sworn in
ELIZABETHTOWN – A special meeting was called for Monday afternoon to discuss the Live, Work, Play, Project and to swear in a new police chief. A special meeting was held on Monday afternoon in the Elizabethtown Town Hall building. In this meeting progress was made on the Live, Work, Play, project and Elizabethtown received a new police chief.
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