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Summer Grind: Tevell Williams institutes 'brick-by-brick' mentality ahead of Golden Bulls 2024 season
With August on the cusp, high school football is coming into focus. Summer workouts are in full swing prior to the first day of official practice on July 31, and The Fayetteville Observer is checking in with each of Cumberland County’s 10 public schools to see how their football teams are coming together ahead of the season.
Carolyn McDaniel Speaks To HIstorical Society About Historic Black Schools Of Latta
Carolyn McDaniel, president of the Latimer School Historic Committee, spoke to the Dillon County Historical Society on Tuesday evening about the Historic Black Schools of Latta and the Latimer School Historic Committee. She said they have a long and rich history, which she shared with the group. See her presentation in the video below:
Updated: Bladen We Care Supports Dream Works’ Mental Health Mission with Grant
In the contributed photo left to right is Katie Evans, Intern with Dream Works Counseling, Ann Warner, Bladen We Care Secretary, Mac Campbell, Jr., Bladen We Care President, Pastor Jason Williams with Dream Works, and Robert G Hester, Bladen We Care Vice President. Elizabethtown, NC—Bladen We Care has made a...
Florence police searching for pair allegedly involved in armed robbery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities in the Pee Dee are asking for help finding two people involved in an alleged armed robbery. The Florence Police Department said the incident happened on July 8 on the 1200 block of June Lane. According to police, one person presented a gun while robbing...
Bond set for owners charged in deadly Florence dog mauling
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The owners of a dog that attacked and killed a 71-year-old Florence woman last week have been arrested, police said on Wednesday. Justin Conroy and Ashley Maclean were charged with owning a dangerous animal. They were booked into the Florence County Detention Center. Both appeared in court on Wednesday and were […]
Burlington Police Department named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department was named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year. The recognition happened during the annual North Carolina Police Executives Association conference in Wilmington. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The honor is given to agencies...
3 Things To Know For Thursday
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 18:. 1. Bible School: Friday-Sunday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, 12418 NC 41, Bladenboro and McLean Park, Bladenboro. Ages 3 to 6th grade. Theme is “Outback Rock.” July 19 at Zion Hill, 6:30-8 p.m., July 20 at McLean Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., July 21 at Zion Hill, 6 p.m.
City shares update on green sea turtle found washed up in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The city of Myrtle Beach has good news to share about Hashbrown the green sea turtle’s recovery, saying it’s “going swimmingly.”. The “tenacious” turtle was found in distress and washed up in the Cabana Section of Myrtle Beach in early April.
Iron Jawed Angels at Sunrise Theater – Aug. 25
The League of Women Voters of Moore County (www.LWVMC.org) will present Iron Jawed Angels – the story of courageous women who fought to secure women’s suffrage. The special screening will be held at the Sunrise Theatre, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, N.C. The event will start at...
N.C. Trusted Elections Tour – Sept. 9
The League of Women Voters of Moore County (www.LWVMC.org) will be presenting N.C. Trusted Election Tour – a nonpartisan town hall. The event will be held at the Sunrise Theatre, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, N.C., from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on September 9. Admission is...
New Leadership Announced for Elizabethtown Middle School
Elizabethtown, NC – Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Bobby Godwin will be the new principal at Elizabethtown Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Godwin comes to Elizabethtown Middle with 15 years of educational experience. Since 2009, he has worked in Columbus County Schools,...
Bladenboro Rotary Club 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet
On Monday, July 15th, the Bladenboro Rotary Club held their 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet. Six outstanding Seniors at West Bladen High School were honored for their excellence in academics and community service. Kevin Miguel Rivera and Violet Grace Allen were awarded the J. W. & Martha Black Memorial...
City Of Greensboro To Use AI To Photograph The Contents Of Your Garbage
On Tuesday, July 16, the Greensboro City Council accepted a $50,000 grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for what may seem like an innocuous program to many, but one that might be very alarming to privacy advocates. The city is installing artificial intelligence software and hardware on some...
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