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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...
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.
3 Things To Know For Wednesday
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 17:. 1. Blood Drive: Today, 1-6 p.m., Foundation Church, 909 South Poplar Street, Elizabethtown. Visit redcross.org to register. 2. Summer Reading: Thursday, 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990. 3. “What’s in a Name: The...
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...
23-year-old wanted in shooting outside Lumberton grocery store
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old is wanted in connection with a shooting last week in the parking lot of a Lumberton Fresh Foods IGA Supermarket, police said on Tuesday. Quamek Townsend of Fairmont is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, discharging a […]
The People’s Emporium celebrates
ELIZABETHTOWN – The People’s Emporium held an open house downtown E-town Saturday and also coordinated it with Dwayne Miller’s birthday celebration. The open house began at 9:30 a.m. and shut down around 5 p.m. The day was filled with activities that make the Emporium so special. From a craft workshop all day to free “face painting by Miranda” to a mini petting zoo featuring a miniature bunny.
Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina secretary of state, made a stop in Rowan County on Saturday for her re-election campaign, speaking to local Democrats about the duties of her office and why she believed she is the best fit for the job. Marshall appeared at the monthly Rowan County Democratic Party breakfast on Saturday […] The post Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Pisgah Legal Services appoints Jaclyn Kiger as new Executive Director
ASHEVILLE — Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) announces the selection of Jaclyn “Jackie” Kiger as its new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Kiger will replace Jim Barrett, who is retiring after 41 years of serving the nonprofit which assists more than 23,000 people in Western North Carolina (WNC) each year. John Noor, President of the PLS Board of Directors, states, “We are thrilled to welcome Jackie as our new Executive Director. She brings experience, passion and commitment to the work of Pisgah Legal Services.”...
State Board recognizes Constitution Party as official NC political party
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections has recognized the Constitution Party of North Carolina as an official political party in the state. Recognition of this party means voters now have another choice of party affiliation when registering to vote or updating an existing registration. Voters may register with the Constitution, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, No Labels, or Republican parties, or they can register as unaffiliated. This recognition also means that voters currently registered with a different political party or as unaffiliated may switch their affiliation...
New program will create job opportunities in drone industry for NC high school graduates
RALEIGH — As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North Carolina’s high school students in the Uncrewed Ariel Systems field, thanks to a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery service. The demand for highly skilled UAS operators and flight operations professionals is on the rise, and this one-of-a-kind partnership provides an innovative pathway program aimed at preparing students for professional UAS careers at Zipline. To...
AMOREM volunteer receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
HIGH COUNTRY — AMOREM volunteer, Nannette Clark, has been selected by the North Carolina Commission Volunteerism and Community Service as a recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Clark, who has been a volunteer at AMOREM since the summer of 2021, was nominated for her commitment to being a caregiver relief and companionship volunteer. “Nannette goes above and beyond to serve our patients in the High Country,” said Director...
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