DUBLIN—Jaden Lewis rushed for five touchdowns and 244 yards as East Bladen defeated the West Bladen Knights 35-6 in football on Friday night to retain the Bell. It was the 25th straight win for the Ea...
WHITEVILLE—The Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 5-4 in girls’ tennis. The Pack go to 1-2 on the year. East Bladen falls to 2-2 on the season. Whiteville will host Pender (2-2) on Monday. The Eagles...
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a case of rare illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba (one-celled living organism) commonl...
West Bladen’s soccer team (5-0-1) is off to one of their greatest starts ever, after they won three matches in three days. On Monday they defeated West Columbus 8-0 in Dublin. Diego Santos, Andrew Mar...
Several football games have been moved to Thursday due to the potential for severe weather Friday. rescheduled games include: S. Columbus at W. Columbus E. Columbus at Heide Trask W. Brunswick at Whit...
WHITE LAKE—Daryl Davis won this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament Tuesday at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. Davis claimed his third tournament victory of the season with a -5 for the win. Jerry Padr...
The SFGA held its weekly tournament on Aug. 25 at Vineyard Golf Course of White Lake. The tournament was a two net ball score format. There was a two-way tie for first place. The teams of Rudy Pait, ...
In Tabor City, South Columbus remained unbeaten as they rallied to defeat Heide Trask 3-2 in volleyball on Monday. The Stallions fought a hard see-saw battle in the first game, losing 23-25. South Col...
ELIZABETHTOWN—East Bladen literally ran over Heide Trask 41-0 in football on Thursday night, as the Eagles rushed for 402 yards in the victory at Lenon Fisher Stadium. The Eagles scored on their first...
BURGAW—Jaheim Brown carried the ball seven times for 81 yards and three touchdowns as the Patriots blasted West Bladen 52-0 Thursday. The Patriots had no problem moving the ball as they amassed ...
Arson is thought to be the cause of a wildfire that destroyed a truck and some woodland Aug. 13. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to 291 Laura’s Lane on the Game Lands. A truck was also ...
A longterm investigation into suspected illegal narcotics sales resulted in the arrest of an Elizabethtown man, according to officials. Justin “Jay” Romales Williams, 46, of 802 Fox St., Elizabethtown...
WHITE LAKE—Mark Harritan held off Jerry Padrick in sudden death to win the weekly Showdown at Sundown held at Goldston’s Putt-Putt at White Lake on Tuesday. Both shot a -6 and the tournament was...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association Tournament for Aug. 18 was canceled due to extreme heat. The SFGA will play on Aug. 25 at Vineland Golf of White Lake. Call 910.642.5757 for more informati...
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the start of football season has been moved up to Thursday for some local teams. Heide Trask at East Bladen, West Columbus at Whiteville, and West Bladen ...
VINEGAR HILL– East Bladen defeated the Stallions of South Columbus 5-4 in tennis on Monday. East Bladen (2-1) will travel to Whiteville (0-1) on Aug. 24. South Columbus (0-1) will travel t...