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2 months ago | 
bladenjournal.com
BLADENBORO – Bladenboro’s new TownSquare added yet another business to the roster as The Skin & Wellness Center had their grand opening and celebrated with food…
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Avery Smith
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in Florida and continued its destruction in Georgia and Western North Carolina. Western North Carolina was flooded, and people were stuck in their houses, many having to hike down. These communities are struggling to rebuild and need all the help they can get. This column will explain ways to get involved with local groups to help these families and let you know you can always stay updated.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Melody Evans
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May 15, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Mark DeLap
WHITE LAKE WATER FESTIVAL WELCOME
When driving down White Lake Drive in White Lake, North Carolina, a gorilla crossing sign has not yet been put out, but suffice to say, don’t be alarmed if you see Pricilla the Gorilla taking a stroll with her White Lake version of Jane Goodall.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Melody Evans
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Rachel Baldauf
Four open-house forums about the future of food access in southeastern North Carolina will take place across Bladen, Columbus and Robeson counties this month. The events, organized by N.C. State University’s Visioning Our Food Future project, will gather community comments on how to improve residents’ access to healthy and affordable food.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Ben Rappaport
From a glass company to an IT service firm, the past two years have brought several major economic development announcements in rural southeastern North Carolina. There’s more on the way, local officials say. The Border Belt region — Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland counties — has announced more than $255 million in economic investment totaling 1,115 jobs since 2022, according to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Rachel Baldauf
Counties in southeastern North Carolina will not transition to the eCourts digital record management system until 2025, according to the state Administrative Office of the Courts. Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Mecklenburg and Wake counties transitioned last year to the $100 million eCourts system. The state has announced plans to expand the program to 44 more counties within the next year. But nearly 40 counties, including Bladen, Columbus and Robeson, will have to wait another year.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
bladenjournal.com | Rachel Baldauf
The hallways of Partners in Ministry’s building in Laurinburg are covered in inspirational sayings: “Put first things first.” “Begin with the end in mind.” When Executive Director Melba McCallum first dreamed the idea for the nonprofit in 2003, she couldn’t have known all that it would grow to become. Today, the group runs an afterschool program for about 300 students, provides college and career mentorship to young adults and helps renovate run-down houses in the community.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
bladenjournal.com | Rachel Baldauf
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Scotland Health Care System maintained a “B” safety grade in a new report from a nonprofit group that advocates for patient safety at medical centers across the country. Three other hospitals in the region – UNC Health Southeastern, Columbus Regional Healthcare System and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center – all received C grades from The Leapfrog Group, which released its biannual grades on Monday.