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Beast Fest starts out under wet, soggy conditions
District Court Judge Sherry Tyler meets the Beast of Bladenboro. Staff Photo Erin Smith/BLADEN JOURNAL BLADENBORO - " The third annual Beast Festival got under way in slightly soggy conditions on Saturday morning.
There are many commercials, stories and legends about how one vote can make a difference.
Lewis wins re-election for fifth term in Bladenboro
Incumbent Mayor Livingston Lewis withstood a spirited campaign from a write-in candidate to win re-election for a fifth term as mayor of Bladenboro on Tuesday.
Bladen corn farmers claim no pay from Coharie
As many as 30 farmers in southeastern North Carolina say they haven't been paid for corn delivered to a large pork-producing company run by the daughter of former U.S. Sen.
Corn Farmers Say NC Pork Producer Hasn't Paid Them
Anne Faircloth, partner of Clinton-based Coharie Hog Farms, said the company is contending with two years of shrinking profits but she ultimately aims to work with the farmers.
After the Christmas of 1953, a large dog like beast with a dark face was seen near the town of Bladenboro, North Carolina in the act of dragging a dog into the woods.
BLADENBORO a ' Grace Baptist Children/Youth are taking orders for grilled Boston butts to be picked up on Nov.
Bladenboro's festival of the "Beast" is Saturday
We just ask that you keep things civil. Leave out the personal attacks. Do not use offensive language, ethnic or racial slurs, or assail anyone's personal or religious beliefs.
Bladenboro's festival of the "Beast" is Saturday
On Saturday the streets, parking areas and vacant lots will be hopping in Bladenboro as the third annual "Boost the Boro" and the second annual "Chill Cooking Contest" take place.
Trick-or-treating is set for Saturday
The Saturday forecast will be for ghosts ghouls and spooky happenings. Halloween is on the calendar and that means motorists should take extra precautions Saturday evening and be on the lookout for young children an their escorts dressed in their scariest best.
Published: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. Charlotte Ashley Roberts of Holden Beach, N.C., and Benjamin Albert Baroody of Murrells Inlet were married on October 3, 2009, at Holden Beach Chapel in Holden Beach.
Roger Merritt, left, and Emily Bullard fill plates at the Bladenboro location on Wednesday.
Jimmy Smith waits on a customer at the Elizabethtown location, as John Creech in the background takes care of the money box.
Strickland enjoys teaching in class, on the court
Megan Strickland enjoys teaching so much, she not only incorporates it into her day job as physical-education and health living teacher at West Bladen High, but she also brings her teaching skills to the hardwood as volleyball and basketball coach for the Lady Knights.
Shrine Club Fish Fry is Wednesday
The annual Bladen County Shrine Club Fish Fry takes place Wednesday, Oct. 14, to raise money for the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
BCC program helps Bladenboro resident fulfill her dream
From the time she was a child, Bladenboro resident Anita Hall dreamed of someday working in a business she enjoyed and could call her own.
Stroke Hasn't slowed Butler's volunteering
Pauline Smith Butler, 71, of Dublin is a busy lady, and for her efforts in Spetmeber, she has been chosen Citizen of the Month.
Heather Dover of Bladenboro holds a sign along with Tyler Ward, 4, and Nevaeh Rabon, 4, before the start of the Cry Out America event on Friday.
Volunteers needed for fish fry
ELIZABETHTOWN a ' Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Bladen County Shrine Club Fish Fry on Oct.
The West Bladen Knights band rock halftime
We just ask that you keep things civil. Leave out the personal attacks. Do not use offensive language, ethnic or racial slurs, or assail anyone's personal or religious beliefs.
'Fun Day' a huge success in Bladenboro
BLADENBORO a ' The folks of Bladenboro came out en masse to celebrate Fun Day Saturday under warm, sunny skies.