Early College gets green light from Bladen County Schools
ELIZABETHTOWN — After months of back and forth, the Bladen County Board of Education is moving forward with a program that will let students get a jump-start on college. Monday evening, the board voted...
View ArticleBladenboro Primary honor students are named
Bladenboro Primary School recently released its most recent honor roll. Third grade — A Honor Roll: Brayden Bryan, Lukas McLean, Josey Pait, Connor Sykes, Colin Willoughby — A/B Honor Roll: Kaiden...
View ArticleBladenboro Primary recognizes top sellers
The Fall Fundraiser at Bladenboro Primary School proved to be a huge success and several children’s parents sold more than 29 items. Pictured with Mrs. Guyton are Leea Wilkins, who sold 61 items;...
View ArticleBladen Community College invites writers to campus
DUBLIN — Bladen Community College invites writers in the region to participate in writing workshops and meetings through the Ink Quill Society. The club hosts various activities to nurture creativity...
View ArticleBCC hosts students for Math and Science Day
DUBLIN — Bladen Community College welcomed middle school students to campus for hands-on activities and learning experiences in November. Department chair for the Math and Science Day, Lisa DeVane,...
View ArticleDilello wins local National Georgraphy Bee at ECA
ELIZABETHTOWN — Max Dilello, a seventh-grade student at Elizabethtown Christian Academy, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Wednesday, Nov. 29, and a chance at a $50,000...
View ArticleShipman scholarships awarded to 10 students
BLADENBORO — The 17th annual Shipman Memorial Fundraising Scholarship Program, established in memory of William Dewey Shipman Sr. and Zenah Mae Clarida Shipman, was held Nov. 25 at St. James AME Zion...
View ArticleTerrific Kids at Bladenboro Primary
December’s Terrific Kid gift certificate winner at Bladenboro Primary is Elijah McCollum, a fourth-grader, who is pictured with Principal Deborah Guyton. McCollum won a $25 gift certificate to Pizza...
View ArticleGolden LEAF Scholarship applications urged for 2018-19
Golden LEAF Scholarship applications for 2018-19 are now available at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships for 215 students from select counties. The awards are valued...
View ArticleGill graduates with honors
DURHAM — Bladen County native Precious Gill recently graduated with honors from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. Gill has also been accepted into...
View ArticleUNC board approves free speech policy
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a free speech policy that allows for termination of professors and expulsion of students. The policy, approved Dec. 15, outlines...
View ArticleState schools fare well in peer review
RALEIGH — North Carolina does generally well according to national education standards, peers say, but it needs to take better advantage of opportunities to improve. North Carolina scored highest in...
View ArticleFive students awarded scholarships
CLARKTON — The Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association recently held its annual scholarship luncheon at Dowless Catering in Dublin and presented five individuals with scholarships....
View ArticleWest Bladen students collect alomst 3,000 food items
DUBLIN — The West Bladen High Student Government sponsored its annual food drive during the month of December. The Food Drive was kicked off in October during Homecoming Week when students were allowed...
View ArticleMaldonado first at West Bladen named a Golden Door Scholar
DUBLIN — Gerardo Reyes Maldonado, a senior at West Bladen High, has been named a 2018 Golden Door Scholar. He is the first student ever at WBHS to receive this scholarship. Golden Door Scholars has,...
View ArticleBladen Community College changes spring registration dates and times
DUBLIN — Because of the risk of inclement weather, Bladen Community College will register students for spring classes on Wednesday, January 3, and Friday, January 5, from 9 A.M. until 2 P.M. There is...
View ArticleBCC is offering community classes
DUBLIN — Bladen Community College is offering classes to the community for personal interest beginning in January. They are: — Floral Arranging I is offered on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 8...
View ArticleRegistration times change for BCC
BLADEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE HAS ISSUED REVISED SPRING REGISTRATION DATES AS FOLLOWS: Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. No advertised registration scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2018...
View ArticleBCC Small Business Center offering no-cost workshops
DUBLIN — The Small Business Center of Bladen Community College is offering no-cost business seminars in January. They are: — Better Communication through Active Listening is scheduled for Jan. 11, from...
View ArticleBCC Small Business Center director receives state award
DUBLIN — Todd Lyden, director of the Small Business Center at Bladen Community College, has received the State Director of the Year Award from the North Carolina Community College System Small Business...
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