BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A New Bern author’s daughter recently donated some of her mom’s books to Bladen County schools, according to the school system’s website.

Mindy Goldsmith, a Bladen County resident, donated books authored by her mom, Joan Carris. Carris is planning on moving to Charlottesville, VA soon. To help with moving so many books, she decided to donate them to the school system.

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A countywide spelling bee will take place at Elizabethtown Primary School soon, according to the Bladen County School System’s website.

It will take place April 30 in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m., while a light dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

The school is located at 301 Mercer Mill Rd.

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BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Parents are looking for answers and action for a Bladen County school.

Built in 1959, East Arcadia Elementary School has not stood the test of time. Over the years, the school has deteriorated, seeing limited improvement.

According to P.T.O. president Candice Long, county commissioner Charles Ray Peterson referred to the school as "a dump."

Other schools around the area have been granted significant funding for upgrades or in some cases, new schools.

In search for answers, parents will have a chance to voice their concerns and hopefully have their questions answered at an open forum at the school Monday evening. Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor will be attending the event and will take questions.

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