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Class on how to preserve food being held soon

Class on how to preserve food being held soon

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) – The North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Bladen County will be holding a class soon on the basics of preserving food, according to BladenOnline.com.

The class will take place Monday, July 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center in Elizabethtown. It will include canning, freezing, pickling and making jams, and updated food preservation guidelines will be discussed.

The class is free, but spaces are limited. To sign up, call Sandra Cain at 910-862-4591.

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Black River Bream and Bass Tournament rescheduled

Black River Bream and Bass Tournament rescheduled

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The annual Black River Bream and Bass Tournament has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 4 to 9 p.m., the Bladen Journal reports.

The event is sponsored by the White Lake Baptist Church Brotherhood, and boats can start to be checked in at 3 p.m.

Children’s book launch party to be held at library

Children’s book launch party to be held at library

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A book launch party will be held at the Bladen County Library Wednesday, according to The Bladen Journal.

W. Curt Vincent will read his book, The Luckiest Leaf, to children at 3 p.m. Kids who attend can also plant trees and enjoy refreshments.

Animal shelter hosting Adoptathon this weekend

Animal shelter hosting Adoptathon this weekend

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re interested in adopting a pet, you won’t want to miss this – the Bladen County Animal Shelter is hosting an Adoptathon Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to The Bladen Journal.

Officials from pet organizations and businesses will be on site to answer questions and give information about animal care. There will also be a pet groomer giving away free flea dips for dogs and trimming nails.

Get a free doughnut Friday to celebrate National Doughnut Day

Get a free doughnut Friday to celebrate National Doughnut Day

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) - Celebrate National Doughnut Day with a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme, according to a news release.

Stop by any participating Kripsy Kreme on Friday, June 7 for a free doughnut of any variety. No purchase is necessary.

Visit KrispyKreme.com to find a store near you.

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Community pulls together to raise money for severely injured girl

Community pulls together to raise money for severely injured girl

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Communities members are coming together in Bladen County Saturday to raise money for a girl who was hit by a car while riding her bike.

Daisy Hearn was hit near the intersection of St. Andrews Drive and 17th Street April 24, 2013, just three days before her 9th birthday.

Get a free doughnut to celebrate National Doughnut Day

Get a free doughnut to celebrate National Doughnut Day

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) - Celebrate National Doughnut Day with a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme, according to a news release.

Stop by any participating Kripsy Kreme on Friday, June 7 for a free doughnut of any variety. No purchase is necessary.

Visit KrispyKreme.com to find a store near you.

Copyright 2013 WECT. All rights reserved.