BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – School will be ending soon for the year in Bladen County, but that doesn’t mean that meals will stop being served.

The Summer Feeding Program: Food is In when School is Out will be back in schools, providing children with free breakfast and lunch, according to the Bladen County school system’s website.

The program will begin at East Arcadia School June 17, and at Dublin Primary, Bladenboro Middle and Elizabethtown Primary June 23.

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) - Patricia Smith, RN, has always gone above and beyond while caring for her patients. In honor of her service, Smith has been awarded with Daisy Award for her commitment and compassion toward nursing.

A veteran of nursing, joined Bladen Healthcare in 1993. She previously worked for Bladen County Hospital in the Surgical Services Department. The Clarkton native was honored currently works as a Staff Nurse with the Birth Center at Bladen County Hospital.

The Daisy Award Foundation was created in 1999 to commemorate the death of J. Patrick Barnes, 33, who died following an eight-week hospitalization. The family wanted to show their gratitude to the nurses who cared for Barnes. The foundation partners with hospitals across the U.S. to identify and honor exceptional nurses who provide quality and compassionate care.

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BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Kelly Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, April 27 and WECT’s Rob Demetrious will be the grand marshal.

The parade kickoffs at 11 a.m., traveling down N.C. Hwy. 53 to Centerville Baptist Church.

Natmoore Road and Frenches Creek will be closed during the parade.