Local groups ask commissioners to support community unity event; new builder introduces business

Aug 18, 2026

Public commenters urged the board to participate in a Community Youth Unity and Awareness Day at Jones Lake on Sept. 20 and introduced At Home Companies, new local builders who said they will work on housing projects and seek county collaboration and grants.

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A speaker identifying themself as president of the African‑American Caucus of Bladen County invited the commissioners to participate in a Community Youth Unity and Awareness Day on Sept. 20 at Jones Lake, described plans for vendors, free food, entertainment and outreach about the sales‑tax referendum, and asked the board to meet residents and answer questions.

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