Bladenboro Mayor David Hales dies at 68

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) – Bladenboro Mayor David William Hales Jr. has died, according to an obituary.

The obituary stated that Hales died on Nov. 4 at age 68. Hales was serving his second term as mayor when he died.

In a Facebook post, the town of Elizabethtown extended condolences to Bladenboro and Hales’ family and friends.

“We are saddened to hear of his passing and truly admire his service and dedication to the Town he loved so much,” town officials stated.