Ever feel you are on ‘information overload’? More news than is needed, or so it seems.
Think I prefer the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. AM radio, a weekly newspaper. TV in our area was just being introduced. No CNN, no FOX! Edward R. Murrow and Paul Harvey were a couple of the most trusted national radio news personalities. Later, Ben McDonald became one of WECT TVs early news reporters.
Superior Court Judge Ola Lewis continues her ‘battle’ with cancer. Updates occasionally from various sources. She is being treated in a Minnesota hospital.
RBR Racing Enterprise team from Cerro Gordo, NC continues preparation for the Daytona 500 NASCAR race. Ricky Benton Sr. is the team owner, David Gilliland is the driver and pit crew chief is Mike Hester of Bladenboro. The team has competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in recent years, but this year they are ‘moving up’ to the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for the Daytona race. The race on February 18 begins a new season.
Elizabethtown-White Lake Chamber of Commerce officials are busy preparing for spring and summer activities. While Lake Water Festival in May, Annual banquet in June and Sunset Jams Concert series, to mention a few. For more info, to become a member or a financial supporter of any of their numerous year long events, visit the Chamber office at 129-G West Broad Street or call 910-862-4368.
Expect activity to pick up about noontime Monday at the Board of Elections. A note from Sheriff Jim McVicker re-election supporters indicated he will file shortly after noon, Monday. Rumors are he will have opposition from multiple sources. First day of filing is usually a busy time at the election office on Swanzy Street, behind the Elizabeth
Looking forward to traveling with a local contingent of senior citizens to watch the Wingate Girls basketball team play today. They are coached by E-town’s (East Bladen) own Ann Hancock, one of the areas all-time great athletes. Her team is 18-3, lost one game in November, one in December and one in January, none in February so far, and hopefully our visit does not jinx them. Today’s opponent is Lincoln Memorial. It’s a 2 team race for the 2017-18 South Atlantic regular season championship. Wingate is 2nd only to Carson-Newman who sports 22-1 overall record and are 14-1 in conference play, their only loss coming at Wingate, 68-54 in January. The two teams will meet again, at Carson Newman in the final game of the season, February 24th.
A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong. Tecumseh
Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks? Steven Wright
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. Lou Holtz
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