05/04/2024
Robert Hester, Founder of BladenOnline.com
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Thoughts While ShavingA nice short article about Singletary Lake in the most recent edition of Our State magazine … located between White Lake and Kelly off NC 53. The church we attend had week-long camps there many years ago … Many fond memories.

After 2 wins in 2 starts, Columbus County native MacKenzie Gore’s last outing against the LA Angels was not as successful as earlier ones … Gore struck out 6, allowed two runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings and left with the bases loaded. He was relieved, not charged with the loss. His record to date is 2-0. Overall, the Nationals are strugglin’.

Bladen County youngsters in public school will head back to school Monday after a few days off … for Easter.

It’s been a long time since I was a student, still remember long days, warm, maybe hot days in school with no air-conditioning, daydreaming about getting out … Not sure why … I headed home daily, knowing I would be plowing behind a mule, planting corn or peanuts or stocking shelves at Hinson’s Super Market in Bladenboro…

Weather forecast for Bladen County … A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this a.m., actually same type weather most of the day. 70% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. A 30% chance of rain tonight, with a low near 60. Saturday, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Sunday, mostly sunny with a high near 84.

Highs in the low to mid 70s early next week.

Pray for family, friends and neighbors suffering health issues…

Lu Mil Vineyard is planning a May Day Jamboree for Saturday, May 6 … Music by 5 different groups beginning at 2 p.m.

“Living with regrets is like driving a car that only moves in reverse.” Jodi Picoult

“He who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing.” Epicurus

“Courage and grace is a formidable mixture.” Marlene Dietrich

robert g hester
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