01/17/2025
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Temps dropped last night to near freezing … and there were strong winds … All in the past…

Today, sunny with a high near 53 … Clear skies tonight with a low around 30 … looking ahead, Friday, sunny with a high near 54…

How about yesterday … mmm … windy and wet … Highest gusts for our area was in the 35 mph range.

How much rain? Totals vary greatly … most near an inch yesterday…

For the 4th time in 5 years, La Niña is expected to be a factor in this winter’s weather and climate across North and South Carolina … A normal winter in our area sees 9.5 to 11 inches of rain across the area, but rainfall during the La Niña winters of 2021-2022 was about 25 percent below normal, according to the National Drought Monitor … Given the moderate drought already in place over portions of the Carolinas, an outlook of increased chances for below normal rainfall is concerning and could lead to increasing severity of drought over the next several months … Info from the National Weather Service outlook for Northeastern SC and Southeast NC.

Less than 2 weeks til Christmas … Much shopping to be done … Shop local when possible…

Numerous individuals, church groups and civic groups are supporting efforts to assist our friends in the western part of the state … Among them is the State Employees Credit Union … supporting a blanket drive … You can participate by dropping off donations at SECU branch located at 59 Members Circle Road, Elizabethtown…

Senior citizen get $2 off tickets for a trip thru Lu Mil to see the Christmas lights tonight (Thursday only)…

Bladen County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, December 19 … The meeting will be held in the Bladen Community College Board Room, upper level of the Student Resources Center … near Dublin.

“When you were made a leader you weren’t given a crown, you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.” Jack Welch

“If you’re working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” Steve Jobs

“Knowledge will give you power, but good character will give you respect.”

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