Yesterday’s high temp topped out at 51 degrees, mid afternoon. Felt good, especially those who work outside everyday … Overnight low near 30…
Today’s forecast … A slight chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 58 and a 20% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 48.
Wednesday, a good chance of showers before 1 p.m. Partly sunny with a high near 72 and windy, gusts as high as 16 mph … 20% chance of precipitation.
Put the long-johns away for the next few days…
The wheels of justice turn slow, sometimes … Bladenboro’s Trooper Kevin Conner was gunned down while on duty in Columbus County, mid October, 2018. A Columbus County resident pleaded guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom Monday, and will be sentenced Thursday. The guilty plea assures the shooter that the death penalty is ‘off the table’ … He can be sentenced to prison, without parole…
ACC basketball … UNC 85 – Wake Forest 64, last night. Today, Duke vs Louisville … 7 p.m.
High School activities going strong … See local sports … John Clark covers it all…
Saw a recent article related to self-checkout at retail outlets … Dollar General is re-thinking their position … Good, honorable citizens use the option … not sure how many of their local locations offer the service in our area … not good for all…
Ever think about unsolved murders, locally, and in other areas of the state?
Recent headline … “US Attorney Announces Human Trafficking Task Force Partnership in Southeastern North Carolina” … Sometimes we forget there are ‘bad folks’ among us…
Candidates for US President ‘falling by the wayside’ … Was hoping for a ‘healthy debate’ before election time … Not likely…
Stock market going strong … Inflation has not been curtailed … maybe slowed…
“If you look for perfection, you will never be satisfied.”
“Freedom is something that dies unless it’s used.”
“Admire as much as you can, most people don’t admire enough.”
And this … recently quoted … “Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.”
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