This is July 3, 2023, folks are on the move … beach, mountains, Jones Lake and White Lake, NC. Many are already in the area … and more expected…
Thousands apparently in Tiny Homes at White Lake and I am told they may be small, but very nice … many in the Goldston Beach area…
Did you watch the NASCAR race on the streets of Chicago yesterday? New Zealand’s Shane van Gisbergen took the lead from Justin Haley eight laps from the overtime finish to win the inaugural Chicago Street Race. The victory came in van Gisbergen’s first Cup start. He was driving the Project 91 car for Trackhouse Racing. Justin Haley finished second and Chase Elliott was third…
Ricky Fowler won the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA, his first since 2019 … His victory came on the first playoff hole … The victory was worth $1.58 million … Fowler was tied with Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin at the end of regular play. The weather forced an earlier start than usual, but worth it for Fowler.
A reminder of the fireworks Tuesday evening at White Lake … Usually draws a crowd … begins about dark time … about 8 p.m. or shortly after…
Campers should increase population in several areas of Bladen County in coming months, most notably across the road from the golf course near White Lake…
If you plan on being out and about over the next few days … High temps are expected to be in the mid 90s … Plan accordingly.
Today … A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat value values as high as 107. Chance of showers in the 30% range. Monday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75 … Chance of rain is 30%.
Tuesday, (Independence Day) a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96 … heat values as high as 110 … chance of rain is 50%. Same type weather thru next Sunday…
Blueberry season should be coming to a close before long in Bladen County. Hopefully a good season for growers and those who enjoy the sweet berries.
Missing in the area … large fields of tobacco … a few still around, but nothing to compare with the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
Think I am suffering from the aging process … but better than the alternative…
“Golf is a good walk spoiled” Mark Twain
“When prison inmates fall in love, do they finish each other’s sentences?”
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” Robert Frost
robert g hester
rgh4612@gmail.com
910-876-2322
About Author
