Yesterday began with nearly a quarter of an inch of rain around 7 a.m. followed by mostly clear skies, high temp, near 90 degrees.
Today’s forecast … A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. … otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 89 … and a 30% chance of rain.
Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance between 11 p.m. and midnight. patchy fog after 4 a.m. Partly cloudy with a low around 67 … and a 30% chance of precipitation.
Sunday (Church Day), a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny with a high near 92 … and a 20% chance of rain…
Early next week … more of the same … Highs upper 80s to low 90s and a slight chance of rain thru Tuesday night…
Local units of local government (towns and county) have another month or so before approving budgets for the coming year…
Read this someplace … and agree. “The easiest way to organize … you need to throw most of it away.”
News release … UNCP to establish a Doctor of Optometry program … Will soon be home to the state’s only public doctoral program in Optometry – chartering a new path for comprehensive primary care for eye and visual health in North Carolina and surrounding states…
“UNCP received unanimous approval Thursday from UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program and, in doing so, will be the only public university in North Carolina to grant the specialized four-year degree. The new program will be one of 24 nationwide and will help fill a significant void in the southeastern part of the country.” According to the release, there are no optometry schools in South Carolina, Virginia or Georgia. UNCP plans to break ground for the building next year.
Expect more visitors in the area … White Lake draws a crowd … Most need a break … sun, fun, water and a place to shop in the area … come on in, hope you feel right at home … Monday is Memorial Day.
“The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.” William Hazlitt
“Perfection is not attainable. But, if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi
“You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.” Vernon Howard
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