First things first… Weather for the next few hours….
Today… Showers and possibly thunderstorms this afternoon. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds with a high near 75… Windy, gusts as high as 17 mph. Showers likely, and possibly a thunderstorm between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, during the early evening, then gradual clearing… with a low around 50… Chance of rain is 60%.
Sunny, Saturday, with a high near 71… windy, gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday (Church Day)… Sunny, with a high near 72. Cooler Monday… Sunny, high near 66.
Homecoming at many churches in the area… this time of year…
Bladenboro BeastFest next weekend… Big plans… fun time for all…
Check local sports on our Sports Page… John Clark has it covered… and no one does it better…
Huge crowds recently at County Park in PM, on US 701 between Elizabethtown and Clarkton… Children at play…
President Biden on TV last evening… related to conflicts in Israel and Ukraine… asking Congress to approve a $100 billion aid package…
Still no US House Speaker… Nothing happens in DC ’til that issue is settled…
Big announcement recently about job cuts at Federal Paper in Riegelwood, about 200 less jobs after the first of the year… A huge hit for Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and Bladen counties…
“We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.” Robindranathe Tagore
“There is only one proof of ability – action.” Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
“I’m not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey
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