Ever heard someone say … “I’m waiting for my ship to come in” … I recall hearing that from folks who congregated around some country store … enjoying a RC Cola and a moon pie…
Years ago, I recall folks on the radio advertising ‘wate-on’ for skinny folks … I think someone is slipping something like that in my snacks…
Labor Day weekend is here … folks on the move, last holiday for a while … Means a Sidewalk Sale in Elizabethtown, NC. Usually hot weather and big crowds at White Lake and at the beach…
Great weather forecast for today and tomorrow (Saturday & Sunday) … Sunny with a high near 85 today, mostly clear tonight with a low around 61. Sunny, Sunday, with a high near 89 … Labor Day (Monday) mostly sunny with a high near 92 … and a slight (20%) chance of rain…
Local football scores…
Whiteville 49 – East Bladen 14
South Brunswick 55 – West Bladen 6
Area College scores…
Virginia Tech 17 – #10 UNC 10
App State 33 – ECU 19
Charlotte 31 – Duke 28
Wake Forest 42 – Old Dominion 10
Coastal Carolina 52 – The Citadel 14
NC State 45 – South Florida 0
Today
#5 Georgia vs #3 Clemson 7:30 p.m. (Charlotte)
Bladen County solid waste sites open Monday 7 to 7 (normal hours) Transfer station closed … returns to regular schedule Tuesday…
Congratulations to Phoebe McGavock … Young lady retired recently…
“It is through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.” Theodore Roosevelt
“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Donovan Baily
“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” Estee Lauder
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