A day off for many, to celebrate Labor Day … Ever wonder why Labor Day? Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. It became an official public holiday in 1887. The first official federal holiday was in 1894. Thirty states in the U.S. officially celebrated Labor Day. Now you know the rest of the story…
Enjoy … For many, just another work day.
One of the official events of Labor Day is the Southern 500 race in Darlington, S.C. Top 5 finishers from yesterday’s race were … Erik Jones, winner … followed by Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano and Christopher Bell, in that order … The Southern 500 draws a huge crowd … and has for years.
Traffic on 1-95 was at a standstill for hours last evening … A huge mess just north of Benson … took hours to reopen … included was an 18-wheeler that reportedly burned…
Labor Day holiday in Elizabethtown includes a huge Sidewalk Sale … Yes, it continues today.
All Bladen County convenience sites open today … Transfer station is closed. Everything will be back to normal tomorrow.
Bladen County Commissioners meeting pushed back 24 hours … set for Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the courthouse.
A 30% chance of rain today. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, low near 71. Tuesday, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms … high near 90 degrees.
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” Bill Clinton
“The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.” Frederick Douglas
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain
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