High school football results…
West Bladen 47 East Columbus 14
James Kenan 42 East Bladen 14
Clinton 47 Whiteville 14
Midway 32 Lakewood 26
Wallace Rose Hill 56 Pender 14
St. Pauls 14 West Columbus 12
Scotland 49 Jack Britt 35
South Columbus 61 Union 0
Tough outing for the Washington Nationals and lefty MacKenzie Gore last night…Dodgers 8, Nationals 5. Gore served up 4 HRs, one that ended up in the 3rd deck in right field… The line score for Gore… 4 innings, 4 earned runs, and 4 KOs. The Nationals have lost 9 or their 11 outings.
Looking back, no measurable rainfall at the local airport. It was a different story in other areas of the county… thunderstorms… reported…
Today’s forecast… A chance of showers and thunderstorms for the area, with thunderstorms more likely after 2 p.m. and Patchy fog early, otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84 and a 60% chance of rain.
Tonight, Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., then a better chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., 60% chance of precipitation. Lows near 69.
Sunday (Church Day) A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86 and a 60% chance of rain.
Weather folks indicate the storm in the Atlantic is not much of a threat to inland areas but could cause issues along the coast.
The Dublin Peanut Festival is scheduled for September 16. Peanuts, rides, vendors, entertainment, and a parade.
Also, a Fall Open House a Traxx in Clarkton on Sunday, September 17, begins at 1 p.m.
Social Security recipients expect an increase, but they are not sure of the total beginning January 2024. Stay tuned.
“Everything you can imagine is real” Pablo Picasso
“Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable to walk on but no flowers grow.” Vincent van Gogh
“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone” Reba McIntire
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