Tuesday, February 27th. Day 58 of 2024
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Happy Strawberry Day ! I’m concerned about someone who don’t like them
1827: New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration
1922: The Supreme Court upheld the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote
1951: The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms
1974: “People” magazine was first published
1982: Wayne B. Williams was convicted of murdering two of the 28 black children and young adults whose bodies were found in Atlanta, GA, over a two-year period
1991: President George H.W. Bush announced live on television that “Kuwait is liberated”
1997: Divorce became legal in Ireland
2022: Countries around the world sanctioned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine; The European Union closes its airspace to Russian planes
In the News: Search for new Alexander County School Superintendent ramps up…277 early votes on Monday in Alexander County…Taylorsville man back in jail…Statesville man jailed in Alexander County…Taylorsville man facing felony drug charges in Iredell County…Wilkes County teacher resigns after being arrested…Chase suspect at large from Burke County
Weather: Clouds, Wind and Showers. At least it’s warm
Sports: AC Softball falls in opener…Cougar Tennis wins…Lady Cougar Basketball hosts Round I State Playoff Game tonight…ACHS Baseball scheduled to open season today at Davie County…Heels ride RJ to win over Miami…NFL Scouting Combine begins this week
Happy Birthday: Ralph Nader, Barbara Babcock, Johnny Van Zant, James Worthy, Adam Baldwin, Tony Gonzalez, Chelsea Clinton, Josh Groban
Alexander Central Women’s Basketball Coach Jon Presnell will join me at 7:45 for a chin wag about the State Playoff Game tonight
Don Henley takes the stand in the “Hotel California” trial https://www.yahoo.com/news/eagles-don-henley-set-stand-145628421.html
Word of the Day: trifecta [ trahy-fek-tuh ] A series of three. In Horse Racing, a type of bet, in which the bettor must select the first three finishers in exact order. In Basketball, a three-point shot
Quote of the Day: “No one wants advice – only corroboration” …John Steinbeck (Born this day in 1902)