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It’s Global Handwashing Day ! I don’t care how nice the soap smells, people will talk about you if you come out of the restroom sniffing your hands
1783: Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier makes the world’s first human ascent in a tethered hot air baloon
The “From Hell” letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators in 1888
The first episode of I Love Lucy airs on CBS in 1951
The Freedom of Information Act was passed by Congress in 1984
Wayne Gretzky
In the News: Two Alexander County Sheriff Deputies collide in traffic mishap…Hiddentite woman arrested in Catawba County…Statesville man charged with more than 50 child sex offenses…Armed robbery in Hickory…8 fired and 2 transferred after investigation at Morganton developmental center…
Weather: Sunny and Warmer
Sports: Cougars come out of slump with Mauling of McDowell…ACHS Women’s Tennis duo make win league title…Panthers fall too far behind to rally…Heels give one away…LRU on roll…Red Sox pull even with Astros…Almirola wins at Talledega….Cans suffer first loss of season
Emeril Lagasse
Friday at McDowell was probably the best game the Cougars have played this year. It comes after two less than stellar performances but it looks like the Blue and Gold is ready to roar again
Did you notice over the weekend that some people had to dig out their outerwear ? No, it wasn’t cold but a light jacket was appropriate and it was obvious that some had to dig it out, wrinkles and all !
Quote of the Day: “That’s more like it, we played well tonight”…Coach Butch Carter after the Cougars 49-0 win at McDowell Friday night