Wednesday, March 17th. Day 76 of 2021
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day ! Let the Irish shine in all of us
1776: The British Army evacuates Boston
1941: The National Gallery of Art opens in Washington, DC
1966: A U.S. submarine found a missing H-bomb in the Mediterranean off of Spain
1969: Golda Meir was sworn in as the fourth premier of Israel
1992: A referendum to end apartheid in South Africa is passed
2010: The National Basketball Association Board of Governors approve Michael Jordan’s bid to but the Charlotte Bobcats. He would change the name back to the Hornets
In the News: Over 8,100 have been vaccinated in Alexander County…Plans in works to repair Old Wilkesboro Road…sheriff Bowman announces intent to seek another term…Taylorsville man charged with child-sex crimes…Taylorsville Police arrest man after assault…Hickory woman jailed in Alexander County
Weather: Lots of clouds, maybe some severe weather later today
Sports: Freedom Football team in COVID Quarantine after loss to Alexander Central last Friday…We name the Taylorsville Savings Bank-B86 Cougar of the Week…AC Softball and Women’s Soccer host McDowell today (weather permitting)…Canes winning streak halted in Detroit
Happy Birthday: Patrick Duffy, Kurt Russell, Lesley-Anne Down, Gary Sinise, Danny Ainge, Rob Lowe, Mia Hamm, Stormy Daniels, Katie Ledecky
Our southern border is in total turmoil https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/southwest-border-crossings-pace-highest-levels-20-years-biden-admin-n1261192
Voter fraud in Florida Homecoming contest ! https://apnews.com/article/florida-assistant-principal-accused-homecoming-queen-fraud-42d964a6a28387d6bf953b9fbd313145
Tina Turner reveals severe health issues https://nypost.com/2021/03/16/tina-turner-says-goodbye-to-fans-with-doc-amid-ptsd-stroke-cancer/
I forgot to wear green today for St Patrick’s Day. If you pinch me, make it hurt !
Quote of the Day: “In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule”… Friedrich Nietzsche