* * * * T H U R S D A Y * * * * J A N U A R Y 24th * * * *D A Y 24 of 2019 * * * *
Happy Peanut Butter Day ! Choosy Mothers choose Jiff, so do I
It’s Belly Laugh Day ! I have at least a half-dozen good ones each day
1848: James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, California. The Rush would begin a year later
1935: The Krueger Brewing Company of Richmond became the first company to market Beer in a can
1961: A bomber carrying two H-bombs breaks up in mid-air over Goldsboro, North Carolina. The uranium core of one weapon remains lost
2003: The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation
2016: The Carolina Panthers win the NFC title with a 49-15 win over Arizona
In the News: Alexander County still missing…Sheriff’s Office investigating hit and run…Hiddenite man arrested overnight…Hickory Police arrest man after chase…Alexander County EDC names new Business Development Manager…Commissioner Yoder and County Manager French attend State Conference…Energy United Offering Scholarship Funds
Weather: Rain to start the day, clearing by afternoon
Sports: Cougar Hoops postponed again Freedom…West Iredell Assistant takes head coaching job in Gaston County…Davidson and LRU get wins…Lenoir-Rhyne Softball picked to win league again…Hornets win in Memphis…Canes win…Pats still favored by 2.5 in Super Bowl
Happy Birthday: Ray Stevens, Neil Diamond, Mary Lou Retton, Ed Helms, Mischa Barton
Neil Diamond
Mary Lou Retton
Data says that more pedestrians are hit by vehicles in Florida than any other state. The city of Orlando is the deadliest city in America if you’re taking a walk
More research strongly suggests that drinking wine in moderation can extend mortality. Salute !
Turn on the Radio or click online at 7:45 this morning. I’ll talk with Alexander Central Principal Gordon Palmer
Quote of the Day: “I originally passed on ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head’ in 1969, so they gave it to B.J. Thomas”…Ray Stevens-80 years old today