Tuesday, October 8th. Day 281 of 2019
1871: The Great Chicago Fire begins. About 250 people die, and over 17,000 buildings are destroyed
Larsen Delivers In The 9th
1957: The Brooklyn Dodgers officially announce they are moving to Los Angeles
2000: Cats opens on Broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing in 2000
2001: President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security
In the News: Man dies in Catawba County accident…Alexander County Board of Education meets this evening…The massive flag will continue to fly along Interstate 77 in Statesville…Taylorsville woman snared in Wilkes drug sting…Alexander County woman facing drug charge in Catawba County…A naked Porch Prowler ?
Weather: Some Clouds, Some Sun, maybe a shower this afternoon
Sports: Lady Cougar Volleyball gets conference win…AC soccer loses match on penalty kicks…Baseball post-season continues, one series is over…49ers clobber Cleveland on Monday Night Football…Redskins fire coach Gruden…Wolfpack to go with new quarterback
Happy Birthday: Paul Hogan, Jesse Jackson, Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Elliott, Darrell Hammond, Emily Procter, Matt Damon, Bruno Mars
Sigourney Weaver
Bruno Mars
The average American (whoever they are) spends 27 minutes per day commuting to work. Thanks to the Liledoun Road closure, I’m pretty close to average
A Texas man has been charged with robbing a bank. He told officers, he robbed the bank so he could afford a nice wedding ceremony. His wife-to-be convinced him to surrender
I saw a cow and a dog walking side by side Monday. I have no idea what that means but I thought it to be amusing
Quote of the Day: “I like life, it’s something to do”…Ronnie Shakes