Tuesday, June 9th. Day 161 of 2020
Happy Donald Duck Day ! The animated bird made it’s debut this day in 1934
1931: Robert H. Goddard patented a rocket-fueled aircraft design
1953: Texas Pete is first marketed by a company from Winston Salem, NC
1943: The withholding tax on payrolls was authorized by the U.S. Congress
1973: Secretariat completed the Triple Crown by winning the 105th Belmont Stakes
1997: The final episode of “Married with Children” airs on Fox Network
In the News: County Convenience Centers will resume charging fees beginning Wednesday…Catawba Valley Medical Center easing some visitor restrictions…Census looking for employees in Alexander County…Taylorsville Police make a pair of drug arrests…Alexander County woman charged in Catawba County…Newton shooting under investigation
Weather: Clouds hang around. High in low to mid 80’s, 60 percent chance of a shower or storm
Sports: High Schools Sports will make a move toward normal next week…Hornets get a player back from suspension…Major League Baseball continues to walk deeper and deeper into minefield
Dick Vitale
Natilie Portman
The world sure is spinning into total chaos. Minneapolis is leaning toward defunding their Police, Los Angeles is doing the same. Think about that, better yet, they better think about it. Purge the bad apples, yes ! Throw the baby out with the bath, never, never !
BP International is cutting 10,000 jobs. The energy industry has taken a major hit during the pandemic. On the other hand Dunkin’ Donuts is hiring 25,000
The move Monday by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association moves us closer to getting High School Sports back. It’s just a step but one that must be taken
Quote of the Day: “You can’t go to the store and buy a good ear and rhythm”…Les Paul (Born this day in 1915)