* * * * W E D N E S D A Y * * * * A P R I L 24th * * * * D A Y 114 of 2019 * * * *
It’s Administrative Professionals Day ! They’re not just secretaries anymore
1800: The United States Library of Congress is established
1833: A patent was granted for the first Soda Fountain
1918: The first Tank vrs Tank battle takes place in France during WWI
1967: The government of Greece bans the Miniskirt
2004: The United States lifts economic sanctions imposed on Libya 18 years previously
In the News: Man being held after firing at Law Enforcement Officers…Hickory man threatens officers during traffic stop, ends up behind bars…Manhunt this morning for shooter in Catawba County…Taylorsville man jailed for larceny of a vehicle
Weather: Sunshine again today ! Lots of Pollen, Breathing conditions listed as Poor
Sports: Cougars will play for a title tonight…Canes play in a Game VII tonight in DC…NBA Playoffs see 3 series conclude Tuesday night…Heels get a Blue Chipper…Red Sox struggles continue
Happy Birthday: Shirley MacLaine, Barbra Streisand, Michael O’Keefe, Cedric the Entertainer, Chipper Jones, Kelly Clarkson
Chipper Jones
Kelly Clarkson
Listen to the Radio this morning. I’ll give away a pair of MerleFest tickets !!! For ticket information click on this link https://merlefest.org/
Get on your feet ! Research says that Americans sit too much.
The Index Rating for Breathing today is Poor ! The pollen (that yellow stuff) is taking over, beware if you suffer from seasonal allergies
Quote of the Day: “When a man brings his wife flowers for no reason-there’s a reason”…Molly McGee