Wednesday, December 15th. Day 349 of 2021
It’s Lemon Cupcake Day
1791: The first ten amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, went into effect following ratification by the state of Virginia
1877: Thomas Edison patented the phonograph
1939: “Gone With the Wind,” based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, premiered at Loew’s Grand Theater in Atlanta
1964: Canada’s House of Commons approved a newly designed Maple Leaf flag
1982: Paul “Bear” Bryant announced his retirement as head football coach at the University of Alabama
2001: The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27 million spent to stabilize it
2014: A 3.0 earthquake centered near Lenoir shook Alexander County around 1:45 am
In the News: COVID cases increase again in Alexander County…Low Income Energy Assistance applications will begin on January 3rd…Woman being held without bond in Alexander County Jail…Man arrested for missing a long list of court dates…Hickory woman charged with theft of vehicle…Alexander County K9 Officer getting new vest
Weather: Sunshine again
Sports: Cougars sweep at South Iredell, Wills gets career win 250…Duke, UNC, and Wake get wins…Curry is top 3-point shooter in NBA history…A two-headed Mongoose at QB for the Panthers ?
Happy Birthday: Cindy Birdsong, Charlie Scott, Don Johnson, Adam Brody
It’s official, Dr Oz is running https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/12/13/dr-oz-show-ending-mehmet-oz-running-senate-good-dish/6498016001/
Quote of the Day: “If only my folks had beaten me, I could have gotten some material about my miserable childhood. But as it is, I’ve had a great life”…Tim Conway (Born this day in 1933)