It’s Whipped Cream Day. Why do we celebrate something that’s been whipped ?
1781: Richmond, Virginia, is burned by British naval forces led by Benedict Arnold
1914: Ford Motor Company announced a new daily minimum wage of $5 and an eight-hour workday. Pretty close to what I make but work more than eight-hours a day
1925: Nellie Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in US history
1933: Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began in San Francisco
1972: President Nixon ordered the development of the space shuttle
1998: Sonny Bono died in skiing accident
In the News: COVID surge continues, hospitalizations increase in Alexander County in Tuesday report…Lenoir-Rhyne delays start of Spring semester due to rising COVID cases…Wilkes woman dies in crash…Taylorsville man set to jail by judge on Monday…Hickory man dies after being shot in December…Morganton man facing murder charge in McDowell County…
Weather: A bit warmer today, high near 50
Sports: Cougar men rally to win…AC Hoops back in action tonight at home, host West Wilkes…Duke, NC State, and Wake get wins Tuesday evening…CVCC gets new Baseball coach
Happy Birthday: Robert Duvall, Charlie Rose, Diane Keaton, Pamela Sue Martin, Marilyn Manson, Bradley Cooper
Jeopardy champ robbed in California https://apnews.com/article/arts-and-entertainment-california-oakland-robbery-bfc454f76239aca14ce8b1a969763080
Who can blame a man for hugging Erin Andrews ? https://www.foxnews.com/sports/aaron-rodgers-hug-controversy-erin-andrews
Quote of the Day: “If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster”…Clint Eastwood