Editor's Pick From the ‘coolest’ to the foolish, the best and worst slogans for NC towns and counties Martha Quillin, The Charlotte Observer Oct 4, 2023 Oct 4, 2023 Updated Sep 7, 2024 0 × Afternoon temperatures in the 60s this weekend with lows in the 40s. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Crafting a county or municipal motto is a bit like writing an epitaph: Few words, great meaning.kAm{F4<:=J[ >@EE@D FDF2==J 2C6?’E 42CG65 :? 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Coolest air so far this fall arrives in NC this weekend Afternoon temperatures in the 60s this weekend with lows in the 40s. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains.
