May 2: Have Your Say Two Ways, Clearing, Chat, Donate, Bin Laden
We're looking for your feedback, giving you a peek at the improving forecast, and taking a look back as part of your 5 Things To Know Today for May 2, 2012.
Have Your Say: We've got two polls running this week — click the links to add your vote:
Clearing: Rain isn't expected today, according to the JohnstonPatch WeatherBug forecast — but clouds are expected to linger, with highs in the upper 50s. Mostly cloudy through Thursday with rain expected on Friday.
Chat: Mayor Joseph Polisena is set to participate in a live chat next Wednesday, May 9, at noon. Have a question you'd like to ask? Send an email to joseph.hutnak@patch.com to submit it in advance — or check back next Wednesday to ask it live.
Donate: The great thing about donating blood is that you can spare a pint — and possibley save up to three lives. Kohl's in Smithfield is hosting the Bloodmobile starting today at 10 am — click here to set an appointment.
Bin Laden: You've no doubt caught the TV news over the last several days — today is the anniversary of the Navy SEALs raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. On this date last year, we asked local folks for their reactions.