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5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 16, 2012

Good morning, White Lake, here's what you need to know about today.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect rain before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow with a high near 41. Thursday night there will be a chance of snow showers, mainly before 8 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Wednesday night was $3.37 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1923, in Thebes, Egypt, English archaeologist Howard Carter entered the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen. When Carter arrived in Egypt in 1891, he became convinced there was at least one undiscovered tomb--that of the little known Tutankhamen, or King Tut, who lived around 1400 B.C. and died when he was still a teenager. Backed by a rich Brit, Lord Carnarvon, Carter searched for five years without success. In early 1922, Lord Carnarvon wanted to call off the search, but Carter convinced him to hold on one more year. In November 1922, the wait paid off, when Carter's team found steps hidden in the debris near the entrance of another tomb. The steps led to an ancient sealed doorway bearing the name Tutankhamen.

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4. In the news

MEAP scores were released Wednesday, see how Huron Valley did against the state.

5. Leo's 'Dining for Dollars' to Help LHS Drama

Come and help support the Lakeland High School Drama Department at Dining for Dollars from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 at the White Lake Leo's Coney Island. Ten percent of all purchases between 5 and 8 p.m. will be donated back to the Lakeland Drama Dept when you eat there those nights. Help support LHS Drama and our local community by participating in Dining for Dollars!

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