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🌱 How a Mineral Bluff family’s legacy just reshaped a Morganton highway.
Also, don't miss The Foreigner on the Mineral Bluff Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Mineral Bluff family's legacy just reshaped a Morganton highway.
Also on today's calendar: Pickin in the Park.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Highway, intersection dedicated to Howell and Jane Teasley (thenewsobserver.com) — A portion of Old Highway 76 and its intersection with Highway 515 near Mountain Area Christian Academy have been dedicated to Howell and Jane Teasley, longtime local leaders who once built a family cabin in Mineral Bluff. Family, lawmakers, and school community members gathered to honor their faith-driven legacy, from founding MACA to their deep involvement in Morganton First Baptist Church and regional education. 
📸 Around Mineral Bluff
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineral Bluff
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★ Featured events ★
- The Foreigner →
Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Pickin in the Park →
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Rd, Mineral Bluff
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
📣 Mineral Bluff Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dinner With Friends →
Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
7:00 pm - Feels Like The First Time: The Foreigner Musical →
Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
7:00 pm - Jeeps vs. Broncos Car Show →
CATE Farms: Farm Market, 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton
10:00 am - Blues Train - Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge →
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge
6:00 pm - Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival →
Downtown Blue Ridge Play Park, E Main St, Blue Ridge
11:30 am - Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival 2026 →
Downtown Blue Ridge Play Park, E Main St, Blue Ridge
5:30 pm - Freaky Friday →
Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
6:30 pm - Trunk or Treat at CATE Farms →
CATE Farms: Farm Market, 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton
2:00 pm - Trunk or Treat →
CATE Farms: Farm Market, 12400 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton
2:00 pm - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever →
Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 28
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday October 2
Saturday October 31
Thursday December 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody know the story behind the closing of the Blue Ridge Waffle House?
I drove by the other day and the front of the building windows said CLOSED in large letters. I don't recall ever seeing a Waffle House restaurant… (Nextdoor North Mineral Bluff)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Blue Ridge. Apply here.
- The Staff Pad posted a job opening for EVS Housekeeper - Full-Time | Days | Nights in Blue Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral Bluff here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blue Ridge
- Veterans help distribute water during flood (thenewsobserver.com)
- Fannin Commissioners hear of potential YMCA (thenewsobserver.com)
Blairsville
- 'Lost' Rescue Dog Nobody Came for & Everyone Forgot About Still Hopes for One Small Thing (dogtime.com)
- Going away to college (metteradvertiser.com)
- Dirt Late Model Power Rankings: Dan Ebert Arrives In Top 25 (floracing.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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