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🌱 Can Western’s new coach return Alamance’s Warriors to conference glory?
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Hi Alamance! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Can Western's new coach return Alamance's Warriors to conference glory?
- Record-breaking meth bust in Burlington ends with federal conviction
- How a new mobile lab could change Alamance students' money skills
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Hambright puts early stamp on role as Western's first-year head coach (alamancenews.com) — Western Alamance's new head football coach, alum Drew Hambright, is reshaping the Warriors' culture while juggling his local business, Alamance Fence. As Western pushes into a tough Mid-Carolina Conference stretch, including a trip to Southeast Alamance, players say higher expectations, faster practices, and a fresh system are aimed at bringing conference titles back to Alamance County. 
• Man convicted in what is believed to be largest methamphetamine seizure in North Carolina history (myfox8.com) — A federal jury has convicted a man linked to what authorities say is the largest methamphetamine seizure in North Carolina history, involving over 167 kilograms of high-purity meth found in a trailer in Burlington. The Alamance County case, tried in the Middle District of North Carolina, underscores the scale of regional trafficking as the defendant awaits a January 2027 sentencing that could bring decades in prison.
• Junior Achievement of Triad partners with Toyota, Truliant to expand financial literacy (abc45.com) — Middle and high school students in Alamance County will soon get hands-on financial literacy and career-readiness lessons through Junior Achievement's mobile Finance Park, backed by Toyota North Carolina and Truliant Federal Credit Union. The traveling program aims to reach thousands of local students who might not otherwise access this kind of real-world money education, starting in the 2027–2028 school year.
📸 Around Alamance
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alamance
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★ Featured events ★
- Varsity Girls Tennis @ Alamance Country Club →
Alamance Country Club,
3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Impact Grant Application Opens
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce, 610 S Lexington Ave, Burlington - Ribbon Cutting: Waypoint Wellness Foundation
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce, 408 S. Spring Street, Burlington
3:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PWB Sip & Share
Elm Realty, 11 NW Court Sq., Graham
5:00 pm - Bring Home Sunshine $10 Pet Adoptions! →
Burlington NC
5:00 pm - Impact Grant Application Opens
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce, 610 S Lexington Ave, Burlington - FIELD TRIP: Alamance Battleground (1st & 5th) →
Alamance Battleground, Burlington
9:30 am - FIELD TRIP: Alamance Battleground →
Burlington NC
9:30 am - Parade of Homes Awards Night
Association Office, 2450 Hanford Rd., Burlington
5:30 pm - Alamance County CROP Hunger Walk →
3157 S Church St, 3157 South Church Street, Burlington - Parade of Homes Tour →
Alamance Caswell Home Builders, 2450 Hanford Rd, Burlington
1:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting: Waypoint Wellness Foundation
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce, 408 S. Spring Street, Burlington
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member - Receiving in Burlington. Apply here.
- Shawmut Corporation posted a job opening for Distribution Operator (1st shift, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm) - $17/hr in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alamance here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
- Police: One person in stable condition after being shot in Burlington (wxii12.com)
- Mahan throws three TD passes for Duke in big win over William & Mary (alamancenews.com)
- Pardon of innocence first step to seeking payment for wrongful conviction (alamancenews.com)
Elon
- Outdoor performances bring dancing to Elon's neighborhoods (elonnewsnetwork.com)
- Instant Laughter improv troupe hosts Family Weekend performances (elonnewsnetwork.com)
- New grads say employers set the bar too high for entry-level roles: 'No job is willing to give you that first experience' (cnbc.com)
Ok Alamance! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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