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🌱 How an Ayden man’s big win also boosts local schools

Ayden, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Ayden! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Ayden man’s big win also boosts local schools

Also on today's calendar: 🔁 Open Mic Monday @Doghouse.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pitt County man secures $895,725 Fast Play win (nclottery.com) — An Ayden resident just won an $895,725 Fast Play jackpot, taking home more than $645,000 after taxes from a ticket bought in nearby Winterville. The North Carolina Education Lottery notes that Pitt County schools received $10.7 million in lottery-funded support last year, underscoring how local play helps bolster education programs close to home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in October.
    Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville: October 2: Soft Plastics Lure… (Nextdoor )
  • There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
    Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they’re smaller… (Nextdoor )
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Ayden. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Winterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ayden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenville

  • Greenville police increase downtown patrols after shooting injures three (wcti12.com)
  • Greenville shoppers get thrifty with Halloween costumes (witn.com)
  • Spooky ENC plays to see just in time for Halloween (wnct.com)

Farmville

  • One arrested in downtown Greenville shooting; mayor issues statement (reflector.com)

Ok Ayden! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ayden

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