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🌱 Why Bald Head Island officials believe the missing man left the island
Spotted on the Bald Head Island calendar: Board of Elections Absentee Meeting

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Bald Head Island officials believe the missing man left the island
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Officials: Missing NC man likely no longer on Bald Head Island (foxwilmington.com) — Authorities say evidence suggests the missing Harnett County man is no longer on Bald Head Island, but multi-agency searches around the island are continuing. Public safety officials report no indication of a threat to the community, yet they're asking island residents and visitors to stay alert and call 911 immediately with any sightings or information.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Elections Absentee Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
4:00 pm - Hands-Only CPR/AED training →
Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport
6:30 pm - Hands-Only CPR/AED training - September 29th →
Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport
6:30 pm - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn - Southport, NC →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn - Southport →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am - Beginner Round Robin →
Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport
4:00 pm - Competitive Round-Robin Women's 3.5 - 3.99 →
Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport
4:00 pm - Competitive Round-Robin Men's 3.5 - 3.99 →
Greg Rymer Memorial Pickleball Courts, 3911 St James Drive, Southport
5:30 pm - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn- Southport, NC →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am - Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? →
Homer E. Wright Event Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road Southeast, Southport
5:00 pm - Hood's Creek: Rusty Hooks, Southport NC, 6:00 PM →
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, 4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport
6:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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🗞 Nearby News
Southport
- Southport marks one year since mass shooting with prayer vigil (wect.com)
- Sunday Puzzle: So-so (whqr.org)
Carolina Beach
- Sheriff's office searching for woman last seen on Carolina Beach Road (wwaytv3.com)
- 305 Birmingham Ave #2, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (redfin.com)
- Community Calendar Update: public forums on e-bikes, school growth, and a farewell for an iconic beach mural (wect.com)
Ok Bald Head Island! 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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