Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FutureTex (ncsu.edu) — A major new Chief Operating Officer role is being hired for FutureTEX, headquartered at Gaston College's Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, potentially bringing high-level leadership and activity to the local textile innovation scene. The temporary professional position, employed through NC State, will oversee national operations, finance, facilities, and workforce initiatives aimed at strengthening America's textile and fiber manufacturing base.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
UPDATE: SUKI HAS BEEN FOUND! Hi all, our cat is missing! We think she got out around 8pm last night. Last seen @ home in Southridge Dr neighborhood behind SPHS. Her name is Suki… (Nextdoor Southpoint Ridge)
Hi I hate to post this again but my orca she likes to go outside sometimes and wander, And I live close to Catawba heights park Has anyone seen her please let me know I miss her it's only been today that i haven't seen her I usually… (Nextdoor Belmont Mt Holly)
Zachry Construction Corporation posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator in Belmont. Apply here.
Kintegra Health posted a job opening for Housekeeping Cleaner/PCA in Gastonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gastonia
Traffic, temporary closures expected across Charlotte as Trump campaigns for Whatley in Gastonia (qcnews.com)
City Seeks Proposals to Operate Warming Center for the 2026-2027 Winter Season (wisenewsnetwork.com)
Mexican street food restaurant makes South Charlotte debut. Here's what to expect (charlotteobserver.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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