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🌱 How Campbell’s new online doctorate could boost PA careers from Buies Creek
Buies Creek, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Buies Creek! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Campbell’s new online doctorate could boost PA careers from Buies Creek
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• PA program launches Doctor of Medical Science degree - News (campbell.edu) — Campbell University in Buies Creek is launching a fully online Doctor of Medical Science degree to help practicing physician assistants advance as leaders, educators, and researchers. The 36-credit post-professional program offers three specialized tracks, accepts some transfer credits, and is tailored for working PAs. Applications for the first cohort open in June 2026, with classes starting January 2027. 
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OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
10:00 am -
Cape Fear Fest 2026
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce The intersection of First and Front Streets, Lillington NC 27546 **Near the CVS in Lillington: 803 S. Main Street, Lillington, NC**
10:00 am -
Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
12:00 pm -
Mungo Homes Open House - Leander Lee Preserve
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Community Directions Take 401 S towards Fuquay Varina. Continue on US-401 S to N Main St. in Lillington. Turn right onto N Main St. then turn right onto W Old Rd. Travel for .5 miles, and turn left onto NC-27 W. Travel approximately 4.5 miles and Lea
1:00 pm -
OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
10:00 am -
Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
12:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Smith Farms Dr. Lillington NC 27546 -
The Hooley Room Comedy & Dinner Showcase →
Napper Tandy's Public House and Restaurant, 27 S Broad St E, Angier
5:30 pm -
KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
10:00 am -
Cape Fear Fest 2026
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce The intersection of First and Front Streets, Lillington NC 27546 **Near the CVS in Lillington: 803 S. Main Street, Lillington, NC**
10:00 am
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Campbell University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty Pool – Adult & Online Education Second Chance Initiative in Buies Creek. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Coats. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buies Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dunn
- Infant Death Under Investigation In Dunn (jocoreport.com)
- Supreme Court's Limitation on Wetlands Protection Will Make Flooding Worse (insideclimatenews.org)
Benson
- State Auditor Confirms Investigation Into Town Of Benson (jocoreport.com)
- Letter To The Editor: Benson's Challenges Run Deeper Than Personalities (jocoreport.com)
- EXPO Richmond Show Review (palletenterprise.com)
Fuquay-Varina
- Search warrant says Fuquay-Varina teen accused of killing sister, assaulting brother admitted it on FaceTime (cbs17.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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