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What's up Camden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Camden remembers the life and legacy of Brenda Faye Ashley.

Also on today's calendar: MAGIC HUNKS LIVE TAKEOVER ELIZABETH CITY,NC!!! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Variably cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brenda Faye Ashley (myq104.com) — A Camden-born woman, Brenda Faye Ashley, has passed away at age 65, leaving behind six children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Raised in the Christian faith and remembered for her love of family, cooking, and TV, she chose cremation, and no services are planned at this time.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • 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 )
  • Need help with an unemployment claim?
    Thursdays and Fridays are the best days to call #NCDES for claims questions because our UI Support Center typically has lower call volume. Prefer… (Nextdoor )
  • Camden County Schools posted a job opening for Transportation Supervisor in Camden. Apply here.
  • Elizabeth City State University posted a job opening for Associate Director of Financial Aid in Elizabeth City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elizabeth City

  • Elizabeth City State University and Lenoir Community College Expand Pilot Training Pathway in 2026 (afm.aero)
  • A new pathway into the classroom: How NC districts are growing their own teachers (ednc.org)
  • Elizabeth City police issue warning following reports of loitering at local Walmart (wavy.com)

Hertford

  • Perquimans educators 'truly grateful' for their new school (nclottery.com)

Ok Camden! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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