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Clemmons, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where to donate Christmas toys in Clemmons
  • Remembering Ernie Pitt, longtime voice of Winston-Salem's Black community
  • Santa returns to Hanes Mall, with Mondays for pets

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Crafts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny spells, showers around, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gifts For Kids: Here's how you can make a child's Christmas this year (myfox8.com) — Clemmons residents can donate new, unwrapped gifts at Tractor Supply, 7325 Thoroughbred Lane, through Nov. 20 to help children across the Piedmont Triad celebrate Christmas. The collection is part of FOX8’s 38th annual Gifts for Kids drive supporting The Salvation Army, which also accepts monetary donations online.
   

2. Black Press pioneer Ernie Pitt dies at 80 (chicagocrusader.com) — Ernie Pitt, who co-founded the Winston-Salem Chronicle and led it for 43 years, died October 23 at 80. His newspaper chronicled Black community life and challenged injustices, including Darryl Hunt's wrongful conviction. A visitation was scheduled at Clemmons United Methodist Church as part of the services honoring him.
   

3. A beloved holiday tradition returns as Santa arrives at Hanes Mall on Wednesday (journalnow.com) — Santa arrives at Hanes Mall at noon Wednesday, November 11, starting a season of visits through Christmas Eve. His workshop will be outside Belk in North Center Court, with free visits, optional photo packages and pet photos on Mondays. Reservations are encouraged.
   

4. Toys R Us returns to Triad with Hanes Mall, Friendly Center stores (journalnow.com) — Toys R Us has opened year-round stores at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem and Friendly Center in Greensboro, bringing standalone shops back to the Triad. These are much smaller than the chain's former stores, at roughly 1,000 to 1,500 square feet. The Hanes Mall shop is next to Hollister on the south end.
   

5. North Carolina high school football: NCHSAA second round playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders (maxpreps.com) — West Forsyth will host Charlotte’s Myers Park in the second round of the North Carolina high school football playoffs this week. The Clemmons team stands at 8–2 and ranks 13th in MaxPreps’ overall state computer rankings, one spot ahead of its visiting opponent.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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