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🌱 Butler Avenue's first movie night brings families onto the lawn

Clinton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Clinton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Butler Avenue's first movie night brings families onto the lawn
  • Meet Rubi Davila, Clinton's three-time state cross country qualifier
  • New images renew search for Sampson County's missing Buddy Myers

Also on today's calendar: 26th Annual International Festival and 8 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 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Butler Avenue's first movie night brings community (clintonnc.com) — Butler Avenue Elementary's first family movie night brought Clinton students, parents and staff together for a free evening on the school lawn Thursday. Organizers framed it as a thank-you to families, while extra concession sales supported the exceptional children's class and PTSO blanket sales raised money for teacher appreciation.
   

2. Clinton cross country senior nails state thrice (clintonnc.com) — Clinton High senior Rubi Davila qualified for the state cross country championship for the third straight year, joining her Lady Dark Horses teammates. After a runner-up finish at conference, she credits steady practice and support from her coach, family and teammates for helping her improve.
   

3. PHOTOS: What Sampson County boy missing since 2000 may look like today (cbs17.com) — New age-progression images offer a possible look at Tristen “Buddy” Myers, the Sampson County boy who disappeared at age four in 2000. The sheriff's office released the images Monday showing how he might look at 30. Anyone with information can call the sheriff's office at 910-592-4141.
   

4. The Lumbee Tribe enjoys new public services after federal recognition but has been ‘working for generations' (dailytarheel.com) — Clinton-raised attorney Amber Holland says federal recognition opens important doors for the Lumbee Tribe without defining its identity. Following the December 2025 law, members can access federal health and education programs, though services take time to develop. Holland emphasizes that the tribe's sovereignty and generations of work predate congressional recognition.
   

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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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