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🌱 Meet the Coats student starting her teaching journey at ECU.
Coats, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Coats! 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:
- Meet the Coats student starting her teaching journey at ECU.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 65.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Addison Tart - College of Education News (ecu.edu) — A Coats native, Addison Tart is beginning her studies in elementary education at East Carolina University and credits her hometown roots for inspiring a passion for teaching. She shares why ECU’s strong education program, welcoming community, and supportive campus environment convinced her it was the right place to prepare for a career helping students feel seen and heard. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
Matthews Ridge, 51 Norman Ave., Lillington
10:00 am -
Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
KB Sales Office, 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington
12:00 pm -
OPEN Houses @ Reedy Branch
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce, 47 Smith Farms Dr., Lillington -
Open House @ Cape Overlook
Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce, 103 Oyster Tabby Drive, Lillington
2:00 pm -
William & Mary Tribe at Campbell Fighting Camels Basketball →
John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, 56 Main St, Lillington
1:00 pm -
Stony Brook Seawolves at Campbell Fighting Camels Football →
Barker-Lane Stadium, 558 Wade Stewart Cir, Lillington
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Erwin. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Erwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coats here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Altra Federal Credit Union Named APSU Basketball Jersey Sponsor (clarksvilleonline.com)
Ok Coats! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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