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🌱 Music Bingo at Iron Key and 11 more events

Columbus, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Columbus! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Health Fair at Lake Lure Classical Academy
  • Music Bingo at Iron Key at Iron Key Brewing Company
  • Live Music at Sullys Place at Sully’s Place

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Columbus. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tryon

  • Rotary Club of Tryon to hold 24th Annual Shrimpfest - The Tryon Daily Bulletin (tryondailybulletin.com)
  • Landrum Cardinals set to open 2026 football season Aug. 21 - The Tryon Daily Bulletin (tryondailybulletin.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001918704-26-022810 (sec.gov)

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Ok Columbus! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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