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In today's newsletter:
- Robbie Gonzalez wins Conover's school board seat unopposed
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
- Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Historic Election for Latino Candidates in North Carolina (enlacelatinonc.org) — Robbie Gonzalez won the Conover District seat on the Newton-Conover school board unopposed, receiving 2,488 votes, according to unofficial election results. The Republican is among 11 Latino candidates reported to have won races across North Carolina on November 3. Results remain subject to certification.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday November 11
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Coworking Free Trial | Try the Workspace Everyone’s Talking About! →
1985 Tate Boulevard Southeast 5th floor, Hickory
8:30 am
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Open Paint Wednesday →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
11:00 am
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Open Paint →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
12:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Master Gardener's Monthly Meeting →
Catawba NC
10:00 am
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Open Paint Thursday →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
11:00 am
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Health Sciences Career Fair →
Cromer Center, 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory
2:00 pm
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Pick Your Project Thursday →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
6:00 pm
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Playmakers: “Come From Away” →
Belk Centrum, 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory
6:30 pm
Friday November 13
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Fun Friday with the Clemmer-Long Center →
Rhyne Building, 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory
10:00 am
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Historic Henry River Mill Village (General Admission) →
4255 Henry River Rd, Hickory
10:00 am
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Open Paint Friday →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
11:00 am
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Sea Glass Tree Workshop →
Azalea Design Craft Studio, 264 Union Square NW STE 101, Hickory
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Armadillos have officially joined the chat.
Seen an armadillo in North Carolina? We want to know!
The most reliable way to report a sighting is through INaturalist. You can create an account… (Nextdoor )
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The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Slitter Operator - A in Conover. Apply here.
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Carpenter Company posted a job opening for Production Manager in Conover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newton
Hickory
- From Sale to Service: One Hickory Appliance Retailer Stays With You After Delivery (statesville.com)
- Sisters retire after nearly 100 combined years of music ministry at North Carolina church (christianindex.org)
- My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 14 Teases Whitney's Friends Grilling Her Fiancé Jake! (tvseasonspoilers.com)
Catawba
- Alexander County Triple Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Deal, Sentenced To Time Served (whky.com)
- State Board of Education discusses legislative priorities, emphasizing need for veteran teacher pay raises (ednc.org)
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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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