🌱 Patch AM: Duke’s nationally ranked swimmers kick off their season in Davidson Friday

Hi Davidson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Duke's nationally ranked swimmers kick off their season in Davidson Friday

Also on today's calendar: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duke Opens 2026-27 Campaign at Davidson (goduke.com) — Duke's swimming and diving teams head to Davidson on Friday evening to open their 2026–27 season against the Wildcats, with races starting at 5 p.m. Local fans can see nationally ranked Duke women and record-setting returners compete right in town, as both Blue Devil squads look to build on last year's strong finishes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davidson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert →
  Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Live @ River Run Country Club →
  River Run Country Club, Davidson
  6:00 pm
• HS Football V week 7 vs LN Charter
  Spartan Park, 13828 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Women's Build your Business in 1 Day Workshop →
  The Hurt Hub@Davidson, Davidson
  9:00 am
• Blessing of the Animals at Davidson UMC →
  Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson
  10:00 am
• Concerts @ The Circles: Blue Monday (MTV Generation) →
  Clean Juice, Davidson
  5:00 pm
• North Carolina Baroque Orchestra 15th Anniversary Celebration! →
  Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, 218 Concord Road, Davidson
  7:00 pm
• NC Baroque Orchestra: 15th Anniversary Celebration →
  Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 North Main Street, Davidson
  7:00 pm
• ARMOUR AFTER DARK: Gaslighting the Musical →
  Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• DLC Speaker Series 2026 →
  MSC Industries, 525 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute) w/ TNT →
  BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Crafty Picnic Social Huntersville →
  Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
  2:00 pm
• GENERATION RADIO w/ U-Phonik →
  BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hudson Automotive Group posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk in Huntersville. Apply here.
• The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Dessert Finisher/Barista in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davidson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cornelius

• What's Your Budget? Coming soon ... (corneliustoday.com)
• Shhh... New Speakeasy Opens in Town (corneliustoday.com)
• K-9 Kilo Follows Officer to Georgia (corneliustoday.com)

Huntersville

• Flying Biscuit Café signs franchise agreement for Huntersville (lakenormanpublications.com)

Ok Davidson! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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