🌱 Flat Rock’s congressman quits race—who will Republicans put on the ballot?

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• Flat Rock’s congressman quits race—who will Republicans put on the ballot?

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Edwards ends reelection bid leaving Western NC GOP looking for a replacement (newsobserver.com) — Flat Rock resident and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards has ended his reelection campaign after a House ethics report found he violated rules related to sexual harassment and a hostile workplace. His withdrawal triggers an unusual process where a small Republican executive committee will choose a new 11th District candidate to face well-funded Democrat Jamie Ager in November.
   

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Wednesday September 2

• The Odd Couple →
  Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• HHS Meet the Teacher
  Hendersonville High 1 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville, NC 28791
  4:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Movies in the Park: Super Mario →
  Jackson Park, 801 4th Ave E, Hendersonville
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Soccer @ Hickory
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  4:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Beer Garden - Hendersonville, NC →
  Blue Ridge Beer Garden, 402 S Church St, Hendersonville
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Soccer vs Erwin
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Volleyball @ A.C. Reynolds
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  4:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Soccer @ Asheville High
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  4:00 pm
• JV Football vs Mountain Heritage
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  6:30 pm

Friday August 14

• Volleyball @ Rockhill
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Football @ Mt. Heritage
  North Henderson High 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• Aging Resources of WNC Expo →
  Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 4 Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lassonde Pappas and Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Operator, Aseptic Filler (C-Shift 6:00pm-6:30am) in Hendersonville. Apply here.
• Covelli Enterprises posted a job opening for Team Member in Hendersonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flat Rock here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hendersonville

• Historic Preservation Commission Launches Public Training Series City of Hendersonville, NC (hendersonvillenc.gov)
• Hendersonville's City Manager Announces New Opportunity with the North Carolina League of Municipalities (hendersonvillenc.gov)
• Sell leading North Henderson through first preseason as head coach (wlos.com)

Saluda

• Saluda Farmers Market to host 4th annual Mocktails at the Market (tryondailybulletin.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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