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You won't want to miss PBS North Carolina's Homegrown History Screening & Discussion on the Forest City Patch calendar

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What's up Forest City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • PBS North Carolina's Homegrown History Screening & Discussion
  • Chris Taylor & The Rumor Concert
  • Chris Taylor & The Rumor

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Volleyball (Home)
    East Rutherford
    4:00 pm
  • JV Football (Home)
    East Rutherford
    6:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Soccer (Away)
    Hibriten High School, 1350 Panther Trail, Lenoir
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Tennis (Home)
    Callison Recreation Center, 217 Clay St, Forest City
    4:00 pm
  • Soccer (Home)
    East Rutherford
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST DOG ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Gertrude was lost on September 24, 2026 and was last seen near Forest City, NC If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor Chase)
  • Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in October.
    Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville: October 2: Soft Plastics Lure… (Nextdoor )
  • Ingles Markets Inc posted a job opening for 27 Store Associate in Forest City. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Forest City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Shelby

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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