🌱 How did Franklin’s boys soccer team fare against Asheville?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Franklin's boys soccer team fare against Asheville?

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Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Round Up: August 24, 2026 (wlos.com) — Franklin High's boys soccer team earned a 2–2 draw at Asheville, highlighted in a roundup of Monday's Western North Carolina prep scores. Local readers can also see how nearby rivals like Enka, Pisgah, West Henderson, and others fared across football, soccer, and volleyball.
   

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Friday September 11
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Is early voting access expanding in North Carolina? Data paints a mixed picture (wlos.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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