What's up Gaston! 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:
- Trace Adkins Roanoke Rapids
- Freeze Pop Fridays at Gaston County, NC Calendar
- Pump Track Racing at Gaston County, NC Calendar
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday August 10
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NCS School Board of Education Meetings
Northampton Early College
Weldon, NC 27890
12:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Millennial Night @ Fairwood Lanes →
Fairwood Lanes, 201 Old Farm Rd S, Roanoke Rapids
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Morgan Wade →
Weldon Mills Theatre, 500 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy, Roanoke Rapids
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Washington County at Weldon STEM →
Weldon City High School (STEM), 415 County Rd, Weldon
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher (5th Grade) in Gaston. Apply here.
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KIPP Public Charter Schools posted a job opening for [2025-26] KIPP Gaston Middle ELA Lead Teacher (Grades 6-8) in Gaston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke Rapids
Rocky Mount
- 3 found dead in Rocky Mount home (wxii12.com)
- Officials urge deer hunters to help slow spread of chronic wasting disease in North Carolina (wwaytv3.com)
- WSSU Rams Volleyball Unveils 2026 Schedule (wssurams.com)
Ok Gaston! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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