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Gaston, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Gaston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Gaston drivers soon skip emissions tests and save money?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• EPA approves plan to remove vehicle emissions testing requirement in 19 North Carolina counties (wfmynews2.com) — Drivers in Gaston County may soon no longer need vehicle emissions tests, as the EPA has proposed dropping the requirement in 19 North Carolina counties. State officials say this could save motorists nearly $20 million a year while still meeting federal air-quality standards, though Mecklenburg County will keep its own testing program under state law.
   

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  • Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - PRIMARY in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Roanoke Rapids

  • Operation Spring Cleaning nets 158 total charges (rrspin.com)
  • Roanoke Rapids woman arrested in Feb. 23 homicide (rrdailyherald.com)
  • Grenade found during Weldon stop determined not to be live (rrspin.com)

Rocky Mount

  • Senators file bill to protect Rocky Mount customers' electric payments (wral.com)
  • Nash Central rallies past SWE in nailbiter (rockymounttelegram.com)
  • Tax increases, internal cost-cutting, upgrades proposed in Rocky Mount's 2026-27 budget (cbs17.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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