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Hamlet, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Hamlet! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hamlet nonprofit is buying a county building for $1
  • Why residents want a timeout on data centers near Hamlet

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• House on Cartledge Creek Road slated for demolition (richmondobserver.com) — Richmond County commissioners have approved selling a county-owned Bridges Street building in Hamlet to Back Pack Pals for $1 so the group can seek grants to upgrade the site. The board also ordered demolition of a dilapidated Rockingham house and advanced major water projects tied to the Amazon Web Services development and other county needs.
   

• Petition calls for 12-month moratorium on data centers in Richmond County (richmondobserver.com) — A new online petition is urging Richmond County leaders to pause approvals for any additional data centers for 12 months, while the large Amazon campus south of Hamlet continues construction. Supporters want time to gauge impacts on power, water, and quality of life before more projects move forward, and many plan to speak at county meetings.
   

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    Saturday August 15
  • Jubilee Celebration →
    Robert L. and Elizabeth S. Cole Auditorium and Community Center, 1042 Hamlet Ave, Hamlet
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💬 Chatter

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  • South Carolina's tax-free weekend runs Friday through Sunday (August 7-9).
    Many purchases are exempt from the state's 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs encourages… (Nextdoor )
  • Mastec, Inc. posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator in Hamlet. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hamlet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamlet here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hamlet

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