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🌱 How a new RichmondCC scholarship could launch your 911 career

Hamlet, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Hamlet! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new RichmondCC scholarship could launch your 911 career
  • Hamlet-area resident tied to multi-county theft case and June court dates
  • How Hamlet’s Junior 49ers dominated their season-opening victory Tuesday night

Also on today's calendar: CEDA's 4th Annual Dance Recital.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Scholarship for RichmondCC's 911 program honors French (robesonian.com) — Hamlet-area students interested in 911 communications now have a new Richmond Community College scholarship honoring longtime emergency communications leader Bill Foster French. Funded by North Carolina NENA, the endowed award supports students in RichmondCC’s pioneering 911 Communications & Operations degree, helping train future telecommunicators and leaders who will serve communities across North Carolina. Applications are available through RichmondCC’s online scholarship form.
   

• Woman accused of stealing carpet in Cordova, $2,700 in merch from Moore County retailer (richmondobserver.com) — A woman from East Rockingham faces new felony charges after an alleged break-in in Cordova and a separate case involving more than $2,700 in merchandise reportedly stolen from a Moore County retailer with a suspect from the Hamlet area. She and her co-defendant have upcoming court dates in June, and authorities note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

• PHOTOS: Junior 49ers vs. Liberty Post 81 (richmondobserver.com) — Hamlet’s American Legion Post 49 junior baseball team opened its season with a strong 8-2 home win, powered by a big third inning and solid pitching from Noah and Colton Trexler. Local fans can next see the Junior 49ers in action Friday when they travel to North Moore High School to face Moore County Post 12 at 7 p.m.
   

📸 Around Hamlet

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hamlet

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday June 3
  • Karaoke Wednesday →
    Striker's Bowling Center & Lounge, 1010 E Broad Ave, Rockingham
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are kicking off June webinars with Homeownership Month on June 3rd at 10:30 AM.
    Register for your choice of topic on our presentations page: https://consumer.sc.gov/upcoming-presentationswebinars June 3: Homeownership Month. … (Nextdoor )
  • When language isn't a barrier, opportunity has room to grow.
    Join this virtual Lunch & Learn to learn about HUB/SBE certifications, business opportunities, and resources available for interpretation and… (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Hamlet. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Rockingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamlet here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockingham

  • Denson, Crouch named to All-MSC soccer team (richmondobserver.com)
  • Rock Hill streets will be renamed for 3 fallen police officers. See where and why (heraldonline.com)
  • Suspect accused of shooting Carroll County deputies, killing one, arrested (wxii12.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hamlet

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.