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šŸŒ± How Harrisburgā€™s new drought rules could change your weekly water use

Harrisburg, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Harrisburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Harrisburgā€™s new drought rules could change your weekly water use
  • Harrisburg family mourns longtime educator and beloved matriarch Patricia Geisler

Also on today's calendar: Masterclass: How to Explore Career Transition into Business Ownership.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ List: Charlotte-area towns with drought restrictions & rules (charlotteobserver.com) ā€” Harrisburg residents are being asked to voluntarily cut back on water use as local levels, including Lake Howell, have dropped well below normal. Alongside Charlotte and other nearby towns, Harrisburg is under early-stage drought restrictions, with officials urging residents to limit lawn watering, avoid washing driveways, and fix leaks to help protect the communityā€™s water supply.
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ā€¢ Obituary: Geisler, Patricia Ann (wtap.com) ā€” One of Patricia Ann Geislerā€™s sons, Robert, lives here in Harrisburg, connecting her long, full life directly to our community. The 95-year-old former math tutor and devoted church member will be honored with services in Marietta, Ohio next weekend, and her family invites memorial donations to support local athletics and hospice care she cherished.
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  • Boil water advisory issued in Kannapolis after E. coli found in drinking water (wbtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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