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🌱 How one trucker stopped a runaway rig on the Havelock Bypass
Be sure to catch Board of Adjustment Meeting on the Havelock Patch calendar
Good day Havelock! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How one trucker stopped a runaway rig on the Havelock Bypass
Also on today's calendar: Eastern North Carolina AVA Group Industry Panel & Networking Event and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• On Havelock Bypass, Craven County trucker stops runaway rig to aid driver in distress (wcti12.com) — A truck driver's quick actions on the Havelock Bypass helped safely stop a runaway tractor-trailer after he noticed the other driver in clear distress. With law enforcement coordinating traffic, he climbed into the moving rig, shut off the ignition, and engaged the brakes. The distressed driver was taken for medical evaluation and is now home and doing well. 
📸 Around Havelock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Havelock
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★ Featured events ★
- Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Havelock
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Community Arts & Appearance Committee →
Havelock, NC Calendar, 1 Governmental Ave, Havelock
6:30 pm - Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee →
Havelock, NC Calendar, 201 Tourist Center Drive, Havelock
3:30 pm - 2026 National Night Out →
Havelock, NC Calendar, 100 Atlantic Avenue, Havelock
5:00 pm - Eastern North Carolina AVA Group Industry Panel & Networking Event →
Havelock Tourist & Event Center, 201 Tourist Center Drive, Havelock
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Havelock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Puzzle Night & Competition →
4778 NC-24, Newport - Sip and Glaze →
4778 NC-24, Newport - Benefit Night At Ghent's - Journey of Hope Fundraiser
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce, 316 S Front St, New Bern
5:00 pm - 2026 Newport Fall Spectacular ECFS →
Newport
8:00 am - Caroline Keller Music →
The North Carolina Seafood Festival, 412 Evans St, Morehead City
12:30 pm - Line Dance Lessons →
4778 NC-24, Newport - Plant Bingo →
4778 NC-24, Newport
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Such an amazing place to spend time with my infant and toddler!
Safe space for them to play in I couldn't be happier with the experience we had a few days ago! (Nextdoor Havelock-Mid) - Don has been my electrician for about 30 years.
He has always accomplished my need and does it with humor and competence. I definitely think he is reasonable, reliable, and the best in this area… (Nextdoor Havelock)
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Havelock. Apply here.
- Woodforest National Bank posted a job opening for Bilingual Teller Retail Banker in Havelock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Havelock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport
- Crystal Coast Highland Games return to Newport Oct. 17 (wcti12.com)
- Wildlife rescuers warn discarded fishing line and hooks can seriously injure birds (wcti12.com)
Morehead City
- Weather alert for West Carteret and East Carteret Monday afternoon, says the NWS (heraldsun.com)
- Fellow coastal scientists, advocates reflect on Joe Ramus' life (coastalreview.org)
New Bern
- Federal case against former FBI Director James Comey in New Bern delayed until next year (publicradioeast.org)
- New Bern Crop Hunger Walk draws about 400 participants at Union Point Park (wcti12.com)
Ok Havelock! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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