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šŸŒ± How a Laurinburgā€“Maxtonā€“trained WWII pilotā€™s life ended too soon

Laurinburg, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Laurinburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Laurinburgā€“Maxtonā€“trained WWII pilotā€™s life ended too soon
  • Laurinburg man missing after heroic rescue attempt at North Topsail Beach

Also on today's calendar: Cape Fear Ghost Crabs at Laurinburg Highland Hooligans and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 86, low: 59. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Every Veteran Has a Story: Robert Earl Gorton Sayers (scttx.com) ā€” A World War II Army Air Forces pilot who trained at the Laurinburgā€“Maxton Army Air Base is remembered through a detailed look at his short but eventful life. The piece traces Robert Earl Gorton Sayers from his Texas and Louisiana upbringing, through aviation training and service in North Carolina, to his tragic postwar death in a 1946 air show crash.
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ā€¢ Swimmer vanishes while trying to save child who drifted from beach, NC town says (newsobserver.com) ā€” A 24-year-old man from Laurinburg is missing after being swept away by a strong current while trying to help rescue a drifting child at North Topsail Beach on June 1. The child was safely brought ashore by another family member, and search crews, including drones, have continued looking for him despite challenging weather conditions.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This German shepherd is still missing from the area of Plantation Road, Barnes Bridge Road, and Turnpike Road.
    Last seen Sunday in that area. His name is Ranger. Message me or call 704-431-3980 if seen or caught. (Nextdoor Blue Farm)
  • 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 andā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Laurinburg. Apply here.
  • Belk posted a job opening for Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Full Time in Laurinburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurinburg here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Maxton

  • PSRC announces weekly Summer Meal Pick-Up Program set for July (robesonian.com)

Hamlet

  • SEASON PREVIEW: Post 49 focused on competing, player development this summer (richmondobserver.com)
  • Woman accused of stealing carpet in Cordova, $2,700 in merch from Moore County retailer (richmondobserver.com)
  • Scholarship for RichmondCC's 911 program honors French (robesonian.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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