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🌱 Unknown powder exposure sends 11 to hospital from Lenoir recycling plant

Lenoir, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Unknown powder exposure sends 11 to hospital from Lenoir recycling plant
  • Lenoir residents among those listed in Caldwell County arrest roundup
  • Lenoir passenger killed in Calico Road crash; charges pending against driver

Also on today's calendar: Canvass Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
  • Friday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 people hospitalized after exposure to ‘unknown powder substance' at Lenoir recycling facility (myfox8.com) — Eleven people were hospitalized after exposure to an unknown powder at Lenoir’s Prime Recycling on Monday, with 22 reporting breathing problems or irritation. All patients were reported stable by 5 p.m. Monday. A state hazardous materials team was working to identify the substance, and Lenoir Fire Department is leading the investigation.
   

2. Arrests Nov. 6-8 (newstopicnews.com) — Five Lenoir residents appear in Caldwell County’s Nov. 6–8 arrest roundup, with charges ranging from misdemeanor larceny to felony fleeing or eluding arrest. James Wesley Bare, 37, was held on a $240,000 secured bond on the fleeing charge and two failure-to-appear counts. The roundup also lists arrests involving Hudson and Granite Falls residents.
   

3. Lenoir Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Caldwell County; Driver Faces Pending Charges (lincolnherald.com) — Calieb Scott Clark, 28, of Lenoir, died November 8 when an SUV struck a tree on Calico Road near U.S. 64, troopers said. Driver Jesse Wayne Douglas, also of Lenoir, suffered serious injuries. Troopers suspect speed and impairment contributed, with charges pending against Douglas, including felony death by motor vehicle.
   

4. Historians honors America 250 committee, local authors (newstopicnews.com) — A free exhibit tracing Caldwell County’s history has earned statewide recognition for the local America 250 Committee. “Our Story,” at the Alden Starnes County Office Plaza, combines photographs, videos and timelines spanning early Cherokee and Catawba settlement through today. Visitors can explore it weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   

5. Jeanne Norment Bush (newstopicnews.com) — Jeanne Norment Bush, a longtime Lenoir resident who devoted decades to local volunteer work, died November 7 at 99. Through the Lenoir Service League, she supported blood drives, the thrift shop and fundraisers, while remaining active at First United Methodist Church. Her family plans a private burial.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone know a reliable tractor mechanic?
    We need someone experienced with older John Deere tractors, specifically a 1984 John Deere 950. Ideally, they can come to Connelly Springs/Valdese to… (Nextdoor Blue Creek Rd)
  • Looking for a lawn service for this week.
    I’m getting a property ready to sell and will be having drone footage of the yard. Anyone available?? Located In Uptown area of Lenoir. Thanks! (Nextdoor Uptown)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LENOIR NC S02875 in Lenoir. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Lenoir. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lenoir here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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