🌱 Lenoir father and son remembered after deadly incident at Holden Beach
Lenoir, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Lenoir? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lenoir father and son remembered after deadly incident at Holden Beach
- Why Greensboro says another “Lenoir-style” Google data center won’t fit there
Also on today's calendar: HARAMBEE FESTIVAL and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Father, Son from Lenoir Die in Holden Beach Tragedy (whky.com) — Two Lenoir residents, a father and son, died Sunday after being pulled from rough surf at Holden Beach, despite extensive rescue efforts. Authorities are still determining the exact cause of death, while officials urge North Carolinians, including Lenoir families vacationing at the coast, to heed rip current warnings and beach safety flags. 
• Greensboro City Council Reconsiders Data Center Moratorium (greensborothread.com) — Greensboro leaders are moving toward a 120-day moratorium on very large data centers, and they’re using Google’s massive facility in Lenoir as an example of the kind of project unlikely in denser cities. The council now plans public input and detailed rules to balance economic growth with environmental and neighborhood concerns. Their debate could influence how future data projects compare to Lenoir’s experience.
📸 Around Lenoir
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Faith in the Foothills →
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir
5:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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HARAMBEE FESTIVAL →
Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 313 Greenhaven Dr NW, Lenoir
3:00 pm -
Yoke-to-Go — First Presbyterian Church of Lenoir →
First Presbyterian Church of Lenoir, 1019 College Ave SW, Lenoir
12:30 pm -
Volleyball @ West WIlkes
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Mens Soccer @ Hickory
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
5:00 pm -
Womens Tennis vs Alexander Central
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
4:00 pm -
Womens Tennis @ SC
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Volleyball @ South
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
4:30 pm
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ham Radio Social Lunch →
Southern Crossroads, 129 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir
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Volleyball @ West WIlkes
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Soccer @ West Lincoln
South Caldwell High 7035 Spartan Drive, Hudson, NC 28638
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Mens Soccer @ Hickory
Hibriten High 1350 Panther Trail SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
5:00 pm
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SHE SAID I NEEDED TO FORGIVE AND FORGET.
I SAID I AIN'T NO PREACHER AND I DON'T HAVE AMNESIA . (Nextdoor Mulberry Creek)
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07421) - 2020 Connelly Springs Rd in Lenoir. Apply here.
- Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Lenoir. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lenoir here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morganton
- Morganton intersection upgraded after students struck by vehicles (wsoctv.com)
- Employer health services newsletter, August 2026 (morganton.com)
- Project Arlington Could Bring 64 Manufacturing Jobs To Burke County (whky.com)
Hickory
- Hickory City Council Recognizes Health Care Partners, HSM Solutions During Tuesday Meeting (whky.com)
- CVPA Presents Powers Of Attorney Seminar, August 11 (focusnewspaper.com)
- Go One Last Round With Chad Deity At HCT This Weekend (focusnewspaper.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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