Community Corner
🌱 How did Lincolnton rack up 72 points Friday night?
Be sure to catch 3rd Annual Dueling for Dogs on the Lincolnton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Lincolnton rack up 72 points Friday night?
Also on today's calendar: Heritage Award Celebration for Bill Beam and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rebels can't overcome mistakes----Roundup (lincolntimesnews.com) — Local football fans have plenty to talk about after Lincolnton's Wolves exploded for 72 points behind a huge night from quarterback Rashad Lynch and a strong ground game, improving to 5-1 with another road test ahead. The roundup also recaps tough outings for West Lincoln, East Lincoln, and North Lincoln, highlighting standout individual performances and setting up this Friday's key conference matchups. 
📸 Around Lincolnton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lincolnton
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★ Featured events ★
- 3rd Annual Dueling for Dogs →
Untapped Territory Craft Beer & Regional Wines, 124 E Water St, Lincolnton
6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Heritage Award Celebration for Bill Beam →
First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 201 East Main Street, Lincolnton - Lincoln County Apple Festival →
115 W Main St., Lincolnton
7:37 pm - Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Meetings →
114 W Sycamore St., Lincolnton - Michael Cansler Music at City Cellar →
City Cellar, 409 E Main St, Lincolnton
5:30 pm - Food Pantry Preparation →
231 Hershel Lackey Rd, Lincolnton
10:00 am - Food Pasntry Drive Through →
231 Hershel Lackey Rd, Lincolnton
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
📣 Lincolnton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball @ Bandys
Maiden Newton, NC 28658
4:30 pm - Men's Soccer vs. East Lincoln
Maiden Newton, NC 28658
6:00 pm - JV Football @ Hickory
Maiden Newton, NC 28658
7:00 pm - Hickory at Maiden →
Maiden High School, 600 West Main St., Maiden
7:30 pm - Varsity Football vs. Hickory
Maiden Newton, NC 28658
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cat found .
Located Salem Church Road. Anyone looking for this cat. Have been feeding . Don't know if Male or Female (Nextdoor Lithia-Salem)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist-2 in Lincolnton. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Lincolnton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cherryville
- Wastewater Spill Report (wisenewsnetwork.com)
Denver
- Is 'Real Housewives' behind this casting call for 'fabulous women' in Charlotte? (charlotteobserver.com)
- Lincoln County ticket scores $1 million win in Monday’s Powerball drawing (nclottery.com)
- Maiden man arrested after $30K in stolen boat equipment recovered (wsoctv.com)
Ok Lincolnton! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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