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🌱 Man charged after shots fired into Littleton-area home

Littleton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Littleton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man charged after shots fired into Littleton-area home
  • Littleton toy drive aims to bring Christmas gifts to 500 children
  • Littleton approves online resource guide and new volunteer roles

Also on today's calendar: Christmas With Elvis ft. Matt Lewis and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roanoke Rapids man charged in Littleton shooting (rrdailyherald.com) — A Roanoke Rapids man faces charges after deputies investigated gunfire into a Littleton-area home on Nov. 6. Authorities charged Terry Kearney Jr. with shooting into an occupied dwelling, firearm possession by a felon and violating a domestic violence protection order. He is being held without bond, with a court appearance scheduled for Nov. 17.
   

2. LGA, John 3:16 Center hold toy drive for 500 children (rrdailyherald.com) — Littleton residents can drop off new, unwrapped gifts through Dec. 7 to help The John 3:16 Center provide Christmas presents for about 500 local children. The Lake Gaston Association's collection sites include Family Dollar, Lake Gaston Ace Hardware and local coffee shops. The center also needs volunteers to sort, shop for and wrap gifts.
   

3. Littleton Board approves Community Resource Guide (lakegastongazette-observer.com) — Littleton plans to put a community resource guide on its website, giving residents contact information and links for local businesses, churches and organizations. The town board also approved volunteer and visitor ambassador programs that Commissioner Susan Colby hopes to have running by the new year.
   

4. Davis home to be featured during 2026 LOL Cancer Support Team's Holiday Home Tour (lakegastongazette-observer.com) — George and Susie Davis's renovated Lake Gaston home will welcome visitors during the Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team's holiday tour on Dec. 5. The six-home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are available at Once Upon a County Line and The Village Market in Littleton.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Armadillos have officially joined the chat.
    Seen an armadillo in North Carolina? We want to know! The most reliable way to report a sighting is through INaturalist. You can create an account… (Nextdoor )
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

Ok Littleton! 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: "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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Littleton

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