🌱 What this court loss means for Moncure’s massive data center project

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• What this court loss means for Moncure's massive data center project

Also on today's calendar: Little Women and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with lots of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge rules against Chatham County in Eco TIP data center fight (chathamjournal.com) — A Superior Court judge has ruled that Eco TIP can move forward with its massive data center project at the Moncure megasite, despite Chatham County's year-long moratorium. The county now faces potentially significant attorney fees and damages while it weighs an appeal or settlement. Residents near Moncure can expect continued debate over power, water, noise, and environmental impacts as the project's next approvals unfold.
   

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Wednesday October 14
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Thursday October 8
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Friday October 9
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Friday October 23
• Little Women →
  Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford
  2:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy →
  Wild Dogs Brewing Company, 136 N Steele St, Sanford
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Chatham Chamber: #ThisIsChatham Bus Tour →
  79°West Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Blvd. Suite 120, Pittsboro
  8:15 am
• Unisong: Guided Song Circle (Pittsboro) →
  Fair Game Beverage Company Tasting Room, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro
  6:30 pm
• Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band →
  Cat's Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro
  7:00 pm
• Donna The Buffalo →
  Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro
  7:00 pm
• PANDA-monium Movie Night
  Pittsboro Elementary Pittsboro, NC 27312
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Weekly Wine Tasting →
  Vino!! Wine Shop, 89 Hillsboro Street, Ste A, Pittsboro
  5:00 pm
• Blast from the Past Music Series: Bounce! Party Band →
  Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons, 457 Freedom Pkwy, Pittsboro
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Sanford. Apply here.
• Ruby Tuesday, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Sanford - 4612 in Sanford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moncure here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pittsboro

• Pittsboro weighs Town Hall's identity, park's future as growth reshapes the town (chathamjournal.com)
• Chatham County Announces Conservation Poster and Essay Contests (foxync.com)
• Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chamber CEO Rebecca Dickenson (September 29, 2026) (chapelboro.com)

Sanford

• Caterpillar Commits $1 Billion to Expand Compact Equipment Produ (gurufocus.com)
• Basma Adeem Medical wins Riyadh clinic license as Smile Care expands fourth branch (tradersunion.com)
• Millat Tractors navigates volatile sales cycle in Pakistan's farm machinery market (tradersunion.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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