š± How $8 million in Helene recovery funds will upgrade Morgantonās water
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In today's newsletter:
- How $8 million in Helene recovery funds will upgrade Morgantonās water
- How todayās elevated fire danger could affect Morganton residents
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ DEQ awards $215M for water projects from Helene damage (carolinajournal.com) ā Morganton is set to receive just over $8 million to strengthen its drinking water system after Hurricane Helene, part of a $215 million statewide package. The funds will support resiliency upgrades so local families can rely on safer, more durable water infrastructure during future storms. 
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ā¢ Special Weather Statement until WED 6:00 AM EDT (morganton.com) ā Western North Carolina, including the Morganton area, is under increased fire danger through Wednesday evening due to low humidity, gusty winds, and very dry vegetation. A statewide burn ban means outdoor burning is prohibited, and residents are urged to report any smoke quickly and monitor morganton.com/weather or weather.gov for updates. Ā Ā Ā
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April Craft Market
Valdese Family Friday Nights - Summer Concert Series , 400 Main St W , Valdese
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Spring Craft Market
400 Main St W , Valdese
1:00 pm -
David Lamotte in Concert!
Valdese Family Friday Nights - Summer Concert Series , 400 Main St W , Valdese
4:00 pm -
Fonta Flora Books & Brews
Fonta Flora Brewery - Morganton , 317 N Green St , Morganton
6:30 pm -
Lake James Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast
Morganton Moose Lodge , 2722 Moose Lodge St , Morganton
5:30 pm -
Figure Painting Studio (Session 1) ā Hickory Museum of Art
The Old Rock School , 400 Main St W Suite 35 , Valdese
1:00 pm -
Town Council Meeting
Valdese Town Hall , Drexel
6:00 pm -
Figure Painting Studio (Session 2) ā Hickory Museum of Art
The Old Rock School , 400 Main St W Suite 35 , Valdese
1:00 pm -
Singing on the Square ā Morganton
Courthouse Square , 102 E Union St , Morganton
6:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting
Valdese Town Hall , Valdese
4:00 pm -
Figure Painting Studio (Session 3) ā Hickory Museum of Art
The Old Rock School , 400 Main St W Suite 35 , Valdese
1:00 pm -
MUSIC - The Riverstones
Silver Fork Winery , 5000 State Rd 1133 , Morganton
2:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Itās that time of year ā again!
Springtime means our native black bears become more active and remain so through summer and fall. Time to remove those wildlife attractants, leash upā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Mt Airy, NC
If you liked the Andy Griffith show this is a pretty cool place. And there is a lot to see on main street. (Nextdoor Carbon City)
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Morganton. Apply here.
- PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Morganton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morganton here.
š Nearby News
Lenoir
- Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears, US seizes tanker (morganton.com)
- Officer who body-slammed teenager at West Charlotte High suspended without pay (hickoryrecord.com)
- Special Weather Statement until TUE 8:15 PM EDT (morganton.com)
Marion
- From our Archives: Here's a look at photos from McDowell County this week in 2003 (mcdowellnews.com)
- I-40 lane closes in McDowell County due to wildfire (wlos.com)
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