Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine Earns Prestigious NSF Regional Innovation Engines Award (nc.gov) — Morganton is highlighted as the base for North Carolina's NSF Textile Innovation Engine, one of three major NSF-backed innovation hubs now in the state. A new Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine, led by UNC Charlotte, has just secured up to $160 million to modernize the electric grid, strengthen manufacturing, and expand workforce training across both Carolinas.
Unearthing History, Preserving Legacy: The Community-Led Restoration of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery Burke County Chamber of Commerce History Museum of Burke County 210 West Meeting Street, Morganton 1:00 pm
Unearthing History, Preserving Legacy: The Community-Led Restoration of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery Burke County Chamber of Commerce History Museum of Burke County 210 West Meeting Street, Morganton 1:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Marion
J. Hartman's Restaurant in Marion serving lunch again for first time since Helene flooding (mcdowellnews.com)
Deputies: SWAT team search warrant leads to 2 arrested in Marion meth bust (foxcarolina.com)
Hickory
Hickory FC Announces 2027 Season Ticket Memberships (whky.com)
Dustless Refinishing and Eco-Friendly Installs Now Across Western NC (cincinnati.com)
2249 Story St Unit 2249, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (redfin.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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