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🌱 What will $5 million in Helene recovery funds change in Murphy?

Murphy, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What will $5 million in Helene recovery funds change in Murphy?
  • How far can Murphy’s own Braden Rumfelt go on American Idol?

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night at Doghobble Cellars and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 45.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DEQ awards $215M for water projects from Helene damage (carolinajournal.com) — Murphy is set to receive just over $5 million in Hurricane Helene recovery funds for a wastewater resiliency project, a significant investment in the town’s infrastructure and future storm preparedness. The grant is part of a broader $215 million statewide package to repair and harden drinking water and wastewater systems across North Carolina.
   

• Murphy native Braden Rumfelt makes Top 7 on 'American Idol' (newschannel9.com) — A young singer from Murphy, 22-year-old Braden Rumfelt, has made it into the Top 7 on this season of “American Idol,” keeping a local voice in the national spotlight. Rumfelt recently performed at Disneyland and will tackle a Taylor Swift song next week, with viewers able to vote to help him advance further in the competition.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Springtime means our native black bears become more active and remain so through summer and fall. Time to remove those wildlife attractants, leash up… (Nextdoor )
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  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Murphy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murphy here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Airbnb says its most in-demand home in NC is a short drive from Charlotte (heraldsun.com)
  • Two Abandoned Dogs Have Survived Alone on Blue Ridge Parkway for Weeks, NPS Says (charlotteobserver.com)
  • See 6 western NC destinations that are perfect for a long weekend trip (cardinalpine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Murphy

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