🌱 Gold, silver and electronics vanish in a string of North Wilkesboro thefts

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In today's newsletter:

• Gold, silver and electronics vanish in a string of North Wilkesboro thefts

Also on today's calendar: Concerts on the Deck & Fan Fest in the Boros with Crawford & Power and Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunshine, a thunderstorm; hot, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Theft of gold, silver worth $14,000 reported (journalpatriot.com) — Recent reports to the Wilkes Sheriff’s Office detail several thefts from homes and vehicles in North Wilkesboro, including gold and silver worth $14,000 on Flint Hill Road. Additional incidents on Sun Valley Lane and Statesville Road involved stolen electronics and property damage, all currently under investigation. Residents may want to double‑check security around their homes and vehicles.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Wilkesboro

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Fan Fest in the Boros - Concerts on The Deck w/ Crawford & Power →
  Yadkin Valley Marketplace, 445 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 16

• Creepy Critters
  Wilkes County Library Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St, North Wilkesboro, NC
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Chicken Que Cooking →
  North Wilkesboro, NC Calendar, 119 Wilkesboro Ave, North Wilkesboro
• Wilkes County Farmers' Market →
  North Wilkesboro, NC Calendar, 845 CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro
  7:30 am
• Chess with Jess!
  Wilkes County Library 215 10th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  1:00 pm
• Concerts on the Deck & Fan Fest in the Boros with Crawford & Power and Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute →
  Yadkin Valley Marketplace, 445 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro
  6:00 pm
• Fan Fest in the Boros - Concerts on The Deck... →
  Yadkin Valley Marketplace, 445 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro
  6:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• 2026 Window World 450 →
  North Wilkesboro Speedway, 381 Speedway Ln, North Wilkesboro
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Road Scholar Lecture: George Washington & the Road to Independence
  Wilkes County Library Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St, North Wilkesboro, NC
  2:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• Creepy Critters
  Wilkes County Library Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St, North Wilkesboro, NC
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Chess with Jess!
  Wilkes County Library 215 10th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  1:00 pm
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series →
  North Wilkesboro Speedway, 381 Speedway Ln, North Wilkesboro
  7:59 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in North Wilkesboro. Apply here.
• Atrium Health posted a job opening for Special Police Officer - Sign On Bonus in North Wilkesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Wilkesboro here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Elkin

• Heavy rainfall floods roads in western Surry County and sends Mitchell River surging (wxii12.com)
• North Carolina Weekend (pbs.org)
• An Insider's Guide to Surry County, NC: Community Profile & Local Overview (livability.com)

Taylorsville

• Traffic Stop Leads To Additional Felony Drug Charge For Taylorsville Man (whky.com)
• Marijuana Investigation Leads To Search Warrant, Hiddenite Man Arrested (whky.com)
• Kenneth Wayne Hendren (iredellfreenews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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