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🌱 See what the new Copper Ridge cabins bring to Old Fort

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In today's newsletter:

  • See what the new Copper Ridge cabins bring to Old Fort

Also on today's calendar: Trivia at Euda and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 cabins open in Old Fort as first phase of Grier Village retreat development (mcdowellnews.com) — New cabins at Grier Village's Copper Ridge retreat are now open in Old Fort, offering five modern lodges that can be rented individually or together for vacations, reunions, and weddings. Each cabin includes five bedrooms, a full kitchen, fireplaces, and outdoor patios with firepits, adding a fresh lodging option for visitors and boosting the town's tourism appeal.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Fort

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    Wednesday September 30
  • Trivia Night →
    Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, 78 A Catawba Ave., Old Fort
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Cook in Black Mountain. Apply here.
  • Bojangles posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Black Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Fort here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marion

  • Baptists on Mission dedicates new Marion Rebuild Center at former Camping World complex (mcdowellnews.com)

Swannanoa

  • Voters approved $70M in bonds in 2022. Why is Buncombe County asking again? (wlos.com)
  • Two years later, Helene survivors are still rebuilding lives (madison.com)
  • At 2-year mark, Church tells Helene victims: 'We're still here to help' (catholicnewsherald.com)

Ok Old Fort! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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