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Oriental, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Oriental! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sip, Shop & Sparkle: A Holiday Experience
  • 🔁 Open Mic Night @Silos at The Silos Restaurant
  • Save the Date: 2027 Student Calendar Release Party at Brantley's Village Restaurant

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with a sun-and-cloud mix, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Armadillos have officially joined the chat.
    Seen an armadillo in North Carolina? We want to know! The most reliable way to report a sighting is through INaturalist. You can create an account… (Nextdoor )
  • Havelock North Carolina posted a job opening for Police Officer in Havelock. Apply here.
  • Hunt Building Company posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Havelock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oriental here.

🗞 Nearby News

Havelock

  • Stars hope to shine as New Bern, West Craven, Havelock host second-round games (newbernsj.com)
  • Havelock man charged with death by distribution in woman's 2025 death, police say (wcti12.com)
  • Mother of 1997 Havelock murder victim to those responsible: 'I have a suspicion of who you are' (witn.com)

Beaufort

  • Beaufort intersection to close Nov. 16-24 for water main work; parking limits planned (wcti12.com)
  • Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program is coming back in 2027 (witn.com)

Ok Oriental! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oriental

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oriental

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.