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🌱 How a state audit uncovered questionable spending in Pilot Mountain government
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Pilot Mountain! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a state audit uncovered questionable spending in Pilot Mountain government
Also on today's calendar: North Tower Band and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Pilot Mountain town manager faces charges (kix102fm.com) — Pilot Mountain residents are learning that a former town manager has been indicted after a state audit found extensive questionable spending on a town credit card and other reimbursements. Investigators say purchases ranged from travel and food to ammunition and gift cards, and they’ve recommended new safeguards for the Town of Pilot Mountain to better protect taxpayer money going forward. 
📸 Around Pilot Mountain
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Upcoming Events in
Pilot Mountain
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★ Featured events ★
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The Entertainers →
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St, Mt Airy
7:30 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Women's Soccer 2Rd State Playoffs @ Trinity TBD
East Surry High Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
8:00 am -
North Tower Band →
Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St, Mt Airy
7:30 pm -
2026 Dance Recital 3:00 pm →
Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St, Mt Airy
3:00 pm -
Recycling Pickup →
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Penny Jam Music Festival →
Angry Troll Brewing - Mount Airy, 308 N Main St Suite 200, Mt Airy
6:00 pm -
🧶 First Monday Fiber Night →
Crisanthemum Studios, 126 W Main St, Pilot Mountain
5:30 pm -
Mt. Airy Fidders Convention →
Veterans Memorial Park, 691 W Lebanon St, Mt Airy
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Friday May 22
Monday June 1
Friday June 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen Manga Club →
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library, 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall
5:00 pm -
Pre K Graduation For Ms. Edwards Class and Ms. Moser
Bruce H Tharrington Primary Inside The Gymnasium
6:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime →
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library, 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall
11:00 am -
Pre K Graduation For Ms. Welch's and Ms. Hawk's Class
Bruce H Tharrington Primary Inside The Gymnasium
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Pilot Mountain. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pilot Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pilot Mountain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elkin
- A sea of student art on display (elkintribune.com)
- See every boys tennis player who qualified for this year's NCHSAA state championships (highschoolot.com)
Winston-Salem
- Winston-Salem rec centers, bus station to host monthly health fairs, naloxone training (abc45.com)
- Bowl to Strike Out Cancer fundraiser coming up in Winston-Salem (wxii12.com)
- Forget the Barbecue, This North Carolina Hot Dog Is the State's Real Star (myfamilytravels.com)
Ok Pilot Mountain! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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