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Greetings Princeton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Princeton-area church parking lot led to a no-bond arrest

Also on today's calendar: Johnston County DU Banquet Presented By: Kestrel Wealth Management and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Deputies Arrest Teen At Princeton-Area Church On Felony Charge (jocoreport.com) — Johnston County deputies arrested an 18-year-old at a rural Princeton-area church after finding him in a parked vehicle with the same underage girl involved in an earlier Princeton Police case. He now faces a second felony indecent liberties charge, is being held without bond in Smithfield, and both cases involving the Princeton juvenile remain pending in court.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • MS B Soccer Conf Tourn @ East Clayton Comm Park
    Neuse Charter School Smithfield, NC 27577
    4:00 pm
  • HOME Football Game Vs. Smithfield
    North Johnston Middle Micro, NC 27555
    4:00 pm
  • HS JV VB @ Franklin Academy
    Neuse Charter School Smithfield, NC 27577
    4:30 pm
  • Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) →
    Johnston County Public Health Department, 517 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield
    5:30 pm
  • HS V VB @ Franklin Academy
    Neuse Charter School Smithfield, NC 27577
    6:00 pm
  • HS B Soccer @ NCSSM
    Neuse Charter School Smithfield, NC 27577
    6:00 pm

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  • North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for K-3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) Princeton ES in Princeton. Apply here.
  • Iowa 80 Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Taco Bell Open Team Member in Kenly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithfield

  • Smithfield Approves Funds For Improvements To Downtown Pedestrian Pathway (jocoreport.com)
  • Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield (jocoreport.com)
  • Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge (jocoreport.com)

Ok Princeton! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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