🌱 What investigators say they found inside two Roanoke Rapids homes

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say they found inside two Roanoke Rapids homes

Also on today's calendar: Millennial Night @ Fairwood Lanes.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 70.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Two arrested after Roanoke Rapids drug searches (wcti12.com) — Police searched two Roanoke Rapids homes this week, seizing multiple drugs and firearms and arresting two people tied to an ongoing narcotics investigation. A 50-year-old man faces numerous drug and firearm charges, while a woman faces evidence-tampering and drug counts. Both have court dates later this month, and residents can report suspected drug or gang activity to the regional task force.
   

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📸 Around Roanoke Rapids

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roanoke Rapids

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 13

• Trace Adkins Roanoke Rapids →
  Weldon Mills Theatre, 500 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy, Roanoke Rapids
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 15

• Millennial Night @ Fairwood Lanes →
  Fairwood Lanes, 201 Old Farm Rd S, Roanoke Rapids
  5:00 pm

Thursday September 3

• Morgan Wade →
  Weldon Mills Theatre, 500 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy, Roanoke Rapids
  6:00 pm

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📣 Roanoke Rapids Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• Freeze Pop Fridays →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  11:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Pump Track Racing →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  10:00 am
• Movies in the Park: The Emperor’s New Groove →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  8:30 pm

Monday August 10

• NCS School Board of Education Meetings
  Northampton County High School Gaston, NC 27832
  12:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• 2027 Reappraisal Public Meeting →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Gaston County Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting (Non-Voting) →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Back to School Safety Event →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  12:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Mount Holly Nights - The Catalinas →
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  6:00 pm

Friday September 11

• Washington County at Weldon STEM →
  Weldon City High School (STEM), 415 County Rd, Weldon
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• WestRock Company posted a job opening for Production Shift Supervisor- Pulp & Power in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke Rapids here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gaston

• Amazing Teachers: Recognize an educator who changes lives in the classroom and beyond (gastongazette.com)
• Looking Ahead: August 4 (rrdailyherald.com)
• 8-4-26: Hemp Bill Update; Flock Cams Work (wbt.com)

Rocky Mount

• National Oyster Day Specials (1851franchise.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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