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In today's newsletter:

• See how Salisbury's state champs were honored and who earned MVP.
• How Salisbury turned Dolly Parton Day into a boost for local literacy.

Also on today's calendar: RPL HQ: Financial Literacy Session and 7 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Area Sports Briefs: Rings for Hornets (salisburypost.com) — Salisbury High's boys basketball team just received its 4A state championship rings at First United Methodist Church, capping a 24-7 season and memorable playoff run. The piece also highlights local standout Braylon Taylor's MVP honor, an East Rowan coaching change, and achievements by Rowan County wrestlers, runners, and college athletes with Salisbury ties.
   

• 'Be kind, it costs nothing'Dolly Parton Day of Kindness observed on 9-25 (salisburypost.com) — Downtown Salisbury marked Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day of Kindness, with Mayor Tamara Sheffield issuing a proclamation at City Hall and encouraging residents to spread goodwill. South Main Book Company kept the celebration going with free books, donations for Rowan literacy nonprofits, and information on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library now fully enrolling young children in Rowan County again.
   

📸 Around Salisbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salisbury

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Day Out With Thomas →
  N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• RPL HQ: Financial Literacy Session →
  RPL Headquarters, 201 W Fisher Street, Salisbury
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• 13th Annual Buskers' Bash →
  Salisbury NC
• Rowan EDC's Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon →
  Peeler Crystal Lounge at Catawba College, 2220 W Innes St., Salisbury
  11:30 am
Saturday October 3
• LCNAA CONCERT VIP TENT →
  701 West Monroe Street, Salisbury
• Salisbury Walk Club - Hosted Monthly by BA Fitness & 1st Phorm →
  Bell Tower, 115 S Jackson St, Salisbury
  8:00 am
• Bell Tower BREWFEST →
  Salisbury NC
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• One Family One Mission →
  1570 Julian Road, Salisbury
• Help A Vet Shine One Family, One Mission 8th Annual Event →
  Salisbury Fairgrounds, 1560 Julian Road, Salisbury
  4:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Rent Strike & Myles Bullen: SALISBURY, NC →
  SHUG's at Brooklyn South Square, 209 South Lee Street, Salisbury
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Town of East Spencer Southern Soul Music Festival →
  Royal Giants Park, East Spencer
• Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends →
  N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know where to camp for free or for $5-15$ a night?
  Looking for an area around Salisbury, NC. Please leave comments if you are able to give any information to help. (Nextdoor Dunn's Mountain)
• What a beautiful day Lord Jesus,
  Been up since 4am and I have loved it. All day... Doing a honey do list for my wonderful wife. I love u baby and my little bear [puppy] (Nextdoor West Square)

• Universal Forest Products - UFP Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for 1st Shift Forklift Operator in Salisbury. Apply here.
• Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Salisbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salisbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kannapolis

• Massimo Iorizzo Named Director of NC State's Plants for Human Health Institute (ncsu.edu)
• Hill was Charlotte region pick for superintendent of year. Now, there's no nominee (charlotteobserver.com)
• Al Brown Kannapolis vs Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology Charlotte Live Free Football Games Online Today (umbc.edu)

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-- 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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