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

In today's newsletter:

  • How to get your child into Salisbury's youth basketball league now
  • How new VA grants in Salisbury aim to save veterans' lives

Also on today's calendar: 13th Annual Buskers' Bash and 5 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 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Area Sports Briefs: Salisbury soccer falls to Spiders (salisburypost.com) — Salisbury families can now sign up kids ages 7-12 for the city's youth boys basketball league through Oct. 24 at Hall Gym or online, with volunteer coaches needed. The update comes alongside coverage of Salisbury High's first boys soccer loss of the season and other local soccer results, keeping you current on how area teams are performing.
   

• VA awards $1.5 million to organizations working to strengthen community-based suicide prevention efforts in North Carolina (va.gov) — Salisbury's VA Health Care System announced more than $1.5 million in federal grants to two North Carolina organizations that support veterans at risk of suicide, expanding community-based prevention services beyond VA clinics. Local VA leaders say the funding will help connect more veterans to lifesaving care and resources, while the Veterans Crisis Line remains available 24/7 for anyone needing immediate support.
   

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  • Are you going on Vacation, are you stuck at work and your pup needs to go outside, does your pup need to go for a walk?
    . Well, I'm here to take care of your pups and cats so you don't need to worry. I'll send photos of your pets having fun. . I have over 30 years'… (Nextdoor Forest Glen)
  • I've got a 72 ford f100 I'm looking into restoring.
    Anyone know a good mechanic and body/paint guy? (Nextdoor Dan Nicholas)
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  • Livingstone College posted a job opening for Full Time Public Safety Officer in Salisbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salisbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Daimler Truck Financial Services opens headquarters, exceeds Charlotte job target (businessnc.com)

Ok Salisbury! 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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