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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.
   

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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)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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