🌱 How Southern Shores residents can push back on the NC 12–US 158 plan

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In today's newsletter:

• How Southern Shores residents can push back on the NC 12–US 158 plan

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 78.
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Southern Shores officials voice opposition to possible NCDOT project at NC 12 & US 158 (outerbanksvoice.com) — Southern Shores leaders are urging residents to tell NCDOT that a proposed NC 12/US 158 interchange in Kitty Hawk should not be a funding priority, warning it could worsen traffic and alter the town’s coastal character. Through July 31, locals can comment on two large-scale design options via NCDOT’s online prioritization map, influencing which projects make the 2028–2037 state transportation plan.
   

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📸 Around Southern Shores

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southern Shores

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 6

• 20th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival →
  Jockey's Ridge Crossing, 3933 S Croatan Hwy Upstairs, 3933 S Croatan Hwy Ste. 205, Nags Head
  10:00 am

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Other local events

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📣 Southern Shores Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• “Greater Tuna” - Summer Stock Play at Theatre of Dare →
  Theatre of Dare, 3848 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
  7:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• Greater Tuna - Summer Stock →
  Theatre of Dare, 3848 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
  7:30 pm

Monday July 20

• Live Music at Sunset on the Waterfront Patio →
  NC Coast Grill & Bar, 1184 Duck Rd, Duck
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Story Time and Chalk the Walk →
  Town of Duck, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck
  9:30 am

Wednesday July 29

• Hurricane Community Forum (Kitty Hawk) →
  Kitty Hawk Town Hall, 101 Veterans Memorial Dr, Kitty Hawk
  10:00 am

Saturday August 1

• All-American Wing Fling: Outer Banks, NC 2026 →
  Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Festival Park, Manteo
  3:00 pm
• 2026 All American Wing Fling →
  Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Festival Park, Manteo
  3:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Pam Ross Live →
  Tap Shack, 1209 Duck Rd, Duck
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• OBXTreme Magic Show →
  Duck Amphitheater, 1200 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk
  9:30 am

Monday August 17

• Ruth Wyand Music: Another Monday Show →
  Tap Shack, 1209 Duck Rd, Duck
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• James Ansell →
  Tap Shack, 1209 Duck Rd, Duck
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Kitty Hawk

• North Carolina Crab Houses So Good One Visit Turns Into A Yearly Tradition (takingthekids.com)
• Before you dismiss Elon Musk, remember the Wright brothers (washingtontimes.com)
• William 'Bill' Joseph Riemke (outerbanksvoice.com)

Duck

• Red Flag day with High Rip Current Risk from Corolla to Buxton (outerbanksvoice.com)
• Here are current beach water temperatures along East Coast (triblive.com)

Kill Devil Hills

• Pruning Techniques- Extension Master Gardeners (ncsu.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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