🌱 Former Spring Lake town manager fired again after 90 contentious days

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In today's newsletter:

• Former Spring Lake town manager fired again after 90 contentious days
• How a future New York radio star first went on-air in Spring Lake
• Spring Lake soldier among four honored as Trump’s remarks spark backlash

Also on today's calendar: Toddler Story Time: Summer Fun and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Washington City Council fires city manager Jon Rorie over 91... (thewashingtondailynews.com) — Spring Lake residents may recall former town manager Jon Rorie, who was terminated by town commissioners in February with no public explanation; he has now been fired again, this time as Washington’s city manager after only 90 days. Washington officials and the mayor are clashing over his handling of 911 call consolidation and public safety planning, raising questions about his short tenure here and there.
   

• Radio History: July 25 (blogspot.com) — A well-known national radio host, Scott Shannon, actually got his start in broadcasting while stationed at WFBS 1450 AM in Spring Lake during his Army service. The piece mainly looks back at milestones in radio history and notable media birthdays, but that early Spring Lake connection stands out for local readers.
   

• Military Families Aren't Pleased With The Glib Comments Trump Made About Fallen Soldiers (huffpost.com) — One of the four U.S. service members recently honored in a dignified transfer at Dover was Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, from Spring Lake, underscoring this community’s direct connection to the ongoing Iran conflict. Families of fallen troops sharply criticized President Trump’s remarks suggesting the soldiers backed the war, calling his comments politicized and out of step with their loss.
   

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📸 Around Spring Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spring Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Monday July 27

• Baby Bounce: Sensational Dinosaurs →
  Spring Lake Public Library, 101 Laketree Blvd, Spring Lake
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday July 27

• OMS Football Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am
• OMS Cheerleading Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am

Tuesday July 28

• OMS Cheerleading Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am
• OMS Football Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am
• Toddler Story Time: Summer Fun →
  Spring Lake Public Library, 101 Laketree Blvd, Spring Lake
  10:00 am

Wednesday July 29

• OMS Cheerleading Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am
• OMS Football Camp
  Overhills Middle 2711 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390, USA
  8:00 am

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📣 Spring Lake Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Mid-Year Reset: Jamabean Self-Care Social →
  Golfview Greenway Walking Trail, 3644 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills
  9:30 am
• KB Home Open House: 3 Great Communities, One great location!
  Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce Matthews Ridge 51 Norman Ave., Lillington, NC 27546 Elyse Meadows 1075 McDougald Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Birchwood 121 St. Clair Dr., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  10:00 am
• Indoor Yard Sale →
  Stoney Point Recreation Center, 7411 Rockfish Rd, Fayetteville
  10:30 am
• Elyse Meadows Open House this weekend
  Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce KB Sales Office 1075 McDougald Rd. Lillington, NC 27546
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  Found Dog !! I don’t know if you would consider him a Black Lab or a Chocolate Lab was under my truck this morning when I went outside to check the… (Nextdoor Spring Lake-Meadow Street)
• Good morning, Good morning!
  What does it mean to love thy neighbor? Think about how God has treated you and try to treat others with the same kindness, honesty, forgiveness,… (Nextdoor Overhills)

• North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for School Counselor in Spring Lake. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Spring Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spring Lake here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fayetteville

• Sade' Wilson named to Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 (fayobserver.com)
• Charmagne Williams named to Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 (fayobserver.com)
• Fayetteville Newsmakers Event Highlights War Innovation (caro.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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