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The Exhale For Educators at Carolina Friends School Dance Studio
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Outdoor photographers, this is your moment! The Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition is now open for entries, so be sure to submit your best shots by Feb 1, 2027.
Learn more: https:/… (Nextdoor )
Gilman Florist is awesome. I went in with a last minute request for a delivery and they were able to accommodate me. I have always had great service with them and the flowers… (Nextdoor Rivergate)
Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BUTNER NC S10443 in Butner. Apply here.
Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Sales & Merchandising Representative in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oxford
800+ Cyclists Expected Overnight In Henderson On Oct. 4 For 2026 'Mountains To Coast' Ride (wizs.com)
Durham
Why does Durham celebrate Pride in the fall? + LGBTQ+ businesses to support (newsobserver.com)
New SNAP rules may strain Durham County budget, officials say (abc11.com)
Durham's Ramona Optics Closes $25M Series A Led by ARCH Venture Partners (biobuzz.io)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!